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Anson Lowe, Stanford, CA US
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| 20120107295 | Methods and Compositions for Detecting Pancreatic Disease - Methods and compositions for at least determining whether a human subject has a pancreatic disease are provided. In practicing the subject methods, a sample from a subject is assayed for a pancreatic glycoprotein (GP2) analyte to determine whether the subject at least has the pancreatic disease. Also provided are kits, systems, and devices for practicing the subject methods. | 05-03-2012 |
Bruce Edward Lowe, Moreno Valley, CA US
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| 20110088854 | Vehicle rear window solar shade - The present invention comprised of a flexible sunscreen and designed to be attached to the interior surface of a vehicle's rear window and configured to cover all or portions thereof for the purpose of reducing solar heat energy and ultraviolet radiation from entering into the interior compartment of said vehicle. The use of this solar shade will reduce the need for interior cooling, fuel usage and greenhouse gas emissions when used in vehicles that require interior cooling by means of mechanical air conditioning. | 04-21-2011 |
Christian Lowe, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20090277463 | Deployment Actuation System for Intrafallopian Contraception - Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110226257 | DEPLOYMENT ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR INTRAFALLOPIAN CONTRACEPTION - Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20120078230 | DEPLOYMENT ACTUATION SYSTEM - Contraceptive methods, systems, and devices generally improve the ease, speed, and reliability with which a contraceptive device can be deployed transcervically into an ostium of a fallopian tube. The contraceptive device may remain in a small profile configuration while a sheath is withdrawn proximally, and is thereafter expanded to a large profile configuration engaging the surrounding tissues, by manipulating one or more actuators of a proximal handle with a single hand. This leaves the other hand free to manipulate a hysteroscope, minimizing the number of health care professional required to deploy the contraceptive device. | 03-29-2012 |
David Lowe, Redwood City, CA US
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| 20090318976 | IMPLANTABLE BRACE FOR PROVIDING JOINT SUPPORT - Internal braces and methods of implanting same. A brace can be implanted on one side of a joint, or a pair of braces can be implanted, one on each opposite side of a joint. Each brace supports the joint over at least a portion of its range of motion. Distraction may be provided, or load sharing can be accomplished without distraction. Relative axial rotation of the bones connected by the brace may be permitted. One or more compliant members may be provided in the brace. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100010622 | HYBRID SEGMENTED ENDOPROSTHESIS - Generally, the present disclosure includes a hybrid segmented endoprosthesis for delivery into a lumen of a body. The hybrid segmented endoprosthesis has different types of segments that are joined together. The segments are typically distinct and distinguishable from each other by each segment having a unique configuration different from at least one other segment. Additionally, the segments can be coupled together by various processes well known for interconnecting the materials of endoprostheses. The segmented endoprosthesis can provide improved deliverability, strength, flexibility, and/or functionality during and after deployment. The use of a segmented endoprosthesis can combine the configurations of multiple small endoprostheses into a standard- or regular-sized endoprosthesis. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110112639 | Positioning Systems and Methods for Implanting an Energy Absorbing System - Positioning instruments and related methods are described for implanting an energy absorbing system for treating joints. The positioning instruments and methods allow the energy absorbing system to be positioned at a joint such that the desired motion will occur for the particular design of a particular energy absorbing system which is to be implanted. The positioning instruments include a locating instrument for locating an anatomical feature and a target location for implantation of the energy absorbing system, a verification instrument for verification of the target location, a placement guide for guiding placement of a part of the energy absorbing system, and positioning device for aligning portions of the energy absorbing system. | 05-12-2011 |
David Lowe, Foster City, CA US
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| 20100332336 | System and method for electronic wallet conversion - A system and method for electronic wallet conversion allows conversion of a basic electronic wallet to a more flexible wallet account, providing additional services and requiring additional authentication. The basic accountholder eventually requires the additional services provided by the more flexible wallet, typically editing rights and making purchases at sites requiring authentication beyond the basic level. To convert the account, the account holder is presented with a one-time challenge and response mechanism that requires the accountholder to summon information that only the account holder would know. If a successful match is made, the account is converted to the more flexible account for all time. The accountholder replaces the one-time challenge and response with a second-level password that grants the accountholder ongoing access to more sensitive wallet features, such as the ability to purchase at sites requiring a second-level password, and editing rights to the information stored in the wallet. | 12-30-2010 |
David Lowe, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20100312329 | ENDOPROSTHESIS HAVING FOOT EXTENSIONS - Endoprosthesis, such as a stent, includes at least one annular element defined by a first set of strut members interconnected to define apices proximate opposite sides of the annular element. The annular element further includes a foot extension extending between at least one pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. The foot extension has first and second foot portions extending circumferentially from corresponding ends of the circumferentially-adjacent strut members, and are contoured to provide at least two areas of flexure. The first and second foot portions are joined at a toe portion of the foot extension, and define a circumferentially-directed apex between the pair of circumferentially-adjacent strut members. Preferably, at least one or more additional annular elements, each defined by interconnected strut members, are provided. The annular elements are generally expandable between a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration. The annular elements are longitudinally aligned and connected at connection locations. Preferably, each connection location includes a foot extension, such as by an overlapping pattern between the longitudinally-adjacent annular elements or by a connector extending therebetween. | 12-09-2010 |
David Lowe, San Diego, CA US
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| 20090081013 | Machine for food waste densification and removal and process for same - A machine and process for commercial and industrial food waste densification and removal combining a leak proof trailer, a densification system, a trash container, and a dumping mechanism, into a unified collection apparatus. An organic waste generator such as a restaurant can easily store large amounts of its organic liquid and semi-liquid refuse and wastes onsite until the unit is full, then a trash hauler can transport this waste in the leak proof trailer to a municipal landfill or other processing location. | 03-26-2009 |
David A. Lowe, Son City, CA US
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| 20110156400 | Kinetic Energy Rotation System - A kinetic energy rotation system is disclosed which comprises a plurality of wind powered generators. A motor rotates the wind powered generators in a horizontal plane and stores kinetic energy due to the rotating mass of the wind powered generators and its support platform. As electricity is generated by the wind powered generators, a portion of the generated electricity is fed back into the motor to maintain the rotation of the wind powered generators. Excess electricity may be redirected to the city's electrical grid, or other local electrical needs. | 06-30-2011 |
David M. Lowe, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20080287285 | RHODIUM CONTAINING CATALYSTS - The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material. A fourth aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is produced from substantially chloride free catalytic components. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287289 | HALIDE FREE PRECURORS FOR CATALYSTS - The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material. A fourth aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is produced from substantially chloride free catalytic components. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080287290 | LAYERED SUPPORT MATERIAL FOR CATALYSTS - The present invention addresses at least four different aspects relating to catalyst structure, methods of making those catalysts and methods of using those catalysts for making alkenyl alkanoates. Separately or together in combination, the various aspects of the invention are directed at improving the production of alkenyl alkanoates and VA in particular, including reduction of by-products and improved production efficiency. A first aspect of the present invention pertains to a unique palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst (optionally calcined) that includes rhodium or another metal. A second aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is based on a layered support material where one layer of the support material is substantially free of catalytic components. A third aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst on a zirconia containing support material. A fourth aspect pertains to a palladium/gold catalyst or pre-catalyst that is produced from substantially chloride free catalytic components. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090176643 | Sour service dewaxing catalyst without separate hydrogenation function - Catalysts for dewaxing of hydrocarbon feeds, particularly feeds with elevated sulfur and nitrogen levels, are provided. The dewaxing catalysts include a zeolite with a low silica to alumina ratio combined with a low surface binder, or alternatively the formulated catalyst has a high ratio of zeolite surface area to external surface area. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20100075831 | Multiple molecular sieve catalyst for sour service dewaxing - Catalysts for dewaxing of hydrocarbon feeds, particularly feeds with elevated sulfur and nitrogen levels, are provided. The dewaxing catalysts include at least two zeolites, including a zeolite with a low silica to alumina ratio. The catalysts may be combined with a low surface binder, or alternatively the catalysts as formulated may have a high ratio of zeolite surface area to external surface area. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100320123 | Selective Catalysts Having Silica Supports For Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization - A method for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha is described. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a silica or modified silica support in the presence of organic ligand and sulfided to produce a catalyst which is then used for hydrodesulfurizing FCC naphtha. The silica support has a defined pore size distribution which minimizes olefin saturation. | 12-23-2010 |
David Michael Lowe, Sunnyvale, CA US
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| 20090321320 | Selective Catalysts Having High Temperature Alumina Supports For Naphtha Hydrodesulfurization - This invention relates to a catalyst and method for hydrodesulfurizing naphtha. More particularly, a Co/Mo metal hydrogenation component is loaded on a high temperature alumina support in the presence of a dispersion aid to produce a catalyst that is then used for hydrodesulrurizing naphtha. The high temperature alumina support has a defined surface area that minimizes olefin saturation. | 12-31-2009 |
Earle Morven Lowe, Roseville, CA US
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| 20100138916 | Apparatus and Method for Secure Administrator Access to Networked Machines - A secure access method includes generating administrator access security information including a public and private key pair. The administrator access security information is associated with a set of client users assigned to a specified group. Each client user has personal security credentials for accessing a client computer. The administrator access security information is copied to a set of security tokens. The security tokens are distributed. A client computer associated with a client user of the set of client users is accessed by utilizing one of the security tokens instead of personal security credentials for the client computer. | 06-03-2010 |
Giles Matthew Lowe, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20100088450 | COMPONENT RETENTION MECHANISM - A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal of hardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanism includes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each other. The locking component can be a steel bar or other stiff item positioned proximate to multiple socket connectors on a circuit board. The locking component moves between unlocked and locked positions that mechanically and simultaneously unlock or lock in place multiple add-in cards inserted into the socket connectors. The support member moves and thereby facilitates movement of the locking component between locked and unlocked positions. The release mechanism facilitates movement of the support member and is actuated when a force is exerted by a user thereto. An associated slider housing coupled to the release mechanism and support member includes a fan, support shelves and a door that provides additional support to oversized PCI cards. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20110261530 | COMPONENT RETENTION MECHANISM - A component retention mechanism facilitates improved installation, retention and removal of hardware components (e.g., PCI cards) on a personal computer. The retention mechanism includes a locking component, support member, and release mechanism coupled to each other. The locking component can be a steel bar or other stiff item positioned proximate to multiple socket connectors on a circuit board. The locking component moves between unlocked and locked positions that mechanically and simultaneously unlock or lock in place multiple add-in cards inserted into the socket connectors. The support member moves and thereby facilitates movement of the locking component between locked and unlocked positions. The release mechanism facilitates movement of the support member and is actuated when a force is exerted by a user thereto. An associated slider housing coupled to the release mechanism and support member includes a fan, support shelves and a door that provides additional support to oversized PCI cards. | 10-27-2011 |
Jerry B. Lowe, San Clemente, CA US
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| 20090268171 | FLAT PROJECTION TELEVISION - A flat projection television comprising an imagine engine mounted adjacent a top of an enclosure and optically coupled to a collimator mirror, a flat mirror, a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of cylindrical mirrors, and a diffuser screen. The image engine includes a cylindrical lens which expands an outgoing image horizontally. The image engine projects the image downward from the top of the enclosure toward the bottom of the enclosure where the horizontally expanding image encounters the collimator mirror which collimates the expanding beam bringing the horizontal lines back into parallel with one another. The collimator mirror also reflects the collimated image towards the front of the enclosure where it encounters the flat mirror oriented to deflect the image upward into the mirror box location of the enclosure at an appropriate angle. As the image is projected from the flat mirror, it encounters the cylindrical mirrors of the mirror assembly which expand each horizontal line of the image to present a fully expanded and complete image on the diffuser screen. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100214495 | Remote Control System and Method for Controlling Television - A remote control system and method comprising a television and a light pointing apparatus adapted, in a first embodiment, to transmit a first narrow beam having a first frequency corresponding to visible light, which is used to give an indication of where the pointer is pointed, and a second expanded beam surrounding the first beam and comprising a second frequency corresponding to infrared light. In a second embodiment, the pointer transmits a single frequency modulated light beam. In operation, the beam of light is shown on the television screen to activate an on screen menu based user interface via a photo sensor, microprocessor and onscreen display controller. Screen menu items appear on the screen positioned around the periphery of the screen. The user then moves the beam of light on the screen to the periphery of the screen to optically engage one of the plurality of photo conductors, which triggers an appropriate menu sequence or the performance of a television function such as, e.g., channel up. | 08-26-2010 |
J. Mitch Lowe, Mill Valley, CA US
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| 20100312380 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGULATING VENDIBLE MEDIA PRODUCTS - A system and method for regulating vendible media products is provided. A database stored information corresponding to a plurality of digital video discs within a vending apparatus at a vending location. A central server, having a memory, stores the database. An interface application interfaces with the central server and the database, and selects from the database a subset of the digital video discs. A vending processor within the vending apparatus receives a first signal from the central server, wherein the first signal comprises a list of digital video discs identifying the subset of digital video discs. The vending processor also generates a second signal to place the subset of digital video discs into a portable vending management module. | 12-09-2010 |
J. Mitchell Lowe, Mill Valley, CA US
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| 20100057871 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMUNICATING SECONDARY VENDING OPTIONS - A system and method for communicating secondary vending options for a vendible media product having entertainment content therein is provided. The system comprises a transaction network, and a database in communication with the transaction network, wherein the database stores a plurality of digital video disc titles and a plurality of locations and release dates corresponding to the digital video disc titles. A vending controller at a vending location receives a user request signal for a digital video disc, and determines whether the digital video disc is available in a vending inventory at the vending location. A central controller receives a first signal from the vending controller, wherein the first signal comprises a secondary vending option and a user electronic mail address. The central controller receives a second signal from the vending controller, wherein the second signal comprises an indication that the digital video disc is available in the vending inventory. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20110060454 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING AN INOPERABLE ARTICLE FOR AN OPERABLE ARTICLE - An article vending machine in a network of article vending machines capable of exchanging an inoperable rental article received from a user for an operable replacement article. The article dispensing machine checks customer identification information against one or more customer rental criteria to determine if the customer is eligible to exchange an inoperable article for an operable one. The article vending machine searches for an identical replacement article within an inventory of the machine itself and within inventories of the networked article vending machines. Alternatively, the article vending machine may provide a refund for the inoperable article. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110060456 | ARTICLE VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING AN INOPERABLE ARTICLE FOR AN OPERABLE ARTICLE - An article vending machine in a network of article vending machines capable of exchanging an inoperable rental article received from a user for an operable replacement article. The article dispensing machine checks customer identification information against one or more customer rental criteria to determine if the customer is eligible to exchange an inoperable article for an operable one. The article vending machine searches for an identical replacement article within an inventory of the machine itself and within inventories of the networked article vending machines. Alternatively, the article vending machine may provide a refund for the inoperable article. | 03-10-2011 |
John Lowe, Tiburon, CA US
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| 20080263019 | NATURAL LANGUAGE QUERY PROCESSING - An enhanced natural language information retrieval technique tokenizes an incoming query, comparing the tokenized representation against a collection of query templates. Query templates include a first portion having one or more query patterns representative of a query and in a form suitable for matching the tokenized representation of an incoming query. Query templates also include one or more information retrieval commands that are designed to return information relevant to those query patterns in its first portion. The enhanced natural language information retrieval technique selects those query templates that are determined to be most relevant to the incoming query (via its tokenized representation) and initiates one or more information retrieval commands associated with the selected query templates. | 10-23-2008 |
Kenneth Lowe, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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| 20100007788 | Method and apparatus for managing non-used areas of a digital video display when video of other aspect ratios are being displayed - A system that intelligently manages the empty spaces on a digital television screen when video images other than the native aspect ratio of the screen are being displayed. These spaces are typically presented as black bars on either side and/or above and below a video image that is not the same aspect ratio as the aspect ratio that is native to the display screen. The invention allows for non-contrasting bars to minimize burning of the bar image onto screens that are susceptible to retention of a high contrast image. The invention also allows for the display of metadata such as current program related information and other data that may be of interest to the viewer. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20110018462 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ILLUMINATING A BEZEL - An application for a bezel with internal lighting includes at least one illuminated element situated behind a monitor/television bezel. The brightness and color of the illuminating elements and hence the bezel appearance are modified based upon either user preference or an internal or external parameters such as time, content being viewed, recording status, etc. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110019107 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUXILIARY USE OF INTERNAL SPEAKERS - An application for a system that has at least one internal speaker and an internal source of amplified audio interfaced to the internal speaker. The internal speaker is selectively disconnected from the internal source of amplified audio and connected to an external source of amplified audio. The selection is by, for example, a remote control directive, a switch or by detection of the external amplified audio. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110026743 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TELEVISION SPEAKER CONFIGURATION - An application for present invention includes a television with a set of speaker outputs including at least a left speaker and a right speaker. On screen displays are used to properly configure the speakers and assure maximum audio quality from the television. In some embodiments, a cross-point switch connects the speakers attached to the television with the correct outputs of an internal amplifier. | 02-03-2011 |
Kenneth Roy Lowe, San Juan Capistrano, CA US
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| 20110018849 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMBEDDING A DISPLAY IN A BEZEL - An application for a bezel with an internal graphics display system. The display system arranged to display static, dynamic or moving graphical images. The graphics display system consists of a bezel face and a display element. The bezel face is constructed of a transparent or translucent material such that light transmitted by the display element located behind the bezel face passes through the bezel face to the outside. The display element receives graphic images from a processing element and displays the image. | 01-27-2011 |
Lance Lowe, Cerritos, CA US
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| 20090142233 | Gas sensor system - A system including a sensor and a sensor holder. The sensor includes an inlet port for receiving a gas sample and an outlet port for exhausting a portion of the gas sample. The sensor generates an output signal indicative of an oxygen concentration of the gas sample. The sensor holder removably receives and contains the sensor and includes an inlet port for communicating the gas sample to the sensor and an outlet port for receiving the exhausted portion of the gas sample from the sensor. The inlet port of the sensor holder is aligned and sealably interfaced with the inlet port of the sensor such that the inlet ports defining a common inlet bore. The outlet port of the sensor holder is aligned and sealably interfaced with the outlet port of the sensor such that the outlet ports defining a common outlet bore. | 06-04-2009 |
Mark Lowe, Danville, CA US
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| 20100139294 | Cooling System Having A Bypass Valve To Regulate Fluid Flow - A fluid chiller system supplying cold fluid to a therapeutic wrap, in which a minimum level of fluid flow is provided through the heat exchange coils to insure that the fluid in the coils does not freeze. A fluid flow meter or pressure sensor connected inline with the inlet port of the chiller unit measures a level of fluid flow. A controller is connected to the flow meter or pressure sensor and a bypass valve, wherein based on a signal from the flow meter or pressure sensor, the controller adjusts the bypass valve to provide a predetermined level of fluid flow into the inlet port of the chiller unit, in order to prevent the heat exchange coils from freezing, if the flow through the wrap is blocked. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100145421 | Therapeutic Cooling and/or Heating System Including A Thermo-Conductive Material - In general, the present invention incorporates a cooling or heating wrap having internal channels to circulate a chilled or warmed fluid, with one or more layers of a thermo-conductive material to eliminate air pockets or gaps between the wrap and a human or animal body part. The thermo-conductive material may be applied directly to the human or animal skin and/or body part, may be encapsulated in a separate unit, or may be integrated into the wrap itself. The thermo-conductive material acts like a heat conduction medium between the heat exchanging wrap and the anatomical body part, to increase the therapeutic effect of the wrap. | 06-10-2010 |
Mark H. Lowe, Danville, CA US
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| 20110098792 | THERAPEUTIC WRAP - Temperature-controlled therapy wrap for treatment of at least a portion of an animate body including a fluid bladder including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one fluidic channel connecting the inlet to the outlet; and a thermal insulating member on the fluid bladder only directly adjacent the inlet and extending along the at least one fluidic channel. The therapy wrap may be adapted to compensate for a temperature delta in the wrap. The therapy wrap may include an insulating layer of one or more insulating members. The insulating layer is dimensioned and configured to have different coefficients of heat transfer. The insulating layer may have varying thicknesses and materials to achieve varying heat transfer rates. Also disclosed is a method of administering a temperature-controlled treatment to an anatomical body part. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110098793 | TEMPERATURE AND FLOW CONTROL METHODS IN A THERMAL THERAPY DEVICE - A controlled temperature therapy system has a pump, a reservoir, and a therapy component. The reservoir has an inlet in communication with the therapy component and an outlet in communication with the pump. The reservoir may also include a baffle adjacent the outlet. The inlet may be a movable inlet, a nozzle or include a flow directing surface. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110106023 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO A MAMMAL - There are provided thermal treatment system that utilizes a rotating coupling between a heating or chilling unit that provides a heat transfer fluid and a heat exchange bladder used to provide therapy to a mammal. The use of the rotating coupling permits the mammal to move about in a stall, assume a sleeping position or exercise while still receiving therapy. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110307038 | BARRIERS FOR CONTROLLED USE OF THERAPY SYSTEMS - A therapy system barrier. In various embodiments, the barrier is a liner sized to cover a surface of a housing having a control interface and at least one other face of the housing. In various embodiments, the therapy system barrier hinders proper operation of a related therapy system until the barrier is removed or modified. The barrier may interact with one or more therapy system components to hinder use of the involved therapy system component until a user performs a desired operation. When the barrier is in place, electrical and/or mechanical components of the device may be rendered at least partially inoperative. Also disclosed are methods of using the barrier. | 12-15-2011 |
Michael Lowe, Santa Cruz, CA US
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| 20110009782 | DERMAL ROLLER WITH THERAPEUTIC MICROSTRUCTURES - A microstructure roller apparatus including a handle, an axle, a retention mechanism and a roller cartridge is disclosed herein. The handle can have an axle at one end and a grip portion at the other end. A generally cylindrical roller cartridge can be coupled to the axle by inserting the axle into a central lumen of the roller cartridge. A retention mechanism on the axle can hold the roller cartridge to the axle. The cartridge can include multiple strips that have an array of microstructures along the length and width of each strip. The handle can be weighted to provide a correct amount of pressure to the patient. | 01-13-2011 |
Mike Lowe, Santa Cruz, CA US
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| 20110271430 | HELMET FOR BASEBALL PITCHERS AND FIELDERS - A helmet for baseball pitchers and fielders includes features to protect a player's head and face from being struck by a batted ball. The helmet optionally includes side protection, which may include cheek, jaw, temple, or chin protection. The helmet also may optionally include a face mask. | 11-10-2011 |
Paul Nephi Lowe, Riverside, CA US
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| 20100108966 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RAISING A SECTION OF A VEHICLE OFF THE GROUND WITHOUT A JACK - Described herein is a hydraulic suspension system mounted on a vehicle, including a plurality of hydraulic suspension units having a section of the vehicle corresponding thereto, and a hydraulic power means in communication with the plurality of hydraulic suspension units for providing a hydraulic fluid under pressure to actuate the plurality of hydraulic suspension units. The hydraulic suspension system mounted on a vehicle further includes a plurality of hydraulic valve assemblies associated with each of the plurality of hydraulic suspension units, wherein the plurality of hydraulic valve assemblies are in fluid communication between the plurality of hydraulic suspension units and the hydraulic power means, and a control means for controlling each of the hydraulic valve assemblies associated with each of the plurality of hydraulic suspension units. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100131182 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING WEIGHT AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION OF A PAYLOAD - Described herein is a method for measuring a weight and location of a payload in a carrying means coupled to a vehicle. The method including sensing the weight of the payload with at least one sensor, sensing the location of the payload with the at least one sensor, generating a location of the payload with respect to one or more axles rotatably supporting the carrying means, determining whether the weight of the payload is below a maximum weight threshold, determining whether the location of the payload is below a maximum distribution threshold with respect to the one or more axles, and presenting results to a user. | 05-27-2010 |
Randall Lowe, Encinitas, CA US
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| 20110042213 | GEL ELECTROPHORESIS, IMAGING, AND ANALYSIS METHODS, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND MATERIALS - The present teachings provide methods, devices, systems, and materials for performing electrophoresis in an automated fashion. The electrophoresis system may simultaneously image gel during an electrophoresis run. In some embodiments, the electrophoresis system may analyze an imaged gel during or after electrophoresis. The device may comprise a gel processing system, a gel illumination system, an image capture system, and an image analysis all housed within a housing. | 02-24-2011 |
Ray Lowe, San Francisco, CA US
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| 20080306074 | Compositions Comprising Addl Receptors, Related Compositions, and Related Methods - Disclosed and claimed herein are compositions comprising ADDL receptors, related compositions, and related methods. ADDL receptors are typically, but perhaps not exclusively, localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) of neuronal cells. Related compositions include, but are not limited to, compounds that affect, positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Related methods include, but are not limited to, procedures to screen for compounds that affect, either positively or negatively, ADDL binding to neuronal cells, either via one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density (PSD) or otherwise. Other related methods include, but are not limited to, prevention and treatment of ADDL-related diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, Down's syndrome, and the like, using compositions that inhibit, block, or otherwise interfere with ADDL binding to one or more receptors localized at the post-synaptic density of neuronal cells. | 12-11-2008 |
Raymond Lowe, Emeryville, CA US
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| 20100124768 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for rapid assembly of one or more assembled polynucleotides from a plurality of component polynucleotides. The methods of the invention utilize circular nucleic acid vectors that comprise a DNA segment D flanked by an annealable linker sequence, annealable linker sequence pairs LA and LB, or annealable linker sequence/primer binding segment pairs LA and PB or PA and LB. Restriction endonuclease digestion of a plurality of vectors containing the DNA segments to be assembled generates a plurality of DNA fragments comprising the elements PA-D-LB, LA-D-LB, and LA-D-PB or D-LB, LA-D-LB, and LA-D. The sequences of annealable linker sequences LA and LB provide complementary termini to the DNA fragments, which are utilized in host cell mediated homologous recombination or together with primer binding segments PA and PB in a polymerase cycling assembly reaction for the ordered assembly of the various DNA segments into one or more assembled polynucleotides. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100136633 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF POLYNUCLEOTIDES - The present invention provides compositions and methods for rapid assembly of one or more assembled polynucleotides from a plurality of component polynucleotides. The methods of the invention utilize circular nucleic acid vectors that comprise a DNA segment D flanked by an annealable linker sequence, annealable linker sequence pairs LA and LB, or annealable linker sequence/primer binding segment pairs LA and PB or PA and LB. Restriction endonuclease digestion of a plurality of vectors containing the DNA segments to be assembled generates a plurality of DNA fragments comprising the elements PA-D-LB, LA-D-LB, and LA-D-PB or D-LB, LA-D-LB, and LA-D. The sequences of annealable linker sequences LA and LB provide complementary termini to the DNA fragments, which are utilized in host cell mediated homologous recombination or together with promer binding segments PA and PB in a polymerase cycling assembly reaction for the ordered assembly of the various DNA segments into one or more assembled polynucleotides. | 06-03-2010 |
Richard Lowe, Oakland, CA US
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| 20100152207 | GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS AND METHODS RELATING THERETO - GnRH receptor antagonists are disclosed which have utility in the treatment of a variety of sex-hormone related conditions in both men and women. The compounds of this invention have the structure, wherein R | 06-17-2010 |
Rick Lowe, Menlo Park, CA US
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| 20100191732 | DATABASE FOR A CAPTURE SYSTEM - A tag database storing tags indexing captured object can be searched efficiently. In one embodiment, such a search begins by receiving a query for one or more objects captured by a capture system, and determining whether a query time range exceeds a time range of a set of fast tables. In one embodiment, the invention further includes searching the set of fast tables if the query time range does not exceed the time range of the fast tables, the set of fast tables containing tags having meta-data related to captured objects. In one embodiment, the invention further includes searching a set of hourly tables if the query time range does exceed the time range of the fast tables. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes searching a set of daily tables if the query time range also exceeds the time range of the hourly tables. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100268959 | Verifying Captured Objects Before Presentation - Objects can be extracted from data flows captured by a capture device. Each captured object can then be classified according to content. Meta-data about captured objects can be stored in a tag. In one embodiment, the present invention includes receiving a request to present a previously captured object to a user, accessing a tag associated with the requested object, the tag containing metadata related to the object, the metadata including an object signature, and verifying that the object has not been altered since capture using the object signature before presenting the object to the user. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110149959 | HIGH SPEED PACKET CAPTURE - Packets can be read from a network interface into an application using a single kernel copy. In one embodiment, the invention includes a receiver packet memory to store captured packets, and a network interface driver operating in a kernel of a device to read packets captured by network interface hardware into the kernel by storing captured packets in the receiver packet memory. Then, an application interface can expose the receiver packet memory to an application executing on the device by representing the receiver packet memory as a virtual file. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110197284 | ATTRIBUTES OF CAPTURED OBJECTS IN A CAPTURE SYSTEM - A system and method for capturing objects and balancing systems resources in a capture system are described. An object is captured, metadata associated with the objected generated, and the object and metadata stored. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110258197 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM - Content leaving a local network can be captured and indexed so that queries can be performed on the captured data. In one embodiment, the present invention comprises an apparatus that connects to a network. In one embodiment, this apparatus includes a network interface module to connect the apparatus to a network, a packet capture module to intercept packets being transmitted on the network, an object assembly module to reconstruct objects being transmitted on the network from the intercepted packets, an object classification module to determine the content in the reconstructed objects, and an object store module to store the objects. This apparatus can also have a user interface to enable a user to search objects stored in the object store module. | 10-20-2011 |
Rick Lowe, Atherton, CA US
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| 20110167212 | FILE SYSTEM FOR A CAPTURE SYSTEM - A file system can be provided in a capture system to efficiently read and write captured objects. In one embodiment, such a file system includes a plurality of queues to queue captured objects to be written to a disk, each queue being associated with one of a plurality of object types, and each queue containing captured objects of the type associated with each queue. A scheduler can be provided to select one of the plurality of queues, and a block manager to select a partition of a disk, the partition being associated with the object type of the captured objects in the selected queue. A disk controller configured to write contiguous blocks of data from the selected queue to the selected partition is connected to the block manager to enable writing to a disk. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110196911 | TAG DATA STRUCTURE FOR MAINTAINING RELATIONAL DATA OVER CAPTURED OBJECTS - Objects captured over a network by a capture system can be indexed to provide enhanced search and content analysis capabilities. In one embodiment the objects can be indexed using a data structure having a source address field to indicate an origination address of the object, a destination address field to indicate a destination address of the object, a source port field to indicate an origination port of the object, a destination port field to indicate a destination port of the object, a content field to indicate a content type from a plurality of content types identifying a type of content contained in the object, and a time field to indicate when the object was captured. The data structure may also store a cryptographic signature of the object to ensure the object is not altered after capture. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110219237 | DOCUMENT REGISTRATION - A document accessible over a network can be registered. A registered document, and the content contained therein, cannot be transmitted undetected over and off of the network. In one embodiment, the invention includes maintaining a plurality of stored signatures, each signature being associated with one of a plurality of registered documents, intercepting an object being transmitted over a network, calculating a set of signatures associated with the intercepted object, and comparing the set of signatures with the plurality of stored signatures. In one embodiment, the invention can further include detecting registered content from the registered document being contained in the intercepted object, if the comparison results in a match of at least one of the signatures in the set of signatures with one or more of the plurality of stored signatures. | 09-08-2011 |
William Lowe, Los Angeles, CA US
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| 20090287172 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE WITH LEAKAGE WARNING SYSTEMS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention includes an absorbent article, more specifically, an absorbent article including a leakage warning system. The leakage warning system is located along the outer perimeter of the absorbent article. Fluids activate the leakage warning system. Thus, when fluids reach the outer perimeter of the absorbent article, the leakage warning system is activated. Once activated, the leakage warning system provides a warning signal that fluids have reached the edge of the absorbent article. In one embodiment, the leakage warning system is a liquid-activated band. Once activated, the band provides a temperature-change sensation to the user to signal that the fluids have reached the edge of the absorbent article and thus warns a user of possible leakage before it actually occurs. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100160882 | HYGIENE APPARATUS, PERSONAL MONITORING SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present invention includes a hygiene apparatus, more specifically, the hygiene apparatus includes a housing and replaceable absorbent portion. The hygiene apparatus can include an electronic monitoring system and sensory feedback system. The absorbent portion and electronic monitoring system are retained within the housing. The electronic monitoring system includes an electronic portion which detects fluids and activates a sensory feedback signal to the user when fluids contact the system and can thereby warn the user before leakage of fluids beyond the article occurs. The user can remove and replace the absorbent cartridge accordingly. The electronic monitoring system can also include a biosensor to analyze the fluids discharged, process the analyzed information, and provide the physiological information regarding the fluids to the user. The electronic monitoring system can also transfer the information to a remote device so that the user can view the results of system's analysis. | 06-24-2010 |