Marshall, FL
Alan G. Marshall, Tallahassee, FL US
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20100112621 | Analytical Method for Protein Mapping Using Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange - Analytical methods using hydrogen/deuterium exchange are provided which reduce or eliminate the back-exchange of deuterium for hydrogen. The methods, which are useful in protein and peptide mapping, include the steps of (a) providing a peptide or protein comprising a solvent accessible hydrogen; (b) exchanging the solvent accessible hydrogen for a deuterium; (c) separating the peptide or protein with supercritical fluid chromatography; and (d) analyzing by mass spectrometry the mass of the separated peptide or protein. Supercritical fluid chromatography enables the observation of fast exchanging hydrogen atoms missed using conventional liquid chromatography methods. | 05-06-2010 |
20100159501 | METHOD FOR QUANTIFICATION OF CELLULAR SPHINGOLIPIDS - A method is provided for quantifying endogenous sphingolipids in a biological system. The method includes preparing one or more isotope labeled amino acids; introducing the isotope labeled amino acids into a biological system; extracting and separating a sphingolipid-containing fraction from the biological system; and quantifying the amount of endogenous sphingolipids in the biological system. The isotope-labeled amino acid may include a non-essential amino acid, and the method may further include adding an amino acid synthesis inhibitor into the biological system. Systems and kits for quantifying endogenous sphingolipids also are disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
20100190260 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING NAPHTHENATES IN A HYDROCARBON CONTAINING LIQUID - A method for quantifying the presence of naphthenic acids in a hydrocarbon-comprising liquid that includes: contacting a hydrocarbon-comprising liquid with gaseous ammonia; isolating a reaction product produced by the contacting step; and analyzing the reaction product for the presence of naphthenates using a mass spectrometry technique. The naphthenic acids known to form commercial naphthenate deposits can be (i) ions of tetraprotic carboxylic acids having molecular weights ranging from 1225 to 1270 Daltons, (ii) n-alkyl or branched carboxylic acids having molecular weights ranging from 250 to 650 Daltons, or (iii) both. | 07-29-2010 |
20100230587 | ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY METHODOLOGY - A method of enhanced speciation of both positive and negatives species in an analyte is disclosed. The method can include producing a first analyte solution comprising an analyte composition and an effective amount of silver triflate, and analyzing the first analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The method can also include producing a second analyte solution comprising a portion of the analyte composition and an effective amount of a compound of formula I, and analyzing the second analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The compound of formula I is [NX | 09-16-2010 |
20120132796 | ELECTROSPRAY IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY METHODOLOGY - A method of enhanced speciation of both positive and negatives species in an analyte is disclosed. The method can include producing a first analyte solution comprising an analyte composition and an effective amount of silver triflate, and analyzing the first analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The method can also include producing a second analyte solution comprising a portion of the analyte composition and an effective amount of a compound of formula I, and analyzing the second analyte solution with an electrospray ionization mass spectrometer. The compound of formula I is [NX | 05-31-2012 |
20130210162 | ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE LASER-INDUCED ACOUSTIC DESORPTION CHEMICAL IONIZATION FOR GLOBAL HYDROCARBON ANALYSIS - Systems, devices, and methods, operational at atmospheric pressure, involving a conical member having an outlet positioned relative to an inlet of a mass spectrometer inlet capillary; a tungsten electrode positioned between the conical member and the inlet of the mass spectrometer inlet capillary; a foil membrane disposed within the conical member, the foil membrane having a first surface, and a second surface opposed to the first surface; a laser directing laser pulses at the second surface of the foil membrane to create a shockwave to vaporize one or more analytes deposited on the first surface; a reagent gas inlet stream positioned relative to the foil membrane to pass a reagent gas across the foil member to transport vaporized analytes: away from the foil membrane, through the outlet of the conical member, through a corona discharge generated by the tungsten electrode, and into the inlet capillary of a mass spectrometer. | 08-15-2013 |
David Marshall, Naples, FL US
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20140201360 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER MONITORING - Methods and systems for deriving metrics for service and/or computer (e.g., server) utilization and stability from instrumentation of applications showing Poisson characteristics are disclosed. Such methods and systems may be further applied to automatically act upon the conditions indicated by the derived metrics, for example, to provision additional virtual server resource(s) in a cloud-based system. | 07-17-2014 |
George Frederick Marshall, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20110011321 | Breast point docking system - Docking system for securing a craft to a dock or slip using a single line secured to the middle cleat of the boat. The system includes a mounting system, a docking car assembly slideably mounted on the mounting system; at least one bumper mounted on the docking car assembly; a biasing system which urges the docking car assembly is a first direction on the mounting system; and a docking line connected to the docking car assembly, a docking line connected to said docking car assembly, wherein when a force is placed on the docking line, the docking car is urged in a direction opposite to the first direction. Adjustable bumpers are provided which prevent the craft from rotating about the point of attachment. | 01-20-2011 |
James Marshall, Port St. Lucie, FL US
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20100275605 | Gas-Turbine Burner - A gas-turbine burner having a plurality of main swirl generators, each having an inlet flow opening formed by the main swirl generator edge, is provided. In order to achieve a uniform flow of combustion air through the main swirl generator, the gas-turbine burner has an inlet-flow guide means with a flow guide surface which runs from one of the inlet-flow openings to an adjacent inlet-flow opening, to which the main swirl generator edges which form the inlet-flow openings are connected, and the flow guide surface widens from there radially upwards. The main swirl generators are central-symmetrically arranged around a pilot burner and the flow guide surface runs radially outside the main swirl generators. | 11-04-2010 |
James F. Marshall, Port St. Lucie, FL US
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20100068043 | COOLING STRUCTURE FOR OUTER SURFACE OF A GAS TURBINE CASE - A gas turbine case is provided including an outer case surface, and a channel portion formed as a recessed area extending radially inwardly into the outer case surface. The channel portion extends about a circumference of the case. An outer flow jacket is attached to the outer case surface and extends over the channel portion to define an enclosed cooling passage along the outer case surface. At least one inlet passage and at least one outlet passage are provided in fluid communication with the enclosed cooling passage to convey air to and from the cooling passage. | 03-18-2010 |
Julie Marshall, Boca Raton, FL US
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20100146426 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR EMERGENCY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A communications system for emergency services personnel can include portable devices to be carried by emergency services personnel while at an emergency site. The portable devices each may have at least a first transceiver configured to communicate over a first network and the portable devices are configured to communicate with one another. The system may also include a portable gateway apparatus. The portable gateway apparatus may have a portable computer having a graphical user interface (GUI) and a PCMCIA or smaller card that itself includes at least a first radio. The first radio is configured to communicate over the first network to obtain status information from the portable devices carried by the emergency services personnel. The GUI is configured to communicate with the PCMCIA card to display a node map indicating communication links between the portable devices carried by the emergency services personnel. | 06-10-2010 |
20120036461 | GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR EMERGENCY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME - A communications system for emergency services personnel can include portable devices to be carried by emergency services personnel while at an emergency site. The portable devices each may have at least a first transceiver configured to communicate over a first network and the portable devices are configured to communicate with one another. The system may also include a portable gateway apparatus. The portable gateway apparatus may have a portable computer having a graphical user interface (GUI) and a PCMCIA or smaller card that itself includes at least a first radio. The first radio is configured to communicate over the first network to obtain status information from the portable devices carried by the emergency services personnel. The GUI is configured to communicate with the PCMCIA card to display a node map indicating communication links between the portable devices carried by the emergency services personnel. | 02-09-2012 |
Lissette Marshall, Tampa, FL US
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20100204204 | NUTRACEUTICAL CO-CRYSTAL COMPOSITIONS - Co-crystals comprising at least one nutraceutical compound and at least one co-crystal former with or without impurities. These co-crystals may be included in compositions (optionally also including other components such as pharmaceutically acceptable excipients, other nutritional supplements, etc.) having utility as pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, nutritional supplements, and foodstuffs. | 08-12-2010 |
Marvin Joseph Marshall, Palm Bay, FL US
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20120311916 | LINE GUIDE - A tubular line guide ring apparatus that is mountable to a line guide support and line guide ring of a fishing rod and that is capable of flexing to accommodate a range of line angles during casting, retrieval and fish fighting operations. | 12-13-2012 |
Mary Marshall, Gainesville, FL US
Mary L. Marshall, Gainesville, FL US
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20140207093 | DEVICES FOR CONCEALING A URINE COLLECTION BAG AND THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO MONITOR AND MANIPULATE A URINE COLLECTION BAG THEREIN - A cover for concealing and supporting a urinary incontinence bag to be worn by an individual in conjunction with a catheter and attached tubing. The cover provides a comfortable sleeve for containing the urinary bag and one or more straps for securing the bag to the leg of an individual. Additional features include a covered sleeve window for monitoring the urine bag contents and a collar for increased wearing comfort and support of the tubing. An outflow valve cover is also disclosed for concealing and protecting the outflow valve. | 07-24-2014 |
Maurice R. Marshall, Gainesville, FL US
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20110151077 | METHOD OF INHIBITION OF ENZYMATIC BROWNING IN FOOD USING HYPOTAURINE AND EQUIVALENTS - A method of inhibiting enzymatic browning in food involves the contacting of hypotaurine, a salt of hypotaurine or an equivalent of hypotaurine with the food. The hypotaurine can be provided from solution, an extract, or in solid form to a food that can loose its appeal to a consumer due to browning, such as cut fruits and vegetables, seafood, or a beverage. The antibrowning agent can be applied to the food by spraying, dusting, dipping, or dissolving, depending upon the form of the food to which the agent is added. | 06-23-2011 |
Maurice Rudolph Marshall, Gainesville, FL US
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20130183418 | METHOD OF INHIBITION OF ENZYMATIC BROWNING IN FOOD USING A SULFINIC ACID COMPOUND - A method of inhibiting enzymatic browning in food involves the contacting of a compound comprising a sulfinic acid with the food. The sulfinic acid comprising compound can be provided from solution, an extract, or in solid form to a food that can lose its appeal to a consumer due to browning, such as cut fruits and vegetables, seafood, or a beverage. The antibrowning agent can be applied to the food by spraying, dusting, dipping, or dissolving, depending upon the form of the food to which the agent is added. The compound comprising a sulfinic acid can comprise an alkysulfinic acid, an arylsulfinic acid, an alkylarylsulfinic acid, or an arylalkylsulfinic acid. | 07-18-2013 |
Michelle Marshall, Hollywood, FL US
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20140082832 | ERGONOMETRIC BEDPAN WITH REMOVABLE BAG - A bedpan with a wedge-shaped housing assembly that includes an opening with a cushion assembly mounted thereon for redistribution a user's weight. A liner bag assembly with a closing string is removably mounted within the housing assembly to collect a user's waste. The liner bag assembly is readily retrievable after being closed while inside the housing assembly. An adhesive is applied to the internally mount the bag assembly to the housing or the inner surface of the cushion assembly. | 03-27-2014 |
Ryan M. Marshall, Tampa, FL US
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20080224409 | Disc-Throwing Target Game - A disc-throwing target game with multiple scoring options consists of four poles, four objects and a FRISBEE™ disc that teams use to compete against each other in an attempt to score the most points. The present invention provides an opportunity for defenders to use the skills of reaction time and catching against offensive opponents featuring various levels of disc accuracy and throwing power. The objects are placed on top of the poles where they can be knocked off if a player is skilled enough to strike one or both of these poles after throwing the disc. If the thrower is even more skilled, he or she can earn multiple points for sailing the disc through the very narrow space allotted. | 09-18-2008 |
T. Thaddeus Marshall, Tampa, FL US
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20100241501 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES FOR TASKS AND ACTIVITIES AND OTHER BEHAVIORAL INFLUENCES RELATED TO MONEY, INDIVIDUALS, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER ASSETS - Methods and systems for altering behavior in a variety of applications include recording information associated with an event related to a particular activity or field, determining a status of the event in connection with a rewards algorithm, calculating reward information in accordance with the rewards algorithm, and storing the calculated reward information. A recipient is notified in accordance with a notification algorithm of the calculated reward information. Incentives may be provided for participation in services plans, including professional services plans such as legal plans, adoption and use of types of funds, accounts and funds transfers, use of online services, and numerous other services. Rewards include the receipt of professional services and membership in services plans. Incentives for entering into transactions include offering of related services, including identity theft related services for events related to the transaction. Methods and systems for entering transactions include receiving first transaction request information from a transaction party in a first mode, prompting the transaction party for second transaction request information to be provided in a second mode, if the second transaction information is received in a suitable manner, then entering into the transaction, and otherwise terminating the transaction. | 09-23-2010 |
William E. Marshall, Naples, FL US
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20110268763 | POLYNUCLEOTIDES THAT STIMULATE NEUTROPHILS - The polynucleotides of the present invention are complementary to the Initiation Sites of microbes. Invading organisms, sensing the pH and nutrient deprivation of a physiologic environment quickly release these nucleotides triggering rapid growth and mutation—attributes to successfully establishing a nidus of infection. They also stimulate neutrophil functions. Accordingly, the nucleotides, compositions and methods of the present invention may be used to enhance, restore or stimulate an immune response or system of an animal, e.g. to prevent an infection caused by a microorganism, ameliorate an infection caused by a microorganism, or kill an invading microorganism that causes infection or re-establish balance to an immune system. In particular, the polynucleotides, compositions and methods of the present invention may be used to treat or prevent bacterial infections and auto-immune diseases in a mammal in need thereof. | 11-03-2011 |
William Scott Marshall, Tallahassee, FL US
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20090123221 | System quick disconnect termination or connection for cryogenic transfer lines - The present invention is an apparatus designed and configured to enable quick disconnect termination or connection for cryogenic transfer lines. The apparatus is a connector that will allow two lines to be connected and coupled for simultaneously allowing for fluid to occur and electrical communication to ensue. Connection and termination will occur successfully under a pressurized environment. | 05-14-2009 |