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Brett P. Masters, Watertown, MA US
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| 20090148856 | Methods and apparatus for therapeutic drug monitoring using an acoustic device - Methods for therapeutic drug monitoring are provided. A plurality of particles, each of which is coated with a capture agent capable of binding a therapeutic drug of choice is combined with the sample to form a plurality of therapeutic drug-particle complexes. The system also includes a transport arrangement for transporting the sample and/or particles to the sensor surface, and optionally a magnetic field inducing structure constructed and arranged to establish a magnetic field at and adjacent to the sensor surface. The resonant sensor produces a signal corresponding to an amount of therapeutic drug-particle complexes that are bound to the sensor surface. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090148857 | Method and apparatus for detection of analyte using an acoustic device - Methods for detecting analytes in a sample are provided. A plurality of particles, each of which is coated with a capture agent having an affinity for the analyte, is combined with the sample to form a plurality of analyte-particle complexes. The system also includes a transport arrangement for transporting the sample to the sensor surface, and a magnetic field inducing structure constructed and arranged to establish a magnetic field at and adjacent to the sensor surface. The resonant sensor produces a signal corresponding to an amount of analyte-particle complexes that are bound to the sensor surface. | 06-11-2009 |
Chad A. Masters, Colorado Springs, CO US
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| 20090198549 | Automated Repair System and Method for Network-Addressable Components - A system, and a corresponding method provide for automated repair of network-addressable components belonging to an enterprise. The system includes a service event filter that receives information related to the operation of the component and in real time determines if the received information indicates a serviceable event; and a service event analyzer coupled to the service event filter. The service event analyzer determines in real time an applicable procedure for repair or replacement of the component, and formats in real time the information related to the operation of the component and the applicable procedure into a machine-readable message. Finally, the system includes a serviceable event interface that provides in real time the machine-readable message to a remote service center and receives an indication related to dispatch of a replacement for the component. | 08-06-2009 |
Connie Ruby Masters, Henderson, NV US
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| 20110270448 | Irrigation Controller and System Integrating No-Watering Restrictions and an Empirically-Derived Evapotranspiration Local Characteristic Curve - A convenient, easy-to-use, water-saving, and labor-saving FROG irrigation controller and system are provided, which determine the appropriate water budget and schedule for the property's landscaping based on evapotranspiration data for the geographic area, regulation data (mandated and voluntary watering restrictions), and property-specific data (such as type of plant, zone number, emitter type, and plant environment), with consideration given to reduction in watering days, increase in soil watering depth, and day of year. Once set, the FROG provides incremental adjustments over the course of the year; the homeowner no longer needs to re-set the watering program seasonally to comply with local mandated and voluntary watering restrictions. Compliance is automatic and obligatory, meeting the water saving goals of the local water authority. Optionally presented is a web-based wizard used to determine a customized water budget/schedule that is input into the FROG controller through a data storage unit or wireless input. | 11-03-2011 |
David B. Masters, Minneapolis, MN US
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| 20100143487 | BIOCOMPATIBLE PROTEIN-BASED PARTICLES AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates to biocompatible protein-based particles and their methods of preparation and use. More specifically the present invention relates protein-based particles including protein matrix, spread matrix and/or biocoacervate materials derived from one or more biocompatible purified proteins combined with one or more biocompatible solvents that are used to replace or repair tissue and/or bone in treatments for spinal disc(s), joint(s) (e.g. knee, hip, finger, ankle, elbow, shoulder . . . ) and organ(s) (e.g. bladder, lips, vagina, penis, urethra . . . ). In various embodiments of the present invention the protein-based particles may also include one or more pharmacologically active agents and/or one or more additives. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100196478 | PROTEIN MATRIX MATERIALS, DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to protein matrix materials and devices and the methods of making and using protein matrix materials and devices. More specifically the present invention relates to protein matrix materials and devices that may be utilized for various medical applications including, but not limited to, drug delivery devices for the controlled release of pharmacologically active agents, encapsulated or coated stent devices, vessels, tubular grafts, vascular grafts, wound healing devices including protein matrix suture material and meshes, skin/bone/tissue grafts, biocompatible electricity conducting matrices, clear protein matrices, protein matrix adhesion prevention barriers, cell scaffolding and other biocompatible protein matrix devices. Furthermore, the present invention relates to protein matrix materials and devices made by forming a film comprising one or more biodegradable protein materials, one or more biocompatible solvents and optionally one or more pharmacologically active agents. The film is then partially dried, rolled or otherwise shaped, and then compressed to form the desired protein matrix device. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20110118818 | ENCAPSULATED OR COATED STENT SYSTEMS - A stent system comprising zero or more inner stents inserted into an outer stent. The inner stents and outer stent are separated and/or encapsulated by a protein-based material of a protein matrix and/or a set biocoacervate, each comprising one or more biocompatible proteins and one or more biocompatible solvents. The protein-based material may also include one or more carbohydrates and one or more pharmacologically active agents. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20120041539 | PROTEIN BIOMATERIAL AND BIOCOACERVATE VESSEL GRAFT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF - The present invention relates to protein biocoacervates and biomaterials vessel graft systems used in cardiovascular applications and other medical applications, the components utilized in the vessel graft systems and the methods of making and using such systems. More specifically the present invention relates to protein biocoacervates and biomaterials vessel graft systems used in various medical applications and/or the devices used in such vessel graft systems including, but not limited to, vessel grafts as drug delivery devices for the controlled release of pharmacologically active agents, tubular grafts, vascular grafts, protein biomaterial sutures and biomeshes, protein biomaterial adhesives and glues, and other biocompatible biocoacervate or biomaterial devices used in the vessel graft systems of the present invention. | 02-16-2012 |
David Michael Masters, Troy, MI US
David S. Masters US
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| 20110225337 | TRANSACTION PERFORMANCE MONITORING IN A PROCESSOR BUS BRIDGE - Described embodiments provide a system having a bridge for connecting two different processor buses. A process monitor within the bridge allows for measuring latency of commands issued on a first bus, passing through the bridge, and executed by clients coupled to the second bus. By using identification fields associated with the command, measuring the latency of each command begins with matching the identification field of the command to an integer. As the bridge passes acknowledgements back to the first bus, the monitoring of the command is stopped when an identification field associated with an acknowledgement matches the identification field of the command being monitored. Data collected include the minimum, maximum, total latency, and the number of commands monitored. From this data, the average latency can be easily calculated. | 09-15-2011 |
David S. Masters, Schnecksville, PA US
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| 20120005391 | PROCESSOR BUS BRIDGE SECURITY FEATURE FOR NETWORK PROCESSORS OR THE LIKE - Described embodiments provide a system having a bridge for communicating information between two processor buses. The bridge receives a command from a first bus, the command having an identification field and an address field. As the command is entered into a buffer in the bridge, the address field is checked against one or more addresses. If there is a match, then control bits are checked to see if the command will be allowed or not depending on the identification field value. If the command is not transferred to the second bus, a flag is set in the buffer, and an error message is returned to the first bus, and an interrupt may be generated. The control bits allow commands access to specific addresses on the second bus or deny the access depending on the command identification field. Bit-wise masking provides a range of values for identification and address field matching. | 01-05-2012 |
Edwin J. Masters, Sikeston, MO US
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| 20080199366 | Holder for specimen cup - The present invention comprises a holder for a specimen cup, the holder comprising a curved member with a handle and a lever extending continuously therefrom. The curved member receives, engages, and grips the specimen cup. The handle provides a means to hold and carry the specimen cup without soiling one's hands. In addition, the handle and lever spread to expand the curved member's arc, thereby releasing the holder's grip on the specimen cup. | 08-21-2008 |
Gary Masters, Shelbyville, KY US
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| 20100084895 | WALL-AVOIDING CONVERTIBLE OTTOMAN - This invention is related to an ottoman convertible to a seating unit comprising a back-support assembly, a seat-support assembly, a base frame, and a pair of opposed armrests. Additionally, the ottoman includes a linkage system comprising a plurality of pivotably interconnected linkages, where the linkage system is configured to rotatably couple the seat-support assembly to the back-support assembly, and translatably couple the seat-support assembly and the base frame. In operation, this furniture piece is moveable between a closed position, resembling an ottoman, and an open position, wherein the back-support assembly forms the backrest of a seating unit accessible to a seated occupant. Specifically, the pivotably interconnected linkages operate such that rearward rotational movement of the back-support assembly induces forward translation of the seat-support assembly in relation to the base frame. This movement coincidentally induces the pair of opposed armrests to raise. | 04-08-2010 |
Jack A. Masters, Dry Ridge, KY US
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| 20110079947 | Model airplane work station - A work station for securely and temporarily holding a model airplane for the purpose of making adjustments, repairs or performing other maintenance on the plane. The work station is on wheels, contains a tool box with tools and a clamp and cradle to securely hold the airplane or only the fuselage, if desired. The work station can be disassembled and stored away in the back of a small vehicle. The clamp and cradle may be mounted on the tool box, which may be easily removed from the work station. In this way, the tool box acts as smaller portable work station, as well. | 04-07-2011 |
James Masters, Ringoes, NJ US
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| 20110223226 | SHELF STABLE CAPSULES - A capsule slury including at least one coacervated capsule and at least 10 wt % humectant is disclosed. The humectant may be sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, xylitol, erythritol and/or betaine. | 09-15-2011 |
James Masters, Henderson, NV US
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| 20110140499 | MODULAR TRANSIT SYSTEM - The present disclosure provides a modular transit system having a track system and/or modular seating that can be used to modify a transit car. The track system can support a variety of attachments to allow the transit car to be reconfigured. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an adjustable furnishing system is de-mountably mountable to a generally vertical wall. The adjustable furnishing system comprises a mounting structure carried by the wall, a support frame having opposite first and second ends, and a furnishing carried by the support frame. The first end of the support frame releasably attaches to the mounting structure and the mounting structure supports the support frame in a cantilevered position with the second end extending outwardly from the wall with the furnishing carried thereon. | 06-16-2011 |
James G. Masters, Ringoes, NJ US
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| 20080213195 | Antibacterial Dentifrice Exhibiting Antiplaque and Breath Freshening Properties - A dual component antiplaque oral composition having antimalodor properties in which a first component contains an antibacterial agent and the second component contains a proteolytic enzyme, the first and second components are simultaneously combined for application to the teeth, the first and second components being physically segregated prior to use, the components when mixed upon application to teeth providing substantially antiplaque effect with superior antimalodor properties. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080242767 | Polymeric Encapsulates Having a Quaternary Ammonium Salt and Methods for Producing the Same - A quaternary ammonium salt encapsulated by a polymeric microcapsule and methods for manufacturing such microcapsules are described. The quaternary ammonium salt can be cetylpyridinium chloride. The polymeric microcapsule encapsulating the quaternary ammonium salt can be used as an ingredient in a dentifrice. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080292692 | Impermeable Capsules - A capsule comprising a core and a shell surrounding and enclosing the core, the shell comprising at least one first polymer having a first water solubility parameter, and at least one second polymer having a water solubility parameter higher than the first water solubility parameter, wherein the second polymer is crosslinked, and/or all of the at least one second polymer is present in an amount that is less than all of the at least one first polymer. Upon exposure to an aqueous medium, the first polymer begins to swell, and water begins to leak into the capsule. Also, the second polymer is attracted to the entering water. As the second polymer absorbs water and swells, the mean free space in the shell decreases and the tortuous pathway for materials crossing the boundary of the wall increases. As a result, leakage rates across the capsule wall decrease. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100266514 | Dual Component Dental Composition Containing Enzyme - A two component desensitizing dentifrice composition is disclosed which comprises a first dentifrice component containing an enzyme such as papain and a second dentifrice component containing an ionic surfactant such as sodium lauryl sulfate, the first and second dentifrice components being maintained separate from the other until dispensed for application to teeth whereby enzyme activity is maintained with improved dentifrice foaming characteristics. | 10-21-2010 |
James Gerard Masters, Ringoes, NJ US
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| 20090047222 | Color Stable Peroxide Containing Dentifrice Formulations With Dye Encapsulated Silica Shell Nanoparticles - A composition for minimizing color fading of an oral care composition is provided. The composition comprises: a) an organic dye-encapsulated silica shell nanoparticle matrix, b) a physiologically stable fluoride ion providing compound in an amount of about 0.1% to about 1% by weight, c) a peroxide species providing compound in an amount of about 1% to to about 20% by weight. The encapsulated silica shell dye nanoparticle stabilizes the color against degradation in the presence of peroxide and fluoride ions. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090068122 | Dentifrice Compositions for Treating Xerostomia - This invention encompasses an oral composition for treating or preventing dry mouth with following benefits: antibacterial/anti-fungal efficacy, low irritancy, and moisture retention. The compositions can be a toothpaste, a mouth rinse or a spray and include one or more non-ionic surfactants, as foaming agents, one or more broad spectrum anti-microbial ingredient, such as chlorhexidine and cetylpyridinium chloride, and one or more oral surface adhesive polysaccharides that can encage cationic actives to help the deposition and retention of the agents onto oral surfaces and thus provide antimicrobial efficacy. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090068259 | Controlled Surface Gelling of Mucoadhesive Polymers on Oral Mucosa - The present invention relates to an oral composition and method for alleviating the symptoms associated with xerostomia using encapsulated cation-releasing compounds formulated either intimately together or in separate compartments in a composition containing cation-sensitive mucoadhesive polymers. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20120027696 | DENTIFRICE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING AND PREVENTING DAMAGE TO TOOTH SURFACES - The invention encompasses compositions and methods for treating and modifying surfaces of teeth, which compositions include calcium and magnesium containing silicates or silica, cationic polymer modified silica or combinations thereof. The composition when applied to the teeth or a tooth surface deposit on such surfaces to repair acid damaged enamel and prevent further erosion of a tooth surface. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120045495 | HIGHER LOADING ZINC-CONTAINING FILMS - Described herein are polymer matrix films, compositions comprising the polymer matrix films, and methods of preparing and using the same. | 02-23-2012 |
Jim Masters, Ringoes, NJ US
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| 20120045400 | ORAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING POLYGUANIDINIUM COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF - The invention describes the modification of polyamine-based materials to form polyguanidine compounds that are useful for their antimicrobial, anticaries, and muccoadhesive properties. The present invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating periodontal disease and caries which include delivering a therapeutically effective amount of an oral composition containing a polyguanidine compound into an oral cavity. | 02-23-2012 |
John Joseph Masters, Fishers, IN US
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| 20090062271 | Antithrombotic Diamides - This application relates to a compound of formula I (or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the compound) as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and its use as an inhibitor of factor Xa and/or thrombin, as well as a process for its preparation and intermediates therefor. | 03-05-2009 |
Jon Masters, Cambridge, MA US
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| 20120036504 | Mechanism for Customized Aggregation of System-Specific Information for Post-Installation Suggestions - A mechanism for customized aggregation of system-specific information for Post-Installation Suggestions is disclosed. A method of embodiments includes determining identifying information of a computer system of an end user computing device communicably coupled to an update service computing device, aggregating a plurality of updates, suggestions, and information specific to the computer system of the end user computing device into a customized result list, the plurality of updates, suggestions, and information received from a repository of historical system results and a plurality of third-party vendors and associated with various components of the computer system including the hardware of the computer system and the software of the computer system, and providing the customized result list to the end user computing device. | 02-09-2012 |
Kristyn S. Masters, Madison, WI US
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| 20080268551 | System and Method for Biological Assays - The present invention provides polymers and microfluidic devices comprising a covalently attached substrate binding element, and methods for producing and using the same. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080293906 | BIOACTIVE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYURETHANE-BUTHANEDIOL-GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN SALT COPOLYMERS - A bioactive and biocompatible polyurethane-butanediol-glycosaminoglycan copolymer for use in medical implant devices. The biocompatible urethane component being the reaction product of 4,4′-methylene-di-(p-phenyl isocyanate) and poly(tetramethylene oxide)n and further reacted with 1,4-butanediol, wherein n=10 to 40. The bioactive glycosaminoglycan being a salt of hyaluronic acid, such as a cetylpyridinium salt acid having 5 to 10,000 repeating units or a salt of heparin, such as a dimethyldioctadecylammonium salt of heparin has 5 to 65 repeating units or a suitable salt of dermatan sulfate. The weight content of the bioactive glycosaminoglycan is an amount sufficient to render the copolymer bioactive. The copolymers described herein have excellent hemocompatibility and biocompatibility. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090062834 | ANEURYSM OCCLUSION DEVICE CONTAINING BIOACTIVE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE COPOLYMER SHELL AND BIOCOMPATIBLE METALLIC FRAME MEMBER - An endovascular device for occluding a vascular aneurysm is disclosed. The device includes a polymeric shell member that, in one embodiment, may be constructed from a bioactive and biocompatible polyurethane-diol-glycosaminoglycan copolymer, and a biocompatible metallic frame member. The copolymer is sufficiently flexible and strong for endovascular delivery into a vascular aneurysm and for use as a polymeric shell for receiving the biocompatible metallic frame member. The biometallic frame member may include one or more components constructed from a NiTi alloy. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090118761 | ANEURYSM OCCLUSION DEVICE CONTAINING BIOACTIVE AND BIOCOMPATIBLE COPOLYMER SHELL AND A LIQUID EMBOLIC AGENT - An endovascular device for occluding a vascular aneurysm is disclosed. The device includes a polymeric shell member that, in one embodiment, may be constructed from a bioactive and biocompatible polyurethane-diol-glycosaminoglycan copolymer, and a liquid embolic agent. The copolymer is sufficiently flexible and strong for endovascular delivery into a vascular aneurysm and for use as a polymeric shell for receiving the liquid embolic agent. Upon activation inside of the polymeric shell within the aneurysm, the liquid embolic agent solidifies enabling biological isolation of the aneurysm and improved patient outcomes. | 05-07-2009 |
Kristyn Simcha Masters, Madison, WI US
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| 20110230811 | PATTERNED GRADIENT WOUND DRESSING AND METHODS OF USING SAME TO PROMOTE WOUND HEALING - The present invention provides a wound dressing that includes a patterned gradient of immobilized growth factor molecules that promote directed migration of cells during dermal wound healing. Growth factor is immobilized on a support substrate to present a gradient pattern of increasing growth factor concentration to migrating cells. Methods of promoting wound healing using the patterned gradient wound dressing and fabrication methods of same are also provided. | 09-22-2011 |
Mark E. Masters, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20100163727 | METHODS OF OPERATING A NANOPROBER TO ELECTRICALLY PROBE A DEVICE STRUCTURE OF AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Methods for nanoprobing a device structure of an integrated circuit. The method may include scanning a primary charged particle beam across a first region of the device structure with at least one probe proximate to the first region and a second region of the device structure is masked from the primary charged particle beam. The method may further include collecting secondary electrons emitted from the first region of the device structure and the at least one probe to form a secondary electron image. The secondary electron image includes the first region and the at least one probe as imaged portions and the second region as a non-imaged portion. Alternatively, the second region may be scanned by the charged particle beam at a faster scan rate than the first region so that the second region is also an imaged portion of the secondary electron image. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110027951 | SHARED GATE FOR CONVENTIONAL PLANAR DEVICE AND HORIZONTAL CNT - A semiconductor structure in which a planar semiconductor device and a horizontal carbon nanotube transistor have a shared gate and a method of fabricating the same are provided in the present application. The hybrid semiconductor structure includes at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor and at least one planar semiconductor device, in which the at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor and the at least one planar semiconductor device have a shared gate and the at least one horizontal carbon nanotube transistor is located above a gate of the at least one planar semiconductor device. | 02-03-2011 |
Mark Eliot Masters, Essex Junction, VT US
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| 20080261363 | DUAL GATED FINFET GAIN CELL - A memory gain cell for a memory circuit, a memory circuit formed from multiple memory gain cells, and methods of fabricating such memory gain cells and memory circuits. The memory gain cell includes a storage device capable of holding a stored electrical charge, a write device, and a read device. The read device includes a fin of semiconducting material, electrically-isolated first and second gate electrodes flanking the fin, and a source and drain formed in the fin adjacent to the first and the second gate electrodes. The first gate electrode is electrically coupled with the storage device. The first and second gate electrodes are operative for gating a region of the fin defined between the source and the drain to thereby regulate a current flowing from the source to the drain. When gated, the magnitude of the current is dependent upon the electrical charge stored by the storage device. | 10-23-2008 |
Martin W. Masters, Belle Mead, NJ US
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| 20110130645 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE HUMAN EAR CANAL FROM OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SCANS - A method for reconstructing an ear canal from optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan data of an ear comprises extracting frame numbers and line numbers of interference intensities corresponding to one or more markers on an OCT scan guide, receiving reference frame numbers and lines numbers for one or more markers, determining a starting position and direction for the OCT ear scan from the ear scan marker frame and line numbers and the reference marker frame and line numbers, for each scan line, finding a pixel number of a maximum interference intensity value, and determining an offset distance of said pixel from said scan guide, and reconstructing a surface of the ear canal from the distance offset data. | 06-02-2011 |
Martin W. Masters, Shoreview, MN US
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| 20080230495 | Secure Mount For A Hearing Instrument Electronics Module - Receptacle tongues and complementary grooves provides a secure mount for an electronics module in the faceplate of a hearing instrument. The receptacle tongues and grooves may assume a variety of cross-sectional profiles. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090189313 | Fabrication of a Soft-Silicone Cover for a Hearing Instrument Shell - The manufacture of a hearing instrument having a hard inner shell and a softer outer covering, for insertion into the ear canal of the user, may be accomplished using rapid manufacturing and prototyping techniques. Starting with a digital model of the ear canal, a mold for the softer outer covering may be fabricated using a process such as stereo lithography. | 07-30-2009 |
Matthew V. Masters, Saginaw, MI US
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| 20110104470 | METHOD OF FORMING A CURABLE ADHESIVE TAPE AND AN INSULATING LAYER ON A CONDUCTIVE SUBSTRATE - A method of forming a curable adhesive tape comprising a partially cured reaction intermediary comprises applying a silicone composition onto a flexible substrate. The method further comprises heating the silicone composition to a first desired temperature for a first period of time to form the partially cured reaction intermediary of the curable adhesive tape. A method of forming an insulating layer on a conductive substrate utilizes the same steps as the method of forming the curable adhesive tape and further comprises the steps of disposing the flexible substrate on the conductive substrate and further heating the partially cured reaction intermediary to a second desired temperature for a second period of time to form the insulating layer on the conductive substrate. | 05-05-2011 |
Michael Alan Masters, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20110284569 | First in First Out Vending Systems - A vending machine for dispensing a number of products. The vending machine may include a transparent panel, a number of visible product columns, a number of non-visible product columns, and a product delivery system. | 11-24-2011 |
Michael Edward Masters, Monroe, OH US
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| 20120082967 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRAINING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE TEST CELL OPERATOR - A method for training a gas turbine engine test cell operator during a simulated engine test is provided. The method includes transmitting, from a data acquisition and control system (DACS) to a software engine model, data indicative of at least one of an operator input and an instructor input. The method further includes receiving the data at the software engine model and transmitting response data from the software engine model to the DACS, the response data simulating to the DACS that an operational state of a live engine has changed in response to the at least one of an operator input and an instructor input. The method also includes receiving the response data at the DACS and outputting an indication of the changed operational state to the operator based on the response data. | 04-05-2012 |
Michael J. Masters, Jeannette, PA US
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| 20090247867 | INJECTOR SYSTEM FOR ENCODING AND SENSING OF SYRINGE INFORMATION - A syringe for use with a powered injector to inject a fluid into a patient includes at least a first indicator positioned on the syringe at a predetermined axial position. The distance between a rearward surface of the first indicator and a predetermined position on the powered injector provides information about the syringe configuration. The first indicator can, for example, be a rear surface of the attachment flange. An injector system includes a powered injector having a drive member and at least one sensor for detecting energy. The injector system also includes a syringe having at least a first indicator positioned on the syringe at a predetermined axial position. The energy detected by the sensor is determined by the axial position of the indicator when the syringe is attached to the powered injector. The axial position of the indicator thereby provides information about the syringe configuration. | 10-01-2009 |
Peter Masters, Arlington, MA US
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| 20100299195 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - A payment processing system to provide merchant-specific accounts to consumers that are accessed by payment instruments. In one embodiment, the payment processing system can create and provide a variety of payment methodologies for purchases, such as pay-as-you-go, virtual prepaid, virtual subscription, and post-paid purchases. The merchant may, in some embodiments provide consumers with merchant rewards accounts and an opportunity to earn reward points or other loyalty-based currencies through qualifying purchase transactions. The consumer may access their merchant-specific accounts for purchase payment using a preferred payment instrument, such as a credit or debit card. | 11-25-2010 |
Robert A. Masters, Zionsville, IN US
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| 20120015808 | SYNERGISTIC HERBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AMINOPYRALID, 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETIC ACID AND ATRAZINE - An herbicidal composition containing (a) aminopyralid and 2,4-D and (b) atrazine provides synergistic control of selected weeds in corn, sorghum, sugar cane and range and pasture. | 01-19-2012 |
Ronald A. Masters, Glenview, IL US
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| 20100016198 | Compositions Comprising Sulfonated Estolides And Alkyl Ester Sulfonates, Methods Of Making Them, And Compositions And Processes Employing Them - Compositions comprising sulfo-estolides and alkyl ester sulfonates are described. Detergent formulations, such as laundry detergents, softeners, and other materials, containing any of these materials are disclosed, as well as personal care formulations, hard surface cleaner formulations, and automatic dishwasher detergent formulations. Laundry methods employing these formulations are also disclosed. These formulations are useful as laundry detergents and can be biodegradable, heavy duty liquids, 2× or 3× and up to 6× concentrates, low foaming, and/or effective in a high efficiency washing machine. Methods for laundering fabrics with the compositions are also disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100184632 | Automatic or Machine Dishwashing Compositions of Sulfonated Estolides and Other Derivatives of Fatty Acids and Uses Thereof - Sulfo-estolides and methods of making them are described. Useful methods include acid side bleaching, partial hydrogenation of the fatty acid, pretreatment of the fatty acid to provide color inhibition, acid side hydrolysis of the sulfo-estolides, or conversion of SHP to an essentially fully hydrolyzed product (HSHP) or a partially hydrolyzed product (PHSHP). Formulations and concentrated formulations of automatic dishwasher detergent or machine wash detergent compositions containing sulfo-estolides, among others, are also included. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100184633 | Light Duty Liquid Detergent Compositions of Sulfonated Estolides and Other Derivatives of Fatty Acids and Uses Thereof - Light duty liquid detergent formulations that contain sulfo-estolide surfactants, sulfo-estolide derivatives and salts of sulfo-estolides are disclosed. The compositions of the presently described technology are useful for soil removal applications including, but not limited to, washing dishes by hand. | 07-22-2010 |
Sarah Masters, Brooklyn, NY US
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| 20100198680 | Conversion Crediting - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for processing events related to presented content. In one aspect, a method includes determining a time window count of a number of advertising events associated with an advertisement during at least one time window before a conversion event; and determining a credit that represents a strength of an association between the advertisement and the conversion event, wherein determining a credit includes selecting a weighting model for the at least one time window count. | 08-05-2010 |
Steven Masters, Flagstaff, AZ US
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| 20120071918 | Heart Occlusion Devices - The disclosure is directed to a heart occlusion device and a method for occluding an aperture defect in a heart. The heart occlusion device includes two separate wires | 03-22-2012 |
Steven J. Masters, Flagstaff, AZ US
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| 20100324652 | Sealing Device and Delivery System - The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20120029556 | SEALING DEVICE AND DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a sealing device for repair of cardiac and vascular defects or tissue opening such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) or shunt in the heart, the vascular system, etc. and particularly provides an occluder device and trans-catheter occluder delivery system. The sealing device would have improved conformity to heart anatomy and be easily deployed, repositioned, and retrieved at the opening site. | 02-02-2012 |
Tim Masters, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20110028031 | MODULAR TEST PLUG - A modular test plug assembly is disclosed having a design which may be arranged in a plurality of different configurations. The test plug assembly includes a plurality of modules, having blades for insertion into a test switch assembly. The modules are positioned in a stacked arrangement and are secured together by end plates and a rod extending therebetween. | 02-03-2011 |
Timothy F. Masters, Boca Raton, FL US
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| 20110056819 | MODULAR TEST SWITCH - A modular test switch assembly includes a plurality of stackable features that may be arranged in a variety of configurations. Each module includes a test switch and includes features to engage adjoining modules in the assembly. The entire test switch assembly is secured together using a retaining rod that is inserted through aligned thru-holes in the assembly. | 03-10-2011 |
William C. Masters, Lakeland, FL US
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| 20080271405 | Connector Plate and Method of Securing a Building Frame to a Foundation - A connector plate for securing a building frame together with a building foundation comprises a first section that is secured against an outer surface of the building frame and a second section secured to an outer surface of the foundation. In an embodiment, portions of the outer surfaces of the building frame and foundation are substantially flush. The first section and second section of the connector plate are coplanar and each has one or more holes through which fasteners are inserted and driven into the building frame and foundation. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20090293393 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANCHORING A MODULAR BUILDING - The present invention provides a system for anchoring a modular or manufactured building. The system includes at least one concrete pad formed in at least one hole in the ground. The building is coupled to and supported on the ground by the at least one concrete pad. Additionally, the system includes at least one ground anchor buried in the at least one hole below the at least one concrete pad. The system further includes a connector having a first end affixed to the ground anchor and a second end embedded within the concrete pad, for resisting an upward force to the building by high winds. | 12-03-2009 |