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Aj Newton, Woodland Hills, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090283441Cosmetics kit - A cosmetics kit including a fountain is described. The cosmetics kit comprises a base with a fountain attached for circulating a fluid and at least one cosmetic connectable with the base. Additionally, a mixing bowl connectable with the base is included to allow the user to mix custom cosmetics such as lip gloss and perfume with mixing accessories included with the cosmetics kit. Furthermore, a scented oil is added to the circulating fluid in the fountain to create an aromatherapy experience.11-19-2009

Christopher Newton, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254661HANDLING LONG-TAIL CONTENT IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK (CDN) - A content delivery network has at least a first tier of servers. A content delivery method includes, at a first server in the first tier of servers, obtaining a request from a client for a resource. If the resource is available at the first server or at a peer of the first server, then the resource is served to the client from the first server. Otherwise, it is determined whether the resource is popular, and if the resource is determined to be popular, then the first server obtains the resource and the first server serves the resource to the client. If the resource is determined not to be popular, the client is directed to a second server, not in the first tier of servers, and the second server serves the resource to the client. The second server may be in a second tier of servers or it may be an origin server.10-08-2009
20090276842Load-Balancing Cluster - A load-balancing cluster includes a switch having a plurality of ports; and a plurality of servers connected to at least some of the plurality of ports of the switch. Each server is addressable by the same virtual Internet Protocol (VIP) address. Each server in the cluster has a mechanism constructed and adapted to respond to connection requests at the VIP by selecting one of the plurality of servers to handle that connection, wherein the selecting is based, at least in part, on a given function of information used to request the connection; and a firewall mechanism constructed and adapted to accept all requests for the VIP address for a particular connection only on the server that has been selected to handle that particular connection. The selected server determines whether it is responsible for the request and may hand it off to another cluster member.11-05-2009
20100332595HANDLING LONG-TAIL CONTENT IN A CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK (CDN) - A content delivery network has at least a first tier of servers. A content delivery method includes, at a first server in the first tier of servers, obtaining a request from a client for a resource. If the resource is available at the first server or at a peer of the first server, then the resource is served to the client from the first server. Otherwise, it is determined whether the resource is popular, and if the resource is determined to be popular, then the first server obtains the resource and the first server serves the resource to the client. If the resource is determined not to be popular, the client is directed to a second server, not in the first tier of servers, and the second server serves the resource to the client. The second server may be in a second tier of servers or it may be an origin server.12-30-2010
20100332664LOAD-BALANCING CLUSTER - A load-balancing cluster includes a switch having a plurality of ports; and a plurality of servers connected to at least some of the plurality of ports of the switch. Each server is addressable by the same virtual Internet Protocol (VIP) address. Each server in the cluster has a mechanism constructed and adapted to respond to connection requests at the VIP by selecting one of the plurality of servers to handle that connection, wherein the selecting is based, at least in part, on a given function of information used to request the connection; and a firewall mechanism constructed and adapted to accept all requests for the VIP address for a particular connection only on the server that has been selected to handle that particular connection. The selected server determines whether it is responsible for the request and may hand it off to another cluster member.12-30-2010
20110276679DYNAMIC BINDING FOR USE IN CONTENT DISTRIBUTION - Provided are methods and systems for dynamic binding in the context of content delivery. For example, the methods and systems may be implemented as a dynamic binding process that maps a content provider to a first set of content servers in a content distribution network. The dynamic binding process may then facilitate the content to be received from the content provider so that the content can be distributed by the first set of content servers in the content distribution network. The dynamic binding process further monitors network traffic associated with the content from the content provider and determines at least one metric associated with the network traffic. Additionally, the dynamic binding process can remap the content provider to a second set of content servers in the content distribution network based on at least one of the metrics.11-10-2011

Patent applications by Christopher Newton, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Christopher Newton, Westlake Village, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110055386NETWORK ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT - Embodiments generally disclosed herein include a methods and systems configured for providing network analytics for a content delivery network. The methods and systems include providing a content delivery network comprising at least one content server. The methods and systems further include detecting a request for network analytics from the content delivery network and extracting network analytics at the at least one content server. The methods and systems may further include disseminating the network analytics from the content delivery network.03-03-2011

Clay D. Newton, Napa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090089215System And Method For Consumer Protection - A method for combating website spoofing can be used in connection with a website for a financial institution accessible by a plurality of users. Registration information is stored for a user having a financial account with the financial institution, including user login information and customization information for a website associated with the financial institution. A marker is issued, to be stored on a computer used by the user to access the website. At some point, a request is received from the user to display a webpage of the website on the computer, and the user is recognized based on the marker. A webpage is then provided to the computer, having an interface with an attribute customized according to the customization information. The user login information is entered via the website. Upon receiving the user login information, the user is provided access to the financial account.04-02-2009

Clay D. Newton, City Napa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080301460REMOTE PROVISION OF CONSISTENT ONE-TIME PASSWORD FUNCTIONALITY FOR DISPARATE ON-LINE RESOURCES - Consistent one-time password (OTP) functionality is provided from a presentation server to secure various on-line resources. A seed file can be provided to or created by a service provider for execution as part of a hosted page displayed at a client to a user. A presentation server receives a call from the seed file. A user interface widget can be initialized at the presentation server in response to the call from the seed file. The widget can be displayed as part of the remotely hosted Web page so that the user perceives the UI widget to be embedded in the page as viewed on the client computer system. Security for the interaction between the servers can be provided through use of security assertion markup language (SAML).12-04-2008

Colin O. Newton, Laguna Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100301572SKATEBOARD PROVIDING SUBSTANTIAL FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT TRUCK ASSEMBLY - A skateboard is disclosed that includes a rear wheel system and a front wheel system. The rear wheel system includes a pair of rear wheels that are mounted on a rear axle that is coupled to a rear truck that is attached to an underside of a rear portion of a board. The rear wheel system permits each of the pair of rear wheels to alternately move toward a front portion of the board responsive to a force alternately urging each of the pair of rear wheels toward the underside of the board. The front wheel system includes a pair of front wheels that are mounted on a front axle that is rotatably attached to a mid-truck such that the front axle is movable about a first axis of rotation. The mid-truck is rotatably attached to an attachment base that is secured to an underside of the front portion of the board such that the mid-truck is rotatable about a second axis of rotation. The movement of the front axle about the first axis and the rotation of the mid-truck about the second axis provides that each of the pair of front wheels maintains substantially equal force against the ground during turning even when the rear truck is stationary with respect to the ground.12-02-2010

Ed Newton, Guelph, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110131905CEMENTITIOUS DECK OR ROOF PANELS AND MODULAR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - An improved cementitious panel of the type which, in use, is supported, with its upper surface in biaxial compression, by steel beams and forms part of a deck or roof in a modular structure, wherein the improvement comprises a single layer of reinforcement in the panel.06-09-2011

Elizabeth Newton, Foster City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110165568SEQUENCES OF E.COLI 055:H7 GENOME - Disclosed is the genomic sequence for 07-07-2011

Gerald L. Newton, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100022509Inhibitors of MshC and Homologs Thereof, and Methods of Identifying Same - The present invention utilizes three families of bacterial enzymes, which play a key role in mycothiol biosynthesis. The three families are bacterial cysteine:glucosaminyl inositol ligases (MshC) with catalytic ligase activity for ligation of glucosaminyl inositol and cysteine, bacterial acetyl-CoA:Cys-GlcN-Ins acetyltransferases (MshD) with catalytic activity for addition of an acetyl group to Cys-GlcN-Ins and bacterial MshA glycosyltransferase with catalytic activity for production of GlcNAc-Ins. The invention provides methods for using the mycothiol biosynthesis ligases, acetyltransferases or glycosyltransferases in drug screening assays to determine compounds that inhibit activity. The invention also provides inhibitors of the production or activity of the enzymes of mycothiol biosynthesis, and use of the inhibitors for treating microbial infection.01-28-2010

Patent applications by Gerald L. Newton, San Diego, CA US

Jean Marie Newton, Torrance, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090305599Toy flying aircraft - A toy flying aircraft has a fuselage defining a central vertical longitudinal plane, with an upper front portion and a lower rear portion. The upper front and lower rear portions are coupled by a vertical support angling forward and upward from a front upper side of the rear portion to a lower rear side of the front portion. The aircraft has an at least generally circular and horizontally planar wing intersecting the front portion of the fuselage. A forward half of the wing defines an upper horizontal plane generally perpendicular to the central vertical longitudinal plane, and a rear half of the wing is downwardly offset from the upper horizontal plane to define a lift surface. A generally V-shaped planar rear stabilizer is bisected and supported by the rear portion of the fuselage so as to be located vertically entirely below the wing.12-10-2009

Jeffrey T. Newton, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110278029SELF-CONTAINED SELF-ACTUATED MODULAR FIRE SUPPRESSION UNIT - A residential fire suppression system for providing an automated safeguard against a localized fire within a residential space. Comprised primarily of a mounting bracket, pressurized tank of fire retardant, a dispersal nozzle and motorized valve assembly, a smoke detector, and a fire detector, the self-contained self-actuated modular fire suppression unit mounts in the ceiling of a residential space and will detect smoke within the space below it and sound an audible alarm. Additionally, the unit detects fire within the space below and actuates a motorized valve assembly allowing the pressurized fire retardant stored in the tank to be expelled.11-17-2011

Kenneth Newton, Concord, CA US

Kevan Quincy Newton, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110270677DETERMINING CONTENT TO BE PROVIDED BY AN ENTITY FOR RENDERING VIA A RESOURCE IN A TARGET DOCUMENT OR NOTIFYING AN ALTERNATIVE ENTITY OF THE AVAILABILITY OF THE RESOURCE - A method and system for allowing a resource associated with a target document usable for ad rendering by a first entity to be used for rendering of content by a second entity. Depending on one or more conditions, the first entity either uses the resource to render at least one ad or allows a second entity to use at least a portion of the resource to render content.11-03-2011

Mark J. Newton, Perkinsfield, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090097917REINFORCEMENT FOR ASPHALTIC PAVING, METHOD OF PAVING, AND PROCESS FOR MAKING A GRID WITH THE COATING FOR ASPHALTIC PAVING - A composite material comprises: an open grid comprising at least two sets of strands. Each set of strands has openings between adjacent strands. The sets are oriented at a substantial angle to one another. A tack film is laminated to the open grid. The tack film has first and second major surfaces, such that a material of the tack film at its first and second major surfaces is a material including about 50% or more of resinous non-asphaltic component and about 50% or less of asphaltic component.04-16-2009

M. Dean Newton, Palm Springs, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100135473System, Apparatus, and Methodology for Peer-to-Peer Voice Communication Employing a Caller Specified Multimedia Announcement - A system, method and corresponding software application installed on communication devices of the system for communicating a media-based call alert command from a calling-party device to a called-party device prior to establishing the voice call therebetween. The media-based call alert command preferably conveys media content that is played on the called-party device prior to (or concurrent with) the establishment of the voice call to alert the called-party of the call. Alternatively, the media-based call alert command need not convey the media content itself, but instead convey media identification information that identifies media content that is locally or remotely accessible by the called-party device for playback prior to (or concurrent with) the establishment of the voice call to alert the called-party of the call. Preferably, the communication of the media-based call alert command is realized as part of a service that is available to subscribers of the service.06-03-2010

Nicolas Newton, Oakland, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090053720SUPPRESSION OF AMPLIFICATION USING AN OLIGONUCLEOTIDE AND A POLYMERASE SIGNIFICANTLY LACKING 5'-3' NUCLEASE ACTIVITY - Methods and compositions for amplification of a target sequence by suppressing amplification of related sequences are provided.02-26-2009
20100099110Allele-Specific Amplification - The present invention includes a method of allele-specific amplification, utilizing an allele-specific oligonucleotide, at least partially complementary to more than one variant of the target sequence, but having a 3′-terminal nucleotide complementary to only one variant of the target sequence and having at least one nucleotide with a base covalently modified at the exocyclic amino group, wherein the allele-specific oligonucleotide is extended by a nucleotide-incorporating biocatalyst predominantly when hybridized to the variant of the target sequence for which it has said complementary 3′-terminal nucleotide.04-22-2010
20100143901Nuclease-Free Real-Time Detection of Nucleic Acids - The invention is a method for amplification and detection of nucleic acids using primers and at least one hybridization probe labeled with a first fluorescent moiety and a second moiety, capable of changing the fluorescence of said first fluorescent moiety. The method comprises the steps of effecting denaturation of said target, formation of hybrids between said primers and probe and said target and detecting the change in fluorescence of said first fluorescent moiety, upon formation of said hybrids. Reaction mixtures and kits for practicing the method of the present invention are also disclosed.06-10-2010
20100159452Method For Detecting a Target Nucleic Acid in a Sample - The invention relates to a method for detecting a target nucleic acid in a sample using fluorescent probe pairs which include fluorescent reporter and quencher molecules which may be used in hybridization assays and in nucleic acid amplification reactions, especially polymerase chain reactions (PCR).06-24-2010

Peter Newton, San Diego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100042149PELVIC OBLIQUITY CORRECTION INSTRUMENT - A pelvic obliquity correction instrument and methods of use are provided. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument includes a first engagement arm for engaging a portion of a spinal fixation system where the first engagement arm is adjustably coupled to a handle assembly. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument also includes a second engagement arm for engaging a second portion of the spinal fixation system. A surgeon exerts force on a first grip at a first end of the handle assembly and a second grip at a second end of the handle assembly to reposition a patient's pelvic bone. The pelvic obliquity correction instrument may provide a surgeon with greater precision, control and torque when rotating a patient's pelvic bone with respect to a superior portion of the patient's spine.02-18-2010
20100106195LOW PROFILE SPINAL TETHERING METHODS - Methods and devices for treating spinal deformities are provided. In one exemplary embodiment, a low-profile spinal anchoring device is provided for receiving a spinal fixation element, such as a tether, therethrough. The device generally includes a staple body that is adapted to seat a spinal fixation element, a fastening element for fixing the staple body to bone, and a locking assembly for coupling a spinal fixation element to the staple body. In one embodiment, the locking assembly includes a washer that is adapted to couple to the staple body such that the spinal fixation is disposed therebetween, and a locking nut that is adapted to engage the staple body to mate the washer to the staple body.04-29-2010
20110077688ANCHORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING SPINAL DEFORMITIES - Spinal anchoring methods and devices are provided that are effective to correct spinal deformities while allowing some flexibility to the spinal. In particular, the methods and devices allow a spinal fixation element to mate to several adjacent vertebrae to maintain the vertebrae at a fixed distance relative to one another, yet to allow the orientation of each vertebrae relative to the fixation element to adjust as the orientation of the patient's spine changes.03-31-2011

Patent applications by Peter Newton, San Diego, CA US

Philip M. Newton, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080213184METHODS FOR MODULATING A DRUG-RELATED EFFECT OR BEHAVIOR - The present invention provides a method of reducing or preventing a drug-related effect or behavior in a subject by inhibiting N-type calcium channels. In addition, the invention provides a variety of prescreening and screening methods aimed at identifying agents that modulate a drug-related effect or behavior. These methods involve assaying test agent binding to N-type calcium channels or channel subunits. Alternatively, test agents can be screened for their ability to alter the level of N-type calcium channels, channel subunit polypeptide or RNA, or the depolarization-induced inward calcium current mediated by these channels. Finally, the invention also provides a diagnostic method that entails measuring one or more of these levels and determining risk for a drug-related effect or behavior based on comparison to the corresponding level for a control population.09-04-2008

Raymond R. Newton, Trabuco Canyon, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090278266DESUPERHEATER SPRAY NOZZLE - An improved valve element for a spray nozzle assembly of a steam desuperheating device that is configured to spray cooling water into a flow of superheated steam in a generally uniformly distributed spray pattern. The valve element comprises a valve body and an elongate valve stem that is integrally attached to the valve body and extends axially therefrom. The valve body itself comprises a nozzle cone which is integrally connected to the valve stem, and defines an outer surface. Integrally formed on a bottom surface of the nozzle cone is a hub having multiple ribs protruding therefrom. Integrally connected to each of the ribs is a generally circular fracture ring. The fracture ring is disposed in spaced relation to the lower edge of the nozzle cone which circumvents the bottom surface thereof. In this regard, a series of windows are formed in the valve body, with each window being framed by a segment of the lower edge of the nozzle cone, an adjacent pair of the ribs, and a segment of the top edge of the fracture ring.11-12-2009
20090314974Axial Trim for Dirty Service Valve - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a dirty service valve including an axial trim which, as a result of its structural attributes and extended stroke length, provides increased Cv capacity relative to valve plug size in comparison to existing prior art designs. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the axial trim integrated into the valve of the present invention is configured to provide a linear flow characteristic. In accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the axial trim may be configured to provide a non-linear flow characteristic which, coupled with the extended stroke length thereof, provides improved flow control in addition to increased Cv capacity. The axial trim possessing the above-described structural and functional attributes may also be integrated into an axial body or housing, thus making the use of rotary actuators in conjunction with the axial trim more feasible.12-24-2009

Robert Newton, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090006205Consolidated Payment Options - A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network.01-01-2009
20090006250METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING AND REPORTING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for tracking and reporting multiple financial transactions. The method may include initiating a financial transaction by a user at an interface. The financial transaction may include multiple transactional steps. The method may further include generating notifications corresponding to the plurality of transactional steps. A first notification may be configured to indicate to the user that payment for the transaction has been initiated. A second notification may be configured to indicate to the user that the transaction has been processed and released for payment, and a third notification may be configured to indicate to the user that the transaction's funds have been made available.01-01-2009
20090089209METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING INVOICES - This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for generating electronic invoices. The method may include logging on to an online invoicing service account, and looking up a customer account from multiple customers associated with the online invoicing service account. The method may further include selecting the customer account that has a pending financial transaction with a biller. A request for an electronic invoice to be generated for the selected customer is initiated and the electronic invoice may be transmitted to the selected customer.04-02-2009

Scott B. Newton, Costa Mesa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110247903Systems and Methods for Console Braking - In various embodiments, a braking system may include an actuator, a pawl gear coupled to the actuator, and a wheel gear plate. The braking system may further include a brake pad, an outer wheel coupled to the brake pad, and a spring washer plate configured to press the wheel gear plate against the brake pad such that the wheel gear plate is configured to inhibit rotation of the outer wheel through friction between the wheel gear plate and the brake pad when the pawl gear inhibits rotation of the wheel gear plate. In some embodiments, the braking system may further include a sensor and the actuator may be triggered to actuate the pawl gear in response to signals from the sensor.10-13-2011

Stephen G. Newton, San Jose, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090110167Diverting a Call Session to a Text Session - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a call session by an end user. The method includes allowing the end user to select an option to divert the call session to a text session. The method also includes initiating a text session if the end user selects the option to divert the call session to the text session.04-30-2009
20090112926Utilizing Presence Data Associated with a Resource - In one embodiment, a method includes subscribing to a resource that is associated with one or more sensors and receiving presence data originating from the one or more sensors. The method includes determining a status associated with the resource based on the presence data originating from the one or more sensors, wherein the presence data is associated with the resource, updating the status associated with the resource based on the presence data, and displaying the updated status associated with the resource.04-30-2009

Steven A. Newton, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090113183METHOD OF CONTROLLING A DEVICE AND A DEVICE CONTROLLED THEREBY - A method of controlling at least one device is disclosed. The method includes providing the device with at least one constraint for carrying out an operation. The device determines if the constraint can be met. If it is determined that the constraint can be met, the device determines on its own accord a manner to get into a state wherein the constraint will be met. The device then goes into the state in the determined manner. A device that is controlled by the method and a system including such a device are also disclosed.04-30-2009