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Norman Alvidrez, Hanford, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090214691	DOUGH SHAPING DEVICE AND KIT - A dough shaping device includes a base manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a substantially flat upper surface for supporting a predetermined amount of dough. A rolling pin support member is manufactured from a second predetermined material and having a second predetermined size and first predetermined shape and is disposed at a first end of such base member. A dough template is manufactured from a third predetermined material and has a second predetermined shape and a third predetermined size and a predetermined thickness. At least one aperture having a third predetermined shape and a fourth predetermined size is formed through such dough template.	08-27-2009

Norman Aminudddin, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100178503	Melt spinning blends of UHMWPE and HDPE and fibers made therefrom - Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.	07-15-2010

Norman Aminuddin, Madison, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100189764	BIOACTIVE MESH - Surgical meshes include bicomponent fibers and/or microfibers. A bicomponent fiber or microfiber includes a non-absorbable inner core including at least one flexible polymer and an absorbable surface material including at least one rigid polymer. The absorbable surface material has a first stiffness and the non-absorbable inner core has a second stiffness which is lower than the first stiffness. The bicomponent fiber or microfiber surgical mesh is less flexible prior to implantation and more flexible following implantation in tissue. The mesh may be used for the treatment of hernias, vaginal prolapses, and other injuries.	07-29-2010
20110190795	SURGICAL MESHES - An implant includes a central portion composed of at least one yarn interconnected to form openings therein and a peripheral portion extending around the central portion. The peripheral portion includes at least one high strength yarn.	08-04-2011
20110266710	ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS - Multi-filament UHMW PE yarns can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun yarn having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/d (40.5 g/dtex).	11-03-2011
20110269359	ULTRA-HIGH STRENGTH UHMW PE FIBERS AND PRODUCTS - Multi-filament UHMW PE fibers can be produced according to processes that result in improved properties. The UHMW PE can have an intrinsic viscosity in decalin at 135° C. of at least about 30 dl/g, and can be processed under optimal conditions to achieve a gel spun fiber having a tenacity of greater than about 45 g/denier (40.5 g/dtex).	11-03-2011

Norman Aminuddin, Midlothian, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110171468	MELT SPINNING BLENDS OF UHMWPE AND HDPE AND FIBERS MADE THEREFROM - Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.	07-14-2011
20120004358	MELT SPINNING BLENDS OF UHMWPE AND HDPE AND FIBERS MADE THEREFROM - Compositions that are intimate blends of ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and which are melt spinnable. The compositions include certain quasi-spherical particles. Also disclosed is a method of melt spinning from such compositions and the multi-filament fibers produced thereby. The fibers of the invention are useful in a variety of applications.	01-05-2012

Norman Avelino, Richmond CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090069407	COMPOUNDS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REPELLING BLOOD-FEEDING ARTHROPODS AND DETERRING THEIR LANDING AND FEEDING - This invention relates to compositions of one or more compounds that incorporate one or more allyl sulfide, allyl disulfide or allyl polysulfide moieties, or one or more allyl sulfide, allyl disulfide or allyl polysulfide moieties and one or more hydroxyl groups, used in effective amount in formulations, including emulsions, to repel blood-feeding ectoparasitic arthropods, including mosquitoes, and to deter them from landing and feeding when applied to the skin, clothing or environment of animals, including humans. Said compounds can include, but are not limited to, 8-allyl-sulfanyloctan-1-ol. This invention also relates to compositions comprising one or more of said compounds in further combination with other arthropod repellent and deterrent compounds, including vanillin. These compounds may be formulated with inert ingredients to form a liquid, gel, paste, soap, spray, aerosol or powder.	03-12-2009
20110021622	Stabilized Synthetic Brood Pheromone and Race-Specific Ratios of Components for Manipulating the Behavior and Physiology of Honey Bees - This invention relates to a 10-component stabilized synthetic honey bee brood pheromone and methods of stabilizing said pheromone by adding one or more antioxidants, thereby enabling the production and sustained use of commercial products based on that pheromone. The 11-component stabilized pheromone composition formed by adding the antioxidant tertiary-butyl hydroquinone to a synthetic blend of ethyl linoleate, ethyl linolenate, ethyl oleate, ethyl palmitate, ethyl stearate, methyl linoleate, methyl linolenate, methyl oleate, methyl palmitate and methyl stearate can be used in generic or race-specific ratios to manipulate the behavior and improve the performance of worker honey bees, resulting in overall increased vigor of the hive.	01-27-2011

Norman Bahnck, Fogelsville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110087573	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DYNAMICALLY PRODUCING DETAILED TRADE PAYMENT EXPERIENCE FOR ENHANCING CREDIT EVALUATION - A computer implemented method and system for providing a credit evaluation report, the method comprising: searching a reference file of entities; identifying an entity of interest; determining user specified rules or criteria; selecting at least one relevant trade experience from a database of trade experiences for the entity of interest based upon the user specified rules or criteria, records for comparison to the relevant trade experience, and/or peer groups; and generating the credit evaluation report of the entity of interest based upon the relevant trade experience.	04-14-2011

Norman Barsalou, Converse, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120002193	Photoacoustic Joulemeter Utilizing Beam Deflection Technique - A joulemeter is capable of non-destructively measuring multiple characteristics of a laser beam. The joulemeter comprises a series of parallel probe beams, which are directed though a transparent media adjacent to an absorbing media that the tested beams pass through. Arrays of optical sensors or a chirp sensor are used to intercept and measure deflections the probe beams. A control unit renders measurements on selected properties of the laser.	01-05-2012

Norman Bouwhuis, Bentonville, AR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100181405	BLADE ASSEMBLY FOR SHREDDERS OF SHEET-LIKE MATERIAL - A shredder device includes a curvilinear formation formed from an offset alignment of cutter teeth for the discs connected to a shaft. The offset alignment is from about 10-degrees to about 40-degrees in a first circumferential direction for a first length portion of the formation and from about 10-degrees to about 40-degrees in a second circumferential direction for a second length portion of the formation such that a vertex is formed at one point along the formation.	07-22-2010

Norman Burkardt, Dreieich DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090304860	Enzymatic Replacement of Emulsifiers on the Basis of Monoglycerides - The present invention relates to the use of an α-amylase obtainable from	12-10-2009

Norman Chappatte, Estavayer-Le-Lac CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110001492	CIRCUIT FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH APPLICATIONS - A circuit for capacitive touch applications comprising	01-06-2011

Norman Chen, Hsinchu City TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080204688	Methodology For Implementing Enhanced Optical Lithography For Hole Patterning In Semiconductor Fabrication - System and method for enhancing optical lithography methodology for hole patterning in semiconductor fabrication are described. In one embodiment, a photolithography system comprises an illumination system for conditioning light from a light source, the illumination system producing a three-pore illumination pattern; a reticle comprising at least a portion of a pattern to be imaged onto a substrate, wherein the three-pore illumination pattern produced by the illumination system is projected through the reticle; and a projection lens disposed between the reticle and the substrate.	08-28-2008
20080206679	Contrast Enhancing Exposure System and Method For Use In Semiconductor Fabrication - Contrast enhancing exposure apparatus and method for use in semiconductor fabrication are described. In one embodiment, a method for forming a pattern on a substrate, wherein the substrate includes a photoresist layer comprising photoacid generators (“PAGs”) and photobase generators (“PBGs”), is described. The method includes dividing the pattern into two component patterns; exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through a first mask corresponding to a first one of the component patterns; subsequent to the exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through the first mask, exposing the photoresist layer of the substrate to UV light through a second mask corresponding to a second one of the component patterns, wherein the PAGs and PBGs disposed in areas of the photoresist layer that have been exposed to UV light at least twice are activated and wherein the activated PAGs neutralize the activated PBGs in areas of the photoresist layer that have been exposed to UV light at least twice.	08-28-2008

Norman Chow, Milipitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100085708	HIGH-EFFICIENCY, FLUID-COOLED UPS CONVERTER - An interruptible power supply (UPS) may include direct cooling for various components of the UPS that generate heat. The direct cooling may be part of a cooling system that directs the generated heat to the ambient environment external to the room or building housing the UPS such that the heat load of the UPS places a minimal or zero load on the air-conditioning system for the room within which the UPS is located. The cooling system can utilize multiple cooling loops to transfer the heat from the heat-generating components of the UPS to the ambient environment.	04-08-2010

Norman Chow, Milpitas, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090046423	Internal access mechanism for a server rack - The rear panel of an electronics enclosure includes one or more heat exchangers. The rear panel can be cooling door configured to provide access to the cables and equipment located within the electronics enclosure. Such access can be provided by swinging the door open on hinges like a standard door. In the case where there are multiple heat exchangers, the door can be configured into segments, one segment per heat exchanger, and each segment includes hinges so as to be opened independently from the other segments. In some embodiments, each segment swivels open like a standard door. In other embodiments, each segment is configured to swivel up or down about a horizontal axis. In still other embodiments, each segment is configured to be disconnected from the electronics enclosure and moved out of the way, in which case each heat exchanger is connected using either flexible tubing that can be bent out of the way or quick disconnects. In other embodiments, the entire rear door, or each segment of the rear door, can be configured to slide open and closed like a drawer.	02-19-2009

Norman Dziengel, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120036242	METHOD AND SENSOR NETWORK FOR ATTRIBUTE SELECTION FOR AN EVENT RECOGNITION - A method for attribute selection for an event recognition in sensor networks is provided. The method comprising the following steps: in a configuration phase providing a quantity of attributes by sensor nodes of a sensor network, which characterize an event to be recognized, together with information on the topological origin of the attributes within the sensor network, and selecting a sub-quantity from the quantity of attributes, wherein the selection is made in consideration of the information on the topological origin of the attributes, and in an execution phase performing an event recognition for an event to be currently recognized on the basis of attributes which belong to a selected sub-quantity.	02-09-2012

Norman Englot, Montmartre CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100155413	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PEST BAIT APPLICATION - An apparatus for applying bait to pest traps and a method of using the apparatus is provided. The apparatus has an elongate body having an interior cavity in communication with an opening at a first end of the body, a flowable pest bait pre-packaged and contained within the cavity, and a nozzle attached to the opening. A flowable bait is extruded on a bait pedal of a rodent trap by aiming the nozzle over a bait pedal of the rodent trap such that the user's hands remain out of reach of a spring-loaded bow of the rodent trap, and applying pressure to the flowable bait through the use of a plunger or the like. The user can then discard the apparatus.	06-24-2010

Norman Forbush, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090148823	SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROVIDING DISTRIBUTED LEARNING CONTENT - A system for assembling and distributing learning content to students via a delivery medium, such as the Internet, in a rich media format that provides for an interactive student learning experience. The learning content may have a varying size depending on the amount of delivery bandwidth available.	06-11-2009

Norman Friedenberger, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090198700	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DEEP METADATA ASSOCIATED WITH MEDIA CONTENT - Methods and systems verify and control the quality of metadata associated with a media data file. The metadata may be used, for example, by media content recommendation systems. In one embodiment, a first attribute is selected from metadata associated with a media data file and an attribute dependency corresponding to the first attribute is determined. The metadata may be searched to determine whether it includes a second attribute that satisfies the dependency. If the dependency is not satisfied, the metadata is flagged for reevaluation. The metadata may also be flagged for reevaluation, for example, if the metadata includes inconsistent attributes, if the total number of assigned attributes within the metadata does not exceed a predetermined value, or if an expected attribute dimension is missing or does not include an expected number of defined attributes. In certain embodiments, user selections are controlled to provide consistent attribute combinations.	08-06-2009
20090198732	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DEEP METADATA POPULATION OF MEDIA CONTENT - Methods and systems generate deep metadata associated with media content. The deep metadata may be used, for example, by media content recommendation systems. In one embodiment, a database includes a plurality of media files that are each associated with respective data models and metadata sets. A new media file is categorized by microgenre and automatically analyzed to generate a new data model. The new data model is compared to the database to determine a particular data model stored therein that satisfies a similarity threshold. In one embodiment, the comparison is limited to data models that are associated with the same microgenre as that of the new media file. A set of metadata associated with the particular data model stored in the database is then assigned to the new media file. In an example embodiment, the new media file is an audio file and the database is a music database.	08-06-2009
20110035033	REAL-TIME CUSTOMIZATION OF AUDIO STREAMS - A method of real-time customization of an audio stream includes retrieving a set of parameters related to a current state of a device, determining a pattern, tempo, background loop, pitch, and number of foreground notes for the audio stream based upon the set of parameters, and creating an audio stream based upon the determination.	02-10-2011

Norman Gaskarth, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090291665	Method and apparatus for telecommunication expense management - The user of a handheld wireless communicator, for example a cell phone or so-called smartphone completes a call or email or other communication event. The event is timed by the device or the duration is calculated, or otherwise the event is quantified and the information is stored in for example a log within the device. At the end of the communication event, the telecommunication expense management system provides a pop up user interface asking the user to decide whether to capture the communication event so as to assist in billing the event, to delay capturing the communication event to a future time, to dismiss the communication event as if it had not occurred, or to add the communication event to a list which is of personal interest to the user but which is not in the user's opinion billable or the costs not recoverable or otherwise of a business nature that requires capturing.	11-26-2009

Norman Gerkinsmeyer, Neu-Ulm DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100288579	MEMBRANE HAVING MULTIPART STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a composition of a speaker membrane, consisting at minimum of the following layering sequence:	11-18-2010

Norman Gerkinsmeyer, Burgau DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100135519	LOUDSPEAKER MADE FROM FILMS - The invention relates to a loudspeaker designed with a large area having sandwich-like layer structure, consisting of a plurality of conductive and nonconductive layers which form an active sound-radiating loudspeaker surface, having:	06-03-2010

Norman Guschewski, Rochester, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110074179	Composite Liftgate System - The present invention is a thermoplastic composite liftgate system with reinforcements in key areas to allow the system to meet performance requirements, while lowering the tooling investment, lowering the system mass, and improving the styling flexibility. The present invention includes an inner panel and at least one bracket or reinforcement member connected to the inner panel such that when a force is applied to the bracket, the force is distributed to the inner panel.	03-31-2011

Norman Haidous, Wayne, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090096234	MOLDED ASSEMBLY HAVING A REDUCED TENDENCY TO SQUEAK AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a molded assembly having reduced squeaking and rattling. The molded assembly includes a first component of a vehicle that has a first surface. The assembly also includes a second component of a vehicle having a second surface. The second component is assembled to the first component. An isolator is disposed between the first and second components and is secured to the first surface. The isolator comprises an injection-moldable self-lubricating elastomer impregnated with a fatty amide. An interface between the isolator and the second surface has a ratio of a co-efficient of static friction to a co-efficient of dynamic friction less than 1.4.	04-16-2009

Norman Ineson, Barrie CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080235856	Bathroom odour elimination system - A suctioning toilet seat system comprises a main toilet seat body and a plurality of suctioning apertures disposed in the main toilet seat body. The plurality of suctioning apertures are in fluid communication with an outlet in the main toilet seat body. A hose connects the outlet in fluid communication with a fan. An optional filter means is connected in fluid communication with the outlet for filtering air suctioned by the fan.	10-02-2008

Norman Koglin, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100290991	NOVEL [F-18]-LABELLED L-GLUTAMIC ACID AND L-GLUTAMINE DERIVATIVES (I), THEIR USE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - What is described are the compounds and the synthesis of [F-18]-labelled L-glutamic acid, [F-18]-labelled L-glutamate, their derivatives of the formula (I) and their use.	11-18-2010
20110027175	CANCER IMAGING AND TREATMENT - A compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, comprises a ligand for the chemokine receptor CXCR4 and a detectable label, the ligand having a binding affinity for the CXCR4 receptor, measured as IC	02-03-2011
20110064673	New L-Glutamic acid and L-Glutamine derivative (III), use thereof and method for obtaining them - The present invention relates to fluorinated glutamic acid (glutamate) and glutamine derivatives wherein the fluorine atom is 19F. The glutamic acid (glutamate) and glutamine derivatives are compound(s) of general Formula I, which encompasses all possible diastereoisomers and/or enantiomere derivatives or mixtures thereof.	03-17-2011
20110104057	Novel [F-18]-labelled L-glutamic acid and L-glutamine derivatives (II), their use and processes for their preparation - What is described are the compounds and the synthesis of [F-18]-labelled L-glutamic acid, [F-18]-labelled L-glutamate, their derivatives of the formula (I) and their use.	05-05-2011
20110165076	NOVEL [F-18]- LABELLED L-GLUTAMIC ACID AND L-GLUTAMINE DERIVATIVES (I), USE THEREOF AND METHOD FOR THEIR PRODUCTION - What is described are the compounds and the synthesis of [F-18]-labelled L-glutamic acid, [F-18]-labelled L-glutamate, their derivatives of the formula (I) and their use.	07-07-2011
20110250137	RADIOISOTOPE-LABELED LYSINE AND ORNITHINE DERIVATIVES, THEIR USE AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION - The invention relates to the compounds suitable for radiolabeling with a chelator free radioisotope and radiolabeled compounds of the general Formula I.	10-13-2011

Norman Latov, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110045467	PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY DIAGNOSIS - Genes whose expression is correlated with the presence of CIDP or vasculitic neuropathy are disclosed. Probes and sets of nucleic acid and proteins specific for these genes are described, as are molecular and immunological methods for aiding in the diagnosis of these disease conditions in a subject.	02-24-2011
20110081648	Methods for diagnosing peripheral neuropathy - Genes whose expression is correlated with the presence of CIDP or vasculitic neuropathy are disclosed. Probes and sets of nucleic acids and proteins specific for these genes are described, as are molecular and immunological methods for aiding in the diagnosis of these disease conditions in a subject.	04-07-2011

Norman Latov, Irvington, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110195854	DETECTING AND MONITORING INFLAMMATORY NEUROPATHY - The invention relates to detection and/or monitoring of inflammatory neuropathy using markers that specifically indicate the presence of inflammatory neuropathy, for example, allograft inflammatory factor 1 (AIF1), lymphatic hyaluronan receptor (LYVE-1), FYN binding protein (FYB), myeloid/lymphoid or mixed-lineage leukemia, translocated to, 3 (MLLT3), purinergic receptor P2Y, G-protein coupled, 1 (P2RY1) or a combination thereof. According to the invention, skin biopsies can be used for assessing the expression of these markers.	08-11-2011

Norman Lu, Banqiao City TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110253216	TRANSITION METAL COMPLEXES, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - This invention provides a transition metal complex of formula MXY	10-20-2011

Norman Oro, Pasadena, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090112844	REPRESENTATIVE KEYWORD SELECTION - This disclosure describes systems and methods for serving one or more contextually-relevant advertisements to an initial web page. Terms are selected from the initial web page that may later be used as representative keywords to select advertisements that are contextually relevant to the initial web page. In order to reduce the number of keyword candidates to a manageable number and to improve accuracy, keyword candidates are filtered via a series of operations that include: querying a network for web pages where the one or more keyword candidates are found, filtering the web pages based on time/date characteristics and a pre-defined number of web pages, analyzing the web pages using the one or more keyword candidates, and selecting certain keyword candidates to be representative keywords based on the analysis. The one or more representative keywords may be used to select one or more advertisements that may then be served with the initial web page.	04-30-2009

Norman Pih, Flagstaff, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090030452	Circular Stapler Buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress.	01-29-2009
20090043334	Circular stapler buttress - A buttress for use with circular surgical staplers that does not require adhesive to securely fasten the buttress to the stapler. Following cutting and stapling by the circular stapler, the buttress has an adaptive opening through its central region with a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the stapler anvil. Because of relief features built into the buttress, the stapler anvil may be pulled through the buttress material without causing permanent alteration to the buttress. These relief features may be provided regardless of whether the buttress is made of inelastic or elastic materials. The buttress is generally circular in shape with an outer diameter sized to coincide with the outer diameter of the stapler body staple compression surface and the outer diameter of the anvil compression surface of a circular stapler with which it is used. Prior to surgical use, the buttress is attached to the stapler with disruptable portions extending from outer perimetal areas of the buttress.	02-12-2009

Norman Plaßky, Erfurt DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005785	MOUNTING FOR A BONE DRILL AND BONE DRILL MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting device for arranging a medical apparatus on a bone includes a fastening portion for fixing the mounting device to the bone. The fastening portion is configured to interface with the bone and operative to fix the mounting device to the bone using a vacuum.	01-01-2009
20090287216	CONNECTION OF CUTTING BLOCKS - The present application relates to a surgical connecting device for connecting a first and second cutting block which each serve to make an incision on a first and second anatomical structure, comprising: a first attaching section for attaching the surgical connecting device to the first cutting block by a mechanical connection; a second attaching section for attaching the surgical connecting device to the second cutting block by a releasable mechanical connection; and a spacing section which spaces the first attaching section away from the second attaching section.	11-19-2009
20100016859	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR POSITIONING OR ATTACHING A MEDICAL OPERATING INSTRUMENT, ESPECIALLY AN INCISION BLOCK OR A CUTTING BLOCK - The present invention relates to a device for positioning a jig at a structure using at least one fixing element comprising at least one adjusting element which can directly interact with or guide the at least one fixing element and which can interact with the jig, so that the relative position between the at least one fixing element and the jig can be adjusted by changing the position of the at least one adjusting element, as well as to a method for positioning a jig at a structure comprising two rotatable adjusting elements, wherein the resection plane of the jig can be moved along or in a first direction when the adjusting elements are moved in the same direction and wherein the resection plane is turned if the adjusting elements are moved in an opposite or different direction or only one adjusting element is moved.	01-21-2010
20100063511	DEVICE FOR FASTENING A MARKER DEVICE TO A BONE - A device for fastening a marker device to a bone, comprising a fixing element including a mounting for the marker device, comprising a spring designed to contact an abutment for exerting a force between the abutment and the fixing element in the direction of the bone.	03-11-2010
20100272442	MEDICAL INSTRUMENT COMPRISING A SEPARATE TRANSMITTER UNIT WHICH CAN BE EXTERIORLY FASTENED - The invention relates to a medical instrument, comprising a signal transmitter and at least one activating device for activating the transmitter which is provided on a transmitter unit which is separate from the instrument, wherein the transmitter unit is a unit which can be fastened to the exterior of the instrument. It also relates to a method for controlling a treatment-assisting medical software by means of a signal transmitter which is arranged on a medical instrument, wherein the instrument is positionally detected by means of a medical tracking system, and wherein the software assigns a different significance to the signal output by the transmitter depending on the position of the instrument.	10-28-2010

Norman Pokutylowicz, Houston, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090050374	Method and apparatus for managing variable density drilling mud - A method and system for drilling a wellbore is described. The system includes a wellbore with a variable density drilling mud, drilling pipe, a bottom hole assembly disposed in the wellbore and a drilling mud processing unit in fluid communication with the wellbore. The variable density drilling mud has compressible particles and drilling fluid. The bottom hole assembly is coupled to the drilling pipe while the drilling mud processing unit is configured to separate the compressible particles from the variable density drilling mud. The compressible particles in this embodiment may include compressible hollow objects filled with pressurized gas an configured to maintain the mud weight between the fracture pressure gradient and the pore pressure gradient. In addition, the system and method may also manage the use of compressible particles having different characteristics, such as size, during the drilling operations.	02-26-2009
20100116553	Method and Apparatus For Managing Variable Density Drilling Mud - A method and system for drilling a wellbore is described. The system includes a wellbore with a variable density drilling mud, drilling pipe, a bottom hole assembly disposed in the wellbore and a drilling mud processing unit in fluid communication with the wellbore. The variable density drilling mud has compressible particles and drilling fluid. The bottom hole assembly is coupled to the drilling pipe, while the drilling mud processing unit is configured to separate the compressible particles from the variable density drilling mud. The compressible particles in this embodiment may include compressible hollow objects filled with pressurized gas and configured to maintain the mud weight between the fracture pressure gradient and the pore pressure gradient. In addition, the system and method may also manage the use of compressible particles having different characteristics, such as size, during the drilling operations.	05-13-2010

Norman Prokopchuk, Edmonton CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110083841	DRILL PIPE - A drill pipe assembly includes an elongate drill pipe and a drill pipe extension. The elongate drill pipe has a first threaded end and a second threaded end. The drill pipe extension has a first threaded end and a second threaded end. The second threaded end matingly engaging the first threaded end of the elongate drill pipe. The first threaded end being adapted to matingly engage an additional component of a drill string. The drill pipe extension has an external upset. The external upset has recessed flow paths.	04-14-2011

Norman Risner, Midland, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100006661	Automatic exhaust fan control apparatus and method - A control apparatus for operating an exhaust fan in order to control humidity and odor in an enclosed confine includes a switch mounted within a path of electric power between an electric power source and the exhaust fan. A humidity sensor outputs a humidity signal defining level of relative humidity within the enclosed confine and a resistive voltage divider provides a reference voltage signal. A comparator compares the humidity signal with the reference signal and provides a control signal when a value of the humidity signal is equal to or greater than a value of the reference signal, the control signal causing the switch to supply the electric power to the exhaust fan. A timing circuit is activated by the control signal and is operable to maintain presence thereof for a predetermined period of time when the value of the humidity signal decreases below the value of the reference signal.	01-14-2010

Norman Rosenshein, Charlottesville, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090254831	YAHRZEIT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of and system for providing an electronic Yahrzeit display corresponding to the current date including determining a current date, performing a search in a database storing a plurality of Yahrzeit entries to identify the Yahrzeit entries having an anniversary of the death date corresponding to the current date, and electronically displaying the identified Yahrzeit entries in a rotating manner, wherein each of the identified Yahrzeit entries are displayed for a predetermined amount of time, wherein the method and system may convert dates between a plurality of calendars.	10-08-2009

Norman Ruetsch, Moorestown, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110027266	Humanized anti-CXCR5 antibodies, derivatives thereof and their use - The present invention relates to humanized antibodies that specifically bind to CXCR5 and can, for example, inhibit CXCR5 function. The invention also includes uses of the antibodies to treat or prevent CXCR5 related diseases or disorders.	02-03-2011

Norman Sadeh-Koniecpol, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100036779	USER-CONTROLLABLE LEARNING OF POLICIES - Various embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method for updating a policy that is enforced by a computer program. In one embodiment, a computer communicates, to a user, data regarding one or more decisions made by the program over a period of time according to a policy. Each decision is made on the particular policy in force at the time the decision is made. Policy data for the policy is stored in a machine readable format. The user feedback data indicative of feedback by the user regarding the one or more decisions is stored. The computer identifies and ranks one or more potential variations to the policy based on a score of an objective function for each potential variation. The computer communicates, to the user, one or more suggested modifications based on the ranking of the one or more potential variations to the policy. The computer modifies the policy data based on one or more selections by the user in response to the transmission of the one or more suggested modifications.	02-11-2010

Norman Saffra, Lawrence, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110273665	Eyeglass frame sizing systems and methods - An eyeglass frame sizing system includes a frame member, a pair of adjustable rims supported by the frame member, each rim including an indicator for indicating a center of the rim, an adjustable nosepiece supported by the frame member, a pair of adjustable temples each supported by one of the pair of rims and a plurality of sensors for detecting positions of the pair of adjustable rims, the pair of adjustable temples and the adjustable nosepiece.	11-10-2011

Norman Salansky, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110229834	Combustion Methods, Apparatuses and Systems - Fuel combustion and waste conversion can be achieved by passing an axial vortex stream in a combustion chamber in a first linear direction, and passing a peripheral vortex stream as a counterflow to the axial vortex stream in a direction generally opposing the first linear direction. The peripheral and axial vortex streams can be merged so that a first fuel and oxidant in the streams at least partially combust to form a product stream, the product stream moving in the first linear direction to an outlet at the second end of the combustion chamber. Vortices can be generated by tangentially introducing fluid streams into the one or more chambers. A primary chamber, a main chamber, and an afterburner chamber can be connected in series. Second fuel and pre-chambers can be used to stabilize and enhance combustion. Reagents can be introduced to refine gaseous streams including pollutants.	09-22-2011

Norman Samol, Naples, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110187680	Device to aid in texting on a cell phone - The invention represents a device which is used on one or more fingers when texting on a cell phone having small or tiny keys. The device consists of a U-shaped rings having its ends back bent to act as pressure points when the U-shaped ring is placed on a finger. The device at its apex and on the outside has a protrusion or a knob thereon which is instrumental to touch the small keys. When the device is placed on a finger the knob is located against the flesh of the finger under the finger nail. The knob or protrusion can represent an ornamental design to enhance the appearance of a hand when the device is placed on a finger with the nob pointing outwardly when the device is not in use.	08-04-2011

Norman Schibuk, Merrick, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090132813	Apparatus and Methods for Providing Scalable, Dynamic, Individualized Credential Services Using Mobile Telephones - Apparatus and methods perform transactions in a secure environment between an individual and another party, such as a merchant, in various embodiments. The individual possesses a mobile electronic device, such as a smartphone, that can encrypt data according to a public key infrastructure. The individual authenticates the individual's identity to the device, thereby unlocking credentials that may be used in a secure transaction. The individual causes the device to communicate the credentials, in a secure fashion, to an electronic system of a relying party, in order to obtain the relying party's authorization to enter the transaction. The relying party system determines whether to grant the authorization, and communicates the grant and the outcome of the transaction to the device using encryption according to the public key infrastructure.	05-21-2009
20110022835	Secure Communication Using Asymmetric Cryptography and Light-Weight Certificates - Encrypted communications between servers and client devices over an unsecured channel, such as the Internet, without using a public key infrastructure are disclosed. Messages to a client device are encrypted using an encryption key of an authorized individual, regardless of the identity of the user of the client device. Encryption is performed by a system that does not expose encryption keys to the client device or the server, thereby preventing man-in-the-middle attacks against the encryption key. Secure communications are combined with a two-factor protocol for authenticating the identity of an individual. An individual authenticates by generating a cipher using a light-weight certificate that has a shared secret but no other information identifying the individual. Separately, a server generates the same cipher using the shared secret, thereby authenticating the individual's identity to a relying party.	01-27-2011
20110167258	Efficient Secure Cloud-Based Processing of Certificate Status Information - A cloud-based system having a secure database of certificate information and associated methods are provided. The system and methods may be used to supplement or replace traditional OCSP processing systems. Responses to OCSP requests are digitally signed and cached in a cloud database server remote from the requester. Other servers in the cloud may access the cached OCSP responses from the database server, rather than the originating certificate authority. Thus, the work traditionally done by the certificate authority is moved to the cloud, which eliminates a single point of failure and improves the resources available to perform transactional processing.	07-07-2011
20110246765	Efficient, Secure, Cloud-Based Identity Services - An Identity Ecosystem Cloud (IEC) provides global, scalable, cloud-based, cryptographic identity services as an identity assurance mechanism for other services, such as data storage, web services, and electronic commerce engines. The IEC complements these other services by providing enhanced identity protection and authentication. An IEC performs identity services using surrogate digital certificates having encryption keys that are never exposed to the public. An individual requesting other services must meet an identity challenge before access to these other services is granted. Service requests to the IEC, and responses from the IEC, are securely encrypted. An IEC integrates smoothly into existing services by layering on top of, or being used in conjunction with, existing security measures. Identity transactions may be logged in a manner that complies with strict medical and financial privacy laws.	10-06-2011
20110291798	Wireless Encrypted Control of Physical Access Systems - Physical access systems and methods securely grant physical access to restricted areas in high-volume applications. An electronic device, such as a smartphone, stores a digitally signed physical access rights file. An individual uses this rights file to gain access to a restricted area only after self-authenticating to the device. A physical access control system receives the rights file, validates it, and determines whether to permit passage through a physical barrier. The determination may be made by a physical barrier system, or by a remote access control headend. An access control gateway, which may be an access control headend, may either unlock the physical barrier system when the electronic device is near the physical barrier, or it may transmit an authorization code to the electronic device and the physical barrier system, whereby passage is only permitted if the barrier system subsequently receives the authorization code from the electronic device using near field communications.	12-01-2011

Norman Schlabs, Taunusstein DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100215300	THRUST WASHER AND RADIAL-AXIAL BEARING HAVING SUCH A THRUST WASHER - The invention relates to a thrust washer and to a radial-axial bearing having such a thrust washer. The thrust washer is configured as a semicircular flange ring having three connection tabs, which are disposed spaced apart in the peripheral direction on the radially inner edge of said ring and are directed radially inward, for the positive connection to a radial bearing part. At lest the outer connection tabs in the peripheral direction have inner edges facing the centerline of the thrust washer, which do not form any undercuts in relation to a feed direction parallel to the centerline. The router connection tabs in the peripheral direction have outer edges facing away from the centerline, which run radially.	08-26-2010

Norman Schoenek, Novi, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100087290	Hybrid Transmission with Disconnect Clutch and Method of Starting an Engine Using Same - A hybrid transmission is provided with a motor and a torque-transfer device is operable to transfer torque from the motor to a transmission input member upstream in power flow from the transmission gearing arrangement. The torque transfer device may be a fluid coupling, such as a torque converter, including a torque converter lock-up clutch. In other embodiments, the torque transfer device is a launch clutch that may be either a wet clutch engagable via pressurized transmission fluid, or a dry clutch, such as used in a manual transmission. A disconnect clutch is selectively engagable to operatively connect an engine connection member with the motor to permit the motor to start the engine, such as after a stop. Many embodiments of the transmission include a one-way clutch arranged in parallel with the disconnect clutch. A method of starting the engine using such a transmission is also provided.	04-08-2010
20100261575	MULTI-SPEED DUAL-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION FOR A HYBRID VEHICLE - A dynamically-shiftable multi-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) for operative connection to an engine and to an electric motor in a hybrid vehicle is provided. The DCT includes a first clutch, a second clutch and a third clutch. The first clutch is configured to transmit torque of the engine and withstand energy of the vehicle at launch from rest. The second clutch is configured to select a first set of forward speed ratios. The third clutch is configured to select a second set of forward speed ratios alternating with the speed ratios of the first set. The second and third clutches are each configured to withstand combined torque of the electric motor and torque of the engine during shifts into the respective set of forward speed ratios, but not to withstand torque of the engine at launch or energy of the vehicle at launch.	10-14-2010
20100314185	Hybrid Module for Interconnecting an Engine and a Dual-Clutch Transmission - A hybrid module interconnects an engine and a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The hybrid module includes a first carrier, a second carrier, and a first clutch. The first carrier is operatively connected to the DCT and is rotatable about the axis at a first rotational velocity. The second carrier is operatively connected to the engine and is rotatable about the axis at a second rotational velocity. The first clutch surrounds the axis and operatively interconnects the first carrier and the second carrier. The first clutch overruns such that they rotate independently when the first rotational velocity of the first carrier is less than the second rotational velocity of the second carrier. The first clutch also engages and locks rotation of the carriers when the second rotational velocity is equal to the first rotational velocity such that the second carrier drives the rotation of the first carrier about the axis.	12-16-2010
20100317476	Hybrid Module for Interconnecting an Engine and a Transmission - A hybrid module is configured to interconnect an engine and a transmission. The hybrid module includes an electric motor and a first and second carrier. The first carrier is operatively connected to the transmission and is rotatable about the central axis at a first rotational velocity with the electric motor. The first carrier transfers the first rotational velocity to the transmission. The second carrier is operatively connected to the engine and is rotatable about the central axis at a second rotational velocity. A first sun gear rotatably surrounds the central axis and is connected to the second carrier. A first pinion gear is rotatably supported by the first carrier and is in meshing engagement with the first sun gear such that the first pinion gear rotates about the first pinion axis as the first pinion gear and the first carrier rotate in unison about the central axis.	12-16-2010
20110011694	SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH - A clutch for transmitting torque between a first member and a second member includes a locking plate having an engagement groove, a carrier disposed adjacent the locking plate, an engagement member rotatably supported in an aperture of the carrier, an apply biasing element, a release plate, a release biasing element, and an electromagnet. The engagement member is rotatable between an engagement position and a release position.	01-20-2011
20110079454	HYBRID VEHICLE CONFIGURATION AND METHOD OF RECONFIGURING NON-HYBRID VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE AS HYBRID VEHICLE ARCHITECTURE - A hybrid vehicle has an engine, and a transmission having a transmission input member operatively connected to the engine and a transmission output member. A transfer case is operatively connected to the transmission output member and has a first and a second transfer case torque distribution member, each operable to distribute torque from the transmission output member. The first transfer case torque distribution member is operatively connected with one of the front and rear pairs of wheels for providing driving torque from the transmission output member to the one of the front and rear pairs of wheels. A propeller shaft extends from and is operatively connected at one portion to the second transfer case distribution member. A motor/generator is operatively connected to another portion of the propeller shaft.	04-07-2011
20110173965	TRANSMISSION HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A DUAL ELEMENT PUMP - A hydraulic control system for a transmission includes a motor, a sump for storing a hydraulic fluid, and a dual element pump connected to the motor. The dual element pump has at least one input port connected to the sump, a first outlet port, and a second outlet port. The dual element pump provides a first volume of hydraulic fluid to the first outlet port and provides a second volume of hydraulic fluid to the second outlet port. The first volume is greater than the second volume. The first outlet port is connected to a diversion valve. The second outlet port is connected to a high pressure hydraulic circuit. The diversion valve is operable to transmit the hydraulic fluid from the first outlet port to a low pressure hydraulic circuit and the high pressure hydraulic circuit.	07-21-2011
20110176932	HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT FOR A POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A hydraulic fluid circuit for a power transmission device includes a first hydraulic circuit segment fluidly decoupled from a second hydraulic circuit segment. A hydraulic pump includes a first fluidic pumping element and a second fluidic pumping element. The first fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element fluidly communicates with the second hydraulic circuit segment. The first fluidic pumping element is controllable to a first pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic flow rate in the first hydraulic circuit segment. The second fluidic pumping element is controllable to a second pump operating point to achieve a preferred high fluidic pressure in the second hydraulic circuit segment.	07-21-2011
20110277728	CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING ENGINE STOP-START RESPONSE TIME - A control system for an engine includes a stop-start initiation module and a load control module. The stop-start initiation module shuts down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The load control module, in response to the engine shutdown request, increases a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine. A method for an engine includes shutting down the engine in response to an engine shutdown request. The method further includes increasing, in response to the engine shutdown request, a rate at which a rotational speed of the engine decreases during engine shutdown by increasing a rotational load input to the engine by an engine accessory coupled to a crankshaft of the engine.	11-17-2011
20110290212	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED ENGINE START-STOP RESPONSE - A control system for a vehicle that includes an engine includes an engine-stop module and a fuel control module. The engine-stop module determines whether to stop the engine based on at least one of input from a driver of the vehicle and vehicle operating parameters. The fuel control module stops the engine and controls a rate of engine speed decay by disabling fueling to cylinders of the engine according to a predetermined sequence.	12-01-2011
20110300990	ELECTRIC TORQUE CONVERTER WITH DUAL-DRIVEN MAIN PUMP - A vehicle includes an electric motor/generator unit (MGU), an internal combustion engine, a transmission having an input member rotatable by the engine or the MGU, and an electric torque converter assembly. The torque converter assembly has a pump in driving connection with the transmission, a braking clutch assembly for selectively connecting the engine to a stationary member, a lockup clutch, and a dual-pinion planetary gear set. The electric torque converter assembly allows inertia torque from the MGU to transfer through the gear set to assist engine cranking when the MGU is decelerating. The pump is driven by the faster of the engine and MGU via the gear set and selective engagement, alone or in combination, of the lockup clutch and braking clutch assembly. An electric torque converter configured as noted above is also provided, and may include an electrically-actuated band for grounding the engine during certain operating modes.	12-08-2011
20120031231	STOP-START SELF-SYNCHRONIZING STARTER SYSTEM - A starter system is provided for an engine having a stop-start capability. The starter system includes a first gear coupled to the engine, wherein the first gear rotates at a speed of the engine. The starter system also includes a starter arranged relative to the engine. The starter includes a second gear arranged to selectively mesh with and apply torque to the first gear in order to start the engine, such that the second gear is capable of rotating at the speed of the engine. The starter additionally includes a synchronizer arranged to substantially match the speed of the first gear with the speed of the engine prior to engagement of the first and second gears, such that the second gear is enabled to mesh with and apply torque to the first gear to thereby start the engine. The starter system and the engine may be employed in a vehicle.	02-09-2012

Norman Seatter, Slave Lake CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110252975	BAFFLE DESIGN FOR AN AIR ELIMINATOR - An air eliminator has a housing with an inlet and an outlet. The inlet injects fluid into the housing along an inlet flow path that has a horizontal component. There is a baffle within the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The baffle has a vertical portion and a cover portion that extends outward from the vertical portion to cover at least a portion of the inlet flow path. The cover portion defines a flow path for buoyant fluid that has a vertical component and a horizontal component that is perpendicular to the inlet flow path up.	10-20-2011

Norman Shaye, Lakewood, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080319745	METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROVIDING SPEECH-TO-TEXT ENCODING AND TELEPHONY SERVICE - A machine-readable medium and a network device are provided for speech-to-text translation. Speech packets are received at a broadband telephony interface and stored in a buffer. The speech packets are processed and textual representations thereof are displayed as words on a display device. Speech processing is activated and deactivated in response to a command from a subscriber.	12-25-2008

Norman Shendon, San Carlos, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100035526	CHEMICAL MECHANICAL POLISHING SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE POLISHING STATIONS AND PROVIDING RELATIVE LINEAR POLISHING MOTION - A chemical-mechanical polishing apparatus including a table top, a transfer station mounted on the table top, a plurality of polishing stations mounted on the table top, a plurality of washing stations, and a plurality of carrier heads supported by a support member rotatable about an axis. Each washing station is located between a first polishing station and either a second polishing station or the transfer station, and the transfer station and the plurality of polishing stations are arranged at approximately equal angular intervals about the axis.	02-11-2010

Norman Shi US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090157642	SEARCH SYSTEM USING SEARCH SUBDOMAIN AND HINTS TO SUBDOMAINS IN SEARCH QUERY STATEMENTS AND SPONSORED RESULTS ON A SUBDOMAIN-BY-SUBDOMAIN BASIS - A method and apparatus for generating search results including searching by subdomain and providing sponsored results by subdomain is provided. A search system according to embodiments of the present invention analyzes search queries to determine if they are to be routed to subdomains and presents results include sponsored hits sponsored on a subdomain by subdomain basis.	06-18-2009

Norman Trolson, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110287447	APPARATUS FOR AND METHOD OF AUTOMATED PROCESSING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Provided herein is a bioprocessing device, bioprocessing card, and fluidics cartridge for performing automated bioprocessing of a sample. The bioprocessing card may include a plurality of pipette tips; and at least one pump in fluid communication with the plurality of pipette tips. In some embodiments, the pumps and the pipette tips are in fluid communication through a processing channel which may be a microscale channel. Also provided herein is an automated bioprocessing device comprising: at least one bioprocessing card; at least one fluidic cartridge; and an automated control system configured to control automated bioprocessing of a sample. Further provided herein are methods of use of the device, card, and cartridge.	11-24-2011

Norman Turkowitz, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100303742	Skin compositions containing hydrocortisone - Skin compositions comprising, hydrocortisone; allantoin; and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax; and related method for protecting, healing and/or soothing the skin comprising: applying an effective amount of a cosmetic preparation selected from the group consisting of hand cream, foot cream, body cream, lip cream, lip gloss, lip stick, gel, balm and lotion to the skin surface; wherein said cosmetic preparation includes a skin composition made of hydrocortisone; allantoin; and a water-based vehicle that is essentially free of petroleum jelly, mineral oil and wax; and said effective amount is enough to protect, heal and/or soothe the skin surface.	12-02-2010

Norman Understein, Potomac, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110040683	Interbank Process - In transactions between a consumer and a merchant where a merchant requires a deposit for participation, a method and system are provided for intermediating the transaction. The system enables a consumer to secure the required deposit amount for the transaction with funds deposited in one of a bank account or a special deposit account. Fees are generated based on a percentage of the deposit amount secured with the deposited funds and/or by providing an interest rate on funds deposited in the special deposit account with a fixed spread from a bank interest rate. The system assures merchants that deposit funds have been reserved for a particular transaction, and enables consumers to participate in such transactions without requiring an actual transfer of funds.	02-17-2011

Norman Usen, Marlboro, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100093581	All Purpose Cleaning Compositions - An environmentally friendly, human safe, aqueous-based cleaning composition which can be formulated for cleaning a variety of substrates comprises an alkyl polyglycoside nonionic surfactant, and an alkyl amphocarboxylate surfactant. The composition is free of hydrocarbon solvents, contains a minimal amount of organic polar solvents, and contains naturally derived adjuvants such as chelating agents, fragrances, and buffers.	04-15-2010

Norman Van Brabant, Morinville CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110130180	GRAIN LOSS SAMPLING DEVICE - A sieve tray underlies an exit path of chaff from a harvesting combine, wherein grain is retained in the sieve tray by air pressure provided by a blower. A sieve tray support frame is provided for supporting the sieve tray. The sieve tray support frame has one pivotally mounted frame member movable between a tray supporting and a tray releasing position. A solenoid is provided for remotely moving the pivotally mounted frame member from the tray supporting to the tray releasing position wherein the sieve tray drops onto the field for inspection.	06-02-2011

Norman Wang, Honolulu, HI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090048122	Stabilized polypeptide compositions - The invention is based, at least in part, on the development of stabilized binding molecules that consist of or comprise a stabilized scFv and methods for making such stabilized molecules.	02-19-2009
20110301331	Stabilized polypeptide compositions - The invention is based, at least in part, on the development of stabilized binding molecules that consist of or comprise a stabilized scFv and methods for making such stabilized molecules.	12-08-2011

Norman Warpinski, Cypress, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120014211	MONITORING OF OBJECTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH A SUBTERRANEAN WELL - Objects are monitored in a subterranean well. A well system can include at least one object having a transmitter, and at least one sensing device which monitors displacement of the object along a wellbore. A method of monitoring at least one object in a subterranean well can include positioning at least one sensing device in a wellbore of the well, and then displacing the object through the wellbore, the sensing device monitoring the object as it displaces through the wellbore.	01-19-2012

Norman Warpinski, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110141846	MICROSEISMIC FRACTURE MAPPING USING SEISMIC SOURCE TIMING MEASUREMENTS FOR VELOCITY CALIBRATION - A system and method for micro seismic fracture mapping using seismic source timing measurements for velocity calibration (	06-16-2011

Norman Werbner, Long Key, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100061030	ANTI-SHOCK DEVICE - An anti-shock device that generally comprises one or more thin wires that can optionally be embedded in a substantially flat insulating body. The device can be directly or indirectly connected to a conductive object and/or an electric ground. When a subject contacts the device prior to contacting a conductive object, the pain and/or discomfort associated with an electrostatic shock can be greatly reduced or eliminated.	03-11-2010

Norman Williams, Newark, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100332168	DETERMINING PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEM READINESS WITHOUT GENERATING PLASMA - A test system for facilitating determining whether a plasma processing system (which includes a plasma processing chamber) is ready for processing wafers. The test system may include a computer-readable medium storing at least a test program. The test program may include code for receiving electric parameter values derived from signals detected by at least one sensor when no plasma is present in the plasma processing chamber. The test program may also include code for generating electric model parameter values using the electric parameter values and a mathematical model. The test program may also include code for comparing the electric model parameter values with baseline model parameter value information. The test program may also include code for determining readiness of the plasma processing system based on the comparison. The test system may also include circuit hardware for performing one or more tasks associated with the test program.	12-30-2010

Norman Williams, Mount Vernon, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100288212	On demand system for using water (HHO) as a sole fuel - The instant invention provides a system and apparatus for direct retrofit into any internal combustion engine a system and apparatus for an engine that uses only water as the raw fuel sources hydrogen, oxygen, and steam. The system is designed for on demand conversion of distilled water to hydrogen, oxygen and a slight amount of water vapor. Sensors, minor chamber modifications are the only minor changes to the original or OEM system provides an elegant answer to a question of alternative energy. With addition of multiple heat exchange units or steam generators, surplus energy is made.	11-18-2010

Norman Wockel, Weissach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090123314	OIL PUMP FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An oil pump for an internal combustion engine for drawing up the lubricating oil situated in an oil collector device has an oil pump housing wherein at least two pairs of gears are disposed. The pairs of gears, in order to form the pumping stages, are connected on the suction side to a suction passage formed in the oil pump housing and on the delivery side to a delivery passage. The oil pump housing is further formed with an oil supply passage that is connected to the suction passage of a first pumping stage and via which lubricating oil can be delivered to the suction side of the first pumping stage.	05-14-2009

Norman Wolf, Berlin DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110025414	PREDISTORTION OF AMPLIFIER INPUT SIGNALS - Described herein are devices, methods, and techniques related to predistortion of amplifier signals based on an operating condition. Predistortion techniques are described that mitigate or eliminate the effects of variable operating conditions, including nonlinear effects, on amplified signals. Nonlinearities may be mitigated by compensating at a baseband signal prior to amplification, generally using scaling and a static characteristic that is valid for a broad range of operating conditions.	02-03-2011

Norman Wolmark, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100266589	ADJUVANT CANCER THERAPY - Disclosed herein are methods and compostions comprising anti-VEGF antibodies for use in adjuvant cancer therapy.	10-21-2010

Norman Wu, Taipei City TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110279472	DISPLAY ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING INFORMATION - The present invention relates to a method and a display device comprising a surface for displaying information. The information has at least one of a color hue or contrast for a content and at least one of a color hue or contrast for a background of the content. The display device is configured to relate said at least one of a background color hue or contrast and said at least one of a content color hue or contrast in such a way that said content has limited visibility observed from an angle deviating from a frontal view angle.	11-17-2011

Norman Wulfsohn, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090114217	LARYGOSCOPE - An improved Laryngoscope having a decreased angular projection between a blade portion and a handle portion of approximately 70° with a substantially continually curved transition portion bridging the blade and handle portions and providing a teeth-protecting structure, when compared to conventional scopes. At a distal end of the blade portion is a tissue elevation lobe which is used to depress tissues and structures which otherwise would obstruct visualization of vocal chords during an intubation, giving its user added tissue control with minimized handle manipulation being required. The scope is constructed of light-transmitting plastic and includes a step-down transition margin near the tissue elevation lobe at which margin a portion of light which is projected into the scope at or near the handle end projects from the scope to illuminate the intubation site.	05-07-2009

Norman Yakel, Regina CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110285875	PORTABLE IMAGE STORAGE DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED PROJECTOR - A portable device for the storage and display of digital images, using an integrated projector for image display. The device itself might be a camera, smart phone or other portable or handheld electronic device capable of capture or storage of digital images. The integrated projector would allow projection of images at a larger size on an external surface than an internal display would permit. Certain embodiments of the device might also include image capture hardware, in addition to image storage, along with image editing or manipulation software. Method of display of digital images using a portable device with integrated projector is also disclosed.	11-24-2011

Norman Yang, Westfield, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090005279	Polyalpha-Olefin Compositions and Processes to Produce the Same - This invention relates to a polyalpha-olefin (and hydrogenated analogs thereof) comprising more than 50 mole % of one or more C5 to C24 alpha-olefin monomers where the polyalpha-olefin has: a) 40 mole % or more of mm triads, b) a Bromine number of Y or greater, where Y is equal to 89.92*(V)′°5863, where V is the Kinematic Viscosity of the polyalpha-olefin measured at 100° C. in cSt, and c) 1,2 disubstituted olefins present at 7 mole % or more, preferably having Z mole % or more of units represented by the formula: where j, k and m are each, independently, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, or 22, n is an integer from 1 to 350, and where Z=8.420*Log(V)−4.048, where V is the kinematic viscosity of the polyalpha-olefin measured at 1000 C in cSt This invention also relates to process to produce such polyalpha-olefins.	01-01-2009
20090036725	Process To Produce Polyalphaolefins - The present invention relates to processes to produce liquid poly-alpha-olefins comprising:	02-05-2009
20090240012	Process for synthetic lubricant production - A process for the preparation of oligomeric poly alpha-olefins includes oligomerizing low molecular weight PAO oligomer in the presence of a Lewis acid catalyst such as promoted aluminum trichloride or boron trifluoride under oligomerization conditions. The low molecular weight PAO oligomers used as a feed or feed component of the present process are the light olefinic by-product fractions including the dimers and light fractions from the metallocene-catalyzed PAO oligomerization process which are characterized by a molecular weight of 150 to 600 and a terminal olefin (vinylidene) content of at least 25%.	09-24-2009
20090247442	Production of Shear-Stable High Viscosity PAO - The invention is directed to a process for the preparation of high viscosity lubricant base stocks by contacting alphaolefin feedstocks with single-site metallocene catalysts in a mixed flow or continuous stirred tank reactors.	10-01-2009
20090326296	Manufacture of Low Viscosity Poly Alpha-Olefins - The present invention relates to poly alpha-olefins (PAO's) which exhibit superior Noack volatility at low pour points. The poly alpha-olefin is prepared from an olefin feed comprised of a blend of octene, decene, and dodecene, the feed comprising at least 10 weight % octene and at least 30 weight % dodecene. The process includes both synthesis and distillation of the olefin and oligomerization olefin. The oligomerized olefin feed yields at least 50% low viscosity PAO having a nominal viscosity at 100° C. of about 4 cSt.	12-31-2009
20100152346	Plasticized Polyolefin Compositions - The present invention relates to plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin and a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer.	06-17-2010
20100292424	Lubricants from Mixed Alpha-Olefin Feeds - This invention discloses an improved process which employs mixed alpha-olefins as feed over activated metallocene catalyst systems to provide essentially random liquid polymers particularly useful in lubricant components or as functional fluids.	11-18-2010
20110137091	Manufacture of Oligomers from Nonene - In oligomerizing alpha-olefins to produce poly alpha-olefins, the feedstock consists of nonene, or a blend of alpha-olefins comprising nonene. The nonene comprising alpha-olefin feedstock and at least one catalyst are subjected to oligomerization or polymerization conditions in a reactor. Following reaction, the mixture may be subjected to distillations to removed unreacted alpha-olefins and dimers of the alpha-olefins. The resulting product may also be hydrogenated. The final product may also be fractioned to recover at least two fractions of poly alpha-olefins of differing nominal viscosities.	06-09-2011

Norman Yerke, Elm Grove, WI US

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