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Paul T. Aebker, Dublin, OH US
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20090167043 | Stowable Cover With Storage Feature for Vehicle Cargo Area and Method - A cargo storage and support system and method is provided for use in a vehicle which includes a substantially planar storage body made of a collapsible material and having a first edge and a second edge substantially parallel to the first edge, at least one collapsible storage area formed within the substantially planar storage body and at least one attachment structure formed adjacent the first edge and the second edge of the storage body for attachment to a vehicle body. The storage body is maintained in tension when in use so that it can carry a load. The storage areas are formed within the storage body and can be accessed from a top surface of the storage body and are collapsible. The storage body can also be removed from the vehicle for pre-loading or if it is not being used. Attachment structures formed adjacent the storage body mate with receiving structures formed on a vehicle so that the storage body is maintained in tension. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169320 | Tonneau or Cargo Cover Support System and Method - A cargo support and storage system for use in a vehicle and method is provided and includes a first stabilizing element having a primary end and a secondary end. The primary end of the first stabilizing element is extendible from a first sidewall to a second sidewall of the vehicle. A second stabilizing element can include a primary end and a secondary end, the primary end of the second stabilizing element being extendible from the first sidewall to the second sidewall of the vehicle. The first and second stabilizing elements are spaced away from and substantially parallel to each other, and can be formed as belts. When in use, the first and second stabilizing elements can be maintained in tension, but can be removed or retracted when not in use so that they do not take up space in the cargo area of the vehicle. A storage box can be provided and tailored to include extension that mate with the stabilizing elements such that the box can be hung in the cargo area. The cargo support and storage system according to the disclosed subject matter provides for a lower cost, lower weight and space efficient solution to cargo storage needs in a vehicle. | 07-02-2009 |
20110248522 | SEAT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A seat support assembly for supporting a vehicle seat on a floor panel member includes a cross member extending laterally across the floor panel member. Ends of the cross member are spaced laterally inward relative to side edges of the floor panel for providing ingress/egress areas between the ends and the side edges. A foam spacer member is complementarily received inside each of the ends of the cross member. Each of the foam spacer members is secured to the floor panel for transferring load forces from the cross member to the floor panel. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248523 | VEHICULAR SEAT ASSEMBLY AND VEHICLES INCLUDING SAME - A vehicle includes a body structure and a rear vehicular seat assembly that includes a seat back and a cover panel. The seat back is movably coupled with the body structure and is movable between upright and cargo support positions. The cover panel is associated with the seat back and includes a flap, a base portion, and a perforated living hinge. The base portion is fixedly coupled with the body structure. The perforated living hinge includes a plurality of arms. Each arm of the plurality of arms extends between the flap and the base portion to facilitate pivoting of the flap with respect to the base portion about a hinge axis between stowed and bridging positions. The plurality of arms are spaced from each other and cooperate to at least partially define a plurality of perforations. At least one of the perforations is intersected by the hinge axis. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248524 | AUTOMOBILE CARPET HAVING A REMOVED SECTION - A vehicle assembly includes a vehicle floor, a vehicle seat, and an automobile carpet. The vehicle seat includes risers mounted to the vehicle floor. The automobile carpet attaches to the vehicle floor and includes a topcoat and a backing coupled with and disposed vertically below the topcoat. At least a portion of the backing is removed from the topcoat to define a removed section disposed below and longitudinally aligned with the vehicle seat. A method for installing the automobile carpet and the automobile carpet are also disclosed. | 10-13-2011 |
20120313394 | SIDE CARGO LOADING VEHICLE - According to a first embodiment, an automotive vehicle having an adjustable seating configuration is disclosed. The vehicle includes an occupant compartment having a driver side and a passenger side. The passenger side is closed by a pair of side doors, the front door having a hinged connection toward a forward end of the vehicle and a rear door having a hinged connection toward a rearward end of the vehicle. Front and rear passenger seats are provided in the occupant compartment with the seat backs of the rear passenger seat and the front passenger seat being foldable in a forward direction. In addition, the front passenger seat base is rotatable in a forward direction and stowed within a recess in the vehicle instrument panel. | 12-13-2012 |
Paul T. Andronis, Marquette, MI US
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20130167707 | System and Method for Teaching and Testing Musical Pitch - A system and method for teaching a user to discriminate and match musical pitch is disclosed. A pitch module generates a first melodic sequence for a user. The pitch module generates at least two symbolically depicted sequences including a first symbolic sequence that represents a pitch frequency that, when played, matches the first melodic sequence. A tracking module receives a selection of the first symbolic sequence and advances to a next level in response to receiving the selection of the first symbolic sequence. | 07-04-2013 |
Paul T. Baffes, Austin, TX US
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20080216164 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SINGLE SIGN-ON COMPUTER NETWORKS - A method for providing access control to a single sign-on computer network is disclosed. A user is assigned to multiple groups within a computer network. In response to an access request by the user, the computer network determines a group pass count based on a user profile of the user. The group pass count is a number of groups in which the access request meets all their access requirements. The computer network grants the access request if the group pass count is greater than a predetermined high group pass threshold value. | 09-04-2008 |
Paul T. Baskis, Vero Beach, FL US
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20130095468 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Ammonia and Nitrogen Fertilizer Using Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria - The apparatus of the present invention includes a first nitrogen fixation tank open to the ambient air and nitrogen-fixing bacteria and a growth medium within the first nitrogen fixation tank downstream from the first nitrogen fixation tank for producing ammonium hydroxide from a combination of ambient air, water, and selected nutrients. The apparatus also includes a second evaporation tank to vaporize the ammonium hydroxide to form anhydrous ammonia. | 04-18-2013 |
20130183715 | Method and Apparatus for Producing Engineered Fuel from High Cellulose Feedstock - An apparatus and method for producing methane gas, synthetic hydrocarbon gas, and fertilizer is provided. The apparatus includes a mix tank for mixing cellulosic material with a solvent into a slurry and a generator having an exhaust. The apparatus further includes a stir tank reactor for converting the slurry to a solution containing lignin-like carbon and liquid, and a separator for separating the lignin-like carbon and liquid. An anaerobic digester decomposes the received liquid received from the stir tank into methane and liquid components. A carbon dioxide scrubber scrubs the methane component of carbon dioxide. | 07-18-2013 |
Paul T. Baskis, Golconda, IL US
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20120298561 | Method and Apparatus for Converting Coal to Petroleum Product - The present invention provides a method of converting coal to a petroleum product. The method includes the steps of mixing the coal and water to form a mixture, and heating the mixture to approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit. The method further includes separating the mixture in a first separator into a liquid stream of a water bearing minerals and a solid stream of coal, and transferring the coal from the first separator to a coking reactor wherein the temperature is raised to approximately 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit to drive off lighter fractions of the coal as a gas. The method also includes transferring the gas to a fourth separator to separate water and liquid petroleum product from the gas. | 11-29-2012 |
Paul T. Belmore, Allen, TX US
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20160121157 | PORTABLE FULL-BODY WORKOUT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A full-body workout system comprises a cooler having a hinged lid and defining an insulated compartment and an adjustable weighted bottom portion, at least two drink bottles having an adjustable weighted bottom portion and configured for releasable attachment to the cooler, at least one cooler handle configured for releasable attachment to the cooler and the at least two drink bottles, a full-body workout strap having a strap body with first and second ends, each end including a padded hand grip and a latching mechanism configured for releasable attachment to the cooler, wherein the cooler may be carried by at least the at least one cooler handle and the full-body workout strap. | 05-05-2016 |
Paul T. Bender, Framingham, MA US
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20160035341 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MICROPHONE PLACEMENT FOR NOISE ATTENUATION - A method and system for attenuating noise comprises identifying a location in an area at which sound emitted from one or more speakers has acoustic characteristics that are substantially similar in measure to corresponding acoustic characteristics of the emitted sound at a location approximated to be near an ear of an occupant of the area. A microphone, which may be a virtual microphone, is disposed at the identified location. The microphone detects sound at the identified location. In response to the sound detected by the microphone, the one or more speakers emit a noise-canceling audio signal adapted to attenuate one or more frequencies in the sound detected by the microphone. | 02-04-2016 |
Paul T. Bottegal, Lower Burrell, PA US
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20080296137 | ELECTRICAL SWITCHING APPARATUS AND STORED ENERGY ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - A stored energy assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The stored energy assembly includes a mount removably coupled to the circuit breaker housing. A stored energy mechanism, such as a spring, is coupled to the mount and is movable among charged and discharged positions. An actuating element is cooperable with the gears of a gear assembly in order to move among first and second positions corresponding to the spring being disposed in the charged and discharged positions, respectively. A manual charging mechanism and an automatic charging mechanism are coupled to the gear assembly, and move the gears, in order to move the actuating element and charge the spring. The spring, the actuating element, the gear assembly, and the charging mechanisms are coupled to the mount, thereby forming a sub-assembly. The sub-assembly is removably coupled to the circuit breaker housing. | 12-04-2008 |
Paul T. Brasington, Box Springs, GA US
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20130245557 | Medical Lanyard - A medical lanyard for securing a feeding tube to a patient, increasing patient maneuverability, and protecting against unintended removal of the feeding tube is provided. The medical lanyards are worn around a patient's neck or clipped to the patient's clothing. The medical lanyard securely suspends a feeding tube port connector and the corresponding feeding tube while providing for easy disconnect of the feeding tube port connector/feeding tube combination from either the necklace or the clip, or from the nutrient supply. The medical lanyards also provide for protection of the feeding tube stomach insertion point so that it is not compromised when tension is applied between the feeding tube port connector/feeding tube combination and either the remainder of the medical lanyard or the nutrient supply. | 09-19-2013 |
Paul T. Briney, Fort Worth, TX US
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20100112190 | COMPOSITE LAMINATE THICKNESS COMPENSATION - A method is provided for the non-contact measurement of variations in thickness of composite materials and structures prepared from composite parts. Metrologic methods are employed to provide a 3D image of the structure or part. Variations that are greater than an acceptable amount can be corrected by adding a compensation layer to the surface of the structure or part. | 05-06-2010 |
Paul T. Chirco, Shelby Township, MI US
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20100036524 | Method and Apparatus for Converting a Gift Card into a Generic Prepaid Credit Card - An apparatus for converting a gift card into a generic prepaid credit card is comprised of a gift card reader, a data input device, a data output device, a telecommunications device and a prepaid credit card production device, all operatively connected to a computer. The telecommunications device permits communication between the apparatus, the gift card vendor and the generic prepaid credit card vendor. The computer is programmed such that when a gift card is inserted into the reader its value is determined and, after the deduction of transaction fees, the monetary value is transferred to a generic prepaid credit card which is dispensed to the customer. The method for converting a gift card into a generic prepaid credit card which is implemented by the apparatus is also a part of this invention. | 02-11-2010 |
Paul T. Dege, Grandville, MI US
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20100275428 | Food Carrier - A method for carrying a plurality of food containers that includes an insulated housing having a closed bottom, a closed top located substantially vertically above the bottom, and at least one side wall having a first opening proximate the top of the housing and a second opening proximate the bottom of the housing, the first opening being sized to receive at least one meal container therethrough, the second opening being sized to allow removal of at least one meal container from within the housing as received within the housing from the first opening and to preclude simultaneous removal of all of the meal containers from within the housing, thereby limiting heat transfer from within the housing. | 11-04-2010 |
Paul T. Dizillo, Coatesville, PA US
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20150275595 | DRILL PIPE HANDLING APPARATUS HAVING IMPROVED PIPE GRIPPING MECHANISM - In a drill pipe handling apparatus, a pipe gripping mechanism comprises three pipe-gripping jaws arranged to grip a pipe at locations adjacent the apices of a triangle containing the axis of the pipe. A first pipe gripping jaw is connectible to a first pivoted arm at any selected one of plural distances from the pivot axis of the first arm and connected to the first arm at one of those plural distances, and a second jaw is connectible to the second arm at any selected one of said plural distances from the pivot axis of the second arm and connected to said second arm at said one of said plural distances. Because the same first and second jaws are connectible to the arms at plural distances from the pivot axes, the same jaws can accommodate a wide range of pipe diameters. | 10-01-2015 |
Paul T. Draghicescu, Seattle, WA US
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20140280344 | Inexact Search Acceleration - A system and method are disclosed for inexact search acceleration using reference data. A representative system includes one or more memory circuits storing a plurality of queries and a FM-index of the reference data; and one or more FPGAs configured to select a query; select a substring of the selected query; read a section of the FM-index and calculate a plurality of suffix array intervals for the substring with a corresponding plurality of prepended characters in a first or next position; read a first or next character in the first or next position of the query and select a suffix array interval for the read first character; determine whether the suffix array interval is valid and whether a beginning of the query has been reached; returning a first search result when the suffix array interval is valid and the beginning of the query has been reached; and returning a second search result that no match of the query with the reference data was found when the suffix array interval is not valid. | 09-18-2014 |
Paul T. Foradori, Brecksville, OH US
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20140014046 | Canine saliva absorber - Apparatus for collecting and absorbing saliva and/or drool from a dog preventing the saliva and/or drool from dropping onto the floor is disclosed. The apparatus is comprised of an elongated section of absorbent material having fastening means adjacent the oppositely disposed ends thereof. The elongated section of absorbent material is placed under the jaw of the dog and the fastening means adjacent the muzzle of the dog is wrapped around the muzzle of the dog and the oppositely disposed fastening means is wrapped around the back of the head of the dog securing the apparatus under the jaw of the dog permitting the collection and absorption of saliva and/or drool from the mouth of the dog. | 01-16-2014 |
Paul T. Furuta, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130345458 | SILICONE LIGANDS FOR STABILIZING QUANTUM DOT FILMS - Siloxane polymer ligands for binding to quantum dots are provided. The polymers include a multiplicity of amine or carboxy binding ligands in combination with long-alkyl chains providing improved stability for the ligated quantum dots. The ligands and coated nanostructures of the present invention are useful for close packed nanostructure compositions, which can have improved quantum confinement and/or reduced cross-talk between nano structures. | 12-26-2013 |
20140264189 | METHOD FOR SOLVENTLESS QUANTUM DOT EXCHANGE - The present invention describes a solventless ligand exchange using a siloxane polymer having a binding ligand that displaces the binding ligand on a quantum dot material. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275431 | ALKYL-ACID LIGANDS FOR NANOCRYSTALS - Quantum-dot binding ligands with easy to synthesize alkyl-acids are provided. The quantum-dot binding ligands include a multiplicity of carboxy binding ligands in combination with an alkyl backbone, and optionally a solubilizing group. The ligands and coated nanostructures of the present invention are useful for close packed nanostructure compositions, which can have improved quantum confinement and/or reduced cross-talk between nanostructures. | 09-18-2014 |
20140275598 | POLYHEDRAL OLIGOMERIC SILSESQUIOXANE NANOCRYSTAL STABILIZATION LIGANDS - Quantum-dot binding ligands with silsesquioxane moieties are provided. The quantum-dot binding ligands include a multiplicity of amine or carboxy binding ligands in combination with silsesquioxane moieties providing improved stability for the ligated quantum dots. The ligands and coated nanostructures of the present invention are useful for close packed nanostructure compositions, which can have improved quantum confinement and/or reduced cross-talk between nanostructures. | 09-18-2014 |
Paul T. Gavaris, Bethesda, MD US
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20090005660 | Device for measuring concentrations of constituents of tear sample - A medical diagnostic method utilizes a surface plasmon resonance apparatus provided with a sensing surface. A tear sample from an eye of a patient is placed into contact with the sensing surface. The surface plasmon resonance apparatus is then operated to determine concentrations of solutes such as salt and antigenic analytes in the tear sample. | 01-01-2009 |
Paul T. Higgins, Houston, TX US
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20130228612 | FRICTION BIT JOINING OF MATERIALS - A system and method of using a friction stir tool having a bit that is at least partially consumable may be improved by providing enhanced cutting geometries on the bit, modifying stop times to improve bit joining, including automated tracking in an automatic friction bit joining method, providing automated feeding and automated friction bit joining, making the friction bit joining system portable, enabling the friction stir tool to be usable by a robotic device or as a handheld device, friction bit joining a plurality of different layers even if only a base material is solid-state joinable with the consumable bit, performing metal stitching on traditionally unweldable materials, performing solid-state plug welding, and operating the friction bit tool at variable RPMs in order to improve bit joining characteristics. | 09-05-2013 |
20130299560 | DISPOSABLE MANDREL FOR FRICTION STIR JOINING - A system and method for providing a mandrel that can be used to react the loads that are created by a friction stir joining tool as it performs friction stir joining of tubulars, the mandrel selected from a disposable mandrel, a partially disposable mandrel, a reusable mandrel, and a mandrel that is partially disposable and partially reusable. | 11-14-2013 |
20130299561 | FRICTION STIR JOINING OF CURVED SURFACES - A system and method for joining curved surfaces such as pipes by obtaining pipes having additional rough stock material on the pipe ends, the rough stock material being precision machine processed to prepare complementary face profiles on each of the curved surfaces and then performing friction stir joining of the pipes to obtain a joint that has fewer defects than joints created from conventional welding. | 11-14-2013 |
20140151438 | APPARATUS TO JOIN TUBULARS USING FRICTION STIR JOINING - A system and method for repairing and/or joining together multiple lengths of tubulars using friction stir joining, and a system for manipulating the tubular so that friction stir joining may be performed while the tubular is on a reel and/or at a field site. | 06-05-2014 |
Paul T. Jubinsky, Hopewell Junction, NY US
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20090155172 | Antibodies to MAGMAS and uses thereof - The present invention relates to isolated and purified Magmas protein, isolated and purified nucleic acids encoding Magmas protein, and antibodies to Magmas protein, which interacts with granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF). More specifically, the invention relates to uses of such anti-Magmas antibodies. The invention further relates to a method for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of diseases, particularly, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and mitochondrial diseases using Magmas sequences and antibodies directed against the Magmas protein or fragments thereof. | 06-18-2009 |
Paul T. Kicher, Wickliffe, OH US
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20110314649 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GARAGE DOOR COUNTERBALANCE - A tool for use in installation, adjustment and removal of an energy storage device for a counterbalance system. The tool includes a member rotatable to manipulate a spring carriage. One embodiment includes a threaded shaft, an engagement member which engages the slidable carriage, a locking nut disposed on the threaded shaft, and a bearing member disposed to the threaded shaft between the locking nut and the engagement member. A position of the slidable carriage between compressed and extended positions relative the track housing is adjustable by rotation of the threaded shaft. Another embodiment includes a frame, a cable spool rotatably attached to the frame, and having a gear attached in a co-axial arrangement to the cable spool, and a worm gear attached to the frame. The spool gear is rotatable by the worm gear to apply axial force to the slidable carriage by winding the counterbalance cable. | 12-29-2011 |
20150361700 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GARAGE DOOR COUNTERBALANCE - A tool for use in installation, adjustment and removal of an energy storage device for a counterbalance system. The tool includes a member rotatable to manipulate a spring carriage. One embodiment includes a threaded shaft, an engagement member which engages the slidable carriage, a locking nut disposed on the threaded shaft, and a bearing member disposed to the threaded shaft between the locking nut and the engagement member. A position of the slidable carriage between compressed and extended positions relative the track housing is adjustable by rotation of the threaded shaft. Another embodiment includes a frame, a cable spool rotatably attached to the frame, and having a gear attached in a co-axial arrangement to the cable spool, and a worm gear attached to the frame. The spool gear is rotatable by the worm gear to apply axial force to the slidable carriage by winding the counterbalance cable. | 12-17-2015 |
Paul T. Kicher, Willoughby Hills, OH US
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20090178339 | Unique compression swivel - The present invention provides an apparatus for operating a garage door. An embodiment of an operating mechanism for a door includes a shaft, a drum, an energy storing member, and a swivel body. The shaft is coupled to the door such that the shaft rotates in a first direction as the door is opened and rotates in a second direction as the door is closed. The coupling of the shaft to the door is typically accomplished by a cable. The drum is coupled to the shaft and the energy storing member is coupled to the drum by another cable. The energy storing member is arranged such that the energy storing member stores energy as the door is closed and releases stored energy as the door is opened to assist in the raising and lowering of the door. | 07-16-2009 |
Paul T. Konkola, Mililani, HI US
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20120133249 | FAST ACCELERATION REACTION FORCE CANCELLING MOTOR - Particular embodiment of the invention relates to motors that produce reaction force cancellation and are thus well suited to applications where accelerations and reaction forces are relatively large. Such motors are particularly well suited to precision machinery that can benefit from fast accelerations with short settling times. In particular, the motors include movable and counter-movable motor members, where the counter-movable motor member has a reaction mass to counter the reaction force of the first movable motor member. | 05-31-2012 |
Paul T. Krause, Fredonia, WI US
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20150099407 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING POWER THROUGH A PLUG-IN UNIT - A stab for use in a plug-in assembly includes a stab piece and a lug. The stab piece includes one or more contact arms configured to engage a bus bar, and a base portion coupled to the one or more contact arms. The base portion is configured to be coupled to a stab shaft for rotating the stab about a rotational axis to transition the stab from a retracted position to an extended position. The lug is coupled to the stab piece and configured to receive wire for transmitting power from the bus bar to an electrical component. The lug is configured to be deformed around the wire to hold the wire when a crimping force is applied to the lug. The lug is configured to hold the wire at a position approximately centered on a rotational axis of the stab shaft when the lug is deformed by the crimping force | 04-09-2015 |
20150129550 | CIRCUIT BREAKER GAS DIRECTING SYSTEM - A gas directing system for a circuit breaker is disclosed. The system includes an insulative housing that fits over vents that convey hot gases upon operation of the circuit breaker. The housing has phase partitions that separate phase sections from one another, and transverse partitions that separate a venting sections for each phase from terminal sections. Gas diverting structures are provided in the venting sections that redirect hot gases towards apertures through which the gases vent. The overall structure may be much lower profile than previous design spacing requirements. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129552 | CIRCUIT BREAKER POSITION ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A system for adjusting the position of a circuit breaker is provided. The system allows for translation of the circuit breaker with respect to a support base and interfacing mechanisms, such as those that serve to switch the circuit breaker between its operative states. Adjustment is afforded by an adjustment plate fitted to the support base and that moves with the circuit breaker. Slots through the support base allow for movement of the plate and circuit breaker. A threaded member allows for continuous movement of the plate and circuit breaker for accurate positioning. | 05-14-2015 |
20150129554 | CIRCUIT BREAKER OPERATING SYSTEM - An operating system for a circuit breaker includes a bail and a base that supports the circuit breaker and the bail. The bail extends around the circuit breaker and is pivotally attached to the base, such as by snap engagement. The bail and the base are made of an insulative plastic material such that the circuit breaker may vent hot gases, charged particles, plasma and the like without transferring charge to the operating system components. Additional features may be molded into the parts, such as supports and operators for auxiliary switches. | 05-14-2015 |
20150380912 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A FUSED MOTOR LOAD GROUND - A motor control center system is provided. The system includes an electrical enclosure having buses for routing electrical power to component units. The system also includes a component unit disposed in a compartment of the electrical enclosure. The component unit contains a component for managing a power supply to a load disposed outside of the enclosure. In addition, the system includes a ground element disposed along a support wall of the compartment, wherein the ground element provides a fused ground connection with a load terminal of the electrical enclosure when the component unit is withdrawn from the electrical enclosure. | 12-31-2015 |
Paul T. Leisy, Grants Pass, OR US
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20080301369 | PROCESSING OF SELF-MODIFYING CODE IN MULTI-ADDRESS-SPACE AND MULTI-PROCESSOR SYSTEMS - A method and system of storing to an instruction stream with a multiprocessor or multiple-address-space system is disclosed. A central processing unit may cache instructions in a cache from a page of primary code stored in a memory storage unit. The central processing unit may execute cached instructions from the cache until a serialization operation is executed. The central processing unit may check in a message queue for a notification message indicating potential storing to the page. If the notification message is present in the message queue, cached instructions from the page are invalidated. | 12-04-2008 |
Paul T. Litis US
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20130200570 | CARBON SEAL O-RING CAVITY SIZING - A carbon seal assembly includes a carbon seal element disposed about a central axis and that extends between a first end and a second end. The carbon seal element includes an inner step surface at an axial distance H | 08-08-2013 |
Paul T. Martellock, Cazenovia, NY US
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20090179786 | DIRECT RF COMPLEX ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERTER - An analog to digital converter device including: an input to receive a radio frequency (RF) signal; a plurality of delay elements coupled in series to the input, wherein each element has an output configured to provide the RF signal with a temporal delay corresponding to a different number of the delay elements; a sample rate reduction system having a plurality of inputs each being coupled to a corresponding one of the delay element outputs, and configured to sample the delayed RF signals and provide M-sample outputs, each of the M-sample outputs being sampled at a reduced sampling rate equal to the sampling rate divided by M, M being an integer sample rate reduction value; and an N | 07-16-2009 |
Paul T. Modoono, Chelmsford, MA US
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20080228198 | SUTURE CUTTER AND METHOD OF CUTTING SUTURE - Suture cutters and methods of cutting suture in a surgical procedure. The suture cutter may include an actuator, an intermediate cannula portion and a movable cutting assembly. The cutting assembly may be operatively coupled to the actuator and include a cutting element. An adjustably sized cutting window receives the suture. The adjustably sized cutting window may be bound on at least one side with the cutting element for cutting the suture received inside the cutting window. Actuation moves the cutting assembly to cut the suture. | 09-18-2008 |
20140188108 | Energy Assisted Tissue Piercing Device and Method of Use Thereof - An energy assisted tissue piercing device that enables a tissue piercing wire to puncture heart tissue percutaneouly. The energy assisted tissue piercing device includes an outer delivery catheter, an inner tissue piercing wire, and an energy source. The inner tissue piercing wire is disposed longitudinally through the lumen of the outer delivery catheter during delivery. The inner needle has a flexible portion that allows the wire to bend when it is free from the constraint of the outer delivery catheter. The inner tissue piercing wire is conductive and connected to an energy source and the piercing of the heart tissue is done with the aid of the energy from the energy source. | 07-03-2014 |
Paul T. Monagle, East Bentleigh AU
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20090148845 | ENZYME MEASUREMENT ASSAY USING A MODIFIED SUBSTRATE COMPRISING A SUBSTRATE ATTACHED TO A MACROMOLECULE VIA A SPACER - The invention provides novel reagents and methodologies for detecting free versus bound compounds. It is particularly useful to detect thrombin when it is not bound to A2M in the presence of thrombin bound to A2M by using a modified substrate that is sterically hindered from reacting with the bound thrombin. | 06-11-2009 |
20120208225 | MODIFIED PEPTIDE SUBSTRATE - The invention provides novel reagents and methodologies for detecting free versus bound enzyme. It is particularly useful to detect thrombin when it is not bound to A2M in the presence of thrombin bound to A2M by using a modified substrate that is sterically hindered from reacting with the bound thrombin. | 08-16-2012 |
Paul T. Monis, Adelaide AU
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20110250604 | METHODS OF DETECTING SOURCES OF MICROORGANISM CONTAMINATION - Methods of detecting a source of a microbial contamination in a suspect sample include detecting at least one member selected from the group consisting of a microbial geosmin synthase, a microbial 2-methylisoborneol synthase and a microbial 2-methylgeranyl diphosphate synthase in the suspect sample. The method can include conducting a nucleic acid amplification assay in the presence of at least one member selected from the group consisting of at least one microbial geosmin primer and at least one microbial 2-methylisoborneol synthase primer on a sample obtained from a suspect source of the microbial contamination. | 10-13-2011 |
Paul T. Nelson, St. Louis, MO US
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20150272028 | PLANTS AND SEEDS OF CORN VARIETY CV780360 - According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV780360. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV780360, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV780360 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV780360 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV780360. | 10-01-2015 |
Paul T. Nenno, Murrysville, PA US
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20140015176 | RATE-RESPONSIVE, STRETCHABLE DEVICES - Rate-dependent, elastically-deformable devices according to various embodiments can be stretched and recovered at low elongation rates. Yet they become stiff and resistive to stretching at high elongation rates. In one embodiment, a rate-dependent, elastically-deformable device includes an elastically-deformable confinement member; one or more filaments placed inside the elastically-deformable confinement member; and a fluid that substantially fills the remaining volume inside the elastically-deformable confinement member. The resistance force to extension of the device is designed to increase as the extension rate of the device increases. At low elongation rates the filaments can readily slide past each other. At high elongation rates, the fluid transforms to a less flowable material that greatly increases the force and energy required for elongation; or transforms to a non-flowable material that resists elongation. The devices thus can be stretched and recovered at low elongation rates, but become extremely stiff and resistive to stretching at high elongation rates. | 01-16-2014 |
Paul T. Sabatello, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US
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20110117001 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVING SULFUR-CONTAINING CONTAMINANTS FROM INDOOR AIR - A system and method for removing sulfur-containing contaminants from indoor air includes a panel system having a first layer and a second layer. The first layer can include a base media onto which sodium bicarbonate is attached. The second layer can include a base media onto which activated carbon is attached. Indoor air including sulfur-containing contaminants can contact and pass through the first layer. Sulfuric acid can react with the sodium bicarbonate to produce sodium sulfate, which can, in turn, act as a drying agent for organic sulfur-containing contaminants in the indoor air, such as carbon disulfide and carbonyl sulfide. As a result of such drying, the second layer can more effectively trap and/or bind (adsorb) the organic sulfur-containing contaminants so that these contaminants are removed from the contaminated air. The treated air can be returned to an indoor space of the structure. | 05-19-2011 |
Paul T. Spaanderman, Leiden NL
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20120207335 | PORTED MEMS MICROPHONE - A microphone has first and second supports, a MEMS cartridge attached to the first support, at least part of the MEMS cartridge facing an opening in the first support, adhesive attaching the MEMS cartridge to the first support, an AMP/AD device attached to one of the supports, and a first conductor through which the MEMS cartridge electrically communicates with the AMP/AD. A second conductor is provided through which the AMP/AD electrically communicates with the external electrical contact, and a casing is located between and attached to the first and second supports. During operation, the MEMS cartridge receives an acoustic signal and generates a first electrical signal, the AMP/AD receives the first electrical signal from the MEMS cartridge, and the AMP/AD outputs to the external electrical contact a second electrical signal related to the first electrical signal. | 08-16-2012 |
Paul T. Stathacopoulos, San Carlos, CA US
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20110283232 | USER INTERFACE FOR PUBLIC AND PERSONAL CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to a plurality of content items from a plurality of content sources via a data network, the plurality of content sources including a public content source and a personal content source; processing the content information, using a processor, to provide digital representations of the plurality of content items, the digital representations including a digital representation of a public content item from the public content source and a digital representation of a personal content item from the personal content source; and displaying available content information related to the selected content item in response to receiving a selection of the content item, the available content information including at least one user-selectable command option for obtaining an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item. | 11-17-2011 |
20110289067 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A SEARCH PORTAL OF A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular content items from at least one source of a plurality of content sources via a data network; presenting, using a processor, a user interface including a search portal, the search portal being configured to receive a search query from a user platform; comparing the search query with the content information to identify matching content items; providing a digital representation of each of the matching content items; receiving a selection of one or more of the matching content items, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the one or more matching content items; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected one or more matching content items in response to receiving the selection of the one or more matching content items, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable command option to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected one or more matching content items. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289421 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable display object to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289452 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to particular items of content from at least one source of a plurality of content sources; processing the content information to provide a digital representation of a content item; receiving a selection of the content item, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the content item; and displaying an expanded dimension of information associated with the selected content item in response to receiving the selection of the content item, the expanded dimension of information including at least one user-selectable command option to obtain an additional level of detailed information related to the selected content item. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289529 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A TELEVISION PORTAL OF A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to a plurality of content items from a plurality of content sources via a data network, the plurality of content items including television content items from at least two different content sources; processing the content information, using a processor, to provide digital representations of the television content items in a television portal; receiving a selection of at least one of the television content items in the television portal, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the selected television content item; and displaying available content information related to the selected television content item in response to receiving the selection of the television content item, the displayed available content information including a first user-selectable command option for obtaining an additional level of detailed information related to the selected television content item, the displayed available content information including a second user-selectable command option for requesting a rendering of the selected television content item. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289534 | USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT BROWSING AND SELECTION IN A MOVIE PORTAL OF A CONTENT SYSTEM - A computer-implemented system and method for providing a user interface for content browsing and selection in a content system. Embodiments include: gathering available content information related to a plurality of content items from a plurality of content sources via a data network, the plurality of content items including movie content items from at least two different content sources; processing the content information, using a processor, to provide digital representations of the movie content items in a movie portal; receiving a selection of at least one of the movie content items in the movie portal, the selection being in response to a user action performed on the digital representation corresponding to the selected movie content item; and displaying available content information related to the selected movie content item in response to receiving the selection of the movie content item, the displayed available content information including a first user-selectable command option for obtaining an additional level of detailed information related to the selected movie content item, the displayed available content information including a second user-selectable command option for requesting a rendering of the selected movie content item. | 11-24-2011 |
20120079429 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TOUCH-BASED MEDIA GUIDANCE - Systems and methods are provided for navigating media content information using a media guidance application implemented on a portable device with a touch-sensitive display. A display screen with a media content information region, an availability region, and/or a media source region may be displayed on the touch-sensitive display. The user may interact with these regions and, specifically, with media tiles, a time selector, and a channel selector to navigate the media content information. | 03-29-2012 |
20130263178 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVELY TRANSMITTING MEDIA AND ADVERTISING CONTENT - Embodiments provide methods and systems for presenting advertisements associated with a particular media. The advertisement may have several versions, any one of which may be presented, based on several factors, including the length of time between transmission and receipt of any particular version. The transmission of the advertisements and related media content is optimize in order seamlessly transition between advertisements and media content. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263179 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVELY TRANSMITTING MEDIA AND ADVERTISING CONTENT - Embodiments provide methods and systems for presenting advertisements associated with a particular media. The advertisement may have several versions, any one of which may be presented, based on several factors, including the length of time between transmission and receipt of any particular version. The transmission of the advertisements and related media content is optimize in order seamlessly transition between advertisements and media content. | 10-03-2013 |
20130294755 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING ACCESS TO A MEDIA ASSET SEGMENT DURING A FAST-ACCESS PLAYBACK OPERATION - Systems and methods for preventing access to a segment of a media asset during a fast-access playback operation are provided. A media asset is retrieved from storage. A user request to perform a fast-access playback operation on the media asset is received. Information that identifies the segment of the media asset is retrieved. The information is generated based on input received from a crowd that includes a plurality of users that have previously consumed the media asset. The fast-access playback operation is automatically terminated before the segment is reached based on the retrieved information. | 11-07-2013 |
20130297706 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING INPUT FROM A PLURALITY OF USERS TO IDENTIFY A TYPE OF MEDIA ASSET SEGMENT - Systems and methods for processing input from a plurality of users to identify a type of media asset segment are provided. A plurality of messages is received from a plurality of users at a remote server. The received messages are processed to extract a plurality of words from each message. Each of a first plurality of the words is cross-referenced with a first database of media asset information to identify a media asset that corresponds to a portion of the received messages. A segment within the media asset is identified based on the portion of the received messages. Each of a second plurality of the words of the portion of the received messages is cross-referenced with a second database of segment types to assign a type to the identified segment. Information is stored for the media asset identifying a position and type of the segment within the media asset. | 11-07-2013 |
20130346430 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATING TO CONTENT WITHOUT AN ADVERTISEMENT - Systems and methods are provided for displaying media assets on user equipment. The first media asset that the user desires to view is displayed on a display screen of the user equipment and its associated content characteristic is identified. Upon receiving a request to access a different media asset, a search is initiated to identify a second media asset that matches the identified content characteristic of the displayed media asset. After such a media asset has been identified, it is determined whether the content source that provides such an identified media asset includes an advertisement at the time the user request is received. If the content source of the identified media asset does not include an advertisement at the time of the user request, then the identified media asset is displayed on the display screen of the user equipment. | 12-26-2013 |
20130347029 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATING TO CONTENT WITHOUT AN ADVERTISEMENT - Systems and methods are provided for displaying media assets on user equipment. The first media asset that the user desires to view is displayed on a display screen of the user equipment and its associated content characteristic is identified. Upon receiving a request to access a different media asset, a search is initiated to identify a second media asset that matches the identified content characteristic of the displayed media asset. After such a media asset has been identified, it is determined whether the content source that provides such an identified media asset includes an advertisement at the time the user request is received. If the content source of the identified media asset does not include an advertisement at the time of the user request, then the identified media asset is displayed on the display screen of the user equipment. | 12-26-2013 |
20130347035 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NAVIGATING TO A FAVORITE CONTENT SOURCE WITHOUT AN ADVERTISEMENT - Systems and methods are provided for displaying media assets on user equipment. One of several content sources is designated as a first favorite content source. A first media asset that the user desires to view is displayed on a display screen of the user equipment. It is determined whether the first content source includes an advertisement. Upon determining that a first content source that provides the first media asset includes an advertisement, the first favorite content source is automatically accessed. | 12-26-2013 |
20140081992 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED DESCRIPTIONS RELATED TO MEDIA ASSETS - Systems and methods are described herein for providing customized descriptive assets related to media assets. In one embodiment, processing circuitry may receive a plurality of descriptive data related to a media asset. Each descriptive data may be associated with one or more characteristics, such as a genre or parental rating. The processing circuitry may then access a user profile and compare the characteristics contained within the profile with the characteristics associated with the descriptive data. Based on this comparison, the processing circuitry may generate a customized descriptive asset using at least a subset of the descriptive data. | 03-20-2014 |
20150189386 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CORRECTING OVERRUNS DURING FAST-ACCESS PLAYBACK OPERATIONS BASED ON CONTENT SUBJECT TO THE FAST-ACCESS PLAYBACK OPERATION - Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that automatically corrects overruns during fast-access playback operations. For example, the media guidance application may base overrun corrections on the content of the media asset subject to the fast-access playback operation. | 07-02-2015 |
20150189387 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CORRECTING OVERRUNS DURING FAST-ACCESS PLAYBACK OPERATIONS BASED ON THE ATTENTIVENESS OF A USER - Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that automatically corrects overruns during fast-access playback operations. For example, the media guidance application may base overrun corrections on the attentiveness of the user. | 07-02-2015 |
20150245101 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLEMENTING MEDIA ASSETS DURING FAST-ACCESS PLAYBACK OPERATIONS - Methods and systems are disclosed herein for a media guidance application that enhances the viewer experience by providing supplemental content related to a media asset during a fast-access playback operation. For example, in response to a user input during a fast-forward or rewind operation, the media guidance application may generate for display supplemental content related to the progression point of the media asset at which the user input was received while the fast-forward or rewind operation continues. | 08-27-2015 |
20150249852 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CROWD-SOURCED MEDIA ACCESS CONTROL - Systems and methods for crowd-sourced media access control are provided. Crowd-sourced data is received from a number of sources in order to determine what media assets consumers are accessing, and the attributes of the media assets and attributes of the accessing consumers are cataloged. When a user requests to access a media asset, a user-attribute-based access control function, such as a parental control feature of an interactive media guide, uses the requesting user's user attribute to identify media assets accessed by a number of other users having a similar user attribute. The access control function may determine whether the requested media asset has one or more attributes similar to the identified media assets. If the requested media asset is not sufficiently similar to assets accessed by other sufficiently-similar users, access to the media asset will be blocked unless an appropriate access code is entered. | 09-03-2015 |
20150249864 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF MEDIA ACCESS BASED ON CROWD-SOURCED ACCESS CONTROL DATA AND USER-ATTRIBUTES - Systems and methods for controlling media access based on crowd-sourced access control data and user attributes are provided. Crowd-sourced data is received from several sources in order to determine what media assets consumers are accessing, and catalog attributes of the media assets and attributes of the accessing consumers. A user-attribute-based access control function, such as a parental control feature of an interactive media guide, uses this data to control access to media assets provided by the system. When a user attempts to access a media asset, the access control function determines whether the media asset has an attribute similar to assets accessed by other users having one or more user-attributes similar to those of the accessing user. If the media asset is not sufficiently similar to assets accessed by other sufficiently-similar users, access to the media asset will be blocked unless an appropriate access code is entered. | 09-03-2015 |
20150249906 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENCOURAGING BEHAVIOUR WHILE OCCUPYING VEHICLES - Methods and systems are disclosed herein for encouraging particular behavior while occupying vehicles. For example, by granting and restricting access to media and other user comfort devices based on whether or not a user is conforming to a predetermined rule set, the media guidance application may encourage a user to adhere to the rule set. | 09-03-2015 |
Paul T. Szozdowski, Euclid, OH US
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Paul T. Vander Kuyl, Holland, MI US
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20110146068 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE HAVING BOARDLESS ELECTRICAL COMPONENT MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - An electrical device such as an LED light assembly includes a conductive circuit and one or more electrical components connected to the circuit. The electrical components and the circuit are at least partially overmolded with a thermoplastic polymer material to encapsulate the components. The material utilized to cover the circuit and/or electrical components may also be utilized to form a housing or other structure of a finished part. | 06-23-2011 |
Paul T. Vianco, Albuquerque, NM US
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20160023308 | Low-temperature Nanosolders - A nanosolder comprises a first metal nanoparticle core coated with a second metal shell, wherein the first metal has a higher surface energy and smaller atomic size than the second metal. For example, a bimetallic nanosolder can comprise a protective Ag shell “glued” around a reactive Cu nanoparticle. As an example, a 3-D epitaxial Cu-core and Ag-shell structure was generated from a mixture of copper and silver nanoparticles in toluene at temperatures as low as 150° C. | 01-28-2016 |
Paul T. Wingfield, Bethesda, MD US
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20120201811 | GENERATION AND USE OF FAB, SCFV, AND RELATED BINDING MOLECULES SPECIFIC FOR HIV-1 REV - Described herein is the identification, though phage display, of a chimeric rabbit/human anti-Rev Fab (SJS-R1) that readily solubilized polymeric HIV-1 Rev. The Fab binds with very high affinity to a conformational epitope in the N-terminal half of HIV-1 Rev. The corresponding single chain antibody (scFv) was also prepared and characterized. Methods of making and using SJS-R1 Fab and SJS-R1 scFv, and antibodies and antibody fragments that share at least one CDR with SJS-R1 Fab, are provided. Specific described methods include methods of preventing or reversing polymerization of HIV Rev, methods of preventing or inhibiting replication of a lentivirus in a cell, methods of reducing infectivity of replication of a lentivirus, inhibiting Rev function in a cell infected with a lentivirus, and methods of treating a disease or symptom associated with Rev expression in an animal. | 08-09-2012 |
Paul T. Winnard, Jr., Glen Burnie, MD US
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20080284427 | Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer Based Mri Using Reporter Genes and Mri Methods Related Thereto - Featured are a new class of reporter genes including reporter compositions as well as methods, MRI systems and MRI imaging kits related thereto. The genes according to the present invention provide MR contrast when the sample/subject is irradiated at a specific off-resonance radio-frequency (RF frequency), where the contrast mechanism utilizes chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) technique for imaging. | 11-20-2008 |
20130058874 | CHEMICAL EXCHANGE SATURATION TRANSFER BASED MRI USING REPORTER GENES AND MRI METHODS RELATED THERETO - Featured are a new class of reporter genes including reporter compositions as well as methods, MRI systems and MRI imaging kits related thereto. The genes according to the present invention provide MR contrast when the sample/subject is irradiated at a specific off-resonance radio-frequency (RF frequency), where the contrast mechanism utilizes chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) technique for imaging. | 03-07-2013 |
Paul T. Winsper, Beaverton, OR US
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20120268592 | Processing Data of a User Performing an Athletic Activity to Estimate Energy Expenditure - Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for prompting a user to perform an exercise, monitoring form of the user while performing the exercise, and calculating an energy expenditure estimate for the user performing the exercise based on a type of the exercise and on the form of the user. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271143 | Fatigue Indices and Uses Thereof - Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing an athletic movement and/or exercise and generating a fatigue value. Fatigue values may be determined for different groups. In one embodiment, a first value is determined for a muscle fatigue value and a second value is determined for a respiratory value. In another embodiment, a first value may pertain to a first muscle group and a second value may pertain to a second muscle group. A fatigue index may be created from values obtained during an athletic movement and/or a workout session. In further embodiments, a cumulative fatigue index may be determined. A cumulative fatigue index may consider values obtained during several workout sessions. Further, data obtained outside of workout sessions may be considered in determinations relating to fatigue values and/or indices. | 10-25-2012 |
20130338802 | COMBINATORY SCORE HAVING A FITNESS SUB-SCORE AND AN ATHLETICISM SUB-SCORE - Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing an athletic movement and/or exercise and generating a combinatory fitness athleticism score. The score may comprise a fitness sub-score and a fitness sub-score. The athletic movement may comprise a plurality of drills configured to test a plurality of fitness attributes and/or a plurality of athleticism attributes of the user. At least one of the plurality of fitness attributes may be selected from the group consisting of: endurance, flexibility, strength and combinations thereof; and at least one of the plurality of athleticism attributes may be selected from the group consisting of: speed, agility, reaction, power, balance, and combinations thereof. | 12-19-2013 |