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Peter R. Amstein, Seattle, WA US
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| 20090199087 | APPLYING RICH VISUAL EFFECTS TO ARBITRARY RUNS OF TEXT - Technologies are described herein for applying rich visual effects to arbitrary runs of text. The dimensions of the run of text following the application of the rich visual effect are determined. Once the dimensions of the run of text following the application of the rich visual effect have been determined, a layout for the run of text is determined utilizing the dimensions of the run of text following the application of the rich visual effect. The run of text is then rendered according to the layout with the rich visual effect applied thereto. Layout functions and typographical functions may be utilized in conjunction with the run of text prior to and following the application of the rich visual effect to the run of text. | 08-06-2009 |
Peter R. Apostoluk, Delaware, OH US
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| 20090277438 | Charcoal Starting Device and Method - A charcoal igniting device includes an envelope, a chimney, and a base. The envelope has an envelope height and an envelope width, the envelope height is greater than the envelope width. The envelope sidewall defines a series of holes. The envelope has an upper envelope rim and a lower envelope rim. The chimney is disposed co-axially within the envelope. The chimney has a sidewall impregnated with wax, an upper chimney rim, an ignition element disposed upon the upper chimney rim, and a lower chimney rim. The base defines a series of holes disposed through the base. The base has an outer base perimeter mated to the lower envelope rim and an inner base perimeter mated to the lower chimney rim. | 11-12-2009 |
Peter R. Badovinatz, Beaverton, OR US
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| 20110047490 | Based on repeated experience, system for modification of express and negating overload from media and optimizing referential efficiency - Content items are revealed to a user based on whether they have been previously reviewed by the user. A number of content items are thus received over time. The content items may be discrete content items, or may be portions of a content stream, and may be received over different media. For each content item, it is determined whether the content item was previously reviewed by a user. Where the content item was not previously reviewed, the item is revealed to the user, such as by being displayed or announced to the user. Where the content item was previously reviewed, the item is hidden from the user, such as by being deleted, by being replaced with an alternative content item, and so on. | 02-24-2011 |
Peter R. Beetham, Carlsbad, CA US
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| 20080256668 | Non-Transgenic Herbicide Resistant Plants - The present invention relates to the production of a non-transgenic plant resistant or tolerant to a herbicide of the phosphoniorethylglycine family, e.g., glyphosate. The present invention also relates to the use of a recombinagenic oligonucleobase to make a desired mutation in the chromosomal or episomal sequences of a plant in the gene encoding for 5-enol pyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS). The mutated protein, which substantially maintains the catalytic activity of the wild-type protein, allows for increased resistance or tolerance of the plant to a herbicide of the phophonomethylglycine family, and allows for the substantially normal growth or development of the plant, its organs, tissues or cells as compared to the wild-type plant irrespective of the presence or absence of the herbicide. The present invention also relates to a non-transgenic plant cell in which the EPSPS gene has been mutated, a non-transgenic plant regenerated therefrom, as well as a plant resulting from a cross using a regenerated non-transgenic plant having a mutated EPSPS gene. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090205064 | Mutated Acetohydroxyacid Synthase Genes in Brassica - Provided are mutated acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) nucleic acids and the proteins encoded by the mutated nucleic acids. Also provided are canola plants, cells, and seeds comprising the mutated genes. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090298150 | PRODUCTION OF SQUALENE USING YEAST - Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. In certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically altered yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically altered yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. The genetically altered yeast may have alterations in the expression or activity of enzymes involved in squalene production. for example, acetyl-CoA carboxylase (or “ACCase”), HMG-CoA reductase, squalene epoxidase, and squalene synthase. One or more genes of a genetically altered yeast may be modified by gene repair oligonucleobases. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically altered yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically altered yeast. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090307802 | EPSPS Mutants - The present invention relates to the production of a non-transgenic plant resistant or tolerant to a herbicide of the phosphonomethylglycine family, e.g., glyphosate. The present invention also relates to the use of a recombinagenic oligonucleobase to make a desired mutation in the chromosomal or episomal sequences of a plant in the gene encoding for 5-enol pyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS). The mutated protein, which substantially maintains the catalytic activity of the wild-type protein, allows for increased resistance or tolerance of the plant to a herbicide of the phosphonomethylglycine family, and allows for the substantially normal growth or development of the plant, its organs, tissues or cells as compared to the wild-type plant irrespective of the presence or absence of the herbicide. Additionally the present invention relates to mutant | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100058651 | FATTY ACID BLENDS AND USES THEREFOR - Provided herein are blends oils or fatty acids comprising more than 50% medium chain fatty acids, or the fatty acid alkyl esters thereof, and having low melting points. Such blends are useful as a fuel or as a starting material for the production of, for example, a biodiesel. Also provided genetically altered or modified plants, modified such that the amount of medium chain fatty acids generated by the plant are increased. Further provided is a method of predicting the melting point of a blend of fatty acid methyl esters and the use of such a method for identifying blends suitable for use as, for example, a biodiesel. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100203639 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PLANT GENETIC MODIFICATION - Mixed duplex oligonucleotides (MDON) are used to effect site-specific genetic alterations in a target DNA sequence of a plant. The MDON are introduced by electroporation into microspores. Thereafter, plants having a desired genetic alteration are produced by germinating the microspores. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20110124072 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PRODUCING SQUALENE USING YEAST - Provided herein compositions and methods for producing isoprenoids, including squalene. In certain aspects and embodiments provided are genetically converted yeast and uses therefore. In some aspects and embodiments, the genetically converted yeast produce isoprenoids, preferably squalene. Also are provided methods of producing squalene using a genetically converted yeast or a non-genetically converted yeast. The invention also provides squalene produced by genetically converted yeast or non-genetically converted yeast. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20120073186 | FATTY ACID BLENDS AND USES THEREFOR - Provided herein are blends oils or fatty acids comprising more than 50% medium chain fatty acids, or the fatty acid alkyl esters thereof, and having low melting points. Such blends are useful as a fuel or as a starting material for the production of, for example, a biodiesel. Also provided genetically altered or modified plants, modified such that the amount of medium chain fatty acids generated by the plant are increased. Further provided is a method of predicting the melting point of a blend of fatty acid methyl esters and the use of such a method for identifying blends suitable for use as, for example, a biodiesel. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120122223 | MUTATED PROTOPORPHYRINOGEN IX OXIDASE (PPX) GENES - Provided are compositions and methods relating to gene and/or protein mutations in transgenic or non-transgenic plants. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to mutations in the protoporphyrinogen IX (PPX) gene. In some embodiments the disclosure relates to plants that are herbicide resistant. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120178628 | MUTATED ACETOHYDROXYACID SYNTHASE GENES IN BRASSICA - Provided are mutated acetohydroxyacid synthase (AHAS) nucleic acids and the proteins encoded by the mutated nucleic acids. Also provided are canola plants, cells, and seeds comprising the mutated genes. | 07-12-2012 |
Peter R. Bergethon, Dover, MA US
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| 20090062685 | ELECTRO-OPTICAL SENSOR FOR PERIPHERAL NERVES - Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is employed to examine the neuronal activity and vascular response of a peripheral nerve for research or clinical purposes. An embodiment for implementing this approach has: a nerve stimulator; a tissue spectrometer; a stimulation probe adapted to apply a stimulation from the nerve stimulator to a peripheral nerve; at least one illumination optical fiber, where each illumination optical fiber is adapted to transmit a near-infrared source light to the peripheral nerve after the stimulation is applied; and a detection optical fiber adapted to collect and deliver to the tissue spectrometer a returning light from the peripheral nerve after each source light is transmitted to the peripheral nerve. The returning light has a returning intensity, and the tissue spectrometer can determine the returning intensity to provide readings of optical diffuse reflectance of the peripheral nerve after the stimulation is applied. | 03-05-2009 |
Peter R. Bokma, Otis Orchards, WA US
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| 20110048909 | SWITCH ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure provides a switch assembly including a lens having a hollow interior, a display at least partially received within the hollow interior of the lens, an actuator moveably engageable by the lens, and an elastomeric switch activatable by the actuator in response to movement of the lens. The elastomeric switch may include a circuit assembly, a sealing switch layer disposed over the circuit assembly, and an elastomeric switch member formed within the sealing switch layer that is actuatable by the movement of the lens for engagement with the circuit assembly. | 03-03-2011 |
Peter R. Ciriscioli, Benicia, CA US
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| 20110226122 | ARMORED WINDOW SYSTEM - An improved transparent armor piercing protection system that acts as a vision window in an armor system. The transparent armor piercing protection system comprises ballistic plastic prisms with mirrored external surfaces disposed between armor plates so that the reflection of the image occurs entirely within the prism. The armor sheets are also redesigned with perforations to reduce weight while defeating incoming threats. | 09-22-2011 |
Peter R. Clingeleffer, Glen Osmond AU
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| 20120192322 | Grapevine plant named 'M 48-42' - A new and distinct variety of diploid grapevine is provided which abundantly forms early-ripening juicy relatively large bunches of small substantially spherical berries that develop an intense black-purple coloration upon maturity. A propensity for high stenospermocarpic fruit production is displayed. Superior resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew has been observed during evaluations to date. The plant is particularly well suited for the production of dried currants. The fruit also can be used in the table grape market or be used to make wine or grape juice. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120255075 | Grapevine plant named 'M 44-14' - A new and distinct variety of diploid grapevine is provided which abundantly forms late-ripening large bunches of sweet firm crisp substantially elliptic-to-obovate large berries which develop a green to yellow-golden coloration at maturity and provide the capability for long-term storage. The plant is particularly well suited for the production of table grapes. The fruit also can be used as a dried vine fruit or for the making of wine. | 10-04-2012 |
Peter R. Davies, Grandvillers FR
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| 20080247870 | Compressor and Compressor Housing - A housing is disclosed for a compressor having a duct defining a main gas flow axis and blades that draw a fluid through the duct. The blades impart to the fluid a momentum along a main gas flow direction and a swirl. The housing includes a volute configured to extend substantially circumferentially around and fluidly communicate with the duct (at a first location). The volute may be configured to direct a fluid portion flowing thereinto from the duct to have a velocity with a component in a first circumferential direction generally aligned with the swirl. The housing may also include at least one conduit, such as a pipe, in fluid communication with the first volute. The conduit may be configured to redirect the fluid portion to have a velocity with a first component along the main gas flow axis in a direction opposite the main gas flow direction and a second component in a second circumferential direction opposite to the first circumferential direction. | 10-09-2008 |
Peter R. Derounian, Greensboro, NC US
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| 20110084860 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PIPELINED ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION - Apparatus and methods for pipelined analog-to-digital conversion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a pipelined analog-to-digital converter includes a control and correction circuit; and a plurality of MDAC stages. At least one of the MDAC stages includes: an MDAC input to receive an analog input voltage; and a dual latch flash ADC comprising one or more dual latch comparators. At least one of the dual latch comparators includes: a pre-amplifier having an input coupled to the MDAC input, and an output; a demultiplexer having an input coupled to the output of the pre-amplifier, a first output, and a second output; a first latch having an input coupled to the first output of the demultiplexer, wherein the first latch may generate a first digital signal; and a second latch having an input coupled to the second output of the demultiplexer, wherein the second latch may generate a second digital signal. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110084861 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PIPELINED ANALOG TO DIGITAL CONVERSION - Apparatus and methods for pipelined analog-to-digital conversion are disclosed. In some embodiments, a pipeline analog-to-digital converter includes a plurality of multiplying digital-to-analog converter (MDAC) stages coupled in cascade. At least one of the MDAC stages includes two or more flash ADCs connected in parallel, operating alternately to generate digital signals from an analog input voltage. In one embodiment, the flash ADCs provide the digital signals in an alternating manner to a capacitor block that receives a delayed analog input voltage. In another embodiment, the at least one MDAC may include two or more capacitor blocks, each of which is associated with a respective one of the flash ADCs, forming two or more sets of a flash ADC and a capacitor block. In yet another embodiment, the at least one MDAC also include three or more capacitor blocks, each of which can be randomly selected for one of the flash ADCs. | 04-14-2011 |
Peter R. Gawthrop, Troy, MI US
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| 20080230618 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLES USING THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20110107773 | CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYBRID VEHICLES USING THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - The present invention provides a system for controlling the climate of a hybrid vehicle. The system includes a thermoelectric module, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a valve. The thermoelectric module includes thermoelectric elements powered by electric energy. The thermoelectric elements emit or absorb heat energy based on the polarity of the electrical energy provided. A tube containing coolant runs proximate the thermoelectric elements. To aid in the transfer of heat energy, a blower is provided to generate an air flow across the thermoelectric elements and the tube. The coolant is provided from the thermoelectric module to a heat exchanger that heats or cools the air flow provided to the cabin of the vehicle. The pump and valve are in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and thermoelectric module. The pump pressurizes the coolant flow through the tube and coolant lines. In a cooling mode, the valve is configured to selectively bypass the engine coolant system of the vehicle. | 05-12-2011 |
Peter R. Giovale, Flagstaff, AZ US
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| 20110301537 | CONTROLLED RELEASE MECHANISM FOR BALLOON CATHETERS - This invention relates to the field of balloon catheters and more particularly to catheter balloons having controlled failure mechanisms for the prevention of catastrophic failure of the balloon during overpressure conditions. | 12-08-2011 |
Peter R. Goglia, Fremont, CA US
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| 20120008225 | Fly Capable Slider Test Socket - The present application is directed to a slider supporting apparatus for flying a slider of a hard disk drive in the manufacturing process to provide electrical performance characteristics. The present invention discloses an integrated design including the electrical interconnect, the gimballing mechanism, the preload mechanism and the slider supporting mechanism integrated into a single supporting structure. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120008226 | FLY CAPABLE SLIDER TEST SOCKET - The present application is directed to a slider supporting apparatus for flying a slider of a hard disk drive in the manufacturing process to provide electrical performance characteristics. The present invention discloses an integrated design including the electrical interconnect, the gimballing mechanism, the preload mechanism and the slider supporting mechanism integrated into a single supporting structure. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120033318 | PLANAR SLIDER TEST SOCKET - The present application is directed to a slider supporting apparatus for flying a slider of a hard disk drive in the manufacturing process to provide electrical performance characteristics. The present invention discloses an integrated design including the electrical interconnect, the gimballing mechanism, the preload mechanism and the slider supporting mechanism integrated into a single supporting structure. | 02-09-2012 |
Peter R. Hilliard, Jr., Far Hills, NJ US
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| 20100119562 | Structured Personal Care Compositions Comprising A Clay - Structured personal care compositions comprising a clay are contemplated, as well as methods for using such compositions. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100212410 | METHOD OF MEASURING DEPOSITION ONTO A SUBSTRATE - A method of measuring the deposition of a composition onto a substrate. This information can be used to correlate how the composition will deposit on sanitary ware, such as shower cubicles, baths, and wash basins. The composition can be a liquid personal cleansing composition. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110297274 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FILLING A CONTAINER WITH AT LEAST TWO COMPONENTS OF A COMPOSITION - A method for forming a diffuse visual pattern of two or more product components in a container. The method includes providing a filler/mixer having a mixing chamber with up to about 10 mixing elements. A container is positioned after the mixing chamber on a container support that is capable of rotating the container. The components are fed into the mixing chamber to form a mixture. The mixture is fed into the container while it is rotated and concurrently separated from the mixing chamber. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120276177 | VISUALLY PATTERNED AND ORIENTED COMPOSITIONS - Structured personal care compositions comprising a particle having an aspect ratio of greater than 1.5 are contemplated, as well as methods for using such compositions. The compositions provide a visually distinguishable, oriented pattern that is aesthetically pleasant to provide consumer appeal and product identification. | 11-01-2012 |
Peter R. Homer, Varsity Lakes AU
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| 20100037208 | HANDLE BASED METHOD FOR SIDE-BY-SIDE ASSEMBLIES IN A UNIX ENVIRONMENT - In some embodiments, an apparatus can comprise a memory unit including, two or more assemblies, wherein the two or more assemblies include a first assembly and a second assembly, wherein the second assembly is a later version of the first assembly, and wherein the first and second assemblies include, a stub module configured to detect an assembly initialization request indicating one of the first or second assemblies. The stub module can also be configured to retrieve a reference to a symbol table associated with the one of the first and second assemblies indicated in the assembly initialization request, to store data in the symbol table, and to provide the reference to a caller. The memory unit can also comprise an implementation module configured to perform operations associated with symbols in the symbol table and a processor configured to receive and execute one or more of the stub and implementation modules. | 02-11-2010 |
Peter R. Hyra, Manville, NJ US
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| 20130122936 | System for enabling interactive socialization of users at a location or geographic radius thereof - A system enables interactive socialization of users having a wireless device at a venue. The system includes a registration mechanism for registering a user. A location determination mechanism comprises a global positioning system that identifies the longitude and latitude of other users. An on-location update mechanism publishes the availability of the service at a given venue. A data mechanism runs a list of active sessions against a user compatibility engine. A notification is transmitted to each user that contains a compatibility match listing compatible users at the venue. Intercommunication among users is provided through the system/application, whereby a user receives the compatibility match notification and can respond with a message, block or ignore based on a compatibility assessment. The subject system or application may be used for a dating aid for meeting others, or to create networking opportunities. | 05-16-2013 |
Peter R. Johnson, Eagan, MN US
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| 20080262416 | Microneedle Arrays and Methods of Preparing Same - A microneedle array having a substrate and a plurality of microneedles extending out from the substrate with a multi-phase matrix coating on at least a portion of the microneedle surface of the microneedle array. The multi-phase matrix coating comprises an active substance and has a first solid phase and a liquid phase. The first solid phase comprises a water-soluble polymer. Also, a method of providing an active substance- containing matrix coating on a microneedle array in which a water-soluble polymer is applied to the microneedle surface of the array to form a dried coating of water-soluble polymer. A coating solution comprising an active substance, a liquid capable of phase separating from the water-soluble polymer, and a carrier fluid is prepared and applied to the dried coating of water-soluble polymer. At least a portion of the carrier fluid is removed from the array. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080294116 | Coatable Compositions, Coatings Derived Therefrom and Microarrays Having Such Coatings - Coatable compositions and coatings derived from the coatable compositions, and microarrays comprising such coatings are described. In one aspect, the invention provides a microarray comprising: a plurality of microneedles extending from a support substrate; a coating deposited on at least one of the plurality of microneedles, the coating comprising an active agent and a biological salt. In another aspect, the invention provides a coatable composition, comprising: active agent; a biological salt; and solvent. In still another aspect, the invention provides a dried coating coated on a microneedle, the coating comprising: an active agent; and a biological salt. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090050143 | MEDICINAL FORMULATION CONTAINER WITH A TREATED METAL SURFACE - A container, such as a metered dose inhaler, suitable for use with a propellant-based medicinal formulation, the container comprising one or more treated metal surfaces that come into contact with the medicinal formulation, wherein the one or more treated metal surfaces are characterized by an organic surface treatment compound covalently bonded to the metal surface through a reactive head group selected from either phosphonic acid or carboxylic acid and wherein the organic surface treatment compound is further characterized by an exposed, substantially non-reactive tail group disposed away from the metal surface. Also, metered dose inhaler canisters and valves with treated surfaces. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20130123707 | AQUEOUS FORMULATIONS FOR COATING MICRONEEDLE ARRAYS - Aqueous formulations that include at least one active pharmaceutical ingredient; and at least one excipient, wherein the aqueous formulation has a viscosity of from 500 to 30,000 centipoise when measured at a shear rate of 100 s | 05-16-2013 |
Peter R. Kinget, Summit, NJ US
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| 20080258826 | Low Voltage Operational Transconductance Amplifier Circuits - Circuits (FIG. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090015329 | Low Voltage Track and Hold Circuits - Circuits that operate with power supplies of less than 1 Volt are presented. More particularly, circuits that operate with supply voltages near or lower than the threshold voltage of the transistors in those circuits are presented. Various circuits and embodiments such as operational transconductance amplifiers, biasing circuits, integrators, continuous-time sigma delta modulators, track-and-hold circuits, and others are presented. The techniques and circuits can be used in a wide range of applications and various transistors from metal-oxide-semiconductor to bipolar junction transistors may implement the techniques presented herein. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090303094 | LOW VOLTAGE DIGITAL TO ANALOG CONVERTER, COMPARATOR AND SIGMA-DELTA MODULATOR CIRCUITS - Circuits that operate with power supplies of less than 1 Volt are presented. More particularly, circuits that operate with supply voltages near or lower than the threshold voltage of the transistors in those circuits are presented. Various circuits embodiments such as operational transconductance amplifiers ( | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100019300 | MULTILAYER INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING AN INDUCTOR IN STACKED ARRANGEMENT WITH A DISTRIBUTED CAPACITOR - Some embodiments provide a multilayer integrated circuit, including: a semiconductor substrate including a plurality of channels extending into the substrate from a surface of the substrate; a distributed capacitor including a plurality of gates formed on the surface of the substrate over the channels, and further including an insulator between the gates and the channels, the gates being spaced apart along the surface of the substrate; an interconnect layer formed over the distributed capacitor, the interconnect layer including a plurality of conductors, at least a first conductor being connected to at least some of the gates and at least a second conductor being connected to at least some of the channels; and an inductor formed over the interconnect layer, the inductor including at least conductor arranged on a layer. | 01-28-2010 |
Peter R. Macleish, Atlanta, GA US
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| 20120148536 | METHODS AND STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF FUNCTIONAL MATURE RETINAL CELLS - A method for the isolation, storage and retrieval of mature retinal cells is disclosed. The Method is applicable to adult mammalian cone cells, and more particularly human cone cells, and to healthy as well as pathological or otherwise altered cone cells. A kit for the isolation, storage and retrieval of mature retinal cells is also described. | 06-14-2012 |
Peter R. Nuytkens, Melrose, MA US
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| 20090273386 | APPARATUS FOR CURRENT-TO-VOLTAGE INTEGRATION FOR CURRENT-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER - Methods and apparatus for improved current-to-voltage integrators reducing charge injection and kT/C errors from capacitor switching and intrinsic operational amplifier noise (i.e., offset, 1/f noise, thermal noise) during the reset cycle of the integrator, simultaneously reducing demands on the reference voltage source, using correlated double sampling to compensate for DC offset and low frequency op-amp noises, and “fake” integration and a capacitor divider to eliminate or significantly reduce kT/C noise and charge injection. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090273392 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING NON-IDEAL EFFECTS IN CORRELATED DOUBLE SAMPLING COMPENSATED CIRCUITS - Embodiments of the present invention address kT/C noise, sampled high frequency operational amplifier noise, and charge injection errors sampled on switching capacitors and introduced due to internal switching. Correlated double sampling compensates for DC offset and low frequency operational amplifier noise, and the use of fake integration and a capacitor divider eliminate or significantly reduce kT/C noise, sampled high frequency operational amplifier noise, and charge injection errors. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100087024 | DEVICE CAVITY ORGANIC PACKAGE STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - Structured and Methods for integrating MEMS devices into low-cost organic chip-scale packages, using sealed cavities, are provided. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100221860 | PRECISION MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SENSOR (MEMS) MOUNTING IN ORGANIC PACKAGING - Apparatus and methods for mounting micro-electromechanical (MEMS) sensors in three dimensions, using horizontal and vertical substrates. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110115612 | MEDIA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY ASSOCIATING MEDIA WITH DEVICES DETECTED BY AN RFID - A system and method for managing media is described herein. The system includes a camera oriented towards a visually distinguishing mark, at least one actuation device that generates an instruction for at least one of the camera and an RFID reading system, and a central control unit in communication with the camera and the RFID reading system. In response to an instruction from the at least one actuation device, the RFID reading system detects an RFID device neighboring the visually distinguishing mark and transmits a first identifying information of the detected RFID device to the central control unit. The central control unit receives an image captured by the camera, creates a media file including the captured image and the received first identifying information, and transmits the media file to a server. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115930 | IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SELECTING AT LEAST ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CAMERAS - A media management system and method of selecting at least one of a plurality of cameras is described. The system includes a plurality of image-taking systems, each one including a camera having a plurality of control functions; and a camera control unit for controlling operation of the camera. The control unit includes a communication unit for communicating with the plurality of image-taking systems and a mobile communication device, the communication unit establishing an image capturing session with the mobile communication device in response to an initiation by the mobile communication device; and a processor that uses a location of the mobile communication device to select at least one image-taking system from the plurality of image-taking systems. The control unit transfers at least one of the plurality of control functions to the mobile communication device, and the mobile communication device operates the camera to capture at least one image. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110115931 | IMAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING AN IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE USING A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An image management system and method of controlling an camera using a mobile computing device is described. The system includes a mobile computing device and an image taking system connected to a server. The image taking system includes a camera oriented towards distinguishing mark; and a control unit in communication with the mobile computing device such that the control unit transfers the control functions of the camera to the mobile computing device such that the mobile computing devices operates the camera to capture an image. The method includes establishing, by a mobile communication unit, an image capturing session with an image capturing system, the image capturing system having a control unit; transmitting, by the control unit, to the mobile computing device control functions for controlling operation of a camera; capturing, by the camera, an image in response to operation by the mobile communication unit; and creating, by the image capturing system, a media file. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20130099893 | LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM USING RFID - A lock control system includes a detection unit positioned proximate to a lock, an RFID device neighboring at least one RFID antenna, and an RFID reading system detecting identifying information of the RFID device when the detection unit detects an event. The system also includes at least one microcontroller that determines, based on the identifying information, whether to grant the RFID device access to an area secured by the lock and instructs an actuator to unlock the lock when the RFID device is granted access. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130099927 | ASSETS AND PERSONNEL TRACKING USING RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION - A system for updating a location of a target with an RFID device in response to detected motion of the target includes a server and tracking modules. The server stores identifying information for RFID devices and locations associated with the devices. The tracking modules are positioned in predetermined locations and communicate with the server. Each tracking module includes a motion processing module and an RFID reader. In response to motion detected by a motion processing module, the RFID reader detects identifying information for an RFID device neighboring an RFID reader and transmits the information to the server. | 04-25-2013 |
Peter R. Orda, Wuppertal DE
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| 20080232576 | CONTACT BANK - A contact bank, which can be terminated, or is terminated, at least one terminal module serving for signal communication and being adapted to allow telecommunications lines to be connected therewith, or at least one supplementary module, of a telecommunications distribution point, which is connected to a terminal module, whereby the contact bank further is mountable or mounted in the telecommunications distribution point, includes: (a) a plurality of tapping contacts directly and permanently electrically connected to the contacts of the module in the terminated condition of said contact bank; (b) a smaller number of outlet contacts than of tapping contacts; (c) a plurality of remote-controllable switches for selectively electrically connecting said outlet contacts to said tapping contacts; and (d) a control device for controlling the plurality of switches. | 09-25-2008 |
Peter R. Ormsbee, Centennial, CO US
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| 20110264600 | Fund of Funds Analysis Tool - Systems and techniques are disclosed to analyze fund of funds investments. The system is configured to provide at least one objective analytic that indicates the level of risk associated with a fund of funds investment strategy. The system provides both a quantitative and qualitative risk measurement value using actual portfolio holdings data of underlying funds that can be used to compare multi-faceted investment portfolios. | 10-27-2011 |
Peter R. Oury, Carol Stream, IL US
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| 20100135758 | VEHICLE MOUNTED CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND VEHICLES HAVING CONVEYOR SYSTEMS - One example of the invention is a vehicle including a chassis, engine and wheels, and further comprising a rotating main turret; an outflow conveyor mounted on the main turret and configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle through rotation of the main turret; a feed turret assembly configured for vertical movement between a lowered storage position and a raised operational position, the feed turret assembly configured for rotation independent of and relative to the main turret; a feed conveyor configured to be rotated relative to the vehicle through rotation of the feed turret assembly, a discharge end of the feed conveyor connected to the feed turret assembly and positioned above the outflow conveyor when the feed turret assembly is in a raised operational position; and wherein when the feed turret assembly is in a raised operational position material being carried along the feed conveyor is deposited from the discharge end of the feed conveyor downward onto the outflow conveyor and transferred along the outflow conveyor to a distal end. | 06-03-2010 |
Peter R. Pettler, Miami, FL US
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| 20130034172 | Powerline Communicated Load Control - A system for transmitting communication signals, the system comprising an injector circuit connected to a powered circuit conductor and configured to modulate a power signal with a direct current voltage offset, the direct current voltage offset being within a range that causes approximately 1 percent or less total harmonic distortion of the power signal; and a decoder connected to the powered circuit conductor and a load, the decoder configured to demodulate the direct current voltage offset to control the load. A method for transmitting communication signals, the method comprising modulating a power signal on a powered circuit conductor with a direct current voltage offset, the direct current voltage offset being within a range that causes approximately 1 percent or less total harmonic distortion of the power signal; and demodulating the direct current voltage offset to control a load. | 02-07-2013 |
Peter R. Pujado, Kildeer, IL US
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| 20100204530 | Preparing A Light-Olefin Containing Product Stream from an Oxygenate-Containing Feed Steam Using Reactors Directing a Flow of a Fluidized Dual-Function Catalyst System - The present invention provides a reactor system for converting an oxygenate-containing feed stream to an olefin-containing product stream. The system includes: (1) a first fluidized catalytic reactor for converting methanol to propylene, the first reactor having a fluidized catalyst system comprising a first catalyst and a second catalyst; (2) a second fluidized catalytic reactor communicating with the first fluidized catalytic reactor for cracking heavy olefins having four carbon atoms or greater into propylene, the second reactor having the fluidized catalyst system; (3) wherein the first catalyst is a non-zeolite molecular sieve catalyst; and (4) wherein the second catalyst is a zeolite molecular sieve catalyst. | 08-12-2010 |
Peter R. Riehl, London CA
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| 20100292182 | Cystitis treatment with high dose chondroitin sulfate - Interstitial cystitis and related GAG-deficient conditions of the bladder and urinary tract are treated by instillation of high dose chondroitin sulfate, such as 400 mg/20 mL. The higher dose of chondroitin is effective for the rapid reduction of symptoms, particularly in patients with severe and otherwise recalcitrant cystitis. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120058969 | Cystitis treatment with high dose chondroitin sulfate - Interstitial cystitis and related GAG-deficient conditions of the bladder and urinary tract are treated by instillation of high dose chondroitin sulfate, such as 400 mg/20 mL. The higher dose of chondroitin is effective for the rapid reduction of symptoms, particularly in patients with severe and otherwise recalcitrant cystitis. | 03-08-2012 |
Peter R. Sibary, Sydney AU
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| 20110137393 | STIFFINER HAVING AN ENLARGED BOMBOUS DISTAL END REGION AND CORRESPONDING COCHLEAR IMPLANT STIMULATING ASSEMBLY - A cochlear implant comprising an elongate implantable stimulating assembly configured to be implanted in a recipient's cochlea, the stimulating assembly having a carrier member with a lumen longitudinally extending therethrough; and an elongate stylet configured to be removably inserted into the lumen, the stylet having an elongate body region and a distal end region comprising a bombous tip having a cross-sectional diameter that is approximately the same as the diameter of the lumen. | 06-09-2011 |
Peter R. Smith, Folsom, CA US
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| 20080278353 | TAMPER RESISTANT ELECTRONIC TRANSACTION ASSEMBLY - A tamper resistant user interface device includes a substantially planar sensor. The sensor includes a plurality of user activated membrane switches. At least one multilayer structure is folded around and overlays the planar sensor. The structure includes at least one layer to detect tampering with the sensor. | 11-13-2008 |
Peter R. Smullen, Jr., Aubrey, TX US
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| 20080289145 | HOOD ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - An adjustment assembly for adjustably coupling a first structural member to a second structural member is provided. The adjustment assembly includes a clamping member adapted to engage a portion of the first structural member and at least one fastener adapted to pass through the clamping member and the first and second structural members. The fastener is moved into a first position to fixedly couple the first structural member to the second structural member, and the fastener is moved into a second position to adjustably couple the first structural member to the second structural member. | 11-27-2008 |
Peter R. Sottong, Arnold, MD US
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| 20090081716 | Method for Monitoring the Immune Response and Predicting Clinical Outcomes in transplant recipients - Methods for monitoring the immune response and predicting clinical outcomes for patients on immunosuppressive drugs (such as transplant patients) are provided. The methods are based on the measurement of an intracellular metabolic marker in lymphocytes (such as ATP) as an indicator of a patient's immune response. | 03-26-2009 |
Peter R. Sprygada, Cary, NC US
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| 20110019584 | CARRIER ETHERNET SERVICE DISCOVERY, CORRELATION METHODOLOGY AND APPARATUS - In an example embodiment, a method of service discovery and correlation is provided. In example embodiments, a network management system discovers, categorizes, and stores data on network elements (e.g., devices, provisioning, relationships, protocols, and topology) in a carrier network. Using a unique set of rules, relational groupings based on the discovered network elements may be created. The relational groupings, in turn, facilitate creation of a centralized carrier service view. By correlating the results of the discovery process with the centralized carrier service view, fault management, availability of service, and other observations of services can be deduced. | 01-27-2011 |
Peter R. Stolper, Stuart, FL US
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| 20080214068 | Enclosed shaft system for marine propulsion - The system is an enclosed, oil filled, shaft and thrust bearing assembly which includes an oil pump to circulate the oil throughout the system. The thrust bearing assembly allows the thrust to be directed to the shafts mounting system rather than through the vessels main propulsion engines and isolators thereby reducing vibration and noise emissions. In addition the elimination of thrust loading transmitted directly to the propulsion engines reduces wear and tear on the engine mounts, isolators and engine support structures. The non rotating casing of the shaft assembly allows clean water to flow to the propeller which allows more delivered horsepower to be used by the propeller. | 09-04-2008 |
Peter R. Strapp, Silver Spring, MD US
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| 20130125486 | ENERGY EFFICIENT ACCESS FLOOR PANELS AND SYSTEMS - An access floor panel is provided that includes a support frame that supports a phase change material. The phase change material changes phases at a certain temperature. The support frame may form a shell having a cavity. The cavity may be filled with the phase change material or with a mixture of the phase change material and a fill material. The access floor panels can be every panel in an access floor system or selected panels in the system. | 05-23-2013 |
Peter R. Tsai, Avon, OH US
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| 20080241678 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL HAVING LOW VOLUME COLLECTOR ASSEMBLY - A low volume collector assembly and an electrochemical cell employing a collector assembly are provided. The electrochemical cell includes an electrically conductive can having inner and outer electrodes disposed therein. The cell also includes a collector assembly assembled to an open end of the can to provide closure to the open end of the can. The collector assembly includes a seal and a cover assembled to the seal to provide a sealed closure to the open end of the can. The cover includes an integrally formed current collector portion that contacts one end of the inner electrode. The cover serves as a current collector and also serves as a contact terminal of the cell. | 10-02-2008 |
Peter R. Tuckey, Amsterdam Zuidoost NL
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| 20110057404 | STROLLER AND RELATED VIBRATION-ABSORBING MECHANISM - A stroller includes a chassis, a main body disposed on the chassis, and a first vibration-absorbing mechanism including a first rod structure, a first sleeve structure, a first inner elastic part, and a first outer elastic part. The first rod structure is connected to a side of the chassis. The first sleeve structure is connected to the main body and movably sleeves the first rod structure. The first inner elastic part abuts against the first rod structure and the first sleeve structure. When the first vibration-absorbing mechanism is in a first use state, the first outer elastic part is in contact with one of the first sleeve structure and the first rod structure. When the first rod structure slides toward the first sleeve structure over a specific distance, two ends of the first outer elastic part abut against the first sleeve structure and the first rod structure, respectively. | 03-10-2011 |
Peter R. Van Bregmann, Jr., Santa Barbara, CA US
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| 20120025490 | ROTATIONALLY ADJUSTABLE ADAPTER FOR SPORT BOOT BINDING - An adapter enables a rider to adjust an angular orientation of a binding relative to a sport board without removing a foot, comprising a base plate, a top plate, and a locking mechanism supported by the top plate having a pair of insertion members configured to selectively engage a plurality of recesses formed in the base plate. The top plate and base plate can each have a center opening and a fastener supported by the center opening of each of the top plate and base plate to axially couple the top plate to the base plate. | 02-02-2012 |
Peter R. Voorheis, New Bedford, MA US
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| 20080214739 | High cor golf ball using zinc dimethacrylate - The present invention is directed to resilient golf balls and portions thereof including compositions containing zinc dimethacrylate and zinc pentachlorothiophenol, and methods for making same. In particular, the present invention is directed to a golf ball having at least one of a center, cover, or intermediate layer that includes a reaction product that includes a resilient polymer component, a free radical source, zinc dimethacrylate and at least one halogenated organosulfur compound having the following general formula I: | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080227567 | COMPOSITIONS FOR USE IN GOLF BALLS - A golf ball comprises a core, an outer cover layer, and, optionally, an intermediate layer disposed between the core and the outer cover layer. The outer cover layer may comprise a polyurethane or polyurea composition. At least one portion of the golf ball comprises a composition that enhances physical properties and/or performance characteristics (e.g., coefficient of restitution) of the golf ball. Preferably, the coefficient of restitution of the core is 0.8 or greater. | 09-18-2008 |
Peter R. Voorheis, Missouri City, TX US
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| 20130096263 | CROSSLINKED COMPOSITIONS AND ARTICLES PREPARED THEREFROM - The invention provides a crosslinked composition formed by thermally treating a composition comprising at least the following: A) an ethylene-based polymer that has a density less than, or equal to, 0.910 g/cc; B) an olefin-based polymer that has a melt viscosity less than, or equal to, 20,000 cP, at 350° F.; and C) a crosslinking agent. | 04-18-2013 |
Peter R. Werp, St. Louis, MO US
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| 20100174234 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAGNETICALLY CONTROLLING MOTION DIRECTION OF MECHANICALLY PUSHED CATHETER - The movement of a catheter through a medium, which may be living tissue such as a human brain, is controlled by mechanically pushing a flexible catheter having a magnetic tip through the medium and applying a magnetic field having a magnitude and a direction that guides the mechanically-pushed catheter tip stepwise along a desired path. The magnetic field is controlled in a Magnetic Stereotaxis System by a processor using an adaptation of a PID (proportional, integral, and derivative) feedback method. The magnetic fields are applied by superconducting coils, and the currents applied through the coils are selected to minimize a current metric. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20120330089 | OPEN FIELD SYSTEM FOR MAGNETIC SURGERY - A system of navigating a magnetic medical device within that part of a patient located within an operating region of the system, the system comprising magnets, and preferably electromagnets, arranged to provide a magnetic field sufficient to navigate the magnetic medical device within the operating region. There are preferably three magnetic coils arranged in mutually perpendicular planes such that their axes intersect in the operating region. The magnetic coils are sized and arranged so that a patient can easily access the operating region to allow virtually any portion of the patient to be positioned within the operating region. The openness of the magnetic system allows access to the operating region by a bi-planer imaging system. | 12-27-2012 |
Peter R. Williams, Danville, CA US
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| 20090177505 | Supply and Distribution Method and System Which Considers Environmental or "Green" Practices - The carbon footprint of a supply and distribution chain is modeled as a carbon dioxide (CO | 07-09-2009 |
Peter R. Zalupski, Idaho Falls, ID US
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| 20110226694 | METHODS OF REDUCING RADIOTOXICITY IN AQUEOUS ACIDIC SOLUTIONS AND A REACTION SYSTEM FOR SAME - A method of reducing radiotoxicity in an aqueous acidic solution is disclosed. The method comprises oxidizing actinide ions in an aqueous acidic solution to hexavalent actinide ions. An organic phase comprising at least one organophosphorus extractant is added to the aqueous acidic solution. The at least one organophosphorus extractant comprises a compound having from one oxygen atom to three oxygen atoms bonded to a phosphorus atom and having one of the oxygen atoms bonded to the phosphorus atom through a phosphorus-oxygen double bond. Complexes are formed between the hexavalent actinide ions and the at least one organophosphorus extractant. The complexes are separated from the aqueous acidic solution. An additional method and a reaction system for removing actinides from an aqueous acidic solution are also disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |