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Aaron Sharpe, Medford, MA US
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20150316451 | System and Method for Automatic Plant Tissue Sampling - An automatic plant tissue sampler and a method for operating the same are provided. The sampler can include a plant handler configured to transport a plurality of plants to an imager. The imager may be configured to image plants to identify a sampling location. The automatic plant tissue sampler also includes a sampler configured to remove a tissue sample from the sampling location of plants, and a collection vessel configured to receive the tissue samples. The automatic plant tissue sampler may transport a plurality of plants to an imager and images the plurality of plants to identify a sampling location. The automatic plant tissue sampler can remove a tissue sample from the sampling location of the plurality of plants and store the tissue samples in a collection vessel for testing. | 11-05-2015 |
Andre Sharpe, Eysins CH
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20150179012 | ROOM ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for controlling user access to a room, the system includes a database for associating users with predetermined periods of time and a local user device mounted proximate to the room and electronically coupled to a lock mechanism of a door to the room. The system is configured to determine using the database, in response to first user input provided to the local device, that the room is scheduled for use by that user, to unlock the door to the room based on the determination and to lock the door after the scheduled period has elapsed. The system is further configured to display, via the local device, available periods of time during which the room is available for use, receive, at the local device, a selection from a local user to select an available period of time to use the room, and associate, in the database, the local user with the predetermined period of time based on the selection. | 06-25-2015 |
Andre Sharpe, Founex CH
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20150212763 | DOCUMENT PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A document printing system configured to print documents received from a user device. The system comprises a remote server and a first local print server. The remote server is configured to communicate with one or more local print servers located on respective local networks, including the first local print server. The remote server receives print jobs from remote user devices and to maintain a global queue of print jobs. The first local print server is coupled to a first local network and to an input device for receiving user instructions. The first local print server receives print jobs from user devices, maintains a first local queue of print jobs, processes print jobs from the global queue of documents, and instructs a printing device to print a document in accordance with a print job, based upon user instructions received at the input device. The system is configured to determine whether the first local print server is accessible by a user device issuing a print job and, based on the determination, send the print job to the first local queue or to the global queue. | 07-30-2015 |
Anthony N. Sharpe, Almonte CA
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20100144005 | PROCESS FOR ISOLATING MICROORGANISMS FROM SAMPLES AND SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREFOR - A process for isolating microorganisms from samples, particularly | 06-10-2010 |
20110198294 | Apparatus To Extract Magnetic Particles From Suspensions - A system for concentrating magnetic particles suspended in a fluid comprising a vessel for containing said fluid having an inner base surface that slopes downwards towards a collection region, the collection region including a retrieval well for collecting magnetic particles; a magnet assembly for positioning under and in proximity with the vessel for attracting magnetic particles to the bottom surface of the vessel, said magnet assembly providing a relatively larger magnetic flux density at a peripheral region thereof; means for laterally traversing the magnet assembly relative to the vessel between a first position whereby the magnet is generally centered under the vessel and a second position whereby the peripheral portion of the magnet is positioned under the well of the vessel; and agitation means for agitating said vessel to facilitate movement of the magnetic particles to the well, where the concentrated particles can be easily removed. The system facilitates analysis of relatively large volume samples. | 08-18-2011 |
Arlene H. Sharpe, Cambridge, MA US
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20160032245 | Compositions and Methods for Modulating an Immune Response - The invention provides methods of modulating follicular regulatory T (TFR) cell-mediated immune responses, follicular helper T (TFH) cell-mediated immune responses or both, and the use of those methods in the treatment of diseases or conditions mediated by TFR or TFH cells. The invention also provides novel methods for identifying TFR and TFH cells in a population of cells. The invention also provides compositions comprising TFR cells that have enhanced suppressive activity as compared wild type TFR cells. The invention also provides compositions comprising T follicular regulatory (TFR) cells isolated from the peripheral blood of a subject wherein the composition is enriched for TFR cells. Methods of making and using the compositions of the invention to modulate an immune response are also provided. | 02-04-2016 |
Arlene H. Sharpe, Brookline, MA US
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20150197571 | Single Agent Anti-PD-L1 and PD-L2 Dual Binding Antibodies and Methods of Use - The present invention is based, in part, on the identification of novel antibodies that have binding affinity for both PD-L1 and PD-L2 and methods of using same. In one aspect, an isolated monoclonal antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, which specifically binds both PD-L1 and PD-L2, is provided. In one embodiment, both PD-L1 and PD-L2 are human PD-L1 and human PD-L2. | 07-16-2015 |
20150299322 | Agents That Modulate Immune Cell Activation and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the immunomodulation mediated by the interaction of PD-L2 and RGMb. | 10-22-2015 |
Arlene Helen Sharpe, Brookline, MA US
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20150210769 | ANTIBODY MOLECULES TO PD-1 AND USES THEREOF - Antibody molecules that specifically bind to PD-1 are disclosed. The anti-PD-1 antibody molecules can be used to treat, prevent and/or diagnose cancerous or infectious conditions and disorders. | 07-30-2015 |
Bruce Sharpe, Surrey CA
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20120257875 | TEMPORAL ALIGNMENT OF VIDEO RECORDINGS - Methods and apparatus are provided to establish temporal alignment of media clips. In an example embodiment, first and second media clips each contain an audio portion and the method comprises: determining an estimated global offset between the first and second clips; choosing a first test region of the first clip and identifying a corresponding second test region in the second clip based at least in part on the estimated global offset. The first and second test regions are compared to determine a local offset. | 10-11-2012 |
Daniel Philip Sharpe, Western Australia AU
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20110265412 | STUD FRAME AND FORMWORK PANEL CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM - A stud frame comprising a first side member ( | 11-03-2011 |
David C. Sharpe, St. Catharines CA
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20130198164 | Executing CASE Expressions Containing Subqueries - Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, implementing and using techniques for executing a query in a computer to retrieve data from a relational database stored on a data storage device. A query is received that contains a CASE expression having one or more subqueries. A query execution plan is generated. The query execution plan uses a parameterized union all operator to keep the semantics of the CASE expression, and a nested loop join operator to drive data across the section of the query execution plan that executes the CASE expression without performing any join operations. The generated query execution plan is executed in the computer to retrieve data from the relational database. | 08-01-2013 |
David C. Sharpe, Oakville CA
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20130117255 | ACCESSING A DIMENSIONAL DATA MODEL WHEN PROCESSING A QUERY - Techniques are disclosed for accessing a dimensional data model when processing a query. In one embodiment, the query is processed by performing a two-stage zigzag join operation including a zigzag main join and a zigzag back join. The zigzag main join is configured to generate a set of row identifiers of fact records satisfying any local predicates in the query. The zigzag back join is configured to generate query results based on the set of row identifiers. The query results are returned responsive to the query. | 05-09-2013 |
David C. Sharpe, Toronto CA
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20080256053 | EXECUTION OF DATABASE QUERIES INCLUDING FILTERING - A query processing system has a query processor and a data manager. The query processor calls the data manager to carry out data access for a query including a filtering operation. The data manager accesses the data in a set of data and before returning the data, initiates a callback to the query processor to determine if the located data meets the filtering criteria. Where the data does not satisfy the filtering criteria, the data manager seeks additional data in the set of data, without having to return the first located data to the query processor. | 10-16-2008 |
Forest D. Sharpe, Haslet, TX US
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20150033664 | CLEAT ANCHORING SYSTEM USEFUL ON HDD RIGS - A cleat anchoring system is disclosed for anchoring a mobile equipment rig using the dead weight of the mobile equipment rig to assist with anchoring. In one embodiment, an anchoring method generally comprises providing front and rear cleat pad assemblies. The rear cleat pad assembly is laid on a ground surface at a first desired position so that cleats on the rear cleat assembly engage the ground surface. The mobile equipment rig is moved to stand on the rear cleat pad assembly. The front cleat pad assembly is then laid on the ground surface at a second desired position so that cleats on the front cleat assembly engage the ground surface. A thrust plate associated with the rig is positioned to stand on the front cleat assembly. The front and rear cleat pad assembles are then rigidly connected. | 02-05-2015 |
20150047904 | UNIVERSAL PIPE DISPATCH FOR DRILL PIPE JOINTS - A universal pipe dispatch, comprising a self-contained pipe joint dispatch module. The dispatch module includes, all in a unitary mobile structure, (1) a pipe joint queuing mechanism, (2) a pipe joint magazine, (3) a plurality of extendable pipe joint delivery arms and (4) a tilting mechanism. The queuing mechanism unloads and loads up pipe joints via gravity-feed, one-by-one, out of and back into the magazine. The delivery arms selectively pick and release pipe joints as dispensed by, or loaded back up into, the queuing mechanism. Each delivery arm can extend a selected length away from the queuing mechanism so as to deliver and retrieve pipe joints anywhere within reach of the delivery arms. The tilting mechanism is affixed to the underside of the dispatch module and can elevate one end of the dispatch module to a selected height so that the dispatch module rests at a predetermined horizontal angle. | 02-19-2015 |
Gary Sharpe, Naples, FL US
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20150059639 | FLAG SYSTEM - A flag system having a modular construction is disclosed that includes a plurality of inserts and a plurality of flags. The flags are insertable through channels in the inserts and are able to rotate therein. The inserts are then slid into the open ends of channels in a channeled base that is fixed to a wall or other solid structure. | 03-05-2015 |
20150209790 | VIAL TRANSPORT ELEMENT AND ASSEMBLY - An element and a vial transport assembly made of a plurality of elements joined together to form a unitary row for storing and transporting vials and other such containers is disclosed. The elements are pivotally joined together to form the row, and a means for receiving and retaining a vial is removably seated on an inner face of the element. Complementary means for maintaining the assembly in a closed position is also provided, in some embodiments in the form of complementary magnets arranged to secured adjacent elements in registration. | 07-30-2015 |
Iain Andrew Sharpe, Taringa AU
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20090275498 | NOVEL PEPTIDES - The invention relates to an isolated, synthetic or recombinant χ-conotoxin peptide having the ability to inhibit a neuronal amine transporter, nucleic acid molecules encoding all or part of such peptides, antibodies to such peptides and uses and methods of treatment involving them. | 11-05-2009 |
20120277166 | CONOTOXIN PEPTIDES USEFUL AS INHIBITORS OF NEURONAL AMINE TRANSPORTERS - The invention relates to an isolated, synthetic or recombinant χ-conotoxin peptide having the ability to inhibit a neuronal amine transporter, nucleic acid molecules encoding all or part of such peptides, antibodies to such peptides and uses and methods of treatment involving them. | 11-01-2012 |
James W. Sharpe, Radnor, PA US
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20150327765 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGING VASCULATURE AND SUB-DERMAL STRUCTURES BY TRANS-ILLUMINATING NIR LIGHT - A system for real-time visualization of subdermal structures of a mammal, using near-infrared (nIR) illumination source, a support structure with independently articulating arms for attaching a camera and a visual display screen, a controller for the camera and nIR illumination source. The camera includes a zoom lens that provides a detection field of view at a long working distance to avoid the camera obstructing the view of the medical personnel when performing a medical procedure on the mammalian body part. A targeting system indicates a focus location of the zoom lens and a center of detection field of view. An nIR bandpass filter and image processor convert the captured and filtered trans-illuminating nIR light to an image signal. An interfaced computer can operate on a commercial or proprietary operating systems and operates image enhancement software and image archival, distribution and display. | 11-19-2015 |
Johnathan Sharpe, Hamilton NZ
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20110143389 | CELL ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHODS - Particular embodiments of the inventive technology relate to ‘off-axis detector’ technology that employs a third detector | 06-16-2011 |
Johnathan C. Sharpe, Hamilton NZ
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20150204772 | NOZZLE AND METHOD OF ILLUMINATING PARTICLES - Embodiments relate to a nozzle coupled to a reflector which is oriented to reflect electromagnetic radiation at particles flowing through the nozzle and a method of illuminating a flow of particles with a nozzle coupled to a reflector. | 07-23-2015 |
Johnathan Charles Sharpe, Hamilton NZ
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20120200857 | FLUID STREAM IMAGING APPARATUS - A fluid stream imaging apparatus having either optics for manipulating the aspect ratio or sensing elements configured for manipulating the aspect ratio of an image of the fluid stream. This application may also relate to a system for acquiring images of a portion of a fluid stream at high speeds for image processing to measure and predict droplet delays for individual forming particles. | 08-09-2012 |
20120202237 | PARTICLE SORTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A particle analyzing and/or sorting apparatus and the associated methods. One aspect of the described embodiments relates to an analyzer, or a sorter, having acquisition and sort electronics in the form of a field programmable gate array for processing detected signals. Another aspect relates to a droplet based approach of analyzing and sorting particles and may further include a dynamic element, such a dynamic drop delay. In still another broad aspect, an apparatus and method for dynamically varying other sorting parameters. | 08-09-2012 |
20120264207 | POLYMERIC MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MARKING POLYMERIC MEMBERS - Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes. | 10-18-2012 |
20120277902 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring and Optimizing Microfluidic Particle Sorting - Particle processing systems and methods utilize a sort monitoring system to monitor an operational characteristic for a particle sorting system. The operational characteristic may be related to the performance and operation of a sorter or a group of sorters in the particle sorting system. The operational characteristic may be monitored based on monitoring particles for an output of a sorter or of a group of sorters. Operational characteristics which may be monitored include sort error, sort fraction, yield, purity and recovery percentage. The sort monitoring system may evaluate the monitored operational characteristic, for example, as related to sort performance, and take an action, for example, a corrective action or a notifying action, based on the evaluation of the operational characteristic. | 11-01-2012 |
20120287419 | UV DIODE LASER EXCITATION IN FLOW CYTOMETRY - The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for exciting particles, and more specifically relates to analyzers or sorters for exciting fluorescently labeled particles with a multimode diode laser and the optics for making high resolution determinations from the multimode diode laser beam excitation. | 11-15-2012 |
20120307244 | Multiple Flow Channel Particle Analysis System - A microfluidic multiple channel particle analysis system ( | 12-06-2012 |
20130334407 | LARGE AREA, LOW F-NUMBER OPTICAL SYSTEM - Large area, low f-number optical systems, and microfluidic systems incorporating such optical systems, are disclosed. Large area, low f-number optical systems may be used to collect light from plurality of micro channels associated with a plurality of flow cytometers. The optical systems may be configured to collect light from a source area having an object lateral length or width within a range of 25 mm and 75 mm, configured to have an f-number within a range of 0.9 to 1.2, and configured to have a working distance within a range of 10 mm to 30 mm. | 12-19-2013 |
20140023813 | POLYMERIC MEMBERS AND METHODS FOR MARKING POLYMERIC MEMBERS - Generally, polymeric members and laser marking methods for producing visible marks on polymeric members, such as on thin and/or curved surfaces. The laser marking methods can include methods of laser marking straws with the step of matching laser source properties to the properties of straws being marked or with the step of laser marking straws having photochromic dyes. | 01-23-2014 |
20140046126 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL BAR CODES IN ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES - A container suitable for storing biological material which is laser etched with a two-dimensional bar code and methods for producing the same. The container can be in the form of a straw having a thickness between about 0.1 mm and about 0.3 mm or can be in the form of another container that holds multiple straws. The laser etched mark can be in the form of a two-dimensional bar code may be located on an exterior surface of the container, and when the container is a straw, it remains unwarped and impermeable to fluids. | 02-13-2014 |
20140076986 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a nozzle assembly may include the step of over molding a nozzle housing, or a portion of a nozzle housing, onto at least one nozzle component, such as an injection tube. Nozzle assemblies and flow cytometers incorporating nozzle assemblies may include any combination of straight smooth injection tubes, improved features for securing a nozzle assembly, improved features for debubbling a nozzle assembly, and aggressive orienting geometries. A method of sorting cells may include the step of magnetically coupling a nozzle assembly with a flow cytometer. | 03-20-2014 |
20140076994 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOW CYTOMETER SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a nozzle assembly may include the step of over molding a nozzle housing, or a portion of a nozzle housing, onto at least one nozzle component, such as an injection tube. Nozzle assemblies and flow cytometers incorporating nozzle assemblies may include any combination of straight smooth injection tubes, improved features for securing a nozzle assembly, improved features for debubbling a nozzle assembly, and aggressive orienting geometries. A method of sorting cells may include the step of magnetically coupling a nozzle assembly with a flow cytometer. | 03-20-2014 |
20140092378 | UV DIODE LASER EXCITATION IN FLOW CYTOMETRY - The present invention generally relates to a method and apparatus for exciting particles, and more specifically relates to analyzers or sorters for exciting fluorescently labeled particles with a multimode diode laser and the optics for making high resolution determinations from the multimode diode laser beam excitation. | 04-03-2014 |
20140170697 | FLOW CELL - A flow cell for particle processing such as particle sorting, may be operatively engaged to a particle processing apparatus. The fluid contact surfaces of the flow cell may be fully enclosed. Further, the flow cell may encapsulate all fluid contact surfaces in the particle processing apparatus. The enclosing or encapsulation of the fluid contact surfaces insures, improves or promotes operator isolation and/or product isolation. The flow cell may employ any suitable technique for processing particles. The flow cell may be disposable and suitable for use in droplet sorting. The flow cell may include an operatively sealed sort chamber having a particle stream focusing region, an orifice, an interrogation zone and a sorting region. | 06-19-2014 |
20140309782 | OPERATORLESS PARTICLE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - The present disclosure provides improved particle processing (e.g., cytometry and/or cell purification) systems and methods that can operate in an autonomous fashion. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for assemblies, systems and methods for analyzing, sorting, and/or processing (e.g., purifying, measuring, isolating, detecting and/or enriching) particles (e.g., cells, microscopic particles, etc.) where human intervention is not required and/or is minimized. The systems, assemblies and methods of the present disclosure advantageously improve run performance of particle processing systems (e.g., cell purification systems, cytometers) by significantly reducing and/or substantially eliminating the burden of operation for human intervention by automating numerous functions, features and/or steps of the disclosed systems and methods. | 10-16-2014 |
20140318645 | HYDRODYNAMIC FOCUSING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A microfluidic chip having a micro channel for processing a sample is provided. The micro channel may focus the sample by using focusing fluid and a core stream forming geometry. The core stream forming geometry may include a lateral fluid focusing component and one or more vertical fluid focusing components. A microfluidic chip may include a plurality micro channels operating in parallel on a microfluidic chip. | 10-30-2014 |
20140338447 | Sensor Apparatus and Associated Systems and Methods - Exemplary embodiments are directed to sensor apparatuses for attachment to an animal that include a housing and a sensor assembly. The housing can be attachable to the animal and includes an internal cavity formed therein. The sensor assembly can be disposed within the internal cavity of the housing. The sensor assembly includes a force sensor and an accelerometer arranged to detect force data and accelerometer data representative of a physiological state of the animal. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to method and sensor systems for detecting a physiological state of an animal. | 11-20-2014 |
20140339445 | MICRO-LENS SYSTEMS FOR PARTICLE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure provides improved optical systems for particle processing (e.g., cytometry including microfluidic based sorters, drop sorters, and/or cell purification) systems and methods. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous micro-lens array optical detection assemblies for particle (e.g., cells, microscopic particles, etc.) processing systems and methods (e.g., for analyzing, sorting, processing, purifying, measuring, isolating, detecting, monitoring and/or enriching particles. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343869 | PARTICLE PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NORMALIZATION/CALIBRATION OF SAME - Systems, methods and non-transitory storage medium are disclosed herein for adjusting an output of a particle inspection system representative of a particle characteristic for a particle flowing in a flow-path of a particle processing system. More particularly, the output may be processed and a calibrated output of the particle characteristic generated. In other embodiments, one or more calibration particles are used. Thus, an output of a particle inspection system representative of a particle characteristic for one or more calibration particles flowing in a flow-path of a particle processing system may be compared relative to a standard and an action may be taken based on a result of the comparing the output to the standard. | 11-20-2014 |
20140370536 | ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING OPTICAL CROSSTALK IN PARTICLE PROCESSING SYSTEMS - The present disclosure relates to optical crosstalk reduction in particle processing (e.g., cytometry including flow cytometry using microfluidic based sorters, drop formation based sorters, and/or cell purification) systems and methods in order to improve performance. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to assemblies, systems and methods for minimizing optical crosstalk during the analyzing, sorting, and/or processing (e.g., purifying, measuring, isolating, detecting, monitoring and/or enriching) of particles (e.g., cells, microscopic particles, etc.). The exemplary systems and methods for crosstalk reduction in particle processing systems (e.g., cell purification systems) may be particularly useful in the area of cellular medicine or the like. The systems and methods may be modular and used singly or in combination to optimize cell purification based on the crosstalk environment and specific requirements of the operator and/or system. | 12-18-2014 |
20150129688 | MICROFLUIDIC FLOW-THROUGH ELEMENTS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE OF SAME - Microfluidic flow-through elements and methods for forming and using the same, particularly, low cost, easily sterilized, disposable microfluidic flow-through elements may include an orifice region suitable, for example, for fluid jet formation (such as in a droplet sorter or flow cell) or sample injection or hydrodynamic focusing (such as in a non-droplet flow cytometer). Laser drilling, for example laser ablation, may be used to form an orifice region extending through an orifice wall section of a base substrate. The base substrate may be unitarily-formed by injection molding a polymeric material. The orifice region may be advantageously configured to form a predetermined geometry by controlling the characteristics of the ablating beam. | 05-14-2015 |
20150219546 | NOZZLE ASSEMBLY FOR A FLOW CYTOMETRY SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing a nozzle assembly may include the step of over molding a nozzle housing, or a portion of a nozzle housing, onto at least one nozzle component, such as an injection tube. Nozzle assemblies and flow cytometers incorporating nozzle assemblies may include any combination of straight smooth injection tubes, improved features for securing a nozzle assembly, improved features for debubbling a nozzle assembly, and aggressive orienting geometries. A method of sorting cells may include the step of magnetically coupling a nozzle assembly with a flow cytometer. | 08-06-2015 |
20150276576 | MULTIPLE FLOW CHANNEL PARTICLE ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A microfluidic multiple channel particle analysis system which allows particles from a plurality of particle sources to be independently simultaneously entrained in a corresponding plurality of fluid streams for analysis and sorting into particle subpopulations based upon one or more particle characteristics. | 10-01-2015 |
20150328637 | THERMAL ACTIVATED MICROFLUIDIC SWITCHING - A microfluidic chip assembly having a plurality of microfluidic flow channels is provided. Each channel has a switching region. The microfluidic chip may further include at least one bubble jet actuator configured to generate a pressure pulse in the switching regions of the channels to selectively deflect particles in the flow. The bubble jet actuator may be configured as a blind chamber, as an operative non-through flow chamber and/or as a self-replenishment chamber. The bubble jet actuator may include a trapped air bubble. The bubble jet actuator may include a plurality of heating elements individually controlled for pre-nucleation warmup and/or for triggering vapor bubble nucleation. | 11-19-2015 |
Jonathan Sharpe, Hamilton NZ
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20100007880 | Optical Apparatus - Various optical apparatus, in particular embodiments, may provide a source of parallel light ( | 01-14-2010 |
Joseph A. Sharpe, Las Vegas, NV US
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20150206387 | SYNCHRONOUS BETTING IN WAGERING GAME SYSTEMS - A method for presenting wagering games on a wagering game machine is described herein. The method can include detecting, by an add-on gaming system of the wagering game machine, a message indicating occurrence of a first wagering game on the wager game machine. The method can further include initiating, by the add-on gaming system, a second wagering game in parallel with the first wagering game on a display device native to the wagering game machine, where the presenting is in response to the detecting the message. | 07-23-2015 |
20150302695 | CASHING OUT INDEPENDENT WAGERING GAMES - A gaming system and its operations are described herein. In some embodiments, the operations can include controlling a first casino wagering game. The first casino wagering game has a first credit meter balance. The operations can further include intercepting an electronic request sent from a second device to cash out a second credit meter balance for a second casino wagering game controlled by the second device. In some examples, the gaming system is independent from the second device. The operations can further include, after intercepting the electronic request, cashing out a combined total of the first credit meter balance and the second credit meter balance. | 10-22-2015 |
Joshua A. Sharpe, New Brighton, MN US
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20160047759 | HIGH-RESOLUTION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - An x-ray imaging system ( | 02-18-2016 |
Joshua Alan Sharpe, New Brighton, MN US
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20140281650 | PASSIVE MONITORING SYSTEM - Embodiments discussed herein provide a passive monitoring system for use in a residential independent living framework. In some exemplary embodiments, the system may be used to alert a primary caregiver of a possible decline or change in an activity of daily living (“ADL”) of the monitored individual. The system may collect usage data associated with, for example, electrical devices at the living quarters of the monitored individual. The collected data may include data pairs of time samples and voltage data associated with one or more electrical devices that the monitored individual is expected to utilize. Applying various filters to the collected data, a possible decline or change in ADL of the monitored individual may be identified. | 09-18-2014 |
Julia Sharpe, Cambridge, MA US
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20150093815 | MICROFLUIDIC CARTRIDGE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE AND ASSEMBLY - Methods and systems for controlling fluid flow through a cartridge for use in an assay of a fluid sample for detection of a target analyte. In one aspect, the cartridge includes a microfluidic device having a network of microfluidic channels, one or more reservoirs and one or more actuatable valves for controlling fluid flow from the reservoirs through the microfluidic channels. In some embodiments, the valve includes a deformable membrane movable between a closed configuration in which the membrane seals against the microfluidic device inhibiting fluid flow and an open configuration moved away from the microfluidic device to allow fluid flow through the microfluidic channels. Other valve embodiments utilize frangible membranes or user-removable membrane. | 04-02-2015 |
Julian Sharpe, Torbay NZ
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20100039662 | PRINTER CONTROL DEVICE WITH PRINTER CONFIGURATION CONTROL FEATURES AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include a network server, a network printer having a printer identifier associated therewith, and a plurality of network computers coupled to the network server for generating print jobs to be directed to the printer based upon the printer identifier. Each print job may have a printing permission level associated therewith. Moreover, the computer network may further include a printer control device coupled between the network server and the network printer and configured to determine the printer identifier associated with the network printer based upon printer communications, identify the printer control device to the network server using the printer identifier to access the print jobs from the network computers, and selectively enable printing of the print jobs by the network printer based upon the respective printing permission levels associated therewith. | 02-18-2010 |
Julian Sharpe, Auckland NZ
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20100027054 | COMPUTER NETWORK INCLUDING A PRINTER CONTROL DEVICE WITH WEB SERVER INTERFACE AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include at least one network printer, a plurality of network computers for generating print jobs for the at least one network printer, and a network print server coupled to the plurality of network computers for queuing the print jobs for the at least one network printer. Moreover, the computer network may further include at least one printer control device coupled between the network print server and the at least one network printer. The at least one printer control device may be configured to provide remote access to the at least one network printer via the World Wide Web (Web) using a Web communications protocol, communicate the print jobs from the network print server to the at least one network printer, and isolate the network print server from remote access communications formatted in the Web communications protocol. | 02-04-2010 |
Julian Joseph Sharpe, Torbay NZ
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20100094998 | COMPUTER RESERVATION AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A computer network may include a host computer and a plurality of computer workstations selectively connectable thereto at which user work sessions may be initiated. Each computer workstation when disconnected from the host computer (e.g., due to server outage, etc.) may advantageously initiate a user session responsive to a user request and store session information for updating the respective user account balance when reconnected with the host computer. Additionally, when the computer workstations are connected to the host computer they may copy respective user account balances from the host computer upon initiation of user sessions, and update the copied account balances based upon computer usage during the respective user sessions. The computer network may also include at least one reservation computer for cooperating with the host computer to schedule user session reservations and provide a requesting user an estimated time before a user session will be made available. | 04-15-2010 |
Kenneth Nathan Sharpe, Calgary CA
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20130186027 | METHODS OF FASTENING A WALL PANEL TO A WALL, KITS, AND WALL ASSEMBLIES - A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed. | 07-25-2013 |
20160040423 | METHODS OF FASTENING A WALL PANEL TO A WALL, KITS, AND WALL ASSEMBLIES - A method of fastening a wall panel to a wall, according to one illustrative embodiment, comprises coupling a retaining body to a mounting body mounted on an outer surface of the wall adjacent a side edge of the wall panel. Coupling the retaining body to the mounting body may comprise coupling a first connector on an inner surface of the retaining body to a second connector on the mounting body, and positioning a retainer on the retaining body against a retaining surface on the wall panel to fasten the wall panel to the wall. Kits and wall assemblies according to other illustrative embodiments are also disclosed. | 02-11-2016 |
Malcolm Sharpe, Surrey CA
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20120257875 | TEMPORAL ALIGNMENT OF VIDEO RECORDINGS - Methods and apparatus are provided to establish temporal alignment of media clips. In an example embodiment, first and second media clips each contain an audio portion and the method comprises: determining an estimated global offset between the first and second clips; choosing a first test region of the first clip and identifying a corresponding second test region in the second clip based at least in part on the estimated global offset. The first and second test regions are compared to determine a local offset. | 10-11-2012 |
Matthew Sharpe, Guelph CA
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20110202877 | Apparatus and Method for Controlling a Display to Provide Content Navigation - An apparatus and method for controlling a display to provide content navigation is provided. In an aspect, a plurality of graphical cascades are created, where at least one of the graphical cascades is provided for menu navigation, and another of the graphical cascades is provided for actual generation of content. New menus automatically open in the foreground of a cascade. | 08-18-2011 |
Michael Sharpe, Orion, MI US
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20150336267 | LEARNING PATH CONTROL - A robot is moved along a first continuous programmed path with a robot controller executing a learning path control program without performing an operation on a workpiece. The actual movement of the robot along the first continuous programmed path is recorded. The first continuous programmed path is adjusted to create a second programmed path. The robot is moved along the second continuous programmed with the robot controller executing the learning path control program without performing the operation on the workpiece. The actual movement of the robot along the second continuous programmed path is recorded. Traces of the recorded actual movements of the robot along the first continuous programmed path and the second continuous programmed path are displayed. | 11-26-2015 |
Michael B. Sharpe, Mississauga CA
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20130113802 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VISUALIZATION OF 3D PARAMETRIC DATA DURING 2D IMAGING - Methods and systems for visualization of 3D parametric data in a 2D image. The set of 3D parametric data includes a plurality of voxels in 3D space each associated with at least one parametric value, and the set of 2D image data includes information about a known camera position and a known camera orientation at which the 2D image was obtained. A graphical representation is generated of the parametric values of the voxels corresponding to a viewing surface in 3D space. A virtual 2D view of the viewing surface is determined. The 2D image is displayed registered with the graphical representation of the parametric values of the voxels corresponding to the virtual 2D view. | 05-09-2013 |
20130289332 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AUTOMATED PLANNING OF RADIATION THERAPY - Methods and systems for automated treatment planning for radiation therapy are disclosed. Such methods and systems may be useful for treatment planning for intensity-modulate radiotherapy (IMRT). Also provided are user interfaces for automated radiation therapy treatment planning. | 10-31-2013 |
Michael Bryan Sharpe, Mississauga CA
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20110191085 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMMISSIONING OF A BEAM MODEL FOR A THREE DIMENSIONAL RADIATION THERAPY TREATMENT PLANNING SYSTEM - A system and method for commissioning of a beam model for a three dimensional radiation therapy treatment planning system is described. The system includes an intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) unit for generating a two dimensional intensity modulated beam pattern, a two dimensional diode array for detecting a two dimensional dose map for the beam pattern, and a processor configured to execute instructions for iteratively adjusting one or more parameters for the beam model, in order to increase agreement between the detected dose map and a calculated dose map calculated using the beam model. | 08-04-2011 |
Paul Robert Sharpe, Western Australia AU
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20110265412 | STUD FRAME AND FORMWORK PANEL CONSTRUCTED THEREFROM - A stud frame comprising a first side member ( | 11-03-2011 |
Penelope Jane Sharpe, Derry, NH US
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20150182604 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING HETEROGENEOUS POPULATIONS OF RECOMBINANT HUMAN CLOTTING FACTOR XA PROTEINS - Compositions are provided comprising recombinant variants of the human clotting Factor Xa. Such compositions include a wide variety of isoforms and post-translational modifications of FXa and are useful for treating subjects in need of hemostasis. | 07-02-2015 |
Peter Sharpe, Metamora, MI US
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20150266433 | ASSEMBLIES - An assembly useful for providing structural reinforcement and/or sound/vibration damping to a hollow member of a motor vehicle is provided which contains an injection-molded carrier made of a heat resistant thermoplastic composition, at least one of the first side and the second side of the carrier has at least one receptacle adapted to receive and retain an insert comprised of a heat-expandable resin composition. The carrier may have a plurality of openings in at least one of the first side or the second side forming a grid or lattice and the assembly may include a mounting member adapted to fasten the carrier to an interior wall of a hollow member. | 09-24-2015 |
Robert Sharpe, Carrboro, NC US
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20150329570 | SYNTHETIC ROUTE TO PACTAMYCIN AND PACTAMYCIN ANALOGS - Methods and intermediates useful for making compounds of Formula (I) are described, including a general method of making an alpha, beta-diamino ketone by reacting an imine with a 2-amino-substituted 1,3-dicarbonyl in a Mannich addition reaction to produce said alpha,beta-diamino ketone. | 11-19-2015 |
Ruben Bernardus Alfred Sharpe, Berkel En Rodenrijs NL
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20120056205 | ORIGAMI SENSOR - In one aspect, the invention provides an optical sensor comprising a flexible substrate and an optical element being positioned on the substrate. The flexible substrate comprises deformations affecting the optical element and the deformations are provided in a substrate deformation zone at least partly surrounding the optical element. | 03-08-2012 |
Ruben Bernardus Alfred Sharpe, Enschede NL
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20080283489 | Method of Manufacturing a Structure - A gold layer ( | 11-20-2008 |
20090272715 | NANOFABRICATION BASED ON SAM GROWTH - The present invention relates to a process of nano fabrication based on nucleated SAM growth, to patterned substrates prepared thereby, to a nano wire or grid of nanowires prepared thereby and to electronic devices including the same. In particular, there is provided a process which comprises applying a first SAM-forming molecular species to a first surface region of the substrate surface, so as to provide a first SAM defining a scaffold pattern on the first surface region; and applying a second SAM-forming molecular species to at least a second surface region of said substrate surface which is not covered by the first SAM, whereby a second replica SAM comprising the second SAM-forming molecular species selectively forms on substrate surface adjacent to at least one edge of said first SAM. | 11-05-2009 |
Ryan E. Sharpe, Melbourne, FL US
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20150356114 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMIC DATA STORAGE | 12-10-2015 |
Steven Sharpe, Foxboro CA
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20130240692 | MOUNTING BRACKET FOR LINK ATTACHMENT - A bracket is provided for anchoring a flexible member such as a chain to a surface in such a way as to allow such member to be repositioned over a range of locations along the bracket, once the bracket has been fastened to the surface. The bracket includes an elongated slot along which the terminal end of the flexible member may slide, thereby permitting the anchoring end of the flexible member to be positioned over a range of positions along the bracket. | 09-19-2013 |
Timothy Sharpe, Brugg CH
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20130187040 | IONISATION MASS SPECTROMETRY - Systems that employ microdroplets are used in embodiments for Microdroplet Electrospray Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (ESI MS). Thus, a method of detecting an analyte includes providing an oil composition comprising oil and an aqueous microdroplet comprising the analyte, the oil composition comprising a surfactant to stabilise the aqueous microdroplet in the oil composition; and performing ionisation mass spectrometry analysis of the oil composition. | 07-25-2013 |
Wess Eric Sharpe, Atlanta, GA US
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20150035943 | In-Ear Orthotic for Relieving Temporomandibular Joint-Related Symptoms - An in-ear orthotic with one or more features to help manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear orthotic to help manage one or more symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038849 | Methods for Reducing One or More Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - An in-ear device configured to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. Also disclosed is a method of helping manage at least one symptom associated with TMD by providing an in-ear device for wear while the subject is awake and providing a bite guard for wear at night while the subject is sleeping. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038850 | In-Ear Device With at Least One Sensor - An in-ear device with at least one sensor configured to generate a signal to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038871 | In-Ear Proprioceptive for Relieving Temporomandibular Joint-Related Symptoms - An in-ear device with one or more proprioceptive features for providing an indication to a subject to help manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. In some embodiments, the one or more proprioceptive features are active and/or passive indicators. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. | 02-05-2015 |
20150038880 | Method for Reducing One or More Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - An in-ear device configured to help a subject manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. Also disclosed is a method of helping manage at least one symptom associated with TMD by customizing a series of in-ear device and modifying the devices over time, where each device in the series is customized to the subject. | 02-05-2015 |
20150039087 | Method of Designing Custom Device for Alleviating Temporomandibular Joint-Related Symptoms - An in-ear device with one or more proprioceptive features for providing an indication to a subject to help manage or reduce pain, discomfort, or other symptoms associated with TMJ disorder. Also disclosed are methods of using optical scanning to create a three dimensional replication of the ear canal that is used to design a customized in-ear device. In some embodiments, the in-ear device is customized based on the configuration of the subject's ear canal when the subject's jaw is in the therapeutic or optimal position. | 02-05-2015 |
20150097929 | DISPLAY FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING - Disclosed are various embodiments for rendering multiple video streams in a display. A mobile computing device configured to perform a scan of an object utilizing the at least one imaging device may generate a first video stream utilizing the at least one imaging device. The mobile computing device may access a second video stream comprising at least a three-dimensional reconstruction of the object subject to the scan and may render the first video stream and the second video stream in a display in data communication with the mobile computing device. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097931 | CALIBRATION OF 3D SCANNING DEVICE - Various examples related to calibration of a scanning device are disclosed. In one example, among others, a system includes a calibration pattern, a sensing device, and a calibration control system to control positioning of the calibration pattern with respect to the sensing device. Tracking sensors of the sensing device capture images of the calibration pattern during calibration of the sensing device. In another example, a method includes determining an estimated pose of the scanning device using an image of a calibration pattern, determining an error between a projected location of an artifact of the calibration pattern and an actual location of the artifact, and adjusting a tracking parameter using the error. In another example, a method includes determining an association between a pixel of an image sensor of a scanning device and a point in scanner space using pixel information corresponding to light reflected by an illuminated calibration pattern. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097935 | INTEGRATED TRACKING WITH WORLD MODELING - Disclosed are various embodiments for determining a pose of a mobile device by analyzing a digital image captured by at least one imaging device to identify a plurality of regions in a fiducial marker indicative of a pose of the mobile device. A fiducial marker may comprise a circle-of-dots pattern, the circle-of-dots pattern comprising an arrangement of dots of varied sizes. The pose of the mobile device may be used to generate a three-dimensional reconstruction of an item subject to a scan via the mobile device. | 04-09-2015 |
20150097968 | INTEGRATED CALIBRATION CRADLE - Various examples related to calibration of a scanning device are disclosed. In one example, among others, a calibration cradle includes a calibration pattern positioned within the calibration cradle and recesses to support a scanning device in a fixed position relative to the calibration pattern. In another example, a method includes positioning a scanning device in a calibration cradle, obtaining an image of a calibration pattern with a tracking sensor of the scanning device, determining an estimated pose of the scanning device, and determining an error associated with the calibration pattern using the estimated pose. In another example, a method includes capturing an image of a cone mirror a probe of a scanning device, determining a centroid of the cone mirror image, and determining an error associated with the cone mirror using the centroid. | 04-09-2015 |
20150098216 | Fan Light Element - Disclosed are various embodiments for scanning a surface using a fan light element comprising a light source and a single lens. The fan light source generates divergent light and projects the divergent light onto a single element lens. The single element lens collimates the light and generates a fan line that may be used to scan an outer surface. By using triangulation of the reflections captured when projected onto a surface, the scanned surface may be reconstructed. | 04-09-2015 |
20150098636 | INTEGRATED TRACKING WITH FIDUCIAL-BASED MODELING - Disclosed are various embodiments for determining a pose of a mobile device by analyzing a digital image captured by at least one imaging device to identify a plurality of regions in a fiducial marker indicative of a pose of the mobile device. A fiducial marker may comprise a circle-of-dots pattern, the circle-of-dots pattern comprising an arrangement of dots of varied sizes. The pose of the mobile device may be used to generate a three-dimensional reconstruction of an item subject to a scan via the mobile device. | 04-09-2015 |
20150099981 | Tubular Light Guide - Disclosed are various embodiments for scanning a cavity surface using a tubular element comprising an inner wall and an outer wall. The tubular element may be designed to guide and approximately collimate light received from a light source from the first end of the tubular element to the second end of the tubular element. The light may be guided between the inner wall and the outer wall of the tubular element. The light may be projected from the tubular element onto a cone mirror fixed at the second end of the tubular element. The cone mirror may be designed to radially reflect the light guided to the second end of the tubular element when the light is within a predefined wavelength range. | 04-09-2015 |
20150099983 | Tapered Optical Guide - Disclosed are various embodiments for a tapered optical guide which may be used to guide light from a light source to a tubular element. Light guided through the tubular element may be projected onto a cavity surface for imaging. The tapered optical guide may comprise multiple optical fibers defining an elongated body having an elongated channel. The elongated body may converge from a first end to a second end such that a first end body diameter is larger than a second end body diameter. | 04-09-2015 |