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Amanda Snyder, Berwyn, PA US
Bradley D. Snyder, North Wales, PA US
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| 20110215137 | DISPLAY READY CONTAINER ASSEMBLY - A container preassembly which has an inner sleeve in a flat unopened position disposed within an outer sleeve in a flat unopened position. The two sleeves are adapted to form the two ends of the container and are secured together in the aligned relationship of the final open container, thereby allowing the preassembly to be opened into the form of the final container without requiring further adjustment. Once opened, the flaps for forming the container bottom are folded to create a container ready for use. A method of making the container preassembly is also provided. | 09-08-2011 |
Brandon Snyder, Lykens, PA US
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| 20100325981 | Mounting device for a glazing panel and method of its use - A mounting device is provided for holding a glazing panel against a supporting structure. The mounting device consists of a base having a plurality of spaced-apart support members. The base and support members defining a base plane. A restricting structure spaced from the base extends within a restricting plane transversely to the supporting plane. The glazing panel is disposed within the base plane and is supported by the base and support members. | 12-30-2010 |
Charles E. Snyder, State College, PA US
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| 20100170612 | PARTICLE LITHOGRAPHY METHOD AND ORDERED STRUCTURES PREPARED THEREBY - Particles having a non-uniform property, such as non-uniform charge, can be used to form complex yet controlled particle assemblies. In one method of fabrication, particles are located on a substrate, and a surface treatment applied to the exposed portion of the particle surface. The surface treatment modifies the particle properties within the exposed portion. One or more lithographed regions are not exposed to the surface treatment, providing spatial selectivity in inter-particle bonding after the particles are removed from the substrate. | 07-08-2010 |
Christopher D. Snyder, Schnecksville, PA US
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| 20090024285 | Fifth Wheel Slide Interlock - A speed interlock can prevent a sliding fifth wheel on a vehicle from being unlocked while the vehicle is moving faster than a threshold speed. A processor, such as the vehicle's electronic control unit, advantageously monitors the vehicle speed and a switch that controls the fifth wheel slide, preventing the fifth wheel from being unlocked if the vehicle speed is above a threshold. | 01-22-2009 |
Earl R. Snyder, Lititz, PA US
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| 20090019829 | Collapsing on-board crop receiver and duct of a cotton harvester - Apparatus and a method for collapsing an on-board crop receiver of a harvester to a transport position, utilizing a remotely releasable locking element to allow telescopic collapsing or retracting the receiver without entering the receiver, and powered apparatus for positively collapsing a duct extending between a row unit of the harvester and an inlet opening of the receiver. The duct is telescopically retractable at an inclined angle by a similarly inclined duct driver to a height about equal to that of the receiver when in the transport position, so as to be freed from the receiver and any associated hood extending outwardly therefrom associated with the inlet opening. Using crop compactor apparatus within the interior of the receiver, the compactor can be lowered and the locking mechanism unlocked, and then the compactor operated to telescopically collapse or retract the receiver. The receiver can be extended in the reverse order. | 01-22-2009 |
Frank T. Snyder, Schwenksville, PA US
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| 20100219136 | FLUID TREATMENT USING PLASMA TECHNOLOGY - A method for the treatment of fluid including the step of exposing the fluid to a pulsed plasma discharge. The pulsed plasma discharge will be generated using a suitable electrode configuration to generate the plasma discharge in the fluid. Apparatus useful in the method may include a vessel, at least two electrodes for generating a plasma discharge in water, and a flow inlet and a flow outlet to allow water to be passed through the vessel. Also described is an in-line water treatment, where a pulsed plasma discharge is used in a pipe carrying moving water. Plasma based fluid treatment system may have many advantages in comparison to other treatment methods, such as very minimal maintenance, low operating power, and minimal pressure loss through the device. | 09-02-2010 |
Glenn R. Snyder, Dayton, PA US
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| 20080277636 | Hand Tool With An Extendable Plunger - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090050861 | Hammer with leverage No. II - A hand tool includes an elongated plunger assembly and a locking assembly. The locking assembly has a catch assembly with a release actuator. The release actuator is movable in a direction generally not aligned with the tool head plane of motion. The locking assembly catch member is structured to engage the plunger assembly body and maintain the plunger assembly body in a selected position. Further, the plunger assembly is disposed in a socket within the tool head and biased toward an extended position by a spring. The release actuator is, preferably, disposed on the neck of the hand tool just above the user's thumb. When the plunger assembly body is disposed within the tool head and a user desires to extend the plunger assembly, the user actuates the release actuator thereby removing the engagement of the catch member and allowing the socket spring to move the plunger assembly body to the extended position. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090294745 | HAMMER WITH LEVERAGE NO. II - A hand tool includes an elongated plunger assembly and a locking assembly. The locking assembly has a catch assembly with a release actuator. The release actuator is movable in a direction generally not aligned with the tool head plane of motion. The locking assembly catch member is structured to engage the plunger assembly body and maintain the plunger assembly body in a selected position. Further, the plunger assembly is disposed in a socket within the tool head and biased toward an extended position by a spring. The release actuator is, preferably, disposed on the neck of the hand tool just above the user's thumb. When the plunger assembly body is disposed within the tool head and a user desires to extend the plunger assembly, the user actuates the release actuator thereby removing the engagement of the catch member and allowing the socket spring to move the plunger assembly body to the extended position. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20100186213 | HAND TOOL WITH AN EXTENDABLE PLUNGER - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110175042 | HAND TOOL WITH AN EXTENDABLE PLUNGER - A hand tool having an elongated plunger assembly that is rotatably and movably disposed in a socket. The plunger assembly can be rotated between a first orientation and a second orientation as well as being moved between a first, withdrawn position and a second, extended position. The plunger assembly also has an upper notch and a lower notch on a front side and at least one generally flat lateral side. A fixed latch member extends across a portion of the socket and defines a narrow passage within the socket. The hand tool, preferably, includes a compression spring biasing the plunger assembly toward the extended position. | 07-21-2011 |
Gregory David Snyder, Macungie, PA US
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| 20080279763 | Hydrogen Production Method - A hydrogen production method that integrates a catalytic steam reformer and a gasifier. Hydrogen is generated in a catalytic steam reformer at a high production rate or design capacity. The catalytic steam reformer is then turned down to a fraction of design capacity while a gasifier produces the needed hydrogen. During the turned down state of the catalytic steam reformer, more of a hydrogen-containing stream formed from gasifier effluent is fed to the catalytic steam reformer as a feed thereby reducing the flow rate of feedstock required for the catalytic steam reformer in the turned down state. Optionally, hydrogen mixtures from the catalytic steam reformer and gasifier are fed to one or more adsorbers for hydrogen purification and adsorber effluent is fired as fuel in the steam reformer furnace to provide a majority of the heat needed for the reforming reaction. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090094894 | Method and Apparatus for Producing a Hydrogen-Containing Gas - A process and apparatus for producing a hydrogen-containing gas in a reformer where a furnace, which is independent of the reformer, heats the effluent from a prereformer prior to reacting the prereformer effluent in the reformer. The prereformer effluent may be heated in a heat exchange tube in the furnace where the heat exchange tube is positioned in the furnace to preclude direct radiation from any flames in the furnace thereby preventing local overheating of the heat exchange tube and preventing carbon formation in the heat exchange tube. Fuel and oxidant gas may be introduced into the furnace with significant excess oxidant gas, having a stoichiometric ratio of 1.8 to 2.8 for controlling the temperature of the heat exchange tube. | 04-16-2009 |
Gregory M. Snyder, Germansville, PA US
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| 20090251352 | Wireless Battery-Powered Remote Control Having Multiple Mounting Means - A remote control for a wireless load control system comprises a housing having a length and a width slightly smaller than the length and the width of an opening of a standard faceplate, respectively, such that the housing is adapted to be received within the opening of the standard faceplate. The remote control comprises a controller, a radio-frequency transmitter coupled to the controller, and a battery coupled to provide power to the controller and the radio-frequency transmitter, which are all contained within the housing. The remote control may be provided with multiple mounting means. For example, the remote control may be coupled to a lanyard, clipped to a car visor, rested on a table top, or mounted to a wall. | 10-08-2009 |
Jeffrey Snyder, Dallastown, PA US
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| 20110017753 | Hot-fillable and Retortable Plastic Container - A container made of plastic material, such as PET, that is adapted to be hot-fillable, retortable and/or pasteurizable. The container is shaped and formed to appear aesthetically like a metallic can used typically for storing the types of food found within the container. The container may have hoops located in the body portion of the container and have a top portion adapted for receiving a double-seam can end. | 01-27-2011 |
Jeffrey L. Snyder, York, PA US
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| 20090028643 | Mounting adapter for concrete surface processing tool - A mounting assembly for rotatably mounting a surface processing tool holder on at least one motor driven rotatable arm of a surface processing apparatus, such that the tool can spin freely as the arm is driven by the motor, includes an elongate shank having a smooth surfaced, cylindrical portion intermediate its ends adapted for positioning within an aperture in the tool holder with one threaded end portion projecting through the aperture for attachment to an elongate mounting bar adapted for attachment to the arm. A bearing supported by the tool body and surrounding the smooth surfaced portion of the shank is rotatable relative to the shank. The mounting bar includes a threaded aperture for receiving the threaded end portion of the shank and the threaded aperture includes a counterbore for receiving the end portion of the smooth surfaced shank portion which is adjacent the threaded end portion. | 01-29-2009 |
Jeremy Snyder, Johnstown, PA US
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| 20100229149 | Application Framework For Reactive Information Propagation And Planning For Lifelike Exercises - The present invention addresses the development of software applications for multiple domains and users. The application framework of the present invention includes a collection of mutually compatible software components, technologies and capabilities that can be assembled using object-oriented techniques to build custom software applications. | 09-09-2010 |
Kristina A. Snyder, Bath, PA US
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| 20110196400 | ROTATABLE CUTTING IMPLEMENT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ULTRASONIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - In one general aspect, various embodiments are directed to an ultrasonic surgical instrument that comprises a handpiece housing that rotatably supports an ultrasonic transducer assembly therein that may be selectively rotated by a motor housed therein. Various forms of blades and blade and sheath mounting arrangements are disclosed such that the blade may be selectively rotatable within a hollow outer sheath. The hollow outer sheath has at least one opening therein through which the blade tip may be exposed to tissue. Vacuum may be applied to the cutting implement or through the outer sheath to draw tissue through the opening(s) in the sheath and into contact with a portion of the blade. | 08-11-2011 |
Linda Snyder, Pottstown, PA US
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| 20080299133 | Anti-Il-12 Antibody Based Vectors, Host Cells, and Methods of Production and Uses - Antibody expression vectors and plasmids can incorporate various antibody gene portions for transcription of the antibody DNA and expression of the antibody in an appropriate host cell. The expression vectors and plasmids have restriction enzyme sites that facilitate ligation of antibody-encoding DNA into the vectors. The vectors incorporate enhancer and promoter sequences that can be varied to interact with transcription factors in the host cell and thereby control transcription of the antibody-encoding DNA. A kit can incorporate these vectors and plasmids. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20090191117 | Anti-Integrin Antibodies, Compositions, Methods and Uses - The present invention relates to at least one novel anti-alpha-V subunit antibodies, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-alpha-V subunit antibody, alpha-V subunit, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof, including therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090217392 | ANTI- INTEGRIN ANTIBODIES, COMPOSITIONS, METHODS AND USES - The present invention relates to at least one novel anti-alpha-V subunit antibodies, including isolated nucleic acids that encode at least one anti-alpha-V subunit antibody, alpha-V subunit, vectors, host cells, transgenic animals or plants, and methods of making and using thereof, including therapeutic compositions, methods and devices. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100216234 | Anti-IL-12 Antibody Based Vectors, Host Cells, and Methods of Production and Uses - Antibody expression vectors and plasmids can incorporate various antibody gene portions for transcription of the antibody DNA and expression of the antibody in an appropriate host cell. The expression vectors and plasmids have restriction enzyme sites that facilitate ligation of antibody-encoding DNA into the vectors. The vectors incorporate enhancer and promoter sequences that can be varied to interact with transcription factors in the host cell and thereby control transcription of the antibody-encoding DNA. A kit can incorporate these vectors and plasmids. | 08-26-2010 |
Linda Snyder, Radnor, PA US
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| 20110008321 | Vectors, Host Cells, and Methods of Production and Uses - Antibody expression vectors and plasmids can incorporate various antibody gene portions for transcription of the antibody DNA and expression of the antibody in an appropriate host cell. The expression vectors and plasmids have restriction enzyme sites that facilitate ligation of antibody-encoding DNA into the vectors. The vectors incorporate enhancer and promoter sequences that can be varied to interact with transcription factors in the host cell and thereby control transcription of the antibody-encoding DNA. A kit can incorporate these vectors and plasmids. | 01-13-2011 |
Linda A. Snyder, Pottstown, PA US
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| 20090118468 | Cynomolgus Prostate Specific Antigen - Isolated polynucleotides encoding Cynomolgus monkey prostate specific antigen and polypeptides obtainable from the polynucleotides and uses are disclosed. | 05-07-2009 |
Linda A. Snyder, Radnor, PA US
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| 20090175784 | Anti-Alpha V Immunoliposome Composition, Methods, and Uses - An immunoliposome composition targeted to the alphaV-integrin subunit of integrin receptors comprised of ligand-targeted liposomes bearing at least one targeting-ligand derived from an antibody and having binding specificity for at least one integrin receptor comprising an alpha V subunit including αvβ1, αvβ3 αvβ5, αvβ6, or αvβ8 integrin cell receptors is described. The antibody-derived targeting ligand may be a Fab′ fragment, a scFv, or the like. Binding of the immunoliposome to αv-integrin expressing cells, preferably results in internalization of the immunoliposome for cytoplasmic delivery of a liposome-entrapped agent. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090196913 | Anti-Alpha-V Immunoliposome Composition, Methods, and Uses - An immunoliposome composition targeted to the alpha-V-integrin subunit of integrin receptors comprised of ligand-targeted liposomes bearing at least one targeting-ligand derived from an antibody and having binding specificity for at least one integrin receptor comprising an alpha-V subunit including αvβ1, αvβ3 αvβ5, αvβ6, or αvβ8 integrin cell receptors is described. The antibody-derived targeting ligand may be a Fab′ fragment, a scFv, or a the like. Binding of the immunoliposome to αv-integrin expressing cells, preferably results in internalization of the immunoliposome for cytoplasmic delivery of a liposome-entrapped agent. | 08-06-2009 |
Mitchell Snyder, Chalfont, PA US
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| 20100206942 | CORNER LOCK BOARD - A rigid packaging container having an integral locking assembly is a rigid U-board having a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, the bottom wall, the first sidewall and the second sidewall forming a channel. The first and second sidewalls each have a cut therethrough, forming a first channel section and a second channel section. An integral tab in the first sidewall of each of the first channel section and the second channel section is configured to form an integral locking assembly which may be pushed inwardly or pulled outwardly to secure the first channel section at an angle relative to the second channel section. | 08-19-2010 |
Peter Snyder, King Of Prussia, PA US
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| 20100316725 | REDUCTION OF FLAKE-LIKE AGGREGATION IN NANOPARTICULATE ACTIVE AGENT COMPOSITIONS - This invention is directed to reduction of flake-like aggregation in nanoparticulate compositions. Also encompassed by the invention are compositions comprising a nanoparticulate active agent, at least one surface stabilizer and a flake-like aggregation reducing agent, such as a buffer and a sugar. The nanoparticulate active agent compositions comprise particles of the active agent having an effective average particle size of less than about 2000 nm. | 12-16-2010 |
Phillip W. Snyder, Ringgold, PA US
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| 20100285606 | DENSITY-BASED METHODS FOR SEPARATION OF MATERIALS, MONITORING OF SOLID SUPPORTED REACTIONS AND MEASURING DENSITIES OF SMALL LIQUID VOLUMES AND SOLIDS - The ability to levitate, to separate, and to detect changes in density using diamagnetic particles suspended in solutions containing paramagnetic cations using an inhomogeneous magnetic field is described. The major advantages of this separation device are that: i) it is a simple apparatus that does not require electric power (a set of permanent magnets and gravity are sufficient for the diamagnetic separation and collection system to work); ii) it is compatible with simple optical detection (provided that transparent materials are used to fabricate the containers/channels where separation occurs; iii) it is simple to collect the separated particles for further processing; iv) it does not require magnetic labeling of the particles/materials; and v) it is small, portable. The method and kits provided provide for separation and collection of materials of different densities, diagnostics for detection of analytes of interest, monitoring of solid-supported chemical reactions and determination of densities of solid and liquid mixtures. | 11-11-2010 |
R. Allan Snyder, Eagleville, PA US
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| 20100005755 | INSULATION BATT HAVING INTEGRAL BAFFLE VENT - A method for insulating and ventilating a space between rafters for supporting a roof includes, an elongated insulation mat having an integral baffle, at least one channel on a roof facing side of the baffle for passage of ventilating air, and at least one vapor permeable membrane covering at least a portion of the insulation mat facing the channel, wherein each vapor permeable membrane transmits water vapor emanating from the insulation mat. | 01-14-2010 |
Richard Allan Snyder, Eagleville, PA US
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| 20100098912 | Impact Resistant Shingle - An impact resistant shingle is provided, wherein the base mat is impregnated with an asphaltic material, with an asphaltic material on the upper surface of the shingle, and wherein another asphaltic material is disposed on the rear surface of the shingle, which other asphaltic material is softer with greater elongation than the asphaltic material used elsewhere in the shingle, such that crack resistance is afforded because energy from impact on the shingle is dissipated. | 04-22-2010 |
Richard V. Snyder, Harrisburg, PA US
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| 20080278257 | Managed wideband radio frequency distribution system with signal level enabling interface device - A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090280739 | MANAGED WIDEBAND RADIO FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WITH SIGNAL LEVEL ENABLING INTERFACE DEVICE AND IMPEDANCE SIGNATURE DETECTION - A system and method for managing distribution of wideband radio frequency signals includes detecting an impedance signature of a device connected at the end of transmission medium. A switch is opened to apply a wideband radio frequency signal to a transmission medium for distribution. A biasing voltage can be applied to the transmission medium based on the detected impedance signature. A signal conditioning circuit is selected based on the amplitude of the biasing voltage, and the wideband radio frequency signal is distributed to an output device. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100009623 | INTELLIGENT DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL SIGNALS ON A WIDEBAND SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A plurality of intelligent device systems for use with a wideband signal distribution network, and methods for transmitting digital information and receiving digital and non-digital information onto and off of an RF carrier through a wideband signal distribution network, are disclosed. The intelligent device systems provide networks of intelligent devices that modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband signal distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, using existing EIA/TIA 568 standard wiring infrastructure. The methods modulate and demodulate digital video, IP video/data/voice and digital wireless onto, and off of, a wideband distribution system, such as an analog carrier system, and separate IP portions from non-IP portions. | 01-14-2010 |
Rob Snyder, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20110166831 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ARTIFACT ASSEMBLAGE FOR INTRASTRUCTURAL AND OTHER ASSETS WITH INTERFACE NODE MEDIATORS - A system and method to compile different types of data from different locations into one reliable assemblage is provided. The assemblage may include an index of information provided to a user. The assemblage may be in the form of a three dimensional (3D) representation of an object, where the 3D representation includes an index and links to more detailed information regarding the object. The 3D representation may be of any object, for example, a body part in the context of medical imaging, or a building in the context of architectural and engineering design. The assemblage may be comprised of 3D and 2D artifacts. The 2D artifact may include 2D vector and raster embellishment in a variety of forms, such as vector graphics, raster graphics from many sources included hand drawn graphics that are scanned, specification documents, texts, cost data from cost databases, data in tabular form, notes, text, dimensions, link icons (links to other media). The 3D artifact may include vector graphics (2D and 3D) including all data obtained through data conversion methods, and “Point clouds” (voxels). | 07-07-2011 |
Robert M. Snyder, Greensburg, PA US
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| 20110052187 | TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXED DETECTOR FOR A MAGNETO-OPTICAL CURRENT TRANSDUCER - A system monitors alternating current and includes a magneto-optical current transducer (MOCT) adapted to modulate an optical signal corresponding to magnitude of the alternating current. Beam splitters are in communication with the MOCT which are in turn connected to respective channels. Each channel includes an LED that is powered by a constant current source. | 03-03-2011 |
Rodney M. Snyder, Elizabethtown, PA US
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| 20080213456 | Bars and Confectioneries Containing Cocoa Solids Having A High Cocoa Polyphenol Content and Sterol/Stanol Esters and Processes for Their Preparation - Processes are provided for preparing ready-to-eat health bars such as chocolate granola bars and chocolate confectioneries such as dark or milk chocolate chews. The bars and confectioneries contain sterol ester(s) and/or stanol esters and cocoa solids having a high cocoa procyanidin content. The cocoa solids are pretreated with the sterol/stanol ester(s) or other edible oils or fats during the preparation of the products to prevent the loss of cocoa procyanidins. Other particulate antioxidants can be pretreated with food grade fats and/or oils or emulsifiers such as lecithin to conserve their effectiveness. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080268133 | Processes for Making Chocolate - Cocoa components having enhanced levels of cocoa polyphenols, processes for producing the cocoa components while conserving a significant amount of the cocoa polyphenols, compositions containing the cocoa components or the cocoa polyphenols, and methods of using the cocoa components or the cocoa polyphenols for improving the health of a mammal are described. The cocoa components include partially and fully defatted cocoa solids, cocoa nibs and fractions derived therefrom, cocoa polyphenol extracts, cocoa butter, chocolate liquors, and mixtures thereof. The invention provides processes for extracting fat from cocoa beans and for otherwise processing cocoa beans to yield a cocoa component having conserved concentrations of polyphenols relative to the starting materials. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090069414 | Epicatechin and vasodilation - This invention relates to compositions comprising epicatechin and method of use of such compositions for inducing vasodilation of blood vessels in humans and veterinary animals. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090117072 | Treatment of periodontal disease - This invention relates to a method of therapeutic or prophylactic treatment of periodontal disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof epicatechin and/or catechin and/or a polymeric compound of formula A | 05-07-2009 |
Ronald Snyder, Macungie, PA US
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| 20100044541 | Support Apparatus - A support apparatus includes a support member having at least one thread, a collar attached to the support member that is moveable along the one or more threads of the support member and at least one arm assembly attached to or positioned on the collar. The one or more threads may include a ridge formed on the support member or a groove formed in the support member. The one or more arm assemblies are configured to hold an object such as, for example, a monitor, copy holder, liquid crystal display or light fixture. | 02-25-2010 |
Ryan Snyder, Colmar, PA US
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| 20100034894 | Use of Sucralose as a Granulating Agent - A method of making a granulation comprising the steps of (a) combining sucralose, a polar solvent, a wettable material and an active agent, thereby forming a mixture; and (b) drying the mixture, thereby forming the granulation. | 02-11-2010 |
Scott Andrew Snyder, Berwyn, PA US
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| 20090030796 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTING OPTIMAL COMMODITIES BASED UPON BUSINESS PROFILE AND PREFERENCES - A system and method for assisting a customer in choosing a combination of commodities based on preferences of the customer. A combination is a set of related commodities, wherein bundling discounts may be applied to particular bundles of related commodities. Combination options are created by optimizing the categories within the combination in parallel, and then selecting the best value options from each category into a grouping. The effective cost of a grouping is calculated as a total of the effective costs of each option within the grouping. The effective costs consider weighted values of performance features in addition to the actual cost of a commodity. The groupings are ranked and presented to the user, so that the user may select a grouping as combination of commodities for purchase. | 01-29-2009 |
Thomas M. Snyder, Laceyville, PA US
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| 20080213152 | Method of Producing UV-Emitting Magnesium Pentaborate Phosphors - A method of producing a UV-emitting magnesium pentaborate phosphor is described. The method comprises combining a hydrated magnesium hexaborate with oxides of Y, Gd, Ce and Pr to form a mixture and firing the mixture in a slightly reducing atmosphere to form the phosphor. The hydrated magnesium hexaborate, which is preferably prepared as a precipitate, preferably has a formula MgB | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080213153 | Method of Making Red-Emitting Borate Phosphor - There is described a method of producing a red-emitting manganese and cerium co-activated gadolinium magnesium zinc pentaborate phosphor that comprises combining a hydrated hexaborate of zinc, magnesium, and manganese with oxides of Gd and Ce to form a mixture, and firing the mixture in a slightly reducing atmosphere to form the phosphor. Preferably, the hydrated hexaborate has an approximate composition represented by (Zn,Mg,Mn)B | 09-04-2008 |
Travis Edward Snyder, Dubois, PA US
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| 20110046602 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FLUID ADMINISTRATION - Improved fluid delivery devices and systems are disclosed, including drug delivery devices and systems, and methods that permit, inter alia, the rapid sequential delivery of two or more fluids to a single external fluid flow or intravenous line. | 02-24-2011 |
Wesley A. Snyder, Oley, PA US
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| 20080281623 | METHOD FOR CREATING AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN - A computer-implemented method provides illustrations of college expense funding for a plurality of college students who attend an institution of higher education and who pay at least some college expenses using proceeds from parental college-related loans. The payments on the loans are reimbursed by the institution only if the student does not drop out of the institution. A computer-implemented apparatus administers a financial aid program for the students based on this methodology. | 11-13-2008 |