Souza, US
Amanda Souza, Boston, MA US
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20100105746 | METHOD FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISEASES - A method for treating a condition of low metabolic rate, dyslipidemia, excess adiposity and/or insulin resistance, or a disease or syndrome characterized by one or more of said conditions in a subject, comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of romazarit or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester or prodrug thereof. | 04-29-2010 |
Andre Souza, Webster, NY US
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20100080430 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGES - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic image executes one or more iterations of segmenting the image to identify and label one or more regions in the image; and performing selective diffusion on at least one of the one or more labeled regions in the image. A homogeneity value is computed for the region. A diffusion conductance function is generated for the region according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements within the region. The diffusion process is applied to a plurality of digital image elements within the region. | 04-01-2010 |
20110150307 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN CONE BEAM CT PROJECTION DATA - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic 3-D image, executed at least in part on a logic processor, captures, at each of a number of projection angles, 2-D image projection data, wherein each 2-D image projection has a central pixel and arranges the 2-D image projection data to form a 3-D data set. Each of the 2-D image projections is processed by performing a diffusion filtering process that obtains a homogeneity value for the 3-D data set, generates a diffusion conductance function according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements, and applies the diffusion filtering process to digital image elements according to the obtained homogeneity value, the generated diffusion conductance function, and a weighting value that relates to the distance of each pixel in the projection from the central pixel. The diagnostic 3-D image is reconstructed from the processed 2-D image projections. | 06-23-2011 |
20130089246 | TASK ORIENTED NOISE SUPPRESSION IN MEDICAL IMAGES - A method for noise suppression in a 3-D volume image, executed at least in part on a logic processor, obtains the 3-D volume image, applies diffusion to the volume image according to a parameter that relates to image scale and is specified in an operator instruction, and displays the volume image modified according to the applied diffusion. | 04-11-2013 |
20130094746 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN CONE BEAM CT PROJECTION DATA - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic 3-D image, executed at least in part on a logic processor, captures, at each of a number of projection angles, 2-D image projection data, wherein each 2-D image projection has a central pixel and arranges the 2-D image projection data to form a 3-D data set. Each of the 2-D image projections is processed by performing a diffusion filtering process that obtains a homogeneity value for the 3-D data set, generates a diffusion conductance function according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements, and applies the diffusion filtering process to digital image elements according to the obtained homogeneity value, the generated diffusion conductance function, and a weighting value that relates to the distance of each pixel in the projection from the central pixel. The diagnostic 3-D image is reconstructed from the processed 2-D image projections. | 04-18-2013 |
20130094747 | NOISE SUPPRESSION IN CONE BEAM CT PROJECTION DATA - A method for suppressing noise in a diagnostic 3-D image, executed at least in part on a logic processor, captures, at each of a number of projection angles, 2-D image projection data, wherein each 2-D image projection has a central pixel and arranges the 2-D image projection data to form a 3-D data set. Each of the 2-D image projections is processed by performing a diffusion filtering process that obtains a homogeneity value for the 3-D data set, generates a diffusion conductance function according to an intensity gradient between adjacent digital image elements, and applies the diffusion filtering process to digital image elements according to the obtained homogeneity value, the generated diffusion conductance function, and a weighting value that relates to the distance of each pixel in the projection from the central pixel. The diagnostic 3-D image is reconstructed from the processed 2-D image projections. | 04-18-2013 |
20130243276 | INTERACTIVE 3-D EXAMINATION OF ROOT FRACTURES - A method for 3-D interactive examination of a subject tooth, executed at least in part by a computer, obtains volume image data containing at least the subject tooth and background content adjacent to the subject tooth and displays a first image from the volume data that shows at least the subject tooth and the background content. A portion of the background content in the first image is identified according to a first operator instruction. Tooth content for at least the subject tooth in the first image is identified according to a second operator instruction. At least the subject tooth is segmented from within the volume data according to the first and second operator instructions. The segmented subject tooth is then displayed. | 09-19-2013 |
20140314291 | DETECTION OF TOOTH FRACTURES IN CBCT IMAGE - A method for analyzing a subject tooth. The method includes obtaining volume image data including at least the subject tooth and segments the subject tooth from within the volume data according to one or more operator instructions. An index is generated that is indicative of a suspected fracture or lesion identified for the segmented subject tooth. The subject tooth is displayed with the suspected fracture or lesion highlighted. The generated index also displays. | 10-23-2014 |
20150178917 | METAL ARTIFACTS REDUCTION FOR CONE BEAM CT USING IMAGE STACKING - Method and/or apparatus embodiments can process volume image data of a subject. An exemplary method includes obtaining a first group of two-dimensional radiographic images of the subject, wherein each of the images is obtained with a detector and a radiation source at a different scan angle. The method arranges image data from the first group of images in an image stack so that corresponding pixel data from the detector is in register for each of the images in the image stack. Pixels that represent metal objects are segmented from the image stack and data replaced for at least some of the segmented pixels to generate a second group of modified two-dimensional radiographic images. The second group of images is combined with the first group to generate a three-dimensional volume image according to the combined images and an image slice from the three-dimensional volume image is displayed. | 06-25-2015 |
20150348259 | QUANTITATIVE METHOD FOR 3-D BONE MINERAL DENSITY VISUALIZATION AND MONITORING - A method for reporting bone mineral density values for a patient, the method executed at least in part by a computer includes accessing a 3-D volume image that includes at least bone content and background. A 3-D bone region is automatically segmented from the background to generate a 3-D bone volume image having a plurality of voxels. One or more bone mineral density values are computed from voxel values of the 3-D bone volume image. A 3-D mapping of the one or more computed bone mineral density values is generated and displayed, stored, or transmitted. | 12-03-2015 |
Antonio Carlos Callado Souza, Chicago, IL US
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20160107804 | Self-Latching Interbox Connector for Automatic Securement of a Top Container to a Bottom Container - An interbox connector used in intermodal transportation systems is provided. The interbox connector is adapted to secure a top container to a bottom container in which the top container and bottom container each have corner castings. A plate is configured to be positioned between a corner casting of the bottom container and a corner casting of the top container prior to the top container being stacked on the bottom container. A first latch extends upwardly from the plate in which the first latch is configured to be disposed in the corner casting of the top container. A second latch extends downwardly from the plate in which the second latch is configured to be disposed in the corner castings of the bottom container. Placement of the top container on top of the bottom container causes the second latch and the first latch to automatically rotate and secure the top container to the bottom container. | 04-21-2016 |
Artur Barbalho De Oliveira Souza, Seattle, WA US
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20150074391 | VERIFICATION OF USER COMMUNICATION ADDRESSES - Disclosed are various embodiments for performing stateless verification of communication addresses. Encrypted verification data is generated for a user, including a communication address, an identifier of the user, a verification code, and a timestamp. The encrypted verification data is sent to the user, and the verification code is transmitted to the communication address. The encrypted verification data and the verification code are received from the user. The communication address is verified based at least in part on the verification code received from the user and the encrypted verification data received from the user. | 03-12-2015 |
Chad Souza, North Providence, RI US
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20100121511 | LI-ION BATTERY ARRAY FOR VEHICLE AND OTHER LARGE CAPACITY APPLICATIONS - A large battery array, particularly for use in an electric vehicle, is formed of multiple modules, each containing plural battery cells and module management electronics. Each battery module has a nominal output voltage in the range of about 5 volts to about 17 volts. A controller communicates with individual battery modules in the array and controls switching to connect the modules in drive and charging configurations. The module management electronics monitor conditions of each battery module, including the cells it contains, and communicates these conditions to the controller. The module management electronics may place the modules in protective modes based upon the performance of each module in comparison to known or configurable specifications. The modules may be pluggable devices so that each module may be replaced if the module is in a permanent shutdown protective mode or if a non-optimal serviceable fault is detected. | 05-13-2010 |
20110049977 | SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZED CONTROLS FOR LARGE SCALE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS - An electric vehicle power system including a battery system, a bus configured to transfer power to a motor drive, and a control circuit to selectively couple the battery to the bus. The control circuit is discharges capacitance of the bus to a chassis in response to a disconnect between the battery and the bus. Further, the control circuit measures impedance across the bus. As a result, the control circuit can monitor integrity of the bus and detect a fault, such as a short circuit or degraded bus insulation. | 03-03-2011 |
20110210703 | Thermal Sensor Device With Average Temperature And Hot Spot Feedback - A battery system employs a plurality of PTC devices and an additional temperature sensor to provide safety and optimization features in a multi-cell battery system. The system provides both temperature fault detection and information that may be used for battery system performance optimization. A single negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor and multiple PTC thermal protection devices are integrated into a battery block, and can be implemented as a single sensor package that is in thermal contact with each of the battery cells in the battery block. | 09-01-2011 |
20110213509 | Large scale battery systems and method of assembly - The methods in this disclosure allow for the identification, selection, and arrangement of cells, blocks, and modules in large scale battery systems, such as electric vehicle battery systems. An example embodiment of the present invention allows for the identification of the cells, blocks, and modules with a unique identifier or associated parameter (e.g., internal resistance contributions or capacity). Additionally, to form a block, cells may be selected from a group of capacity-range sorting bins. Based on a parameter of the cell, a pseudo-number generator may be also be used to select cells from an available inventory of cells as maintained in a cell database based. Cells may also be placed in a block for uniform effective cell impedance and even cell aging while minimizing overall block capacity degradation caused by cycling. Block capacities may also be computed based on a known average temperature gradient during operation. | 09-01-2011 |
20130017421 | Battery Pack Safety Techniques - A battery system monitors the status of a battery and ensures safe conditions under a range of events adversely affecting the safety of the battery cells, the battery pack or enclosure, or a vehicle housing the battery. In response to the safety event, the battery system provides one or more responses to secure the battery, disconnect the battery, extinguish a fire, or maintain a safe temperature. Upon detecting the safety event, the a controller activates the safety device accordingly to ensure safe conditions. | 01-17-2013 |
20130278218 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING CELLS WITH VARIABLE BYPASS CURRENT - A circuit for balancing battery cells includes a plurality of resistors configured in parallel with the battery cells, and a plurality of switches configured in series with the resistors. A control circuit causes the switches to balance the battery cells based on detected voltage of the battery cells and based on past operation of the cells. | 10-24-2013 |
20140154558 | Large Scale Battery Systems and Method of Assembly - The methods in this disclosure allow for the identification, selection, and arrangement of cells, blocks, and modules in large scale battery systems, such as electric vehicle battery systems. An example embodiment of the present invention allows for the identification of the cells, blocks, and modules with a unique identifier or associated parameter (e.g., internal resistance contributions or capacity). Additionally, to form a block, cells may be selected from a group of capacity-range sorting bins. Based on a parameter of the cell, a pseudo-number generator may be also be used to select cells from an available inventory of cells as maintained in a cell database based. Cells may also be placed in a block for uniform effective cell impedance and even cell aging while minimizing overall block capacity degradation caused by cycling. Block capacities may also be computed based on a known average temperature gradient during operation. | 06-05-2014 |
Craig Souza, Bridgewater, MA US
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20120261360 | APPARATUS FOR OPENING A CAN - Apparatus for opening a can comprising a first handle and a second handle, the first and second handles being pivotally connected to one another at their distal ends; a first partial can enclosure element attached to the first handle and a second partial can enclosure element attached to the second handle, wherein when the first and second handles are brought together, the first and second partial can enclosure elements create a cavity sized to fully enclose a can; a can cutting mechanism having a first portion mounted to the first handle and a second portion mounted to the second handle, wherein the first portion of the cutting mechanism and the second portion of the cutting mechanism are configured so that when the first and second handles are brought together so as to enclose a can disposed in the cavity, the can cutting mechanism engages the can for cutting the can. | 10-18-2012 |
20130062357 | ERGONOMIC LAUNDRY BASKET - A basket for carrying an item, the basket comprising: | 03-14-2013 |
Daniel Souza, Cambridge, MA US
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20130272286 | Architecture For Content And Host-Centric Information Dissemination In Delay-Tolerant MANETs - An architecture to enable delay tolerant content-centric and host-centric communications in MANETs comprised of smart phones is disclosed. This architecture allows cross network communications and Internet sharing, assuming that at least one of the smart phones has internet connectivity. The architecture includes a routing mechanism for content-centric communications, as well as routing algorithms for host-centric communications. In one embodiment, a combination of OLSR and a modified variant of PRoPHET is used to create preferred routing paths for content-centric communication. In another embodiment, variations of store and forward, such as binary spray and wait, are used for host-centric communications. These communications between mobile devices utilize wireless communications, such as IEEE802.11. | 10-17-2013 |
David Souza, Shakopee, MN US
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20140310591 | PRESENTATION LAYER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT KIT FOR CREATION OF DYNAMIC WEBPAGES - Systems and methods for designing and implementing dynamic and template-based web page content are described herein. One example includes a presentation layer software development kit providing a full-featured graphical user interface for the design of web page components and structures. The presentation layer software development kit may integrate with various design, development, compilation, and testing tools to generate production-ready web page output in a scalable architecture. Using the presentation layer software development kit, modifications to the web page content may be generated, tested, and deployed in a real-time basis, reducing design and implementation times. | 10-16-2014 |
David Souza, Waltham, MA US
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20110212529 | Muscle-specific expression vectors - The invention is directed to novel combinations of muscle-specific enhancers and promoter elements useful for achieving persistent expression in the muscle or myocyctes. The muscle-specific promoter elements are derived from a muscle creatine kinase promoter, a troponin I promoter, a skeletal alpha-actin promoter, or a desmin promoter. The muscle-specific enhancer elements are derived from either troponin I internal regulatory elements, muscle creatine kinase enhancers, or desmin enhancers. | 09-01-2011 |
Flavio Souza, Lincoln, NE US
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20150275440 | ASPHALT COMPOSITION - A computational method is provided for predicting roadway failure due to degradation of the roadway over time as a function of the input loads, the roadway geometry, the material properties of the constitutents in the asphaltic pavement, the shape, distribution, orientation and volume fractions of the constituents, and environmental conditions. The unique and new feature of the method is that it employs several physically based predictive methodologies simultaneously. | 10-01-2015 |
Glauco Souza, Houston, TX US
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20100291537 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO PHAGE-NANOPARTICLE ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of the invention include additional compositions and related methods and devices for the use of phage-nanoparticle assemblies. Embodiments of the invention include compositions, methods and devices related to phage-nanoparticle assemblies and their use in a variety of methods including detection methods, in vitro and in vivo diagnostic methods, direct and/or indirect therapeutic methods, or combinations thereof. Phage-nanoparticle assemblies of the invention comprise a plurality of nanoparticles complexed with one or more phage particles to form a phage-nanoparticle assembly. In certain aspects, the phage-nanoparticle assembly may also include other agents, including but not limited to organizing agents and/or therapeutic agents. | 11-18-2010 |
20140220672 | HARDWARE FOR MAGNETIC 3D CULTURE - Devices for magnetic 3d culture are described including magnetic lids/bases for single Petri plates, adjustable height cap for same, as well similar devices for multi-magnet culture plates. A pen-like device for sterilely lifting and moving cells is also described, and this magnetic pipettor can also exist in multi-well magnetic pipettor formats. | 08-07-2014 |
20150275165 | HARDWARE FOR MAGNETIC 3D CULTURE - Devices for magnetic 3d culture are described including magnetic lids/bases for single Petri plates, adjustable height cap for same, as well similar devices for multi-magnet culture plates. A pen-like device for sterilely lifting and moving cells is also described, and this magnetic pipettor can also exist in multi-well magnetic pipettor formats. | 10-01-2015 |
Glauco R. Souza, Houston, TX US
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20110286975 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC GUIDANCE AND PATTERNING OF MATERIALS - Systems and methods generally useful in medicine, cellular biology, nanotechnology, and cell culturing are discussed. In particular, at least in some embodiments, systems and methods for magnetic guidance and patterning of cells and materials are discussed. Some specific applications of these systems and methods may include levitated culturing of cells away from a surface, making and manipulating patterns of levitated cells, and patterning culturing of cells on a surface. Specifically, a method of culturing cells is presented. The method may comprise providing a plurality of cells, providing a magnetic field, and levitating at least some of the plurality of cells in the magnetic field, wherein the plurality of cells comprise magnetic nanoparticles. The method may also comprise maintaining the levitation for a time sufficient to permit cell growth to form an assembly. | 11-24-2011 |
20120171744 | MATERIALS FOR MAGNETIZING CELLS AND MAGNETIC MANIPULATION - A material comprising positively and negatively charged nanoparticles, wherein one of said nanoparticles contained a magnetically responsive element, are combined with a support molecule, which is a long natural or synthetic molecule or polymer to make a magnetic nanoparticle assembly. When the magnetic nanoparticle assembly is combined with cells, it will magnetize those cells. The magnetized cells can then be washed to remove the magnetic nanoparticle assembly and the magnetized cells manipulated in a magnetic field. | 07-05-2012 |
20130280754 | 3D Cell Viability Assay - Cells are grown in 3D culture and topological features obtained by photomicrography are correlated to cell viability and cell cell interactions. | 10-24-2013 |
20140322784 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC GUIDANCE AND PATTERNING OF MATERIALS - Systems and methods generally useful in medicine, cellular biology, nanotechnology, and cell culturing are discussed. In particular, at least in some embodiments, systems and methods for magnetic guidance and patterning of cells and materials are discussed. Some specific applications of these systems and methods may include levitated culturing of cells away from a surface, making and manipulating patterns of levitated cells, and patterning culturing of cells on a surface. Specifically, a method of culturing cells is presented. The method may comprise providing a plurality of cells, providing a magnetic field, and levitating at least some of the plurality of cells in the magnetic field, wherein the plurality of cells comprise magnetic nanoparticles. The method may also comprise maintaining the levitation for a time sufficient to permit cell growth to form an assembly. | 10-30-2014 |
20150091233 | PHONE CAMERA AND SAMPLE STAND - Camera phone accessories for using the camera phone to collect scientific data. | 04-02-2015 |
20150104844 | MATERIALS FOR MAGNETIZING CELLS AND MAGNETIC MANIPULATION - A material comprising positively and negatively charged nanoparticles, wherein one of said nanoparticles contained a magnetically responsive element, are combined with a support molecule, which is a long natural or synthetic molecule or polymer to make a magnetic nanoparticle assembly. When the magnetic nanoparticle assembly is combined with cells, it will magnetize those cells. The magnetized cells can then be washed to remove the magnetic nanoparticle assembly and the magnetized cells manipulated in a magnetic field. | 04-16-2015 |
20150110752 | MAGNETIC EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX - Methods of making and using a magnetic ECM are disclosed. The ECM comprises positively and negatively charged nanoparticles, wherein one of said nanoparticles contains a magnetically responsive element. When the magnetic ECM is seeded with cells, the cells will be magnetized and can be levitated for 3-D cell culture. | 04-23-2015 |
James M. Souza, Houston, TX US
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20100294389 | WEAR PAD - A wear pad for a piping structure which is supported by a support structure is disclosed. A wear pad according to the present invention comprises a fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure for attachment to the piping structure where the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure has a shape conforming to the shape of the exterior of the piping structure. A stand-off patch is adhesively bonded to one side of the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure, and this stand-off patch defines the thickness of the bond between the piping structure and the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite pre-form structure when it is in attached to the piping structure. SMP adhesive material is used to adhesively bond the fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structure to the piping structure. | 11-25-2010 |
20140048164 | Pipe Restraining Repair Method and Structure for Piping Structures Using Composites - Disclosed is a pipe reinforcement structure and method for repairing or reinforcing a pipe, pipeline or other tubular member containing one or more cracks or joints on its outer circumferential surface comprising the steps of: identifying a pipe repair zone along a longitudinal section of the outer surface of the tubular member where cracks or joints are located; installing one or more compression straps around the outer circumferential surface of the tubular member in the pipe repair zone, the one or more compression straps comprising outer edges and being secured in place with a buckle; optionally applying a high compression putty over the edges of the straps and buckles and in the cracks; applying a corrosion resistant coating over the installed compression straps and tubular member surface in the pipe repair zone; and applying a composite wrap material over the applied corrosion resistant coating in the pipe repair zone. | 02-20-2014 |
20160001470 | Methods of dispersing nanoparticles into a matrix - Disclosed are methods and systems for dispersing nanoparticles into a matrix. Disclosed is a system and method for coating a carrier film with a resin, spraying the resin with a suspended nanoparticle solution, and then transferring the resin-nanoparticle matrix to a collection vessel for dispensing for end use. Also, suspended nanoparticle solution is sprayed onto carrier film, the film is dried, a fabric layer is coated with resin layer, and nanoparticles are then transferred into the fabric resin layer to create a nanoparticle-infused fabric matrix. Fabric layers can also be coated with resin and sprayed with nanoparticles. Also disclosed is a system and method for coating a first carrier film with nanoparticles, coating a second carrier film with resin, and transferring nanoparticles from first carrier into the resin layer on the second carrier to create a nanoparticle infused resin material that can be collected and dispensed for end use. | 01-07-2016 |
Jason M. Souza, Chicago, IL US
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20140276454 | STRESS SHIELD AND INFECTION CONTROL FOR A SKIN-IMPLANT INTERFACE - Embodiments for superficial tissue compliance modulation and negative pressure wound therapy for stabilization of a chronic percutaneous implant are disclosed. An external cap is coupled to a compliance gradient of progressively decreasing stiffness. Together the external cap and compliance gradient act as a stress shield that allows forces that would otherwise act on the skin at the skin-implant interface to be dissipated over a larger area. In addition, negative pressure and fluids may be applied through negative pressure and fluid adapters, respectively, to the skin-implant interface, the status of which may be further monitored through the use of one or more sensors. | 09-18-2014 |
Jeremy De Souza, Seattle, WA US
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20130080521 | RESOLVING CONTACTS IN CONFLICT THROUGH SUGGESTION - A communication application resolves contacts in conflict through a suggestive user interface. The communication application retrieves a contact that includes conflicting information with an existing contact from an external resource through a data service. External resources include social networks, e-mail servers, local address providers, etc. The user application employs a sliding scale algorithm to recognize the contact that includes the conflicting information according to a variety of categories including source of the contact, level of interaction and number of matching identifiers between the user and the contact. Subsequently, the communication application presents a suggestion to link the contact that includes the conflicting information with the existing contact to the user in a linking user interface. Upon a user acceptance of the suggestion, the communication application links the contact that includes the conflicting information to the existing contact. | 03-28-2013 |
20130080546 | PERSISTING CONTACT INFORMATION IN MAILBOX - Multiple contacts are aggregated through contact linking into a unified profile view addressing conflicting data, duplicates, etc. By persisting contact information in a server-maintained mailbox that is used as a storage model and as the contact linking system, roaming solution across form factors (mobile, slate, PC, etc.) can be provided with higher accuracy and fewer false positives. By centralizing the solution in the mailbox, redundancy and manual work by the user is substantially reduced. Contact data, communication heuristics, corporate directory meta-data, instant messaging data, etc. can be leveraged in linking contacts. | 03-28-2013 |
20130086008 | USE OF MAILBOX FOR STORING METADATA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION - Metadata associated with contact unification, which may involve conflict resolution and de-duplication, is stored in a user's mailbox for optimizing future automated unification operations, sharing of information between different clients and services, and providing relational data that can be used for other applications. User interactions regarding unification such as rejection or acceptance of automated actions, usage of created unified contacts, as well as data from external applications and services may be analyzed and stored in the mailbox. Such metadata may then be used to resolve conflicts the same user or other users in future contact unification operations and shared with other applications and services through a predefined schema such that those applications and services can update their data as well. | 04-04-2013 |
20130097124 | AUTOMATICALLY AGGREGATING CONTACT INFORMATION - A communication application automatically aggregates contact information. The communication application classifies contact information retrieved from data sources as either duplicate or complimentary contact information to a contact. The communication application aggregates the contact information and the contact into a unified contact object by eliminating the duplicate contact information and adding the complimentary contact information. The application presents the unified contact object through a user interface. | 04-18-2013 |
John Souza, Eugen, OR US
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20090044679 | Band saw blade with interior teeth - A planar band saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions along a centerline of the band saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade. The band saw blade may include teeth on each parallel edge and the interior tooth sets in each cutout portion alternatively point toward opposite edges. | 02-19-2009 |
John Souza, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090270196 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ALIGNMENT MEMBER AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads with a three-dimensional alignment member and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 10-29-2009 |
20150057096 | VARIABLE BOUNCE CLUB HEADS AND RELATED METHODS - Some embodiments include a golf club head. The golf club head includes a top end and a bottom end opposite the top end, a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, and a toe end and a heel end opposite the toe end. Further, the golf club head includes a club head body having an aggregate sole surface. The aggregate sole surface has multiple constituent sole surfaces and at least one riser surface. The multiple constituent surfaces and the riser surface(s) extend between the toe end and the heel end. The multiple constituent sole surfaces have a first sole surface and a second sole surface, and the riser surface(s) have a first riser surface located between the first sole surface and the second sole surface. Other embodiments of related club heads and methods are also disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
John Souza, Attleboro, MA US
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20100129772 | Captive thread dental implant apparatus - A captive thread dental implant apparatus including a removable support member having a first receptacle on one end and a first threaded shank portion on the other end, the removable support member having a non-threaded shank portion extending between the first threaded shank portion and the first receptacle; and an anchor implant member having a lower body portion on one end and a second receptacle on the other end for receiving the first threaded shank portion of the removable support member, the second receptacle having a second threaded portion located within the second receptacle for engaging the first threaded shank portion, the non-threaded shank portion located adjacent to the second threaded shank portion when the removable support member is joined with the anchor implant member. | 05-27-2010 |
John Souza, Talent, OR US
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20120226438 | UNDERWATER NAVIGATION SYSTEM - An underwater navigation system for indicating a return direction from an underwater return position to a starting position includes a processor and a power source, a three-dimensional compass, a timer, a water speed sensor and a display interfacing with the processor. The processor is adapted to determine a direction of the starting position relative to the underwater return position based on data received from the three-dimensional compass, the timer and the water speed sensor. | 09-06-2012 |
20140100775 | UNDERWATER NAVIGATION SYSTEM - An underwater navigation system for indicating a return direction from an underwater return position to a starting position includes a processor and a power source, a three-dimensional compass, a timer, a water speed sensor and a display interfacing with the processor. The processor is adapted to determine a direction of the starting position relative to the underwater return position based on data received from the three-dimensional compass, the timer and the water speed sensor. | 04-10-2014 |
John A. Souza, Junction City, OR US
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20090114073 | Saw blade with secondary teeth separated by deep gullets - A planar saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions within the body of the saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade, and include deep gullets that aid in the removal of sawdust and debris. | 05-07-2009 |
John C. Souza, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090270198 | GOLF CLUB HEAD WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL ALIGNMENT AID AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A golf club head has a front wall member and a rear wall member joined by a pair of arms that extend rearward from the from the heel and toe ends of the front wall member. An arcuate wall formed in the rear wall member provides an alignment aid. The club may have a protrusion extending above the top rail. The protrusion may have an arcuate surface that corresponds to the arcuate wall formed in the rear member to enhance alignment of the golf club head. The club head may include a transverse alignment aid to assist the user with proper eye position and lie of the club head when addressing the golf ball. | 10-29-2009 |
20100227704 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAME - In some embodiments, a golf club head can include: (a) a face member; and (b) a rear section coupled to the face member. The rear section can include an edge. The edge can be substantially circular in shape. A diameter of the edge can be equal to a diameter of a regulation golf hole. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 09-09-2010 |
John J. Souza, Waxhaw, NC US
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20110208191 | BONE FIXATION ASSEMBLY - A fixation assembly and methods for its use are provided. The fixation assembly includes two or more fixation elements, at least one connection means adapted to engage with the fixation elements to connect them to one another, and a locking means that is actuated after engagement of the fixation elements with the connection means to simultaneously lock the fixation elements in place relative to one another and to the connection means. | 08-25-2011 |
20120101528 | SPINOUS PROCESS IMPLANT AND METHOD OF FIXATION - A spinous process fixation assembly and method for securing adjacent spinous processes. The assembly includes one or more lateral plates engageable with one or more insertion plates, respectively. The one or more lateral plates may include a material collection zone for insertion of biologic material prior to implantation. One lateral plates may be rotatable with respect to an adjacent lateral plate. One lateral plates may be movable with respect to an adjacent lateral plate between an extended and a compressed position. A single fixation device may be used to secure spinous processes across two or more levels and promote distraction at each level. | 04-26-2012 |
20150119941 | SURGICAL CONNECTORS AND INSTRUMENTATION - Embodiments of the present invention are directed toward a system of apparatuses to correct spinal deformities along with associated surgical techniques. The apparatuses comprise passages or channels in which spinal rods of differing diameters may be secured to allow a surgeon to vary the diameter of rods used along the length of the spine. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention are directed toward instrumentation for reduction of spinal rods into spinal pedicle screws. | 04-30-2015 |
Katherine T. Souza, Baltimore, MD US
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20160112124 | Free Space Optical Communication - An optical communications beacon receiver including a camera for capturing a plurality of beacon images. The plurality of beacon images includes a beacon signal transmitted from a beacon transmitter. The beacon receiver also including processing circuitry configured for determining the state of the beacon signal for each of the plurality of beacon images based on the known pattern, at least one beacon image of the plurality of beacon images includes a beacon on state and at least one beacon image of the plurality of beacon images includes a beacon off state, comparing the at least one beacon image including the beacon on state to the at least one beacon image including the beacon off state, and determining a beacon location based on the comparison of the at least one beacon image including the beacon on state to the at least one beacon image including the beacon off state. | 04-21-2016 |
Kathleen Souza, Westboro, MA US
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20100075368 | Media for recovery of microorganism in the presence of antibiotics - The present invention provides a media and a method of using such as media for the bioburden or sterility testing of antibiotics or environmental testing of antibiotic manufacturing areas. The medium contains one or more divalent or trivalent cation constituents, preferably of magnesium, calcium, aluminum and iron that allow for microorganism growth even in the presence of residual antibiotic. | 03-25-2010 |
Lidiane Souza, Maiden, MA US
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20110276621 | OPERATING SYSTEM AND APPLICATION VIRTUALIZATION FOR APPLICATION EXECUTION - A system for executing a virtual application may use a virtualized operating system to execute an application. The application may be delivered to a host device through streaming, either to a streaming client in the virtual operating system or as a package that may include the virtualized operating system. The virtualized operating system may have a user interface connection to a host operating system to make the virtual application appear as a native application in the host operating system. | 11-10-2011 |
Marcel A. Souza, Provo, UT US
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20130150791 | ADHESIVE BACKED IV CATHETER WITH AUTO RELEASE LINER - Intravenous catheter devices are provided which may include one or more adhesive portions which are positioned and configured to temporarily maintain a position of a catheter assembly following catheterization. A release liner covering and protecting the adhesive portions may be automatically removed to reveal the adhesive upon withdrawal of an introducer needle of the catheter assembly. The adhesive may be configured such that a clinician may insert the catheter assembly into the patient, adjust the catheter adapter of the catheter assembly to a desired position, withdraw the introducer needle, thereby removing a protective, non-adhesive release liner from the adhesive of the positioned catheter assembly, thereby temporarily fixing the position of the catheter assembly at the desired position by contacting the exposed adhesive to the skin of the patient. | 06-13-2013 |
20130150796 | FOLDABLE IV CATHETER SECUREMENT DRESSING FOR PROTECTING AGAINST INADVERTENT CONTAMINATION - Sterile intravenous catheter securements and securement dressings that provide simpler, more effective, and lower risk intravenous catheter placement and securement in a patient are described. Catheter securement dressings may include one or more adhesive portions positioned and configured to maintain a position of a catheter assembly following catheterization. Catheter securement dressings may be secured to a patient with an adhesive portion, and the catheter assembly may then be placed into the patient through an access opening in the catheter securement dressing. Portions of catheter securement dressings may then by folded over and adhered to each other and portions of the catheter assembly to secure the catheter assembly to the patient. | 06-13-2013 |
Marcio Souza, Tewksbury Twp, NJ US
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20130166313 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TREATMENT OF AN ORPHAN DISEASE - A system for managing treatment of an orphan disease of a patient by a user includes a mobile device and a program stored thereon. The mobile device is constructed and adapted to communicate with at least one server. The program stores one or more parameters related to the treatment of the orphan disease, tracks the parameters, and communicates information related to the treatment of the orphan disease with a health care provider, a company, and/or a case manager. | 06-27-2013 |
Rod Souza, Junction City, OR US
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20090044679 | Band saw blade with interior teeth - A planar band saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions along a centerline of the band saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade. The band saw blade may include teeth on each parallel edge and the interior tooth sets in each cutout portion alternatively point toward opposite edges. | 02-19-2009 |
20090114073 | Saw blade with secondary teeth separated by deep gullets - A planar saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions within the body of the saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade, and include deep gullets that aid in the removal of sawdust and debris. | 05-07-2009 |
Roman Souza, Johns Creek, GA US
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20140235324 | ELECTRONIC GAMING DEVICE WITH SCRAPE AWAY FEATURE - Examples disclosed herein relate to systems and methods, which may receive wagers. The systems and methods may include scrape away functionality. The system, device, and/or method may include a plurality of reels with one or more paylines formed on at least a portion of the plurality of reels. The system, device, and/or method may include a memory which may include a plurality of scrape away structures. The system, device, and/or method may include a processor which may generate one or more areas where each area may cover one or more symbols. Further, the processor may remove the one or more areas to reveal one or more covered symbols based on a selected tool and a selected area. | 08-21-2014 |
Roman A. Souza, Reno, NV US
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20090111559 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DESIGNATED SYMBOL DISPLAY AREAS THAT MODIFY AWARDS - Gaming devices and methods of operating gaming devices are provided that include indicator or designator symbols. When an indicator or designator symbol is generated and displayed, the indicator or designator symbol indicates at least one symbol display area as a modification symbol display area. Upon at least one subsequent generation of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas, awards associated with symbols displayed in the modification symbol display areas are modified. | 04-30-2009 |
20110281636 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DESIGNATED SYMBOL DISPLAY AREAS THAT MODIFY AWARDS - Gaming devices and methods of operating gaming devices are provided that include indicator or designator symbols. When an indicator or designator symbol is generated and displayed, the indicator or designator symbol indicates at least one symbol display area as a modification symbol display area. Upon at least one subsequent generation of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas, awards associated with symbols displayed in the modification symbol display areas are modified. | 11-17-2011 |
20140148244 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING DESIGNATED SYMBOL DISPLAY AREAS THAT MODIFY AWARDS - Gaming devices and methods of operating gaming devices are provided that include indicator or designator symbols. When an indicator or designator symbol is generated and displayed, the indicator or designator symbol indicates at least one symbol display area as a modification symbol display area. Upon at least one subsequent generation of symbols displayed in the symbol display areas, awards associated with symbols displayed in the modification symbol display areas are modified. | 05-29-2014 |
Ross Souza, Eugene, OR US
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20090044679 | Band saw blade with interior teeth - A planar band saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions along a centerline of the band saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade. The band saw blade may include teeth on each parallel edge and the interior tooth sets in each cutout portion alternatively point toward opposite edges. | 02-19-2009 |
20090114073 | Saw blade with secondary teeth separated by deep gullets - A planar saw blade having an outer cutting edge with a plurality of saw teeth also includes sets of secondary teeth placed in cutout portions within the body of the saw blade. The secondary tooth sets provide portions within the body of the saw blade that provide additional cutting action that reinforces the primary outer cutting edge of the blade, and include deep gullets that aid in the removal of sawdust and debris. | 05-07-2009 |
Sandra C. Souza, Jersey City, NJ US
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20150083906 | BIOMARKERS FOR MONITORING INTERVENTION THERAPIES FOR DIABETES - The use of N-linked glycosylation pattern of serum proteins as a biomarker for evaluating the efficacy of intervention therapies for diabetes is disclosed. As disclosed herein, changes in the N-linked glycosylation of total plasma proteins precedes and predicts the decrease in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) associated with successful treatment of diabetes. Therefore, measuring changes in N-linked glycosylation of total serum plasma proteins over time may be used as a biomarker to evaluate or access the efficacy of an intervention therapy for diabetes. | 03-26-2015 |
Timothy Souza, Labanon, OR US
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20110131751 | AUTOMATIC CLEANING AIR IDLER - A system and method for self cleaning an air idler are provided. An air idler non-contactingly guides printable media using a flow of fluid through a porous surface portion. Rotation of the air idler results in rubbing contact with one or more wipers, during which debris is removed from the porous surface portion. A cleaning solution is used to remove ink and/or paper residue from the porous surface portion. The cleaning solution can wet one or more of the wipers. The cleaning solution can circulate through a reservoir disposed in contact with a portion of the air idler. | 06-09-2011 |
Timothy M. Souza, Lebanon, OR US
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20140168663 | APPARATUS FOR SENSING INDICATORS - An apparatus for sensing indicators is disclosed herein. An example of the apparatus includes a roller over which a mea passes, the roller including a first end that is dark in color and a second end that is light in color. The example of the apparatus also includes a sensor that is moveable between a first position over the first end of the roller and a second position over the second end of the roller. The sensor detects a first indicator on the media in the first position and a second indicator on the media in the second position. An example of a printing device is also disclosed herein. Modifications to and other examples of the apparatus for sensing and printing device are further disclosed herein. | 06-19-2014 |
Veronica Souza, Atlanta, GA US
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20150082183 | LOCATION-BASED AND ALTER-EGO QUERIES - A user at a geographical location may submit a search query and receive results responsive to the search query. The search results provided to the user may be based on the user's geographical location. The search results may also be based on one or more attributes of the user or an alter ego. The alter ego may be an individual user or another type of entity, such as a group or a business. A user at a geographical location submitting an alter-ego search query may see the results that would be presented to the alter ego if the alter ego were at the geographical location. Each user's interests may be selected through an interest-selection interface, automatically generated as the user interacts with search results, dynamically generated as a user follows or likes search results, or otherwise determined. | 03-19-2015 |
Victor M. Souza, Billerica, MA US
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20100024247 | PROTECTIVE APPLIANCE FOR FLIP-FLOP TYPE FOOTWEAR - A protective appliance for the space between the toes of a wearer of flip-flop sandals or other such footwear. The appliance has a generally hollow, generally elongated cylindrical shape and is fabricated from a relatively light weight, soft and compressible material. It includes a longitudinal cut through one of its sides that allows the appliance to be opened and engaged about the thong segment of the flip-flop that normally extends between the large toe and adjacent toe of the wearer, and that resiliently closes after the appliance is so engaged. When applied, the appliance cushions the space between the toes and the thong segment and allows at least a limited degree of both longitudinal and radial movement of the appliance relative to the thong segment thus increasing comfort of the flip-flops and minimizing friction and chafing of the toes on the thong segment during walking and other activities in the flip-flops. The appliance may be readily removed from the thong segment and moved from one pair of flip-flops to another as desired. | 02-04-2010 |