Stivers
Carole R. Stivers, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110091357 | ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND CARTRIDGES THEREFOR - Described here are systems, devices, cartridges, methods, and kits for detecting or quantifying at least two different analytes using at least two different techniques, in a single sample. The cartridges typically comprise at least two test sites and the location of at least one test site is not dependent on a corresponding measurement device. The systems generally comprise a device, memory, and a processing module. The device comprises a light source, an array detector, and a port configured to accept at least a portion of a cartridge. The processing module is configured to perform an image analysis of the cartridge. The methods comprise the steps of acquiring calibration information, acquiring an image of the cartridge, performing an image analysis, and cycling through specific detection or quantification techniques corresponding to the techniques required by the test sites. Computer readable media are also described. | 04-21-2011 |
20110201909 | ANALYTE DETECTION DEVICES AND METHODS WITH HEMATOCRIT-VOLUME CORRECTION AND FEEDBACK CONTROL - Disclosed are devices, arrangements and methods for quantifying the concentration of an analyte present in bodily fluid, including: an assay pad having at least one chemical reagent capable of producing a detectable signal in the form of a reaction spot upon reaction with the analyte; a light source; a detector array; a processor; and a memory in communication with the processor, the memory comprising: (a) at least one value indicative of one or more of: (i) the level of hematocrit contained in the sample; (ii) the volume of the sample applied to the assay pad; or (iii) imperfections present in the reaction spot; and (b) at least one algorithm for calculating the concentration of the analyte contained in the sample. | 08-18-2011 |
Christopher William Stivers, San Francisco, CA US
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20140277429 | IMPLANT DELIVERY DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivering an implant to the orbit. In some instances, the systems may comprise a delivery device having a tongue member and a handle. The delivery device may further include an ejector configured to deliver an implant from the tongue member. The delivery device may also include a piercing member configured to create an opening in tissue. The systems may further comprise a piercing member for creating an opening in tissue. In some instances, the piercing member may have a first blade member rotatably connected to a second blade member. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316485 | NASAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health. | 10-23-2014 |
20140371812 | NASAL STIMULATION DEVICES AND METHODS - Described here are devices, systems, and methods for treating one or more conditions (such as dry eye) or improving ocular health by providing stimulation to nasal or sinus tissue. Generally, the devices may be handheld or implantable. In some variations, the handheld devices may have a stimulator body and a stimulator probe having one or more nasal insertion prongs. When the devices and systems are used to treat dry eye, nasal or sinus tissue may be stimulated to increase tear production, reduce the symptoms of dry eye, and/or improve ocular surface health. | 12-18-2014 |
Fred S. Stivers, Wylie, TX US
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20080298463 | System, Method, and Computer-Readable Medium for Reducing Required Throughput in an Ultra-Wideband System - A system, method and computer-readable medium for reducing the required throughput in an ultra-wideband system is provided. A temporal sub-sampling routine limits the number of frames, or portions thereof, to be transmitted to a sink over an RF link. The temporal sub-sampling routine may have a fixed, or static, sub-sampling rate that specifies the rate at which frames are discarded. In accordance with another embodiment, an automatic temporal sub-sampling mechanism is provided. Additionally, a tile copying mechanism may be implemented for reducing the throughput of the RF link. A WDV subsystem may include an interface to an external frame buffer that facilitates the temporal sub-sampling and tile copy routines disclosed herein. | 12-04-2008 |
Guy Stivers, Tustin, CA US
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20140138307 | MODULAR HIGH PERFORMANCE BIOSWALE AND WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A scalable, modular water filtration and re-capture system is disclosed, such as for use as a high performance bioswale, or other purposes. The system includes a filter container with a removable cartridge that contains a filter media soil and planted vegetation, which may be for example one or more hyperaccumulators. The filter container is stacked together with a cistern container and in fluid communication therebetween to form a stacked container pair as a water filter and capture module. This allows for efficient servicing and removability of the filter cartridge, such as in bioswale, below ground, or above ground configurations. Water inflows and outflows may be circulated for varieties of reclamation uses, or treated water may simply be stored or conveyed into the ground. Multiple such modules may be secured together in custom scalable configurations to meet various needs and intended uses for water volumes, available space or terrain, or specific water treatment needs. In some embodiments, a single individual can replace the cartridges as needed. | 05-22-2014 |
Jason Andrew Stivers, Cincinnati, OH US
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20100063525 | Ultrasonic shears force limiting - The present invention relates to an improved arrangement for limiting the force applied to tissue by a mounted pivotal clamp arm of the present clamp coagulator apparatus and providing the appropriate amount of force to correctly positioned tissue. The arrangement is desirably economical in configuration, and cooperates with the associated pivotal clamp arm to position and maintain the clamp arm in substantial alignment with an associated end-effector, notwithstanding normal manufacturing tolerances of the components. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063526 | Jaw - The present invention relates generally to ultrasonic surgical devices, and more particularly to an ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus for coagulating and/or cutting tissue, including an arrangement for pivotally mounting a clamp arm of the apparatus in order to form an improved jaw useful in manipulating tissue. | 03-11-2010 |
20100063527 | Tissue pad - The present invention relates generally to ultrasonic surgical devices, and more particularly to an ultrasonic surgical clamp coagulator apparatus for coagulating and/or cutting tissue, including an improved tissue pad for securing tissue within a clamp arm of a surgical clamp coagulator. | 03-11-2010 |
Marlo Stivers, Califon, NJ US
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20120072276 | Method, System and Apparatus for Multi-Platform Broadcast Marketing - An advertising social network grid system and method for enabling a user/advertiser to buy and schedule advertisement spots on multiple media-platforms in a cost efficient manner using an electronic device. The system includes a computer-implemented advertising network grid including a server with a database adapted to transmit and receive messages. The server is in communication with at least one broadcast network. Content entry means is included for entering advertisement content. Calendar means is provided for buying and scheduling at least one date and time for airing advertisement content. Region selection means is provided for selecting at least one region located within the broadcast network. Means for receiving and storing advertisement content is provided, and a central processor processes the advertising spot data and transmits it to the broadcast network for playing the advertising spot. | 03-22-2012 |