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Suzanne Abellera, Redwood City, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120278080COMMUNICATION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING CONTEXTUAL INFORMATION - A method and communication device for determining contextual information is provided. Textual information is received from at least one of an input device and a communication interface at the communication device. The textual information is processed to automatically extract contextual data embedded in the textual information in response to the receiving. Supplementary contextual data is automatically retrieved based on the contextual data from a remote data source via the communication interface in response to the processing. The supplementary contextual data is automatically rendered at the display device in association with the contextual data in response to receiving the supplementary contextual data.11-01-2012

Suzanne Abellera, Palo Alto, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120117492METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING CONTEXT DATA AT A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A method and apparatus for processing context data at a communication device is provided. Icon data associated with an application is rendered at a display device, thereby providing rendered icon data at the display device, the icon data and the application stored at a memory. Context data associated with the application is determined by retrieving at least a first portion of the context data from a calendar database, the context data for rendering within the application when the application is executed by a processor and rendered at the display device. A portion of the rendered icon data is updated such that the rendered icon data comprises at least a subset of the context data. When the rendered icon data is actuated, the application is responsively executed at the processor such that the context data is rendered at the display device within a rendering of the application.05-10-2012
20120158472CONTEXTUAL CUSTOMIZATION OF CONTENT DISPLAY ON A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - The embodiments described herein provide a computing or communication device and method, as well as a framework implementable on the device for presenting content, such as syndicated content received from a content feed or other content distribution platform, or advertising content received from an ad network or mediation service. The methods and devices described herein provide for contextual rendering of content on the communication device, based on context rules defined either at a point of origin for the content, or at the communication device itself. These context rules may be used, together with context information collected at the device, to determine the appearance and availability of various device functions (such as messaging, setting a calendar appointment, and so forth) while the content is being viewed at the communication device, without requiring the originator of the content to develop interactive or rich media files for rendering the content at the communication device.06-21-2012
20130014006METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING UPDATED CONTENT IN A USER INTERFACE - Methods and apparatus for providing updated content in a user interface are disclosed. An example method for providing a user interface includes receiving at a portable electronic device an icon configuration file, installing an icon associated with the configuration file in an icon repository on a portable electronic device, displaying the icon with first content in a user interface on the portable electronic device, receiving second content based on the configuration file, and displaying the icon with the second content in the user interface.01-10-2013

Suzanne Ackloo, Whitby CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110127419METHOD FOR HIGH EFFICIENCY TANDEM MASS SPECTROMETRY - A system and method for performing MS/MS of everything are provided. Ionisable materials separated in order of molecular weight in a plurality of mass ranges are received at a mass spectrometer system in a given order in time, each mass range comprising a respective center mass value and a respective width. The ionisable materials are ionised in the given order that each of the plurality of mass ranges are received, to form respective precursor ions in a respective given mass range. The respective precursor ions are filtered via a mass filter module, a mass scan range of the mass filter module synchronized with the given order in which each of the plurality of mass ranges are received. The respective precursor ions are fragmented, via a fragmentation module, to form respective product ions. The respective product ions are analyzed in a mass spectrometer module to produce product ion spectra.06-02-2011

Suzanne Alexander-Vaughn, Lebanon, TN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100198620TISSUE TRACKING - A tissue tracking system is disclosed that provides tissue tracking, for example, at medical facilities. The tissue tracking system may be incorporated with a supply chain, billing, inventory, and/or order systems. In some embodiments, the tissue tracking system may also track environmental conditions of the tissue during reception, storage and issuance. Tissue sequestration methods are also disclosed.08-05-2010

Suzanne Anouti, Montpellier FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100300880CAPILLARY TWO- OR MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ELECTROPHORESIS IN A SINGLE CAPILLARY - The present invention relates to a method for separating the components of a mixture M by electrophoresis in a single capillary, wherein: (A) the compounds of the mixture M are introduced and migrate inside the capillary according to the capillary electrophoresis technique; (B) a fraction F of the compounds separated in step (A) is isolated in the capillary and said isolated fraction F is forced to migrate towards the vicinity of one end of the capillary while maintaining this fraction inside the capillary; (C) upon the application of a pressure difference between the ends of the capillary, a second separation medium MS12-02-2010

Suzanne Arcens, Dusseldorf DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100156706MOBILE CELLULAR IDENTIFICATION DATABASE FOR ENHANCED GPS PERFORMANCE - A mobile station database of cellular identifications and associated position information is stored in mobile station memory. The mobile station uses the position information in the database to assist in determining a current position for the mobile based on an identifier, such as cell ID, base station BSIC, PSC, or carrier frequency. A satellite vehicle signal is searched in an uncertainty region that is a function of position information associated with the current identifier. The uncertainty region can be limited by assumed platform dynamics via predefined velocity and acceleration information. Time maintenance for the mobile station can also be achieved through known approximate position from the position database and measurement of a single satellite vehicle propagation delay. The mobile station can compare a position determination obtained through satellite vehicle signals with position database information to determine the validity of that position. Out-of-network position information is also stored in the position database and is optionally shared with a network.06-24-2010

Suzanne Armitstead, Bedford, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100124761METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING EXTRACELLULAR ACIDIFICATION AND OXYGEN CONSUMPTION RATE WITH HIGHER PRECISION - The accuracy and/or precision of measurements of extracellular acidification rate or CO05-20-2010

Suzanne Bon Born Frere, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080241172Mutated Cholinesterase Sequences, Corresponding Nucleic Acids And Their Uses - The present invention relates to the use of a peptide sequence to form oligomers, especially tetramers, of cholinesterases, said peptide sequence comprising: a peptide corresponding to SEQ ID NO: 4, wherein any one of amino acids of position 12 to position 19 of SEQ ID NO; 4 is replaced by a cysteine, any homologous sequence of said peptide, or any sequence derived from said peptide, or any fragment of one of the sequences defined above, on the condition that is possesses the property of forming oligomers of cholinesterases.10-02-2008

Suzanne Damaske, Howell, MI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090236001DRAIN SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location.09-24-2009
20100018590DRAIN SYSTEM - A drain system for transporting waste from a vehicle to a discharge location located spaced from the vehicle may include first, second and third modular components. The first modular component may be adapted to coupling to the vehicle and may define a first male connection. The second modular component may include a waste transfer portion extending between a first end and a second end. The first end may define a first female connection and the second end may define a second male connection. The third modular component may include an angled central portion, a first end and a second end. The first end may define a second female connection. The second end may define a waste discharge end. The drain system may further include a fourth modular component defining a first end having an opening for receiving the waste discharge end of the third modular component and a second end for interfacing with a tubular intake of the discharge location.01-28-2010

Suzanne Dawis, Florence, KY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090094762COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING HAIR AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. The compositions can be applied to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to hair that has not been previously treated with an oxidative hair dye composition. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair.04-16-2009
20090094763COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING KERATIN AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions comprising one or more acid direct dyes and an organic solvent such as propylene carbonate are described. The compositions can be applied to untreated hair or to hair that has been previously dyed with an oxidative hair dye composition to restore color to the hair. The compositions for treating hair can have an oil phase content of 5 percent by weight or less. The oil phase of the compositions can include a cyclopentasiloxane and dimethiconol. Methods of applying these compositions to hair are also described. The methods involve applying the composition to wet hair, allowing the composition to remain on the hair, and subsequently rinsing the composition from the hair with water. The hair may be treated with a conditioner before applying the compositions to the hair. The compositions can also be applied to the skin with or without rinsing to darken the skin tone.04-16-2009
20110226275Hair Care Products Containing Conjugated Unsaturated Oils - Hair care products for providing long-lasting conditioning, moisturizing, split end repair, body, volume, shine and increased hair strength benefits are disclosed. The products can be in the form of shampoos, conditioners, serums or oils, and comprise a compatible hair care carrier together with an unsaturated oil having an iodine value of at least about 80, and wherein the oil is selected from glycerol triesters of fatty acids wherein the fatty acids have a composition selected from: 09-22-2011

Suzanne Debruhl, Kenosha, WI US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090325965BIOCIDAL COMPOSITIONS - Compositions of 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azonia-adamantane chloride, and an optional second biocide, in copolymers of ethylene oxide/propylene oxide are provided. The compositions exhibit good color and phase stability.12-31-2009
20100286217STABLE, LOW VOC, LOW VISCOUS BIOCIDAL FORMULATIONS AND METHOD OF MAKING SUCH FORMULATIONS - A stable, low VOC, low viscosity biocide formulation comprising an effective amount of at least one biocide, and a alkyl poly glycol liquid carrier of formula (I): R—O-(AO)11-11-2010

Suzanne Domingue, Ste-Therese CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110203753Adjustable canvas stretching assembly having adjustable stretching bars - A canvas stretching assembly has adjustable stretching bars connecting in an end-to-end configuration that allow for the stretching of a canvas, even after the canvas is mounted thereon, with the degree of stretching being adjustable in multiple directions. The canvas stretching assembly, when disassembled, may be compactly stored, which is especially appreciated for shipment purposes.08-25-2011

Suzanne Dover, Buckinghamshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110031206Fluid Container - A fluid container (02-10-2011

Suzanne Felando Mattson, Sandiego, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120089479Electronic system and method for providing beauty solutions - The present invention is directed to an electronic system and method for providing beauty solutions and/or treatments, when trying to cure beauty problems. The electronic system and method can provide useful information on hair solutions and recommend products, allowing a user to select a beauty treatment regime based on the user's present beauty problems and a variety of additional selection criteria.04-12-2012

Suzanne Granato, Essex Junction, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090210746GENERATING TEST COVERAGE BIN BASED ON SIMULATION RESULT - A solution for generating functional coverage bins for testing a device is disclosed. A method includes: receiving information of a failing test generated from a random simulation performed on the device; tracing a first sequence of signal events that happened in the failing test; correlating the signal events to coverage bins to generate a sequence of coverage bins; creating cross coverage event sequence bins based on the sequence of coverage bins; and outputting the created coverage event sequence bins for testing the device.08-20-2009
20090210837VERIFYING NON-DETERMINISTIC BEHAVIOR OF A DESIGN UNDER TEST - The invention generally relates to design verification, and more particularly to verification of non-deterministic behavior of a design under test. A method includes predicting a plurality of behaviors of a design under test (DUT), and forking respective verification tasks for each one of the plurality of behaviors. The method further includes verifying an actual behavior of the DUT with each of the verification tasks, and terminating a respective one of the verification tasks when the actual behavior of the DUT does not conform to the respective one of the verification tasks.08-20-2009
20090276178WARRANTY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND RELATED DESIGN STRUCTURE - An integrated circuit (IC) including a warranty and enforcement system, and a related design structure and HDL design structure are disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a parameter obtainer for obtaining a value of a parameter of the IC; a warranty data storage system for storing warranty limit data regarding the IC; a comparator for determining whether a warranty limit has been exceeded by comparing the value of the parameter to a corresponding warranty limit; and an action taker for taking a prescribed action in response to the warranty limit being exceeded.11-05-2009
20090276232WARRANTY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT FOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - An integrated circuit (IC) including a warranty and enforcement system and a method are disclosed. In one embodiment, an IC includes a parameter obtainer for obtaining a value of a parameter of the IC; a warranty data storage system for storing warranty limit data regarding the IC; a comparator for determining whether a warranty limit has been exceeded by comparing the value of the parameter to a corresponding warranty limit; and an action taker for taking a prescribed action in response to the warranty limit being exceeded.11-05-2009
20110099527DYNAMICALLY RECONFIGURABLE SELF-MONITORING CIRCUIT - A method configures a plurality of circuit elements for execution of an application in a first configuration. The method monitors the execution of the application on the plurality of circuit elements to produce monitoring information, using a computerized device, and stores the monitoring information in a storage structure. The method selectively communicates the monitoring information to an external element separate from the computerized device. The external element transforms the first configuration into a second configuration based on the monitoring information. The computerized device receives the second configuration from the external element and reconfigures the plurality of elements into the second configuration.04-28-2011
20110113280CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR EFFICIENT MEMORY REPAIR - A circuit and method of testing a memory and calculating a repair solution for a given address location includes pausing a built in self test (BIST) operation on detection of a failing memory output data of an integrated circuit. During the pause, the circuit and method analyzes “n” number of groups of the failing memory output data during “n” cycles using analysis logic and calculating a repair solution. Normal operations can be resumed.05-12-2011

Patent applications by Suzanne Granato, Essex Junction, VT US

Suzanne Hermitage, Falls Church, VA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110264677SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL EVIDENCE ANALYSIS AND AUTHENTICATION - The system disclosed provides an efficient mechanism for acquiring email and other data from remote systems in a forensically sound manner. Email for users can be requested by investigators from email servers across the country. It is then be automatically acquired and made available to the examiner, subject to approval, and any others he deems have a need-to-know on a web based system. The data can be searched and bookmarked, and the bookmarks shared. Data can also be uploaded manually and combined with email data in the searching, bookmarking, and sharing.10-27-2011

Suzanne Hojholt, Fredericia DK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090016867Panel Transport Unit - (EN) The invention relates to a transport unit (01-15-2009

Suzanne Iverson Hemberg, Sodertalje SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090291982New Substituted Oxindole Derivative 352 - The present invention relates to a new compound of formula (I)11-26-2009
20120101132New Substituted Oxindole Derivative - The present invention relates to a new compound of formula (I)04-26-2012

Suzanne Jogun, Wayne, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120285225METHOD FOR ASSESSING WATER RESISTANCE OF AN ANTIPERSPIRANT PRODUCT - A method for assessing the water resistance of an antiperspirant product.11-15-2012

Suzanne Kairo, Houston, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090012746Predicting Sand-Grain Composition and Sand Texture - A method and apparatus for predicting sand-grain composition and sand texture are disclosed. A first set of system variables associated with sand-grain composition and sand texture is selected (01-08-2009

Suzanne Karajaberlian, Toronto CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090217708METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING PLATINUM-GROUP DEFECTS IN SHEET GLASS - A substantially-isolated/controlled, limited-volume, gas-filled space (e.g., 09-03-2009

Suzanne Larson-Kolomyjec, Saint Charles, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100097233Furnace filter alert - A dust particle detector comprised of one or more light beam emitters (04-22-2010

Suzanne Le Goff-Larroche, Pujols FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100218460PROCESS AND INSTALLATION FOR THE CONTINUOUS VACUUM PREPACKING OF FOOD PRODUCTS - Process for the continuous vacuum prepacking of food products that can be pasteurized and/or sterilized in a container closed by a cover that has no hooking element and is equipped with an elastic seal maintained by a forced vacuum, and the cover is opened by a vacuum-breaking system. During the placing under vacuum, the cover is kept apart from the previously filled container, superheated vapor is injected at a temperature, a flow rate and/or a time that allow the sterilization of the cover and the head space of the container by expelling air and incondensable products, in particular oxygen; the container is then pressed against the cover or vice versa, and a jet of cold water is sent onto the cover, which causes rapid cooling of the cover, the immediate condensation of the vapor phase in the head space of the container that allows the placing under deep vacuum.09-02-2010

Suzanne Lesecq, Forges FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110238350CALIBRATING METHOD AND SYSTEM, RECORDING MEDIUM FOR THIS METHOD - This method for calibrating coefficients of an observer of a variable state comprises: 09-29-2011

Suzanne Lesecq, Froges FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080270068Method for Estimating Movement of a Solid - The method estimates movement of a solid mobile in a medium capable of generating disturbances defined by a three-variable vector, wherein the movement is defined by a six-variable vector and the solid is equipped with at least one sensor sensitive to acceleration having at least three sensitive axes and at least one sensor sensitive to the magnetic field having at least three sensitive axes. The method for estimating the movement of a solid includes a step of calculating a nine-variable vector consisting of the six-variable movement vector and of the three-variable disturbance vector and a step of weighting the nine-variable vector capable of transforming the nine-variable vector into a vector with not more than five variables to be estimated.10-30-2008
20080281555METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETECTING A SUBSTANTIALLY INVARIANT ROTATION AXIS - A method for detecting a substantially invariant rotation axis of a motion of a mobile body equipped with at least one inertial or magnetic sensor with three sensitive axes that includes acquiring physical measurements with respect to the three sensitive axes of the sensor, the physical measurements including at least three samples at different times, estimating a substantially invariant rotation axis in the physical measurements space, and identifying the estimated axis as the substantially invariant rotation axis of the motion. In one aspect, the method is applicable for estimating the motion of a mobile body rotating about a substantially invariant axis.11-13-2008
20120313626METHOD AND DEVICE FOR IDENTIFYING A SUBSET OF MEASUREMENTS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCATING AN OBJECT, RECORDING MEDIUM FOR THESE METHODS - Identifying measurement subset comprising a disturbed measurement disturbed by a magnetic disturber includes emitting and measuring magnetic fields using mono-axial source/mono-axial transducer pairs to obtain real measurements distinguished by position of a source used to emit the field, position of transducer used to measure the field, and field frequency, a source being tied to a mobile object and the transducer tied to a frame of reference in which a position of the mobile object is to be expressed (or vice versa), estimating position of the object in the reference frame based on an observer and involving only a first subset of the measurements, estimating the measurements based at least in part on the estimated position Pi and on a direct model linking the object's position to the measurements, and determining whether or not the first measurement subset comprises a disturbed measurement by comparing the estimated and real measurements.12-13-2012

Suzanne Li, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090254398Computer system for managing orders for and deliveries of goods - A computer system may manage orders for goods from a plurality of purchasers. The computer system may receive the orders, calculate an approximate volume that the goods which are the subject of each order would collectively occupy during shipment, and compare each calculated approximate volume to a pre-determine maximum allowed volume that the purchaser of the order is permitted. The computer system may accept each order whose approximate volume does not exceed the maximum allowed volume for the purchaser of the order, or reject each order whose approximate volume exceeds this maximum allowed volume.10-08-2009

Suzanne Lianopoulos, Euclid, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090312460Copolymer Admixture System for Workability Retention of Cementitious Compositions - A non-ionic polyether-polyester copolymer for extending workability to a cementitious mixture containing hydraulic cement and water, wherein the copolymer includes residues of at least the following monomers: 12-17-2009

Suzanne Libs, Schiltigheim FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100010272DEHYDRATION OF METHANOL TO DIMETHYL ETHER USING CATALYSTS BASED ON A ZEOLITE SUPPORTED ON SILICON CARBIDE - A process for the preparation of dimethyl ether by catalytic dehydration of methanol, in which there is used a catalyst based on a zeolite immobilized on a silicon carbide support, for example a zeolite of type ZSM-5 supported on silicon carbide extrudates or on a silicon carbide cellular foam.01-14-2010

Suzanne Martin, Blanchardstown Dublin IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100167179METHOD OF MAKING A REFLECTION HOLOGRAM AND A REFLECTION HOLOGRAM - The present application provides a method of manufacturing a reflection hologram. The method comprises the steps of placing a first pattern of activating material upon a layer of inactive holographic recording material to selectively activate the layer and exposing the layer to holographic recording process for producing a reflection hologram.07-01-2010

Suzanne Ontso, Boylston, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080214335LACROSSE POCKET INCLUDING VARIABLE WIDTH THONGS - A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the width dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable width dimension.09-04-2008
20080214336LACROSSE POCKET INCLUDING THONGS HAVING VARIABLE THICKNESS - A lacrosse stick is disclosed that allows a player to have improved handling of the ball. The present invention discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least two thongs wherein the thickness dimensions of the two thongs are different. The present invention also discloses a lacrosse stick having a head including at least one thong having a variable thickness dimension.09-04-2008

Suzanne O'Rorke, Galway IE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130066155LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL DEVICE - A laparoscopic surgical device comprising an anchor element comprising a pair of jaws defining a mouth within which at least a portion of an organ or tissue may be grasped is described. The jaws are biased towards one another so as to normally adopt a closed configuration. The anchor element is coupled to a support member, the support member being moveable about the anchor element. The device is dimensioned to be operably passed fully through a trocar into the abdominal cavity wherein it may be manipulated by a surgeon or other operator to grasp the desired target organ or tissue.03-14-2013

Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg, Columbia, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080206288TUMOR CELLS FROM IMMUNE PRIVILEGED SITES AS BASE CELLS FOR CELL-BASED CANCER VACCINES - The present invention relates to tumor cell-based vaccines and methods of using same, wherein the vaccines are based on naturally immune privileged tumor cells that have been genetically modified to express MHC-II restricted peptides derived from endogenously encoded tumor antigens, activate CD08-28-2008
20110165187TUMOR CELLS FROM IMMUNE PRIVILEGED SITES AS BASE CELLS FOR CELL-BASED CANCER VACCINES - The present invention relates to tumor cell-based vaccines and methods of using same, wherein the vaccines are based on naturally immune privileged tumor cells that have been genetically modified to express MHC-II restricted peptides derived from endogenously encoded tumor antigens, activate CD4+ T-lymphocytes, provide an array of antigens to which the host is not tolerized and/or induce immunity against the originating tumor cells as well as against metastatic tumor cells.07-07-2011

Patent applications by Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg, Columbia, MD US

Suzanne Ostrand-Rosenberg, Baltimore, MD US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100021472METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CANCER - Aspects of the present invention relate to molecular biology and medicine. More specifically, some embodiments include methods for treating and/or diagnosing inflammation and/or cancer using agents that inhibit the binding of a pro-inflammatory protein or protein complex (e.g., S100A8 and/or S100A9) to a carboxylated glycan expressed on a myeloid (e.g., MDSC), monocytic, dendritic, endothelial, or tumor cell.01-28-2010

Suzanne Pelfrey, Southampton GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100067000Raman spectroscopy - It has been discovered that specially structured metallic films containing voids can deliver a hugely enhanced surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) effect. By selecting a particular size and geometry for the voids, metallic films can be provided which have an enhanced photon-to-plasmon conversion efficiency for incident radiation of a predetermined wavelength. Controllable surface-enhanced absorption and emission characteristics may thus be provided, which are useful for SERS and potentially also other optical spectrometry and filtering applications. With such a large Raman signal, the invention enables fast, compact and inexpensive Raman spectrometers to be provided opening up many new application possibilities.03-18-2010

Suzanne Peyrottes, Grabels FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261913Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of liver disorders - Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorders, including liver cancer and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and obesity. Specifically, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-cancer agents.10-23-2008
20080286230Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of viral infections - Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.11-20-2008
20090169504Compounds and Pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of Viral infections - Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.07-02-2009
20090238790Compounds and Pharmaceutical Compositions for the Treatment of Viral Infections - Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents. 09-24-2009
20110118454METHOD FOR PREPARING NUCLEOTIDES AND RELATED ANALOGUES BY SYNTHESIS ON SOLUBLE SUBSTRATE, AND BIOLOGICAL TOOLS THUS PREPARED - The invention concerns a method for preparing monomer nucleotides or nucleotide analogues comprising the steps of: (1) coupling a soluble polyethylene glycol support provided with at least one diacid or ether-acid linker and a monomer nucleoside or nucleoside analogue to an amine group or hydroxyl group of the nucleoside with the aid of a coupling agent; (2) at least one step for phosphorylation of said nucleoside or nucleoside analogue coupled to said support with a phosphorylation agent; (3) cleavage of said support and recovery of at least one monomer nucleotide or nucleotide analogue. The nucleotides prepared are biological tools.05-19-2011
20110286962COMPOUNDS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL INFECTIONS - Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of liver disorder, including HCV and/or HBV infections. Specifically, compound and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents.11-24-2011

Patent applications by Suzanne Peyrottes, Grabels FR

Suzanne Ponikvar, South Euclid, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090077764Maneuverable Domestic Cleaning Appliance - An upright floor vacuum cleaner comprising (a) a base having a vacuum nozzle disposed for cleaning the floor; (b) an upright handle having one end thereof connected to the base for pivotal movement thereon about a generally horizontal axis; (c) a suction source operative, upon energization, to create a vacuum in said nozzle; and, (d) a plurality of freely rotatable wheels mounted on said base each fully castered about a vertical axis and operative to permit free omni directional movement in translation and rotation of the base on the floor.03-26-2009
20090276974Cordless Hand-Held Rechargeable Vacuum Cleaner and Charger Unit Therefore - A cordless hand-held rechargeable vacuum cleaner and a charging base unit for the vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner charging unit is configured to receive electrical power from a USB port, such as a USB port located on a computer. The charging unit can also be configured to receive power from an external power supply that includes a USB port which allows the base unit to be charged from a standard electrical outlet via the external power supply. The vacuum cleaner is useful for cleaning around computers and other electrical equipment, and can be easily gripped by a person's hand.11-12-2009
20100132151SWEEPABLE ELECTRIC VACUUM CLEANER - An electric vacuum cleaner with improved broom-like feel in sweeping includes a head and a handle. Batteries are provided in the handle and a suction motor/fan assembly, as well as a dirt cup, are provided in the head of the broom. There is a side entry of the dirt cup into the head of the unit. Pivotally mounted to the dirt cup is a filter assembly. The head of the dirt cup includes a flexible nozzle.06-03-2010

Suzanne Porszasz-Reisz, Lakewood, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100169986Conditional Mst Overexpressing Construct and Conditional Myostatin Overexpressing Transgenic Mouse - Provided herein are novel nucleic acid sequences, vectors comprising such nucleic acid sequences, host cells comprising such vectors, and transgenic animals comprising such nucleic acid sequences, and related molecules and methods relating thereto. Such novel nucleic acid sequences, vectors comprising such nucleic acid sequences, host cells comprising such vectors, and transgenic animals comprising such nucleic acid sequences, and related molecules and methods provide conditional overexpression of genes, such as myostatin, and transgenic animals conditionally overexpression genes, such as myostatin.07-01-2010

Suzanne Roshto, Alpharetta, GA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120026075APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING A CROWD-BASED VISUAL DISPLAY WITH PIXELS THAT MOVE INDEPENDENTLY - The present invention provides a light-emitting apparatus and a method by which a crowd-based display is created wherein each light-emitting apparatus represents one of many independently moving pixels in the crowd-based display. This invention also provides methods, both internal and external to the light-emitting apparatus, by which the visual display sequence is controlled to provide various forms of colorful illumination. This invention discloses a shock wave method, a time-synchronized playback method, and a laser-based actuation method for creating the visual displays of illumination.02-02-2012

Suzanne Scherini-Ward, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100240036NUCLEIC ACID PROBES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PLASMODIUM PARASITES - This invention relates to novel nucleic acid-based probes and methods for detecting 09-23-2010
20110287422NUCLEIC ACID PROBES AND METHODS FOR DETECTING PLASMODIUM PARASITES - This invention relates to novel nucleic acid probes and methods for detecting 11-24-2011

Suzanne Schirtzer, White Plains, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100281596CHILD GARMENT AND RESTRAINING DEVICE - A garment and restraining device is provided comprising an attachment for attaching a leash or tether and a tether attached to the attachment of the garment for controlling or restraining a child.11-11-2010

Suzanne Stewart, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090259677EVIDENCE REPOSITORY APPLICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An evidence repository application system provides a centralized repository of implementation evidence data for a project and to provide a method for collecting, storing and tracking the implementation evidence data for the project. The evidence repository application system receives and stores evaluation data regarding the implementation evidence data. The evidence repository application system generates interactive reports summarizing the evaluation data for a project. The evidence repository application system implements a consistent approval process for a project with identified accountable managers and evidence providers. The evidence repository application system also implements an accountability process that notifies accountable managers and evidence providers of their roles and responsibilities for a project.10-15-2009

Suzanne Szak, Arlington, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100041032COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR THE DETECTION OF CRIPTO-3 - The present invention is based, at least in part, on the discovery that the pseudogene TDGF3 (Cripto-3) is expressed in cells and, in particular, that TDGF3 overexpression is associated with transformation of a cell, e.g., TDGF3 is overexpressed in cancer cell lines and cells from tumor tissue. Accordingly, the invention provides compositions, kits, and methods for detecting the presence of a TDGF3 polynucleotide or polypeptide in a sample. The invention further provides compositions, kits and methods for assessing whether a cell is transformed as well as for assessing whether a patient is a suitable candidate for an anti-Cripto antibody therapy.02-18-2010

Suzanne Tick, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090304974Modular Textile System - A modular textile system comprises a plurality of distinct, but coordinating, textile tiles, each including at least one design zone, where at least two of the distinct tiles include at least one design zone having substantially the same composition.12-10-2009
20120114914Modular Textile System - A method of making a modular textile system includes dividing a textile web having a length and a width into a plurality of tile areas including a first tile area, a second tile area, and a third tile area. The textile web includes a plurality of discrete design zones positioned along the width of the textile web. A first design zone includes a motif and a second design zone does not include the motif. The textile web is divided so that the first design zone is apportioned between the first tile area and the second tile area, and the second design zone is apportioned between the second tile area and the third tile area.05-10-2012

Patent applications by Suzanne Tick, New York, NY US

Suzanne Turell, Nashua, NH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110305505OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT - Outdoor equipment including a connection joint for inflatable beams (FIG. 12-15-2011
20120031448OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT - The present invention features a lightweight compact pump design, a cloaking pouch to block wireless signals, a rescue enclosure for a litter basket, a sliding mechanism for a tent, a shoulder strap for a sleeping bag, a holding device for a tent pole, an interchangeable fly or cover for a tent and a modular sleep system.02-09-2012
20130011275DISCO PUMP - An inflatable air pump having an inflatable and compressible frame that includes an upper inflatable frame portion, a lower inflatable frame and a plurality of inflatable frame connecting portions inflatable through an air inlet device. An inner bag includes a top region connected to the top inflatable frame portion and a bottom region connected to the bottom inflatable frame portion and configured to hold air. The top region has an opening that allows air to enter the inner bag. The inner bag has an air outlet device configured to attach to an inflatable device. A user places their palm at least partially over the opening and presses downward, pressing the top surface towards the bottom surface and partially compressing the plurality of inflatable frame connecting portions, thereby forcing air in the inner bag to exit the inner bag through the air outlet device, thereby inflating the inflatable device.01-10-2013
20130014792HOOP SHIFTER, PARACHUTE TENT AND FLOP CLIP - The present invention features a chalk bag, a parachute tent and a flop clip. The chalk bag features a handle located on the interior of the bag and attached to at least one interior wall, which contains chalk. Chalk is deposited into the handle through an opening in the side of the bag. The opening is outfitted with an integrated funnel to facilitate pouring chalk into the handle. The chalk bag also features a hoop shifter located in a rim portion of the chalk bag, which is a sliding opening and closing mechanism. The parachute tent provides a combination of a parachute and a tent, which is functional as both a parachute and a tent, and once dropped contains all necessary components for the tent with no additional components. The flop clip is a reusable connection mechanism, which utilizes magnets.01-17-2013
20130015267Portable pressurized water dispensing device - A portable pressurized water dispensing device or water supply device that includes a tank for holding water, a foot or hand operated pump for providing pressure and a water supply line with a water dispensing mechanism for dispensing pressurized water. The portable water dispensing device may also include a filter to create a potable water dispensing device.01-17-2013
20130019403SLEEPING BAG - A spoon or eggplant shaped sleeping bag that is narrow at an upper region where shoulders of a user are positioned and wider at a lower region where knees of a user are positioned.01-24-2013

Patent applications by Suzanne Turell, Nashua, NH US

Suzanne Van Steenis, Wageningen NL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110008485PROTEIN-DENSE MICELLAR CASEIN-BASED LIQUID ENTERAL NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION - Protein-dense micellar casein-based liquid enteral nutritional composition are provided that contain micellar casein and optionally caseinate. Liquid enteral nutritional compositions are disclosed comprising 10 to 20 g of protein per 100 ml of the composition, in which all or a major part of said protein comprises native micellar casein. Also, a method is disclosed for producing the composition according to the invention, comprising a step wherein an aqueousprotein solution in which all or a major part of said protein comprises native micellar casein, is subjected to an evaporation step.01-13-2011
20120142587LIQUID ENTERAL NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION WITH A LOW MONOVALENT METAL ION CONTENT - Heat-treated liquid enteral nutritional composition with a low monovalent metal ion content are provided that contain micellar casein and optionally caseinate, and in which the total amount of monovalent metal ions is less than 25 mg/g of protein. Also, heat-treated liquid enteral nutritional compositions are disclosed comprising 10 to 20 g of protein per 100 ml of the composition, in which all or a major part of said protein comprises micellar casein. Also, a method is disclosed for producing the composition according to the invention, comprising a step wherein an aqueous protein solution in which all or a major part of said protein comprises micellar casein, is subjected to an evaporation step.06-07-2012

Suzanne Walker Kahne, Brookline, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090325944Methods and Compositions for Modulating Glycosylation - The invention relates to methods and products for modulating glycosylation of proteins. The invention is useful for treating glycosylation-associated disorders such as neurodegeneration, diabetes, including complications of diabetes such as insulin resistance, nephropathy, microvascular damage, and endothelial dysfunction. The invention also relates in part to assays that are useful for identifying and testing candidate compounds for modulating glycosylation of proteins.12-31-2009
20120046282METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR ANTIMICROBIAL INTERVENTION - The present invention provides Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitors such as compound 1835F03 (targocil) and related synthetic analogs. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for treating bacterial infection and the suppression of growth of bacterial cells by administering a Wall Teichoic Acid biosynthesis inhibitor. The invention is particularly useful for the treatment of Methicillin-resistant 02-23-2012
20120108605O-GLCNAC TRANSFERASE INHIBITORS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides inhibitors of O-GIcNAc transferase. Typically, the inhibitors are quinolinone-6-sulfonamides. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions thereof and methods for using the same in diabetes and complications thereof, neurodegenerative diseases, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory diseases.05-03-2012

Suzanne Wang, Guishan Township TW

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120310189WOUND DRAINAGE EQUIPMENT, CONDUIT, CONNECTOR AND WOUND COVER - A wound drainage equipment adapted for sucking exudates in a wound is provided. The wound drainage equipment includes a wound drainage assembly and at least one aeration hole. The wound drainage assembly includes a wound cover and a conduit. The wound cover is adapted for being disposed at the wound. The conduit has a lumen adapted for communicating with the wound. The exudates in the wound are adapted for being sucked through the lumen. The aeration hole is disposed at the conduit. The aeration hole communicates with the lumen and an external environment. The efficiency of sucking the exudates in the wound according to the wound drainage equipment of an embodiment of the present invention is relatively high.12-06-2012

Suzanne Wassman-Wilken, Hannover DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100063310Functionalized silicon compounds - A process for preparing a functionalized carbo-silicon compound comprising contacting, in the presence of a hydrosilation catalyst and under hydrosilation promoting conditions: a hydrolyzable silicon reactant having at least one Si—H functional group, and a functionalized olefin reactant containing at least one terminal olefin functional group and a tertiary carbon atom to which is bonded a second functional methyl group or functional carbon group characterized by having substantial potential to impede a hydrosilation reaction when otherwise not attached to the tertiary carbon atom.03-11-2010

Suzanne Weast, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090173004Method and Apparatus for Elevated Stacking of Planters - A modular planter assembly formed of a base planter housing having a cavity volume for dirt or growing material defined by a surrounding vertically disposed sidewall. Smaller elevated planters are supportable above the base planter on support members extending between a pair of vertically disposed elongated members which engage passages formed in the sidewall of the base planter. The elongated members may be one piece, or formed of a plurality of component members to allow the user to lengthen them and add multiple elevated planters to the formed device.07-09-2009

Suzanne Zebedee, Carlsbad, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090155772Method for detecting nanbv associated seroconversion - The present invention relates to recombinant expression vectors which express segments of deoxyribonucleic acid that encode recombinant HIV and HCV antigens. These recombinant expression vectors are transformed into host cells and used in a method to express large quantities of these antigens. The invention also provides compositions containing certain of the isolated antigens, diagnostic systems containing these antigens and methods of assaying body fluids to detect the presence of antibodies against the antigens of the invention.06-18-2009