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20090155796 | MARKER FOR CANCER PROGNOSIS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention is related to the novel discovery that HIF- | 06-18-2009 |
20090311231 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR LIQUEFACTION OF MUCUS OR SPUTUM - Disclosed are compositions and methods for decreasing the viscosity and/or cohesiveness of and/or increasing the liquefaction of excessively or abnormally viscous or cohesive mucus or sputum. The composition contains a protein or peptide containing a thioredoxin active-site in reduced state and optionally further contains a reducing system. | 12-17-2009 |
20100087374 | Methods for Treatment and Diagnosis of Pulmonary Diseases Based on the Expression of SERCA2 Protein - The present invention is directed to methods of treatment of cystic fibrosis. The invention includes a method for treatment of cystic fibrosis in a patient by increasing the activity of sarcoendoplasmic reticulum calcium ATPase (SERCA) in a patient. More specifically, the step of increasing SERCA activity can include but is not limited to, administration of SERCA protein or its homologues, gene therapy to restore or enhance SERCA activity, or the administration of compounds stimulating the activity of endogenous SERCA. Reference herein to SERCA, can include in preferred embodiments, the isoform SERCA2, which is the principal lung isoform of SERCA. The present invention is based on the finding that SERCA2 (a calcium pump) is deficient (not 100%) in the lung epithelial cells of cystic fibrosis samples. | 04-08-2010 |
20110136775 | Methods for Treating Injury Associated with Exposure to an Alkylating Species - Compounds may be administered to prevent or rescue organ injury following exposure to alkylating agents, such as sulfur mustards. The compounds may be substituted metalloporphyrins. | 06-09-2011 |
20110250600 | MARKER FOR CANCER PROGNOSIS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention is related to the novel discovery that HIF-2α, but not HIF-1α, selectively regulates adenosine A | 10-13-2011 |
20130157267 | Marker for Cancer Prognosis and Methods Related Thereto - The present invention is related to the novel discovery that HIF-2α, but not HIF-1 a, selectively regulates adenosine A | 06-20-2013 |
20130209432 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR LIQUEFACTION OF MUCUS OR SPUTUM - Disclosed are compositions and methods for decreasing the viscosity and/or cohesiveness of and/or increasing the liquefaction of excessively or abnormally viscous or cohesive mucus or sputum. The composition contains a protein or peptide containing a thioredoxin active-site in reduced state and optionally further contains a reducing system. | 08-15-2013 |
20150044190 | PRODUCT AND PROCESS FOR LIQUEFACTION OF MUCUS OR SPUTUM - Disclosed are compositions and methods for decreasing the viscosity and/or cohesiveness of and/or increasing the liquefaction of excessively or abnormally viscous or cohesive mucus or sputum. The composition contains a protein or peptide containing a thioredoxin active-site in reduced state and optionally further contains a reducing system. | 02-12-2015 |
20150322421 | TREATMENT FOR AIRWAY CAST OBSTRUCTION - The present invention is directed to methods of treatment of airway obstruction associated with fibrin-containing cast formation by administering a fibrinolytic agent. | 11-12-2015 |
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20080317559 | FLEXIBLE AND EXTENDIBLE DRILL BIT ASSEMBLY - A flexible, extendable extension assembly used to create extended length holes and holes through inaccessible areas in walls and framing. The extension assembly including a flexible, solid core rod having first and second ends; and a holding means secured to the first end of the rod for releasably holding a tool bit for rotation with the rod. | 12-25-2008 |
20100258771 | WIRE PULL ASSEMBLY - A wire pull assembly including a quick-change assembly and a wire pull attachment. The wire pull attachment includes an insert, a basket adapted to receive and secure an article therein, and a swivel assembly interconnecting the insert and basket such that the swivel assembly allows the basket to move freely relative to the insert. | 10-14-2010 |
20120195704 | DRILL BIT - A drill bit for cutting successively larger holes in a substrate includes a conically-shaped body having first and second cutting flutes extending along the length of the body. The first cutting flute includes a first cutting edge and the second cutting flute includes a second cutting edge. The first and second cutting edges are offset relative to each other to create a cutting angle adapted to reduce chatter. | 08-02-2012 |
20150283621 | FLEXIBLE AND EXTENDIBLE DRILL BIT ASSEMBLY - An extension assembly configured to permit a user to drill a hole through inaccessible areas in a wall is disclosed. The extension assembly includes a flexible, solid core rod having first and second ends and a holding means. The rod is configured to extend through a hole in a wall cavity and flex therein to position a tool bit at an inaccessible location in the wall cavity and permit a user to drill a hole through a substrate at the inaccessible location. The holding means is secured to the second end of the rod for releasably holding a tool bit for rotation with the rod and includes a sleeve adapted to slide axially along a body of the holding means between a secured position where a tool bit is securely held within the holding means and a release position where the tool bit is released from the holding means. | 10-08-2015 |
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20080278839 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL TRANSPORT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - A cartridge library ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080282275 | ENTRY/EXIT PORT METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - A cartridge library ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080282281 | CARTRIDGE ENGAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CARTRIDGE LIBRARY - A cartridge library ( | 11-13-2008 |
20120298706 | ROBOTIC TOOL INTERCHANGE SYSTEM - Systems and methods for mounting and using various different accessories on a robotic system such as a unmanned ground vehicle (UGV). A tool library may include interchangeable modules, each module having a number of tool holders. Electronic components may be mounted to each of the modules adjacent to each of the of tool holders that identify the module and tool that is associated with the tool holder. The UGV may have a reader that is capable of reading the electronic components to determine the module and tools that are available for use on the UGV. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299322 | MODULAR ROBOTIC ACCESSORY SYSTEM - A system is provided in which a robot may be used having a robotic arm with a camera and gripper assembly, that enables the use of tools while also allowing use of a gripper assembly located at the end of the robotic arm. Mounting rails may be secured to the gripper assembly to provide a system that is easily adaptable to allow the relatively fast exchange of different tools. Tools may be secured to the mounting rails to allow for both the use of the tools and the existing gripper assembly on the robotic arm. The accessories may be configured to allow enhanced viewing of the accessory through a camera mounted to the robotic arm. | 11-29-2012 |
20150276141 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RETROFITTING A FLUORESCENT DOWNLIGHT ILLUMINATION DEVICE - In various embodiments, a downlight illumination device is upgraded to an illumination device based on one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) via a retrofit kit that includes (i) a lighting module comprising one or more LEDs, (ii) a driver module comprising circuitry for receiving power from the power source and supplying compatible power to the one or more LEDs, (iii) a flexible conduit connecting the lighting module to the driver module and containing therewithin a plurality of wires electrically connecting the lighting module to the driver module, and (iv) an alignment bracket for attachment within the housing and configured to receive the lighting module. | 10-01-2015 |
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20090148352 | Portable gas generating device - Methods and devices for generating gas from nitrous oxide are provided as well as downstream uses for the product gas. Reactor devices of the invention are compact and incorporate a novel heat-exchange/regenerative cooling system to optimize N | 06-11-2009 |
20100088951 | Novel Methods of Higher Alcohol Synthesis - Systems, catalysts, and methods are provided for transforming carbon based material into synthetic mixed alcohol fuel. | 04-15-2010 |
20130181168 | Portable Gas Generating Device - Methods and devices for generating gas from nitrous oxide are provided as well as downstream uses for the product gas. Reactor devices of the invention are compact and incorporate a novel heat-exchange/regenerative cooling system to optimize N | 07-18-2013 |
20130232861 | Methods of Higher Alcohol Synthesis - Systems, catalysts, and methods are provided for transforming carbon based material into synthetic mixed alcohol fuel. | 09-12-2013 |
20140127092 | Portable Gas Generating Device - Methods and devices for generating gas from nitrous oxide are provided as well as downstream uses for the product gas. Reactor devices of the invention are compact and incorporate a novel heat-exchange/regenerative cooling system to optimize N | 05-08-2014 |
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20100263005 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EGNAGING INTERACTIVE WEB CONTENT - The present invention engages interactive web content across a plurality of communication platforms including receiving an initiation request for viewing interactive web content across a first communication platform and determining profile information regarding a user's narrowcast identification information. If the profile information does not include the identification information, the method and system includes receiving the identification information directly from the user and beginning the interactive web content including distributing a video feed providing a video display to the user across the first communication platform. When the interactive web content reaches a first engagement point, generating a narrowcast communication directly to the user via a second communication platform based on the narrowcast identification information. In response to the narrowcast communication, the method and system includes receiving a first response from the user via the second communication platform and maintaining the interactive video display to the first user. | 10-14-2010 |
20140012910 | VIDEO COMMENT FEED - The disclosed subject matter provides a method and system for displaying comments associated to a time reference of a video. A comment feed is displayed in conjunction with a video (or other content). A user may input a comment while playing the video and the comment may appear at a reference point in the video (e.g., the point when the user submitted the comment). Upon a subsequent viewing of the video (or other content) by the user or another user, the comment may appear at the reference time. The comment feed may be updated (and/or filtered) in real-time; thus, the comment will be visible to other users playing the same the video. A determination may be made as to the availability of a slot for a submitted comment and, if no slot is available at the submitted reference, the next most proximate slot to the submitted reference may be used. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013196 | ON-SCREEN ALERT DURING CONTENT PLAYBACK - Embodiments of the disclosed herein relate to providing an on-screen alert during playback of content where the on-screen alert permits the user to connect to one of the characters (or an entity) shown or referred to in a web video or the program associated therewith. In addition, an authoring tool is disclosed herein for inserting an on-screen alert into a video (or other content) at a predetermined time reference, where the on-screen alert enables a first user to connect to a social networking system of a second user (or entity). A content management server or system may insert an on-screen alert into a video (or other content). The timing and selection of an alert may be tailored using user profile information which may be input by the user or inferred or ascertained based on a user's online activity, such as the user's selection of content to view on a site. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013200 | VIDEO COMMENT FEED WITH PRIORITIZATION - Comments are displayed in conjunction with a video or other content. A submitted reference point in the video is recorded when a viewer submits a comment. The submitted comment is added to a comment feed at the reference point if no existing comment is displayed at that point already. If an existing comment is already displayed at the reference point, at least one type of the submitted comment is compared to at least one type of the existing comment to produce a comparison result. Based on the comparison result, the submitted comment can be given priority over the existing comment, which can be moved, deleted or otherwise modified so that the submitted comment can be shown at the reference point in the comment feed. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013268 | METHOD FOR CREATING A SCRIPTED EXCHANGE - A system for generating a scripted exchange. A user specifies first content with a first source, a time delay (or an absolute time) and second content with a second source. The first content is shown associated with the first source. After an elapsed time equal to the delay (or at the specified absolute time), the second content is shown associated with the second source. The first and second source may be the same. Additional entries associated with the same or other sources may be similarly specified, generating the scripted exchange. | 01-09-2014 |
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20110297293 | Apparatus and process for in-mold labeling - An apparatus and process for use in an in-mold labeling application utilizes a rolled label sheet having a multiplicity of pre-printed non-adhesive labels and a pre-printed registration mark associated with each of the labels, a sensor for detecting each of the registration marks to enable alignment of the label sheet in a predetermined longitudinal position before labels are cut therefrom; a set of driven pinch rolls for moving it forward or backward; a circumferential die cutter for cutting one or more labels from the label sheet; a passive float roll following the die cutter for creating a controlled loop in the label sheet that permits the die cutter to operate independently of a vacuum conveyor that follows the float roll, the vacuum conveyor including a sensor to detect each of the registration marks for enabling alignment of the label sheet in a position of registration thereon; and a plurality of vacuum plenums along the vacuum conveyor for selectively receiving hold down vacuum from an external source for maintaining the label sheet in its position of registration during conveyance to a predetermined label removal position, the hold down vacuum then being released to permit removal, by an external pick and place device, of one or more of the previously-cut labels. | 12-08-2011 |
20140202295 | Apparatus and process for in-mold labeling - A process for use in an in-mold labeling application utilizes a rolled label sheet having a multiplicity of pre-printed non-adhesive labels and a pre-printed registration mark associated with each of the labels, the process detecting each of the registration marks to alignment the label sheet in a predetermined longitudinal position before labels are cut therefrom, conveying the rolled label sheet forward or backward, cutting one or more labels from the label sheet, forming a controlled loop in the label sheet, detecting each of the registration marks for aligning the label sheet in a position of registration, providing a hold down vacuum for maintaining the label sheet in a position of registration during conveyance to a predetermined label removal position, and releasing the hold down vacuum to permit removal, by an external pick and place device, of one or more of the previously-cut labels. | 07-24-2014 |
20150290919 | Apparatus and process for in-mold labeling - A process for use in an in-mold labeling application utilizes a rolled label sheet having a multiplicity of pre-printed non-adhesive labels and a pre-printed registration mark associated with each of the labels, the process detecting each of the registration marks to align the label sheet in a predetermined longitudinal position before labels are cut therefrom, conveying the rolled label sheet forward or backward, cutting one or more labels from the label sheet, forming a controlled loop in the label sheet, detecting each of the registration marks for aligning the label sheet in a position of registration, providing a hold down vacuum for maintaining the label sheet in a position of registration during conveyance to a predetermined label removal position, and releasing the hold down vacuum to permit removal, by an external pick and place device, of one or more of the previously-cut labels. | 10-15-2015 |
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20080244584 | TASK SCHEDULING METHOD - Provided is a method for scheduling activities. The method includes partitioning tasks provided for scheduling. The partitioning is accomplished by receiving at least one task including at least one data type. The data type is reviewed to determine at least one scheduling criteria and the task is routed to a queue based on the determined scheduling criteria. Each queue also has at least one queue characteristic. The method also includes scheduling the partitioned tasks. The scheduling is accomplished by retrieving the at least one task from the queue in response to a trigger. The retrieved task is routed to at least one scheduler. In a first instance the routing is based on the queue characteristic. In a second instance the routing is based on at least one scheduler characteristic. A scheduling system for performing this method is also provided. | 10-02-2008 |
20090055335 | PROBLEM SOLVING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a problem solving system. More specifically, the problem solving system provides an interface operable to receive user supplied input data, the input data having at least one user defined characteristic. The system provides an algorithm pool having a plurality of pre-defined algorithms, each algorithm having at least one associated algorithm characteristic. The system also provides a data source pool having at least one data source, each data source having at least one data characteristic. An algorithm selector is in communication with the interface, algorithm pool and data source pool. The algorithm selector operable to; receive the input data and review the at least one user defined characteristic; select at least one algorithm from the algorithm pool based on the at least one user defined characteristic and selected algorithm's algorithm characteristic; select at least one data source from the data source pool based on the at least one user defined characteristic indicating a need for additional data and the selected data source's data characteristic; and bundle the input data, the selected algorithm and data source as a job operation for execution by a job operation subsystem to obtain a result, and return the result to a designated party. An associated method of solving a problem with such a system is also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
20090055825 | WORKFLOW ENGINE SYSTEM AND METHOD - Provided is a workflow engine for managing data. More specifically, the workflow engine includes a receiving subsystem that is operable to receive data. An environment evaluating subsystem is also provided and is operable to evaluate an environment and determine at least one environmental parameter. A data evaluating system is in communication with the receiving subsystem and the environment evaluating subsystem. The data evaluating system is operable to determine at least one data parameter from the received data and to receive the environmental parameter. The data evaluating system will evaluate the data parameter and environment parameter and select at least one appropriate workflow rule for use in establishing a workflow job operation for execution by a job operation subsystem. An associated method of use is also provided. | 02-26-2009 |
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20130126585 | STAPLE AND FEEDER BELT CONFIGURATIONS FOR SURGICAL STAPLER - One exemplary surgical apparatus may include at least one carrier, staples fixed to a corresponding carrier, and a feeder belt to which at least one carrier is frangibly connected. Another exemplary surgical apparatus may include a feeder belt, a first plurality of staples fixed directly to and frangibly separable from the feeder belt; a plurality of extension arms extending at least partially in the lateral direction away from the feeder belt; and a second plurality of staples each fixed to an extension arm at a location spaced laterally apart from the feeder belt. | 05-23-2013 |
20140236144 | INTRAVERTEBRAL TISSUE ABLATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A tissue ablation device is provided for use in soft tissue and/or in bone. It is configured to include an inner probe with a first electrode and a second electrode and an outer needle through which the inner probe extends. After the inner probe is directed therewithin to a target, the outer needle can be withdrawn to expose space between the first and second electrodes to form an RF or other energy field for tissue ablation therebetween upon actuation of an energy source. Such embodiments may include methods for tissue ablation and placement of stabilizing materials. | 08-21-2014 |
20140332580 | D-SHAPED SURGICAL STAPLES - A surgical apparatus comprises a surgical staple for treating tissues of a patient in a surgical procedure. The surgical staple is deformable from a first configuration (e.g., an undeployed configuration) to a second configuration (e.g., a deployed configuration) in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The surgical staple includes a first leg and a second leg, wherein said surgical staple substantially resembles a V-shape or a suture needle in the first configuration and substantially forms a D-shape in the second configuration in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. | 11-13-2014 |
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20140123440 | COUPLING MEMBERS FOR CLOSURE DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - According to one embodiment, a coupling component includes a female component and a male component. The female component includes a main body portion and a coupling aperture. Similarly, the male component includes a main body portion and a coupling member. The coupling member that is mateable with the coupling aperture of the female component to couple the male and female components together. The main body portion of the male component includes a top surface and a relatively planar bottom surface. The coupling member includes a relatively planar top surface and a bottom surface. The relatively planar top surface of the coupling member is offset from the relatively planar bottom surface of the male component. The male and female components are non-releasable from a coupled engagement while under tension via a tension member. | 05-08-2014 |
20140221889 | CLOSURE DEVICES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Closure devices that may be used for various articles, such as braces, medical devices, shoes, clothing, apparel, and the like. The closure devices may include a tightening mechanism that may function as a handle that allows an individual to wrap an article around body part, couple the article about the body part, and then tension or tighten the article using a single hand. | 08-07-2014 |
20140358054 | STRAPS FOR DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - According to an embodiment, a system for tightening an article about a limb includes a reel based closure system having a tension member that is guided about the article and tensionable to close or tighten the article and a reel based tightening mechanism that is configured to tension the tension member and to maintain the tension member's tension so that the article remains closed or tightened. The system also includes a strap having a first end that is attached to a first edge of the article and a second end that is operably coupled with the reel based closure system so that tensioning of the tension member causes the strap to be tensioned. An intermediate portion of the strap spans a portion of an opening of the article and is slidingly positioned within a ring component that is attached to a second edge of the article. | 12-04-2014 |
20150190262 | STRAPS FOR DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR - According to an embodiment, a strap includes a closure system and a strap system. The closure system includes a tension member, a tightening mechanism that tensions the tension member and maintains the tension member's tension, and a guide that routes the tension member between the guide and the tightening mechanism. Tensioning of the tension member causes the guide to move toward the tightening mechanism. The strap system includes a strap guide(s), a first end that is coupled to the tightening mechanism, a second end that is coupled with the guide, and a strap body. The strap body is positioned through the strap guide(s) so that at least a portion of the strap overlaps and so that the strap body forms a loop. Tensioning of the tension member reduces a diameter of the strap system's loop, which effects constriction of the strap system about an article disposed within the loop. | 07-09-2015 |
20160058127 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING THE FIT OF BOOTS AND OTHER FOOTWEAR - A closure system for a boot or other footwear includes a tension member that is disposed within the boot and routed or guided about a path within the boot via one or more guides. The closure system also includes an adjustment member that is disposed within the boot and operably coupled with the tension member. The closure system further includes a reel based closure device having a knob that is operable to tension the tension member and to release tension from the tension member. Tensioning of the tension member adjusts a fit of the adjustment member about a foot within the boot to secure the foot within the boot and loosening of the tension member adjusts the fit of the adjustment member about the foot to allow the foot to be more easily removed from the boot. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058130 | MULTI-PURPOSE CLOSURE SYSTEM - A reel-based mechanism for tightening footwear includes a tension member and a plurality of guide members that are positioned about an opening of the footwear. The plurality of guide members guide or direct the tension member about a path along the footwear. The reel-based mechanism further includes a tightening mechanism that is operationally coupled with the tension member to effect tensioning of the tension member and tightening of the footwear upon operation of the tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism performs one or more secondary functions that are not related to tightening of the footwear. | 03-03-2016 |
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20090193223 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VECTORED DATA DE-DUPLICATION - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 07-30-2009 |
20090213488 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING THE EFFECTS OF TAPE DIMENSIONAL STABILITY - A method, system, apparatus, and computer readable medium storing instructions for recording data tracks and a method and system for reading data tracks. For recording data tracks, virtual boundary of a first data track recorded on the storage medium is determined. The recording element is positioned based on the determined virtual boundary of the first track and a second data track is recorded by the positioned recording element. For reading data tracks, a first virtual boundary of a first data track and a second virtual boundary of the first data track are determined and a reading element is positioned at a center of the first data track based on the determined virtual boundaries. In the system of reading recorded data tracks, a number of forward reading elements and backward reading elements are provided. The forward reading elements have different pitches. | 08-27-2009 |
20100037118 | UNIFIED DATA PROTECTION AND DATA DE-DUPLICATION IN A STORAGE SYSTEM - A data storage system comprises a plurality of storage devices and a storage system controller. The storage system controller controls data and redundancy data stored to and read from the storage devices such that the data is stored at least in part in a region which comprises storage areas on least two of the storage devices and such that the storage devices appear as a single storage device to an entity external to the data storage system. The storage system controller comprises a redundancy data generator for generating the redundancy data, a de-duplication fingerprint definer to define a portion of the redundancy data as additionally representing a de-duplication fingerprint for the region, and a data de-duplicator to identify a duplicated region based upon finding a match to the de-duplication fingerprint within the redundancy data of the data storage system. | 02-11-2010 |
20100309583 | Methods, Systems and Apparatus for Reducing the Effects of Tape Dimensional Stability - A method, system, apparatus, and computer readable medium storing instructions for recording data tracks and a method and system for reading data tracks. For recording data tracks, virtual boundary of a first data track recorded on the storage medium is determined. The recording element is positioned based on the determined virtual boundary of the first track and a second data track is recorded by the positioned recording element. For reading data tracks, a first virtual boundary of a first data track and a second virtual boundary of the first data track are determined and a reading element is positioned at a center of the first data track based on the determined virtual boundaries. In the system of reading recorded data tracks, a number of forward reading elements and backward reading elements are provided. The forward reading elements have different pitches. | 12-09-2010 |
20110258398 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR VECTORED DATA DE-DUPLICATION - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 10-20-2011 |
20120243118 | Methods, Systems and Apparatus for Reducing the Effects of Tape Dimensional Stability - A method, system, apparatus, and computer readable medium storing instructions for recording data tracks and a method and system for reading data tracks. For recording data tracks, virtual boundary of a first data track recorded on the storage medium is determined. The recording element is positioned based on the determined virtual boundary of the first track and a second data track is recorded by the positioned recording element. For reading data tracks, a first virtual boundary of a first data track and a second virtual boundary of the first data track are determined and a reading element is positioned at a center of the first data track based on the determined virtual boundaries. In the system of reading recorded data tracks, a number of forward reading elements and backward reading elements are provided. The forward reading elements have different pitches. | 09-27-2012 |
20140136490 | Methods and Systems For Vectored Data De-Duplication - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 05-15-2014 |
20150178308 | Methods and System For Vectored Data De-Duplication - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 06-25-2015 |
20150186222 | Methods and Systems For Vectored Data De-Duplication - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 07-02-2015 |
20150254299 | Methods and Systems For Vectored Data De-Duplication - The present invention is directed toward methods and systems for data de-duplication. More particularly, in various embodiments, the present invention provides systems and methods for data de-duplication that may utilize a vectoring method for data de-duplication wherein a stream of data is divided into “data sets” or blocks. For each block, a code, such as a hash or cyclic redundancy code may be calculated and stored. The first block of the set may be written normally and its address and hash can be stored and noted. Subsequent block hashes may be compared with previously written block hashes. | 09-10-2015 |
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20120233005 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SECURE WIRELESS PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS WHEN A WIRELESS NETWORK IS UNAVAILABLE - Systems, methods, and devices are disclosed which allow a mobile device user to complete financial transactions even when the mobile device is not connected to a wireless network. The systems, methods, and devices of the present disclosure may utilizing a combination of an encrypted lockbox containing out of network payment codes on the mobile device and a matching set of out of network payment codes stored on a server of a payment authority. | 09-13-2012 |
20130138516 | MOBILE DEVICE AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM FOR CONCURRENT SUBMISSION OF MULTIPLE TENDER TYPES - Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing mobile device transaction approvals utilizing multiple forms of tender. An identifier of a mobile device and a request for a transaction authorization may be transmitted from a mobile device and received at a payment authority system. The payment authority system may generate a payment code for transmission to the mobile device. The payment code may be provided to a point of sale (POS) system. The POS system may transmit a transaction amount, an identifier of a merchant, and the payment code to the payment authority system. A number of forms of tender may be applied to the transaction amount. The payment authority system may generate a unified approval code applying the multiple forms of tender to the transaction. The unified approval code may be transmitted to the POS system and applied to a transaction. | 05-30-2013 |
20130144690 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING MOBILE COMPENSATION AND INCENTIVES - A system and method for distributing incentives via mobile devices is described. One embodiment, a computer-server-based method, receives a request from a merchant to generate an incentive which incentive is funded and initiated by the merchant, receives the incentive, associates the incentive with a recipient's phone number, and transmits a notification of the incentive to a mobile device associated with the recipient's phone number, the computer server acting as a server-side wallet for the incentive, the incentive being usable, through interaction with the computer server, by the recipient for the purchase of goods or services from the merchant associated with the incentive. | 06-06-2013 |
20130179281 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFLINE STAND-IN OF FINANCIAL PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for conducting offline transactions using mobile devices at a point of sale device while the point of sale device is disconnected from a network. The point of sale device may receive a mobile transaction code from a mobile device, the mobile transaction code associated with an offline transaction between the mobile device and the point of sale device. The point of sale device may compare the received mobile transaction code at the point of sale device to at least one stored offline stand-in transaction code in response to a determination that the point of sale device is disconnected from the network, determine that the offline transaction is preauthorized based on the comparison, and complete the off-line transaction based on the determination that the offline transaction is preauthorized | 07-11-2013 |
20130179352 | SECURE WIRELESS TRANSACTIONS WHEN A WIRELESS NETWORK IS UNAVAILABLE - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for conducting offline transactions using mobile devices at a point of sale device while the point of sale device is disconnected from a network. The point of sale device may receive a request from a user for a transaction code associated with a transaction between the mobile device and a point of sale device; generate an offline transaction code based on a current offline transaction code key stored at the mobile device and a time code associated with the transaction in response to a determination that the mobile device is disconnected from a payment authority server; provide the generated offline transaction code from the mobile device to the point of sale device; and receive an indication from the point of sale device that the payment authority server has approved the transaction based on the generated offline transaction code. | 07-11-2013 |
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20120271118 | QUICK-RELEASE HANDLE FOR RETRACTOR BLADES - A quick-release handle is used in positioning a retractor blade in a surgical site and securing the retractor blade to a retractor frame. The retractor blade has a generally cylindrical post for removably engaging a retractor frame, an alignment groove on its top surface, and an annular recess extending around the post. The quick-release handle has a head with a U-shaped flange for sliding engagement with the annular recess and the upper portion of the post. The handle also contains a sliding rod actuated by a thumb-slide mechanism to engage the alignment groove on the retractor blade post. In particular, a locking tongue extending from the distal end of the rod engages the alignment groove, while a protrusion extending from the rod engages the annular recess, thereby maintaining proper rotational alignment between the handle and retractor blade. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271119 | AUTO-LOCKING SURGICAL RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY - An auto-locking surgical retractor assembly has a retractor frame with a number of adjustable arms. Each adjustable arm has a U-shaped recess for removably engaging the post of a retractor blade. A spring-loaded locking pin protrudes slightly from the arm into the U-shaped recess to hold the post of retractor blade in place. The locking pin is temporarily retracted by insertion of the retractor blade post into the U-shaped recess, but subsequently extends to lock the retractor blade post in place. The user must exert sufficient force on the retractor blade to temporarily depress the spring-loaded locking pin in order to remove the retractor blade post from the U-shaped recess. | 10-25-2012 |
20130066163 | Adaptor for Surgical Retractor Blades - An adaptor for removably engaging surgical retractor blades to a retractor frame has a recess with a latch mechanism at its proximal end for removably securing the adaptor to the rail of a retractor frame, and a spring-loaded locking jaw mechanism at its distal end for removably engaging a retractor blade. | 03-14-2013 |