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Benjamin Woodward, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100030010HANDHELD RADIATION DELIVERY SYSTEM - A handheld radiation delivery system is disclosed that includes a two-part delivery module comprising a reusable portion that contains a radioactive source wire and a disposable portion that includes a drive assembly for moving the radioactive source wire between storage and treatment positions. A disposable applicator tip is provided that includes a cannula for receiving the radioactive source wire when in the treatment position and a mechanism for limiting the number of uses of the device. A handheld cable actuator is operatively connected to the disposable portion of the handpiece to impart motion to the source wire.02-04-2010

Benjamin W. Woodward, Santa Clara, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110021906Methods and Apparatus for Intraocular Brachytherapy - Methods and apparatus for intraocular brachytherapy are disclosed in which a cannula is introduced into the eye for delivery of radiation to a target tissue. Techniques for properly locating the cannula with respect to the target tissue, for protecting non-target tissue, for regulating heat generated by x-ray emitters, and for combining therapies are disclosed.01-27-2011

Patent applications by Benjamin W. Woodward, Santa Clara, CA US

Colin P. Woodward, Clovis, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110146912Multi-layer, light markable media and method and automatic and manually operated apparatus for using same - A multi-layer laminate media is provided on which information may be applied in machine or human readable form on a visible front surface by the output of one or more lasers, or other high intensity light source. In a preferred embodiment, the media has three layers including preferably transparent substrate, a thermochromic layer and a light absorbent layer located intermediate the media substrate and the thermochromic layer. The light absorbent layer is adapted to absorb light from the light source and convert the absorbed light into heat. The heat is immediately conducted into selected portions of the thermochromic layer which is in thermal contact with the light absorbent layer, causing portions of the thermochromic layer to change visual appearance such as color to create the desired mark. The media optimally includes obscuration materials to reduce the visibility of the light absorbent layer to the naked eye. The light absorbent layer absorbs light in the NIR and visible light wavelength ranges of light and is preferably a low cost absorber such as carbon black. The invention also includes a manually operated produce labeling system utilizing the multi-layer laminate media. A rewinder is also provided which utilizes the multi-layer laminate media.06-23-2011

David F. Woodward, Lake Forest, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090012145THERAPEUTIC ESTERS - A compound comprising01-08-2009
20090181969Hypotensive Lipid And Timolol Compositions And Methods Of Using Same - New compositions for and methods of treating ocular hypertension provide for effective treatment of ocular hypertension often using reduced concentrations of active components. Such compositions include a timolol component and a hypotensive lipid component. The present compositions and methods are relatively straightforward, can be easily produced, for example, using conventional manufacturing techniques, and can be easily and conveniently practiced, for example, using application or administration techniques or methodologies which are substantially similar to those employed with prior compositions used to treat ocular hypertension.07-16-2009
20090203659METHOD OF ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I08-13-2009
20100298436EP2 Agonist from Non-Prostanoid Structures Designed as PGE2 Antagonists - An EP2-receptor agonist of the following structure is disclosed:11-25-2010
20100305047CYCLOSPORIN DERIVATIVES FOR ENHANCING THE GROWTH OF HAIR - The present invention provides a method for the treatment of alopecia and/or enhancing hair growth in a patient, wherein said method comprises administering, preferably topically, to the skin, e.g. the scalp or the eyelid, a therapeutically effective amount of a cyclosporin A derivative selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the formula:12-02-2010
20110201684EP2 Agonist from Non-Prostanoid Structures Designed as PGE2 Antagonists - A method of treating ocular hypertension, lowering intraocular pressure, pain or inflammation, comprising administering to a mammal a pharmaceutical composition of an EP08-18-2011
20110294893NON-ACIDIC CYCLOPENTANE HEPTANOIC ACID, 2-CYCLOALKYL OR ARYLALKYL DERIVATIVES AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention provides cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compounds, which may be substituted in the 1-position with amino, amido, ether or ester groups, e.g., a 1-OH cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compound. The cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of the present invention are potent ocular hypotensives, and are particularly suitable for the management of glaucoma. Moreover, the cyclopentane heptanoic, 2-(cycloalkyl or arylalkyl) compounds of this invention are smooth muscle relaxants with broad application in systemic hypertensive and pulmonary diseases; smooth muscle relaxants with application in gastrointestinal disease, reproduction, fertility, incontinence, shock, etc.12-01-2011
20120077857INHIBITION OF INFLAMMATION BYSIMULTANEOUS BLOCKADE OF MULTIPLE PROSTANOID RECEPTORS - The present invention provides a method for treating inflammation in a patient in need thereof comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a compound according to formula03-29-2012
20120077858COMPOUNDS ACT AT MULTIPLE PROSTAGLANDIN RECEPTORS GIVING A GENERAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE - The present invention provides compounds, that are N-alkyl-2-(1-(5-substituted-2-(3-oxo-3-(trifluoromethylsulfonamido)propyl)benzyl)pyrrolidin-2-yl)oxazole-4-carboxamide wherein the 5 substituent is selected from the group consisting of halo and alkyloxy radicals. The compound may be represented by the following formula03-29-2012
20120122989METHOD OF ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I05-17-2012
20120165382COMPOUNDS ACT AT MULTIPLE PROSTAGLANDIN RECEPTORS GIVING A GENERAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY RESPONSE - The present invention provides a compound, that is a 1-[(2-{[(alkyl or aryl)methyl]oxy}halo or haloalkyl substituted-phenyl)alkyl]-5-hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl-1H-pyrazole carboxylic acid or alkylenylcarboxylic acid or a hydrocarbyl or substituted hydrocarbyl sulfonamide of said carboxylic acid or said alkylenylcarboxylic acid, provided however said compound is not a 3-carboxylic acid, a sulfonamide thereof, or a 3-methylenylcarboxylic acid. The compound may be represented by the following formula06-28-2012
20120190733COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - The present invention provides a method for stimulating hair growth in a mammalian species or converting vellus hair or intermediate hair to terminal hair or stimulating hair follicles to increase hair growth and one or more properties selected from the group consisting of luster, sheen, brilliance, gloss, glow, shine or patina of hair associated with the follicles or increasing one or more of: length, thickness, number, and density, of eyelash hair or eyebrow hair comprising applying to the skin of a patient a composition comprising an effective amount of an EP07-26-2012
20120202886METHOD OF ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include a cyclopentane heptanoic acid, 2-cycloalkyl or arylalkyl compound represented by the formula I08-09-2012
20120270915FATTY ACID AMIDE HYDROLASE INHIHIBITORS FOR TREATING PAIN - Compounds of Formula 1 are described herein. These compounds may be administered to a patient for treatment of suffering from pain or other FAAH mediated conditions.10-25-2012
20120295972Ester Derivatives of Bimatoprost Compositions and Methods - Provided herein, inter alia, are prodrugs of bimatoprost, methods of using the same and compositions including the same.11-22-2012
20120302588METHOD OF ENHANCING HAIR GROWTH - Methods and compositions for stimulating the growth of hair are disclosed wherein said compositions include bimatoprost and minoxidil in a vehicle for topical application to the skin of a mammal, e.g. a human, whereby the combination of bimatoprost and minoxidil produces a faster onset of hair growth in humans or other mammals and wherein said composition brings about a synergestic result of faster onset of hair growth as compared to compositions comprising bimatoprost and minoxidil, alone.11-29-2012

Patent applications by David F. Woodward, Lake Forest, CA US

David F. Woodward, El Toro, CA US

Don Woodward, Los Altos, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120030714METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REMOTE TELEVISION REPLAY CONTROL - A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.02-02-2012
20120039580Method and System for Remote Television Replay Control - A method, system, computer medium, and other embodiments for integrating unrelated web hosted services with stand-alone media-based devices are provided. Users can access and control the media-based device conveniently with a web-browser through various portals on the Internet. In one embodiment, users access the media-based device through one or more unrelated web portals, so as to control and to program the media-based device in a single web session, and to see information both stored on the media-based device and originating from third-party online sources of information and services in a single integrated presentation.02-16-2012

Franklin Goodhue Woodward, Orinda, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110258074RESTRICTED PURCHASE OF REGULATED ITEMS OVER A NETWORK - A technique is disclosed for implementing electronic commerce transactions via a data network. A regulated item selected by a customer is identified. The regulated item may correspond to an item which satisfies predetermined criteria, indicating that the regulated item is prohibited from being purchased by the customer. Action is then taken to prohibit the purchase of the selected item, via the data network, by the customer. According to one embodiment, the action taken to prohibit the purchase of the regulated item is automatically implemented at a server system configured to implement electronic commerce transactions between an on-line merchant and the customer. According to a specific implementation, the predetermined criteria correspond to regulations which restrict sales of the regulated items to persons in a particular jurisdiction based upon certain criteria such as, for example, time of day, day of week, age of the customer, type of product being sold, etc.10-20-2011

Jamison Scott Woodward, Solana Beach, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090088619Self-Locating Sensor Mounting Apparatus - A self-locating mounting apparatus for holding objects such as sensors at specific positions on a subject's head includes a central mount constituted by a plurality of inextensible elements adapted to fit over the top of a subject's head. In addition, the mounting apparatus includes an adjustable circumferential band adapted to circle the subject's head and connect the central mount to inextensible side elements via sliding joints. A plurality of biasing elements provide a force for biasing sensor mounting units on the mounting apparatus against a subject's head, allowing for long-term sensing while minimizing interference forces on the mounting units. Advantageously, the mounting apparatus holds sensors within approximately 5 mm of their desired measurement positions over a range of subject head sizes.04-02-2009

Josh Woodward, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110239246Distributing Content - Activity involving content distributed in a first content distribution channel, such as viewership of a content item, is used to determine how related content, such as another content item, should be distributed in a second content distribution channel. The determination can be made based on a model of the relationship between activity in the first content distribution channel and activity in the second content distribution channel. Distribution information regarding how the related content is to be distributed can be created or modified based on the determination, and the related content can be distributed according to the distribution information for the related content.09-29-2011

Joshua J. Woodward, Berkeley, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120164107CYCLIC DI-AMP INDUCTION OF TYPE I INTERFERON - Methods of modulating type-I interferon production in a cell are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating cytosolic cyclic di-adenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) activity in the cell in a manner sufficient to modulate type-I interferon production in the cell. Additional aspects of the invention include c-di-AMP activity modulatory compositions, e.g., c-di-AMP, mutant 06-28-2012

Patrick Woodward, Van Nuys, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120297959System and Method for Applying a Chain of Effects to a Musical Composition - A method for applying audio effects to one or more tracks off musical compilation is disclosed. The method comprises identifying a first virtual musician to be associated with a first instrument track; identifying a first virtual producer to be associated with the first instrument track; applying a first series of effects to the first instrument track, the first series of effects being dependent upon the first virtual musician; and applying a second series of effects to the first instrument track, the second series of effects being dependent upon the first virtual producer.11-29-2012

Steven Woodward, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080215331ENABLING SPEECH WITHIN A MULTIMODAL PROGRAM USING MARKUP - A method for speech enabling an application can include the step of specifying a speech input within a speech-enabled markup. The speech-enabled markup can also specify an application operation that is to be executed responsive to the detection of the speech input. After the speech input has been defined within the speech-enabled markup, the application can be instantiated. The specified speech input can then be detected and the application operation can be responsively executed in accordance with the specified speech-enabled markup.09-04-2008
20100049521SELECTIVE ENABLEMENT OF SPEECH RECOGNITION GRAMMARS - A method for processing speech audio in a network connected client device can include selecting a speech grammar for use in a speech recognition system in the network connected client device; characterizing the selected speech grammar; and, based on the characterization, determining whether to process the speech grammar locally in the network connected client device, or remotely in a speech server in the network. In one aspect of the invention, the selecting step can include establishing a communications session with a speech server; and, querying the speech server for a speech grammar over the established communications session. Additionally, the selecting step can further include registering the speech grammar in the speech recognition system.02-25-2010

Steven G. Woodward, Thousand Oaks, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120011443ENABLING SPEECH WITHIN A MULTIMODAL PROGRAM USING MARKUP - A method for speech enabling an application can include the step of specifying a speech input within a speech-enabled markup. The speech-enabled markup can also specify an application operation that is to be executed responsive to the detection of the speech input. After the speech input has been defined within the speech-enabled markup, the application can be instantiated. The specified speech input can then he detected and the application operation can be responsively executed in accordance with the specified speech-enabled markup.01-12-2012

Steven G. Woodward, Valley Village, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100031151Enabling speech within a multimodal program using markup - A method for speech enabling an application can include the step of specifying a speech input within a speech-enabled markup. The speech-enabled markup can also specify an application operation that is to be executed responsive to the detection of the speech input. After the speech input has been defined within the speech-enabled markup, the application can be instantiated. The specified speech input can then be detected and the application operation can be responsively executed in accordance with the specified speech-enabled markup.02-04-2010