Balaban
Alexandru T. Balaban, Galveston, TX US
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20090137045 | Pyridinium Cationic Lipids as Gene Transfer Agents - Pyridinium cationic lipids useful as non-viral gene delivery agents are disclosed. The agents are prepared by reaction of pyrylium salts with primary amines. Also disclosed are methods of trasfectind cells using the pyridinium cationic lipids as gene transfer agents. | 05-28-2009 |
20130330244 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TOPICAL NITRIC OXIDE GENERATION - A simple, biocompatible two-component system and procedure for generating nitric oxide (NO) is described. One component comprises sodium nitrite or other nitrite source, and the other component comprises a reductant, an acid and a base although in certain embodiments the reductant and acid functions are provided by the same component. When these two components are mixed directly at a local site of administration or immediately prior to application and the mixture generates nitric oxide (NO) for topical application. The activated system is therapeutic for treatment of multiple conditions, including promotion of healing, disinfection, promotion of hair growth, and treatment of male and female sexual dysfunction. | 12-12-2013 |
20140056957 | EXTENDED PRODUCTION OF NITRIC OXIDE FROM MICROENCAPSULATED CHEMICAL REACTANTS - Methods and compositions are provided for generating and applying long-lasting therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas from the reaction of water-soluble chemical reactants microencapsulated in polymer matrices. In some applications the microencapsulated reactants are introduced in an aqueous gel, and in other applications they are introduced to the area of therapy either directly or in a medical device such as a therapeutic pad or dressing. In some applications, the microencapsulated chemical precursors are maintained in close physical proximity to one another in a limited volume, and using a limited amount of solvent residing within that same volume to extract and process the chemical precursors to form NO. | 02-27-2014 |
20140056963 | EXTENDED PRODUCTION OF NITRIC OXIDE FROM A MICROENCAPSULATED NITRITE SALT AND AN AQUEOUS ACIDIFIED GEL - Methods and compositions are provided for generating and applying long-lasting therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas from the reaction of a least one microencapsulated nitrite salt and an activating volume of an aqueous acidified gel that has sufficient acidity to convert the nitrite salt to a nitric oxide (NO) and further provides a reducing property that retains the NO in bioactive form | 02-27-2014 |
Carey Balaban, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20100100510 | DYNAMIC DISCRETE DECISION SIMULATION SYSTEM - A system that enables dynamic discrete decision simulation is provided. Simulation has many advantages in modeling complex systems to facilitate decision making. The innovation discloses a system that integrates an agent-based discrete event simulator, a geographic information system, a rule base, and interactive databases in addition to interfaces and other supporting components. The modules can seamlessly communicate with each other by exchanging a progression of data, and by making a series of deductive decisions through embedded algorithms. The integrated system can be applied to disaster management planning and training. | 04-22-2010 |
Dahlia Balaban, Toronto CA
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20110144516 | RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION OF THORACIC MUSCLES TO BREATHING - A method and apparatus for evaluating the relative contribution of the diaphragm versus other thoracic muscles to breathing by obtaining measurements of parameters that correlate with changes in thoracic cavity and intra-abdominal cavity pressures over identical time increments and organizing the measurement data in manner that reveals whether the pressures changes are characteristic of the pattern of contemporaneous pressure changes in those cavities that accompany contraction and/or relaxation of the diaphragm muscles or whether the pressure changes are characteristic of the pattern of contemporaneous pressure changes in those cavities that accompany contraction and/or relaxation of the intercostal muscles. | 06-16-2011 |
David B. Balaban, Hauppauge, NY US
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20100015832 | FLUORESCENT LAMPHOLDER - A fluorescent lampholder with a top portion for supporting a fluorescent lamp and a base portion with a wire opening located on the bottom surface of the base that receives wires without exposing the wires to the exterior surface of a fixture. The lampholder is capable of supporting various types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps such as “tall”, “medium” and “small” T-8 fluorescent lamps as well as other types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps. | 01-21-2010 |
20110104923 | FLUORESCENT LAMPHOLDER - A fluorescent lampholder with a top portion for supporting a fluorescent lamp and a base portion with a wire opening located on the bottom surface of the base that receives wires without exposing the wires to the exterior surface of a fixture. The lampholder is capable of supporting various types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps such as “tall”, “medium” and “small” T-8 fluorescent lamps as well as other types and/or sizes of fluorescent lamps. | 05-05-2011 |
David J. Balaban, San Jose, CA US
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20130169645 | COMPUTER-AIDED VISUALIZATION OF EXPRESSION COMPARISON - Innovative systems and methods for visualizing information collected from analyzing samples are provided. The samples may include nucleic acids, proteins, or other polymers. Gene expression level as determined from analysis of a nucleic acid sample is one possible analysis result that may be visualized. In one embodiment, a computer system may display the expression levels of multiple genes simultaneously in a way that facilitates user identification of genes whose expression is significant to a characteristic such as disease or resistance to disease. Additionally, the computer system may facilitate display of further information about relevant genes once they are identified. | 07-04-2013 |
Gary Balaban, Old Bridge, NJ US
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20120190417 | Crane Controller Method and PCB - A controller provides a GUI for accessing a PCB. The controller is used to retrieve information from the controller PCB and to also program other information into it as well as perform diagnostics of the game and machine. The owner of the crane machine can place an object in the crane's claw and then enter a setup mode using the PCB. The game will then proceed to, based on an algorithm, make its own adjustments to properly set the strength of the crane's claw to have the game play properly. The controller is equipped with a wireless access point to allow the owner to remotely access and control all of the same functions as from the controller. An owner is able to program the value of the prize in the game along with the desired amount of money to be collected, to maintain a profitable win ratio. | 07-26-2012 |
20130261516 | Hand Held Percussion Device - A handle and trigger activating a battery powered motor moving a mechanical plunger in a linear motion range. The plunger is placed against a patient's muscle, fascia, tendon, or ligament and is subjected to the repetitive mechanical plunger motion resulting in a deep massage. Plungers of differing shapes, sizes, contours, textures, and hardness may be used and are readily changed. The speed of the device is controlled by the trigger so that if more speed is desired, a user simply depresses the trigger further. Operational modes include: the device set to 30 seconds on the highest power setting, 30 seconds on a middle power setting; the device set to 20 seconds on the highest power setting, 20 seconds on a middle power setting; and the device set to 10 seconds on the highest power setting, 10 seconds on a middle power setting. | 10-03-2013 |
20130285838 | Game Machine Controller Method and PCB - A printed circuit board (PCB) installed on any game machine providing two wires for each meter a user desired to monitor in the machine, and two wires to supply power to the PCB. A monitor attached to any meter ranging from 12 volts to 48 volts that is not polarity specific. The PCB connected via Wifi, regular CAT 5 Internet cable or even via cellular service for areas where the Internet is not available. A single “ HUB” per location can provide access and monitoring for a plurality of machines located at one location. The controller can transmit negative and positive alerts provide the user. Additionally, a user can set “alarms” for each item they are monitoring. Using the controller of the present invention, game machines are all wirelessly connected to the game machine comprised of the HUB and can be moved anywhere in the location. | 10-31-2013 |
20160023097 | Machine Learning Controller for Prize Dispensing Entertainment Machines - A system to rapidly set up new claw machines for different styles of prizes, while also providing an excellent player experience through dynamically changing claw machine behavior through machine learning algorithms. These systems can be readily installed on most any crane machine by replacing the controller card. The system is configured by means of a control wand physically connected to the controller. Teaching the machine about the prize is accomplished by physically inserting a sample prize into the grabber, and executed a command via control wand to tell the machine to learn. Once configured and taught the prize, the machine is autonomous, and will maintain its programmed profit margin throughout the prizes dispensed by learning player behavior and making adjustments after each play. | 01-28-2016 |
20160023120 | Game Machine Controller Method and PCB - A printed circuit board (PCB) installed on any game machine providing two wires for each meter a user desired to monitor in the machine, and two wires to supply power to the PCB. A monitor attached to any meter ranging from 12 volts to 48 volts that is not polarity specific. The PCB connected via Wifi, regular CAT 5 Internet cable or even via cellular service for areas where the Internet is not available. A single “HUB” per location can provide access and monitoring for a plurality of machines located at one location. The controller can transmit negative and positive alerts provide the user. Additionally, a user can set “alarms” for each item they are monitoring. Using the controller of the present invention, game machines are all wirelessly connected to the game machine comprised of the HUB and can be moved anywhere in the location. | 01-28-2016 |
20160082345 | Crane Controller Method and PCB - A controller provides a GUI for accessing a PCB. The controller is used to retrieve information from the controller PCB and to also program other information into it as well as perform diagnostics of the game and machine. The owner of the crane machine can place an object in the crane's claw and then enter a setup mode using the PCB. The game will then proceed to, based on an algorithm, make its own adjustments to properly set the strength of the crane's claw to have the game play properly. The controller is equipped with a wireless access point to allow the owner to remotely access and control all of the same functions as from the controller. An owner is able to program the value of the prize in the game along with the desired amount of money to be collected, to maintain a profitable win ratio. | 03-24-2016 |
Jeffery Balaban, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20110056857 | CLAM SHELL PACKAGING DEVICE - A packaging device preferably including a clam shell, wherein the clam shell is adapted to at least partially encase a single wheel of a device with wheels. | 03-10-2011 |
Michaela Carmen Balaban, Karlsruhe DE
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20110112287 | CARBON NANOPARTICLES, WHICH ARE COVALENTLY BOUND VIA A BRIDGE MOLECULE TO A TARGET MOLECULE, AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method for covalently binding target molecules to carbon nanoparticles via at least one bridge molecule includes converting carbon nanoparticles to acyl carbon nanoparticles using a carbonyl compound of the at least one bridge molecule in the presence of a Lewis acid under Friedel-Crafts conditionsm, where the acyl carbon nanoparticles include a nucleofuge in the omega position. The target molecule is covalently bound to the acyl carbon nanoparticles via nucleophilic substitution of the nucleofuge in the omega position. | 05-12-2011 |
Mihaela Carmen Balaban, Karlsrube DE
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20090326278 | Modified carbon nanoparticles, method for the production thereof and use thereof - The present invention relates to novel carbon nanoparticles, especially to carbon nanoparticles which comprise or consist of carbon nanotubes and have been modified by means of acyl groups, to a novel process with which these modified carbon nanoparticles, especially carbon nanoparticles comprising or consisting of carbon nanotubes, are obtainable, and to the use of the modified carbon nanoparticles, especially carbon nanoparticles comprising or consisting of carbon nanotubes. | 12-31-2009 |
Mihaela Carmen Balaban, Karlsruhe DE
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20110054166 | ACYLATED PHTHALOCYANINES - An acylated phthalocyanine of the formula: | 03-03-2011 |
Murat Omer Balaban, Gainesville, FL US
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20090220645 | Quality Enhancement of Coffee Beans by Acid and Enzyme Treatment - The subject invention provides methods for treating unroasted or green coffee beans to improve their quality of flavor to the palate, including reduced bitterness, better tasting, and improved aroma. In one embodiment, the invention pertains to the treatment of either green and un-dried, or green and dried, coffee beans with enzymes in a pH adjusted environment. According to the subject invention, the enzymes to be used, the pH of the treatment medium, and the times of treatment are parameters that are optimized based on different desired flavor and/or aroma outcomes. | 09-03-2009 |
Naomi Balaban, Hopkinton, MA US
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20080219976 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT AND PREVENTION OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTIONS - The invention features methods and compositions for treatment or prevention of infection by, or disease caused by infection with, | 09-11-2008 |
20150290227 | USE OF HAMAMELITANNIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTIONS - RNAIII inhibiting peptide (RIP) has been established as an effective inhibitor of staphylococcal infections. Non-peptide small molecule analogs based on a pharmacophore conforming to the putative atomic structure of RIP, can be identified by computer screening of that pharmacophore against established libraries of known small molecules other than peptides. One such identified structural analog is hamamelitannin. When tested for effective inhibition of staphylococcal infections, hamamelitannin demonstrated inhibition similar to that exhibited by RIP. Other analogs can be identified and similarly used. | 10-15-2015 |
Naomi Balaban, Hopkington, MA US
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20150290227 | USE OF HAMAMELITANNIN FOR THE TREATMENT OF STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTIONS - RNAIII inhibiting peptide (RIP) has been established as an effective inhibitor of staphylococcal infections. Non-peptide small molecule analogs based on a pharmacophore conforming to the putative atomic structure of RIP, can be identified by computer screening of that pharmacophore against established libraries of known small molecules other than peptides. One such identified structural analog is hamamelitannin. When tested for effective inhibition of staphylococcal infections, hamamelitannin demonstrated inhibition similar to that exhibited by RIP. Other analogs can be identified and similarly used. | 10-15-2015 |
Robert S. Balaban, Rockville, MD US
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20160131724 | MRI SCANNER BORE COVERINGS - A bore covering for sealing an MRI scanner bore to create a controlled environment within the MRI scanner bore is disclosed. The bore coverings used with climate control devices may create an incubator-like environment to allow for improved preparation, control, and imaging of infants. A system and kit including one or more bore coverings, and a method of using the bore coverings to create a controlled environment within the MRI scanner bore are also described. | 05-12-2016 |
Robert S. Balaban, Bethesda, MD US
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20130308126 | LIGHTGUIDES TO SIMPLIFY TOTAL EMISSION DETECTION FOR MULTIPHOTON MICROSCOPY - Light collectors for fluorescence microscopy include slab light guides having a specimen volume such as a specimen well configured to retain a specimen. The specimen volume is bounded by a surface of the slab light guide that permits laterally propagating fluorescence to enter the slab light guide and propagate toward a detection or imaging system. Typically, the slab light guide has an elliptical perimeter and the sample volume is situated at a first focus of the elliptical perimeter. A reflector such as a conical reflector is situated at the second focus so as to direct the collected fluorescence to exit the slab light guide. | 11-21-2013 |
Teodor Silviu Balaban, Karlsruhe DE
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20090326278 | Modified carbon nanoparticles, method for the production thereof and use thereof - The present invention relates to novel carbon nanoparticles, especially to carbon nanoparticles which comprise or consist of carbon nanotubes and have been modified by means of acyl groups, to a novel process with which these modified carbon nanoparticles, especially carbon nanoparticles comprising or consisting of carbon nanotubes, are obtainable, and to the use of the modified carbon nanoparticles, especially carbon nanoparticles comprising or consisting of carbon nanotubes. | 12-31-2009 |
20110054166 | ACYLATED PHTHALOCYANINES - An acylated phthalocyanine of the formula: | 03-03-2011 |
20110112287 | CARBON NANOPARTICLES, WHICH ARE COVALENTLY BOUND VIA A BRIDGE MOLECULE TO A TARGET MOLECULE, AND A METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A method for covalently binding target molecules to carbon nanoparticles via at least one bridge molecule includes converting carbon nanoparticles to acyl carbon nanoparticles using a carbonyl compound of the at least one bridge molecule in the presence of a Lewis acid under Friedel-Crafts conditionsm, where the acyl carbon nanoparticles include a nucleofuge in the omega position. The target molecule is covalently bound to the acyl carbon nanoparticles via nucleophilic substitution of the nucleofuge in the omega position. | 05-12-2011 |