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Alexander Barrett, Orlando, FL US
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20120112008 | SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED POWERED FLIGHT PLATFORM - A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform. | 05-10-2012 |
Benedict Barrett, County Kildare IE
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20130309005 | ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE - The present invention relates to an assembly suitable for use in forming an electrical enclosure comprising at least one joining bracket having a set of first connectors disposed along at least one edge thereof; and at least one structural component having at least one set of second connectors affixed thereto, the first connectors being complementary to the second connectors, such that the at least one joining bracket and the at least one structural component become automatically secured together when the first and second connectors are brought into engagement. The connectors may be male and female connectors. The engagement may be releasable. The invention is not limited to electrical boxes but may be used to form assemblies and enclosures for other purposes, such as storage, toys and so on. | 11-21-2013 |
Brian Barrett, Cashel IE
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20140120604 | Biological Detection System and Method of Use - Provided herein is a biological detection system and method of use wherein the biological detection system comprises at least one mixer or liquid bridge for combining at least two liquid droplets and an error correction system for detecting whether or not proper mixing or combining of the two component droplets have occurred. | 05-01-2014 |
Brian Barrett, Ardmore, OK US
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20140026965 | FLUID STORAGE CONTAINER AND METHOD - A fluid storage container and method is disclosed. The fluid storage container comprises a base frame that supports a tank, a tank for storing fluid, a working surface area walkway built into an end of the tank, a ladder connected near the front of the walkway to the frame, a plurality of handrails on the walkway that can be positioned depending on the required function of the tank, a plurality of strut panels that serve as floorboards on the walkway, a bridge that extends from the left and right sides of the tank to connect to other like tanks, a safety chain that connects between adjacently parked containers, and a dual manifold assembly. A method for configuring the tank's walkways as continuous walkways when parked adjacent to each other is disclosed. A dual manifold system and method for operating the manifolds is also disclosed. | 01-30-2014 |
Brian S. Barrett, Lawrence, KS US
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20130172705 | ENZYME CO-FACTOR ENHANCEMENT OF BIOSENSOR PERFORMANCE - The present invention is broadly concerned with the crafting and manufacturability of an implantable enzymatic-based sensor characterized by a small size, optimum geometry, linearity of response over the concentration range of interest, extended shelf-life, selectivity for the analyte in question, and the ability to exclude bioactive interferents. More particularly, it is preferably concerned with a general approach to optimize the performance of the biorecognition elements required to produce biosensors of the type designed to provide, and in conjunction with a suitable signal processing unit, a current which is proportional to the concentration of the analyte of interest. The biosensors described herein may be implanted in vivo, including intra-cerebral, sub-cutaneous, intra-muscular, inter-peritoneal oral, serum, and vascular implantation, the majority of which may act as a surrogate for systemic monitoring and used to monitor analytes of interest in real-time. Multiple biosensors can be joined together to allow for the simultaneous recording of multiple analytes of interest. In addition to the in vivo applications, sensors of the design described herein may also find use in medical monitoring, industrial processes, fermentation, environmental monitoring, and waste water stream monitoring. The present invention offers co-factor enhancement of the biorecognition element, providing access to a range of biorecognition elements heretofore difficult to incorporate into a manufacturing process for the large-scale production of biosensors. | 07-04-2013 |
Carol L. Barrett, Beaverton, OR US
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20120117348 | TECHNIQUES FOR SECURITY MANAGEMENT PROVISIONING AT A DATA STORAGE DEVICE - Techniques for a data storage device to locally implement security management functionality. In an embodiment, a security management process of the data storage device is to determine whether an access to non-volatile media of the data storage device is authorized. In certain embodiments, the data storage device is to restrict access to a secure region of the non-volatile storage media, the secure region to store information used and/or generated by a security management process of the data storage device. | 05-10-2012 |
Charles R. Barrett, Ooltewah, TN US
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20120099692 | SUBMERSIBLE MACHINE STRUCTURED TO CARRY A TOOL TO A LIMITED ACCESS LOCATION WITHIN A NUCLEAR CONTAINMENT - A tool for delivery of a testing element to a limited access location within a nuclear containment includes a rotation apparatus having a connection element that is configured to have an aperture that is formed generally centrally therein. A submersible machine is structured to carry the tool to a limited access location within a nuclear containment. The submersible machine includes a mount apparatus configured to be movably clamped onto a steam dam of a nuclear reactor apparatus and to drive the submersible machine circumferentially along the steam dam to inspect a plurality of jet pumps or other limited access locations of the nuclear reactor apparatus. The improved submersible machine advantageously further includes an adjustment table between the mount apparatus and a frame that carries the tool to enable rapid accurate positioning of the frame, and thus the tool, once the submersible machine has been mounted to the steam dam. | 04-26-2012 |
20140098922 | APPARATUS AND METHOD TO INSPECT, MODIFY, OR REPAIR NUCLEAR REACTOR CORE SHROUDS - This invention generally concerns robotic systems and is particularly concerned with improved apparatus and methods for remotely inspecting, modifying or repairing a core shroud in a nuclear reactor. The apparatus of the invention includes a partial upper track which horizontally movable along the core shroud, a head and frame assembly which is horizontally movable along the partial upper track, a lower track which is connected to the head and frame assembly and is horizontally movable along the core shroud, and a carriage and arm assembly which extends downward into an annulus formed by the reactor pressure vessel and the core shroud, wherein the arm includes at least one sensor for inspecting the core shroud. | 04-10-2014 |
20140260631 | ACCESS HOLE COVER ULTRASONIC INSPECTION TOOLING - This invention relates generally to ultrasonic inspection of welds and more particularly, to apparatus and methods for ultrasonic inspection of welds on access hole covers found in boiling water reactors having jet pumps. The apparatus includes a base, a center frame coupled to the base and projecting vertically relative to the access hole cover, a radial arm structured to rotate on the center frame and having attached thereto a first pneumatic linear thruster and a second pneumatic linear thruster, and a skew motor assembly and transducer are attached to the first pneumatic linear thruster for scanning the access hole cover weld. The skew motor assembly is structured to control the angle of the transducer and the first pneumatic linear thruster is structured to raise and lower the transducer. | 09-18-2014 |
Chris Barrett, Oakland, NJ US
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20120093748 | TOPICAL PERSONAL CARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - Topical compositions are provided that have 0.5% or more of at least one personal care or pharmaceutical acid, and lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP, which is an effective thickener in the low pH systems. In preferred embodiments, the acid is a hydroxy acid and the composition used for personal care, or prescriptive or non-prescriptive medication indications for use on the skin, hair, scalp, foot, or lips. Also provided is the use of the topical compositions to deliver the acid(s) to the skin, hair, scalp, foot, or lips. Especially preferred is a use to reduce irritation and stinging compared to an equivalent compositions not having lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. | 04-19-2012 |
Christine M. Barrett, Oakland, NJ US
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20120219515 | SUN-CARE COMPOSITIONS - A sun-care composition having an SPF value of at least (15) containing (a) one or more sun-care actives; (b) a copolymer (or a terpolymer) containing (A) at least one vinyl pyrrolidone monomer and (i) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer or (ii) at least one vinyl acetate monomer or (B) at least one vinyl caprolactam monomer and at least one vinyl acetate monomer; and (c) a pharmaceutically/cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle. | 08-30-2012 |
20120225106 | PERSONAL CARE COMPOSITIONS WITH SUSPENDED METAL OXIDES - Described herein are personal care compositions for use on the skin, hair, and lips that comprise: (A) at least one metal oxide, (B) lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP, and (C) at least one vehicle selected from the group consisting of: alcohols, esters, oils, glycols, and combinations thereof. The lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP suspends the metal oxide(s) whether or not water is added. Exemplary products embraced by the invention include sunscreens, diaper rash preparations, and anti-pruritic substances in the form of a lotion, cream, ointment, or gel. | 09-06-2012 |
20120294818 | Antiperspirant Compositions - Compositions containing a relatively high concentration of electrolytes and a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinyl pyrrolidone. The polyvinyl pyrrolidone thickening agent is characterized by an aqueous gel volume of about 15 to 150 ml/g and a Brookfield viscosity of at least 10,000 cps for a 5% aqueous solution at 25° C. | 11-22-2012 |
20130017160 | THICKENING ADDITIVE COMPOSITIONS - A thickening additive composition comprising: (A) a substantially anhydrous solvent system; and (B) a thickening agent, wherein the thickening agent comprises a strongly swellable, lightly to moderately crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone. Personal care compositions containing the thickening additive composition are also described. | 01-17-2013 |
20130243703 | SELF ADAPTING POLYMERS FOR ANHYDROUS SUNSCREEN FORMULATIONS - Compositions comprising sun-care actives and self adapting polymers are disclosed. Self adapting polymers align themselves with the hydrophilic group pointing to the surface during application thus delivering an aesthetically pleasing surface to the consumers with a pleasant after feel. These polymers then rearrange upon contact with water so that the hydrophobic groups now point to the surface which then increases the water resistance of the formulation. | 09-19-2013 |
20130336905 | COMPOSITIONS OF ENHANCED VISCOSITY, CLARITY, OR BOTH ENHANCED VISCOSITY AND CLARITY - Provided herein are compositions that exhibit enhanced clarity, higher viscosity, or both enhanced clarity and higher viscosity for a wide range of application arts, such as personal care compositions. The compositions have lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP and at least one additive. | 12-19-2013 |
Christopher Barrett, Castletroy IE
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20120126438 | Process and System for Fabrication and Surface Modification of Colloidal Carbon Spheres in Supercritical Media - A process for producing monodispersed carbon spheres comprising the steps of mixing supercritical-carbon dioxide fluid under pressure with a solvent in an inert atmosphere; heating the mixture in to a temperature to carbonise the solvent; and modulating the pressure to the heated mixture to produce carbon spheres. Subsequent addition of an organometallic precursor can be used to induce the nucleation and growth of nanocrystals across the surface of the spheres. | 05-24-2012 |
Christopher Barrett, Limerick City IE
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20100317176 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRES - The invention provides a system and method for producing semiconductor nanowires, for example germanium or Silicon, grown by solution decomposition comprising the steps of heating at least one high boiling point solvent to its reaction temperature in a chamber and injecting a precursor directly into the chamber to react with the at least one high boiling solvent to produce a refluxing solvent. Subsequent vapour deposition of a monomer, achieved by the refluxing solvent, onto a locally heated substrate contained within the chamber produces the semiconductor nanowires. The system and method removes the dependency upon the incorporation of metal catalyst for the production of silicon and germanium nanowire, thereby nullifying the adverse effects of metal contamination in the resulting semiconductor nanowires. | 12-16-2010 |
Colby Barrett, Grand Junction, CO US
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20110286795 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING ROADWAY WIDTH INCORPORATING A REVERSE ORIENTED RETAINING WALL AND SOIL NAIL SUPPORTS - A system and method are provided for increasing the width of an existing roadway. The system incorporates a reverse-oriented retaining wall and soil nail supports. The retaining wall is formed by a first set of soil nails, wire mesh material, and one or more geotextile material layers. An alternate embodiment forms the retaining wall with a plurality of concrete blocks stacked and spaced to form a block wall. The blocks are mounted over the first set of nails and can be filled with mortar. Backfill material fills a gap between the existing sloping surface and the retaining wall. A second set of soil nails can be provided for additional subsurface support. An upper surface of the backfill material can be paved to form the extended roadway width. The cantilevered configuration of the reverse-oriented retaining wall provides a solution for a less costly retaining wall structure. This reverse-oriented retaining wall is also easier to install than traditional vertical retaining walls that may have to be installed at greater vertical and lateral distances from the existing roadway. | 11-24-2011 |
20130136538 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING ROADWAY WIDTH INCORPORATING A REVERSE ORIENTED RETAINING WALL AND SOIL NAIL SUPPPORTS - A system and method are provided for increasing the width of an existing roadway. The system incorporates a reverse-oriented retaining wall and soil nail supports. The retaining wall is formed by a first set of soil nails, wire mesh material, and one or more geotextile material layers. An alternate embodiment forms the retaining wall with a plurality of concrete blocks stacked and spaced to form a block wall. The blocks are mounted over the first set of nails and can be filled with mortar. Backfill material fills a gap between the existing sloping surface and the retaining wall. A second set of soil nails can be provided for additional subsurface support. An upper surface of the backfill material can be paved to form the extended roadway width. The cantilevered configuration of the reverse-oriented retaining wall provides a solution for a less costly retaining wall structure. This reverse-oriented retaining wall is also easier to install than traditional vertical retaining walls that may have to be installed at greater vertical and lateral distances from the existing roadway. | 05-30-2013 |
20150040649 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING OPTIMAL DESIGN CONDITIONS FOR STRUCTURES INCORPORATING GEOSYTHETICALLY CONFINED SOILS - A system and method are provided for determining optimal design conditions for structures incorporating geosynthetically confined soils. A testing apparatus referred to as a load frame simulates a particular geostructural construction without having to construct a full-scale or near full-scale model. The load frame includes an enclosure made from materials such as concrete block or rigid panels that enclose a plurality of layers of geosynthetic materials and lifts of representative soil and aggregate obtained from the jobsite of the geostructural construction. An upper load plate and lower load plate confine the lifts and geosynthetic materials. A load is applied to the upper load plate in order to compact the contents within the load frame. Both static and vibratory energy can be applied for the loading, thereby closely replicating actual compaction efforts at the job site. Once the contents have been compacted, compaction testing can be conducted to confirm design parameters. | 02-12-2015 |
Colin Barrett, Dunboyne IE
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20120322551 | Motion Detection Method, Program and Gaming System - This invention relates to a method of processing an image, specifically an image taken from a web camera. The processed image is thereafter preferably used as an input to a game. The image is simplified to a point whereby a very limited number of region bounded boxes are provided to a game environment and these region bounded boxes are used to determine the intended user input. By implementing this method, the amount of processing required is decreased and the speed at which the game may be rendered is increased thereby providing a richer game experience for the player. Furthermore, the method of processing the image is practically universally applicable and can be used with a wide range of web cameras thereby obviating the need for additional specialist equipment to be purchased and allowing the games to be web based. | 12-20-2012 |
Denise Barrett, Gainesville, FL US
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20130276813 | BIDIRECTIONAL CURLING IRON WITH AN ASYMMETRIC CLAMPING MEMBER HAVING A LATERAL COMB EDGE AND AN OPPOSITE PARALLEL STRAIGHT EDGE - A curling iron includes a concave clamping member having a lateral straight edge and an opposite lateral comb edge. The clamping member is adapted to mate with a curling rod when the curling iron is in a closed position. During curling, the curling iron may be rotated so that either the straight edge or the comb edge moves towards the hair and engages and styles the hair with the lateral straight edge forming a solid barrel curl and the lateral comb edge forming evenly separated multiple curls, multiple spikes, multiple spirals and/or multiple waves. | 10-24-2013 |
Devin G. Barrett, Evanston, IL US
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20130345319 | POLYMER HYDROGEL ADHESIVES FORMED WITH MULTIPLE CROSSLINKING MECHANISMS AT PHYSIOLOGIC PH - The present invention encompasses biocompatible reactants, biocompatible product hydrogels, methods of use thereof, and methods of synthesis thereof using a novel crosslinking mechanism between a first reactant compound including an N-Hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) ester group and a second reactant compound including a N-terminal cysteine amine group. In certain embodiments, one or more of the reactant compounds may be a macromonomer. | 12-26-2013 |
20140113989 | NEGATIVE-SWELLING AND EXCEPTIONALLY ROBUST ADHESIVE HYDROGELS - The present invention provides adhesive hydrogels that negatively swell at physiological temperature. By combining mussel-mimetic chemistry and the thermosensitive nature of poly(ethylene oxide)-poly(propylene oxide) copolymers, novel materials were designed that are suitable as medical sealants and adhesives. | 04-24-2014 |
20140206630 | Phenolic Coatings and Methods of Making and Using Same - A method of making a facile, surface-independent, polyphenol coating is disclosed. In general, the method includes contacting at least a portion of the substrate to be coated with an aqueous solution containing one or more salts and one or more nitrogen-free phenolic compounds. Substrates of all kinds may be used, and compounds used to make the coating may include epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG), tannic acid, gallic acid, pyrogallol, and/or other nitrogen-free phenolic compounds. The coating made using the method, methods of using the coating, and kits comprising the coating precursors are also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
Donna Barrett, Ballybrit IE
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20130282113 | Valve Prosthesis - Heart valve prostheses are provided having a self-expanding frame that supports a valve body comprising a skirt and a plurality of coapting leaflets. The self-expanding frame includes an inflow section, a valve section, and an outflow section. The outflow section forms attachment loops in a collapsed configuration to attach the frame to a delivery system. | 10-24-2013 |
20140236122 | Elastic Introducer Sheath - An elastic percutaneous elastic introducer sheath is disclosed which can locally expand and reduce to accommodate a transcatheter medical device. The elastic introducer sheath includes a non-circumferentially continuous elastic frame, a liner, and a jacket. | 08-21-2014 |
Gilbert Barrett US
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20120112008 | SYSTEM FOR HIGH ALTITUDE TETHERED POWERED FLIGHT PLATFORM - A high altitude tethered platform, includes an airborne subsystem having a flight platform capable of flight. A powered propeller is mounted on the flight platform. A ground subsystem having a control system, a power delivery system, and a tether system is physically and operatively coupled to the flight platform. The tether system transmits power between the control system and the flight platform. | 05-10-2012 |
Harrison Barrett, Tucson, AZ US
James Stanley Barrett, Orlando, FL US
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20130164724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS FACILITATING THE ACCURATE PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF - A system and method for implementing medical prescriptions in a manner which is at least partially independent describing or otherwise representing a medical prescription independent of the writing or other written format originated by a physician, pharmacist, etc. A plurality of indicators are provided, preferably on an indicator composite wherein each of the indicators include indicia representative of the possible terms of a plurality of different prescriptions. At least some of the indicia are pictorial representations wherein selected ones of the plurality of indicators are disposed preferably on any of a plurality of different types of presentation structures in a predetermined array. The indicia of predetermined array of the selected indicators thereby collectively define the operative terms of the prescription which determine accurate and intended content, preparation and terms of use. | 06-27-2013 |
Jennie Harrington Barrett, Manassas, VA US
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20120316910 | MIGRATION ANALYSIS - A migration system and method. The migration method comprises receiving a request to generate a migration plan for an entity and generating a strategic plan comprising procedures for transferring knowledge required for performing job functions comprised by a first set of individuals to a second set of individuals and defining a set of temporary individuals to perform a transition management process. Additionally, an allocation plan and a ramping down plan are generated. The allocation plan is for allocating the set of temporary resources to the entity for the transition management process and allocating the second set of individuals for the transferring. The ramping down plan is for ramping down to close out the set of temporary individuals based on external data. The resource migration plan is for supporting the entity. | 12-13-2012 |
Joel S. Barrett, Mishawaka, IN US
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20120068038 | Portable Podium - This invention provides to a full size convenient folding portable podium which folds together as a single unit and thus requires no assembly or disassembly. | 03-22-2012 |
20120223209 | PORTABLE PODIUM - This invention provides to a full size convenient folding portable podium which folds together as a single unit and thus requires no assembly or disassembly. | 09-06-2012 |
John Barrett, Coral Gables, FL US
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20120152403 | MICROSCOPE ACCESSORY AND MICROPLATE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHOSPHORESCENCE AND CELLULAR OXYGEN CONSUMPTION - A microplate apparatus having a bottom plate defining a plurality of very small microwells (for example, each having a volume of 0.02 or less) for containing sample material and a top plate defining a plurality of domes, each of which housing a sensors for measuring biological parameters, such as cellular oxygen consumption, pH changes, calcium uptake, and metabolic reduction of fluorescent dyes. The top and bottom plates may be composed of quartz. The microplate assembly may be fabricated using a method involving applying an etching solution to each of the top and bottom plates to create the domes and microwells. Additionally, etching solution may be applied to the bottom plate to create a raised lip region around each of the microwells. The etched-away areas surrounding the lip regions facilitate the changing of microwell solution without disrupting the samples. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153188 | MICROSCOPE ACCESSORY AND MICROPLATE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING PHOSPHORESCENCE AND CELLULAR OXYGEN CONSUMPTION - A device and system that allows an inverted microscope with a movable x-y stage to also function as a time-resolved plate reader. The device, which is sized to fit into the condenser holder of an inverted microscope, not only provides plate-reading function at very low cost compared to that of purchasing a plate reader, but it also allows the correlation of plate reader measurements with images of a specimen. The device and system is also able to measure other parameters associated with cell metabolism, such as pH changes. | 06-21-2012 |
John P. Barrett, Woodstock, IL US
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20130309140 | CORONA DISCHARGE OZONE GENERATOR - The corona discharge ozone generator is a portable ozone generator designed to produce a sufficient amount of ozone to kill, inactivate or suppress noxious odors, mold, mildew, bacteria, fungus, pathogens, small pests and the like. The generator includes a housing enclosing a ceramic dielectric plate having at least two spaced electrodes. A module for generating a high voltage and low current is also enclosed in the housing. The module applies a high voltage and low current across the electrodes to produce a corona discharge between the surfaces of the electrodes. The discharge causes ozone to be produced in ambient air. The ceramic plate enhances the ozone production. A fan is mounted on or in the housing to disperse the ozone as needed. Ozone is not stored within the device. The module can be powered by AC, DC, solar or other conventional sources. An on/off switch is mounted on the housing for activating and deactivating the module. | 11-21-2013 |
John Reginald Barrett, Sligo IE
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20100098645 | FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FUNGAL NAIL INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal nail infections, such as those caused by | 04-22-2010 |
20100135926 | ANTIMICROBIAL AND IMMUNOSTIMULATORY SYSTEM COMPRISING AN OXIDOREDUCTASE ENZYME - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system, applications thereof and a process for the production of the antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system. The present invention provides a storage-stable antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme, a substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution wherein the substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme is present up to 90% by weight and water is present up to 20% by weight based on the weight of the total composition; the system has a pH from approximately 4 to 8; and the system provides a two-stage hydrogen peroxide release. | 06-03-2010 |
20110117071 | Antimicrobial Composition - The present invention relates to an improved antimicrobial composition comprising a hydrogen peroxide source and one or more antimicrobial agents. Ideally, the invention relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising (i) hydrogen peroxide source and (ii) an antimicrobial agent and its associated use in therapy, particularly in the treatment of antimicrobial infections. | 05-19-2011 |
20140023597 | ANTIMICROBIAL AND IMMUNOSTIMULATORY SYSTEM COMPRISING AN OXIDOREDUCTASE ENZYME - The present invention relates to an antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system, applications thereof and a process for the production of the antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system. The present invention provides a storage-stable antimicrobial and immunostimulatory system comprising an oxidoreductase enzyme, a substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme and hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution wherein the substrate for the oxidoreductase enzyme is present up to 90% by weight and water is present up to 20% by weight based on the weight of the total composition; the system has a pH from approximately 4 to 8; and the system provides a two-stage hydrogen peroxide release. | 01-23-2014 |
20140154193 | FORMULATION AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF FUNGAL NAIL INFECTIONS - The present invention relates to a formulation and method for the treatment of fungal nail infections, such as those caused by | 06-05-2014 |
Jonathan Barrett, Georges Mills, NH US
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20120131834 | FIREARM WITH QUICK COUPLING BARREL SYSTEM - A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131835 | QUICK COUPLING BARREL SYSTEM FOR FIREARM - A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such a splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next. | 05-31-2012 |
20120216439 | FIREARM WITH QUICK COUPLING BARREL INTERLOCK SYSTEM - A firearm with barrel interlock system for a rotary mounted quick coupling barrel assembly. In one embodiment, the firearm includes a receiver and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. A bolt carrier supporting a bolt is slidably disposed in the receiver and axially movable into and out of battery with the barrel assembly. The barrel interlock system may include a first barrel anti-rotation locking element disposed on the barrel assembly and a mating second barrel anti-rotation locking element disposed on the bolt carrier that is engageable with the first element. When mutually engaged, the first and second locking elements form a meshed relationship and prevent rotation and removal of the barrel assembly from the receiver. In some non-limiting embodiments, the locking elements may be in the form of a protrusion and complementary shaped recess. | 08-30-2012 |
20150007478 | FIREARM WITH QUICK COUPLING BARREL SYSTEM - A spring-loaded quick coupling barrel retaining system for a firearm. The firearm includes a receiver, a barrel nut, and barrel assembly rotatably mounted thereto. In one embodiment, the barrel assembly may include barrel locking lugs which rotatably engage and interlock with corresponding locking elements disposed on the barrel nut such as splines. The barrel assembly further includes a spring member forming a flexible interface with the barrel nut. The spring member self-tensions and tightens the lockup between the barrel assembly and barrel nut to promote a tight fit. Some embodiments may include a lock nut and a setting tool for adjusting the spring force to promote consistently proper lockup from one replacement barrel assembly to the next. | 01-08-2015 |
Joseph G. Barrett, Herndon, VA US
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20110258695 | PUBLIC NETWORK ACCESS SERVER HAVING A USER-CONFIGURABLE FIREWALL - A user-configurable firewall and method in which a user-changeable security setting for a client computer is maintained by an access server through which a user accesses the public network. The user-changeable security setting can be used to specify which outside computers or network devices may access the client computer and what type of access to the client computer is allowed. If an attempt to access the client computer is made, the user-configurable security setting is checked to determine if the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting. If the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting, access is allowed to the client computer; otherwise, access is not allowed. If the user changes the user-configurable security setting, the changes to the user-configurable security setting are provided to the access server. | 10-20-2011 |
20130074153 | PUBLIC NETWORK ACCESS SERVER HAVING A USER-CONFIGURABLE FIREWALL - A user-configurable firewall and method in which a user-changeable security setting for a client computer is maintained by an access server through which a user accesses the public network. The user-changeable security setting can be used to specify which outside computers or network devices may access the client computer and what type of access to the client computer is allowed. If an attempt to access the client computer is made, the user-configurable security setting is checked to determine if the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting. If the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting, access is allowed to the client computer; otherwise, access is not allowed. If the user changes the user-configurable security setting, the changes to the user-configurable security setting are provided to the access server. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074154 | PUBLIC NETWORK ACCESS SERVER HAVING A USER-CONFIGURABLE FIREWALL - A user-configurable firewall and method in which a user-changeable security setting for a client computer is maintained by an access server through which a user accesses the public network. The user-changeable security setting can be used to specify which outside computers or network devices may access the client computer and what type of access to the client computer is allowed. If an attempt to access the client computer is made, the user-configurable security setting is checked to determine if the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting. If the attempted access is allowed by the current security setting, access is allowed to the client computer; otherwise, access is not allowed. If the user changes the user-configurable security setting, the changes to the user-configurable security setting are provided to the access server. | 03-21-2013 |
Kathryn Suzanne Barrett, Boise, ID US
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20130101751 | INSERTION OF LITHIUM INTO ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES AFTER COMPLETION - The present disclosure describes methods of inserting lithium into an electrochromic device after completion. In the disclosed methods, an ideal amount of lithium can be added post-fabrication to maximize or tailor the free lithium ion density of a layer or the coloration range of a device. Embodiments are directed towards a method to insert lithium into the main device layers of an electrochromic device as a post-processing step after the device has been manufactured. In an embodiment, the methods described are designed to maximize the coloration range while compensating for blind charge loss. | 04-25-2013 |
Kenneth Allen Barrett, Montgomery, AL US
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20120091988 | Remote machine sentinel - A new and improved system that monitors electrically powered equipment. A device that is comprised of a current sensing device(s), a multiple channel transmitter, and a remote receiver carried by the operator. Said device alerts the operator via said remote receiver by audio, light, and or vibration as to the status of the machine. Said device can be used on a wide range of machines using a wide range of voltages. The said current sensing device can also be replaced with the said transmitter connected to the said machine(s)' controls which could energize the said transmitter as the said machine (s) ceases operation. | 04-19-2012 |
Leonidas Michael Barrett, Hoboken, NJ US
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20120102053 | DIGITAL ANALYTICS SYSTEM - A digital analytics system comprises a data management system including data extraction modules and a data storage system. The data extraction modules extract data from data sources and store the data in storage units. An analytics engine system including analytics engines and interfaces to retrieve data relevant to the analytics engines from the storage units. The analytics engines may perform prescriptive or descriptive analytics on the retrieved data. An applications interface and storage stores applications. The applications may be executed using information generated by the prescriptive or descriptive analytics performed by the analytics engines. | 04-26-2012 |
Louis Alexander Barrett, Conover, NC US
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20120007030 | Tool and Method for Installing Cable into Molding - A tool and a method for installing one or more cables into a molding is disclosed. The tool includes a laying chute on a first end of the tool having an open passage along its length for inserting one or more cables into the laying chute. The tool also includes one or more closing devices that are rotatably attached to the laying chute to allow insertion of the one or more cables into the laying chute. The cable is inserted into the laying chute and secured using the closing devices. Thereafter, the tool is moved along the length of the molding for inserting the cable therein. | 01-12-2012 |
20140029905 | OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLIES - Fiber optic assemblies include subunit cables wrapped in binders. The assemblies have small cross sections and low bend radii while maintaining acceptable attenuation losses. SZ stranding of the subunit cables allows ease of access to the individual cables during installation. | 01-30-2014 |
20140219618 | OPTICAL FIBER ASSEMBLIES - Fiber optic assemblies include subunit cables wrapped in binders. The assemblies have small cross sections and low bend radii while maintaining acceptable attenuation losses. Stranding of the subunit cables allows ease of access to the individual cables during installation. | 08-07-2014 |
Louis L. Barrett, West Point, UT US
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20120059234 | Blood Chamber for an Optical Blood Monitoring System - An extracorporeal blood chamber for an optical blood monitoring system includes an opaque chamber body in order to prevent inaccuracies when measuring oxygen saturation levels due to light ducting, which can occur at low oxygen saturation levels and low hematocrit levels. In one embodiment, the blood chamber need not include a moat as is present in conventional blood chambers. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059303 | Low Flow Optical Blood Chamber - A low flow blood chamber for optically monitoring blood flowing through extracorporeal tubing has a flat elongated blood flow cavity but preserves the circular viewing area of conventional blood chambers. The blood chamber provides consistent, mixed flow through the blood cavity even at low blood flow rates, e.g. 10 to 500 ml/min., while maintaining certain dimensional characteristics of conventional blood chambers. | 03-08-2012 |
20120065568 | Off-Axis Blood Chamber - An extracorporeal blood chamber for an optical blood monitoring system has a mixing area and viewing area that are offset from the axis of the blood flow path into and out of the blood chamber. The off-axis design provides more leverage for threading the blood chamber onto a dialysis filter. It also eliminates the need for turbulence posts. | 03-15-2012 |
20120120384 | Sensor Clip Assembly for an Optical Monitoring System - A sensor clip assembly for an optical blood monitoring system includes a circuit board with a microprocessor that is programmed with a ratiometric model to calculate hematocrit and/or oxygen saturation levels of a patient. | 05-17-2012 |
20120154789 | Sensor clip assembly for an optical monitoring system - Systems and sensor clip assemblies for optically monitoring blood flowing through a blood chamber are provided. A sensor clip assembly includes emitters and photodetectors positioned on opposing arms, a signal conditioning circuit for conditioning raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors while the sensor clip assembly is fastened to a blood chamber, and an analog-to-digital converter for converting the conditioned analog signals to raw digital data. The sensor clip assembly may output the raw digital data to an external device and receive synchronized control signals from the external device, or the sensor clip assembly may include a microcontroller for performing calculations on the raw digital data and providing synchronized control signals internally. Parameters of blood flowing through the blood chamber such as hematocrit, oxygen saturation, and change in blood volume may be calculated from the raw digital data derived from the raw analog signals generated by the photodetectors. | 06-21-2012 |
20120218541 | SHROUDED SENSOR CLIP ASSEMBLY AND BLOOD CHAMBER FOR AN OPTICAL BLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM - An optical blood monitoring system for blocking unwanted light from reaching sensors in a sensor clip assembly fastened to a blood chamber connected in an extracorporeal blood treatment system. The sensor clip assembly includes opposing heads with LED emitters and photodetectors. In one embodiment, lenses in the heads are surrounded by shrouds extending from the lenses so that when the sensor clip assembly is fastened to the blood chamber the shrouds block unwanted light from reaching the photodctectors. Either alternatively or as a complement to the shrouds, the blood chamber includes an opaque portion or a portion colored to attenuate particular wavelengths of light to further enhance the overall ability of the blood chamber and sensor clip assembly to block unwanted light from reaching the photodetectors. | 08-30-2012 |
20120220914 | Shrouded Sensor Clip Assembly and Blood Chamber for an Optical Blood Monitoring System - An optical blood monitoring system includes a sensor clip assembly and a blood chamber. The blood chamber has an internal flow cavity for extracorporeal blood flow and viewing lenses to enable the sensor clip assembly to monitor the blood when it is mounted on the blood chamber. The sensor clip assembly includes an annular shroud surrounding the LED emitters and another annular shroud surrounding the photodetectors, both for the purpose of blocking ambient light and limiting light piping. The blood chamber includes separate, distinct shroud mating surfaces to engage the shrouds on the sensor clip assembly. | 08-30-2012 |
20130345529 | SHROUDED SENSOR CLIP ASSEMBLY AND BLOOD CHAMBER FOR AN OPTICAL BLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM - An optical blood monitoring system includes a sensor clip assembly and a blood chamber. The blood chamber has an internal flow cavity for extracorporeal blood flow and viewing lenses to enable the sensor clip assembly to monitor the blood when it is mounted on the blood chamber. The sensor clip assembly includes an annular shroud surrounding the LED emitters and another annular shroud surrounding the photodetectors, both for the purpose of blocking ambient light and limiting light piping. The blood chamber includes separate, distinct shroud mating surfaces to engage the shrouds on the sensor clip assembly. | 12-26-2013 |
20140233026 | SHROUDED SENSOR CLIP ASSEMBLY AND BLOOD CHAMBER FOR AN OPTICAL BLOOD MONITORING SYSTEM - An optical blood monitoring system for blocking unwanted light from reaching sensors in a sensor clip assembly fastened to a blood chamber connected in an extracorporeal blood treatment system. The blood chamber has an internal flow cavity for communicating the extracorporeal blood flow and viewing windows to enable the sensor clip assembly to illuminate the blood with light as the blood flows through the blood chamber in order to monitor characteristics of the blood. The sensor clip assembly includes opposing heads with LED emitters and photodetectors. In one embodiment, lenses in the heads are surrounded by shrouds extending from the lenses so that when the sensor clip assembly is fastened to the blood chamber the shrouds block unwanted light from reaching the photodetectors. Either alternatively or as a complement to the shrouds, the blood chamber includes an opaque portion or a portion colored to attenuate particular wavelengths of light to further enhance the overall ability of the blood chamber and sensor clip assembly to block unwanted light from reaching the photodetectors. | 08-21-2014 |
Marguerite T. Barrett, South Windsor, CT US
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20120150760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VERIFYING EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY - An employment eligibility verification system is provided which includes an employee database, for storing a plurality of employee records each record having data associated with an employee including an employee hire date and an employee hire status[ | 06-14-2012 |
Mark Barrett, Monument, CO US
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20120250519 | UNADDRESSED DEVICE COMMUNICATION FROM WITHIN AN MPLS NETWORK - An unaddressed device installed inline in a path of an MPLS network can communicate a packet from within the MPLS network to an upstream device without knowledge of the necessary MPLS labeling by sending the packet intentionally in the wrong direction: downstream. To communicate to an upstream device, the unaddressed device sends a packet downstream into the MPLS network on the opposite side and through the opposite outgoing port from that which would be used for a packet sent to the same device in a non-MPLS network. This behavior forces the MPLS network, when it next inspects the packet, to re-label it with the correct labeling to route the packet on a path back upstream to the recipient device. In this manner, the MPLS architecture is used to redirect or loop back packets from an unaddressed inline device to the upstream device. | 10-04-2012 |
Meredith Goldia Barrett, Long Branch, NJ US
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20120007995 | ELECTRONIC FLIPBOOK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for creating an electronic flipbook are disclosed. The system can include a camera and an electronic media storage device. The storage device can include a control program stored thereon and being configured to obtain a predetermined number of images from the camera. The control program can sequentially display the predetermined number of images on an electronic display in a manner to create the illusion of flipping pages of a book. | 01-12-2012 |
20120092685 | PRINTED FLIPBOOK SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Systems and methods for creating a printed flipbook including a plurality of bound pages are disclosed. The system can include a camera, a printer configured to sequentially print images on a roll of cardstock, and an electronic media storage device having a control program stored thereon. The electronic media storage device can be configured to obtain a predetermined number of chronologically arranged images from the camera and send the obtained predetermined number of chronologically arranged images to a printer. The printer can be configured to sequentially print the chronologically arranged images on the roll of cardstock in series along a length thereof thereby sequentially creating the plurality of pages of the flipbook. | 04-19-2012 |
Mikhail Nicholaos Barrett, Fairfax, VA US
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20140095532 | Methods and Systems for Identifying Local Search Queries - Methods and systems are provided for determining whether a search query with an observed number of occurrences in a set of search queries is a local search query. In accordance with one implementation, a method is provided that comprises determining an expected number of occurrences of a search query and comparing the expected number of occurrences to a threshold. Further, the method includes determining whether the search query is a local search query based, at least in part, on the comparison. | 04-03-2014 |
Neil John Barrett, New South Wales AU
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20080203178 | Method and Apparatus for Environmental Control - Automated methods, apparatuses and computer program products for controlling environmental parameters in a defined environment are disclosed herein. One method disclosed comprises the steps of: measuring values of temperature, relative humidity, and wind velocity in the environment, calculating a value of perceived temperature as a function of the measured values, and controlling the environmental parameters based on the calculated value. In certain embodiments, the defined environment comprises a chicken house and the temperature perceived by the chickens in the chicken house is calculated as a function of a characteristic of the chickens such as age or weight. | 08-28-2008 |
Noel Barrett, Klosterneuburg/weidling AT
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20090060950 | Method for Producing Viral Vaccines - The present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a preparation comprising virus antigens comprising a) inoculation of cells with infectious virus in a fluid, | 03-05-2009 |
20100189745 | Production of Viral Vaccine - The present invention relates, in general, to materials and methods for production of an improved vaccine against influenza virus, wherein the vaccine comprises a reassortant virus having a hemagglutinin gene and a neuraminidase gene from the same influenza A virus subtype or influenza B strain of virus and internal genes from a different influenza A virus subtype or influenza B strain of virus. In one aspect, the HA and NA genes and the internal genes are from a highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of influenza A. | 07-29-2010 |
20130078261 | ENVELOPED VIRUS VACCINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION - The present invention provides methods of production of a purified enveloped virus antigen. In particular, it provides purified Ross River Virus (RRV) antigens, and vaccines comprising purified, inactivated Ross River Virus (RRV) antigen. | 03-28-2013 |
Peter Angus Barrett, Queensland AU
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20130318684 | GLOVE - A disclosed glove may be used in combination with the hand grip of a vehicle, to be gripped by the hand of a user. The glove includes a gripping surface for gripping the hand grip and a first gripping element located on at least part of the gripping surface, with the first gripping element including one part of a hook and loop fastener system. The hand grip includes a second gripping element located on at least part of the hand grip, the second gripping element including the other part of the hook and loop fastener system. The arrangement and construction is such the first and second gripping element combine to provide increased friction between the glove and the hand grip. The glove may be particularly suitable for preventing, or reducing the effect of, arm pump. | 12-05-2013 |
P. Noel Barrett, Klosterneuburg/weidling AT
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20110159031 | Vaccine to Influenza A Virus - The present invention relates, in general, to compositions and methods for administering a vaccine against influenza to a subject, the vaccine comprising a vaccinia virus vector and a hemagglutinin and neuraminidase gene, separate or in combination, from an influenza A virus. | 06-30-2011 |
20120328649 | Recombinant Viral Vectors and Methods for Inducing an Immune Response to Yellow Fever Virus - The present invention relates to recombinant viral vectors and methods of using the recombinant viral vectors to induce an immune response to yellow fever virus. The invention provides recombinant viral vectors based on the non-replicating modified vaccinia virus Ankara or based on a D4R-defective vaccinia virus. When administered according to methods of the invention, the recombinant viral vectors induce a broad immune response to yellow fever virus and demonstrate an excellent safety profile. | 12-27-2012 |
20130287811 | Method for Producing Viral Vaccines - The present invention provides a method for the manufacture of a preparation comprising virus antigens comprising | 10-31-2013 |
20140030284 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING CHIMERIC OSPA MOLECULES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of | 01-30-2014 |
20140050759 | RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING A HETEROSUBTYPIC IMMUNE RESPONSE TO INFLUENZA A VIRUSES - The present invention relates to recombinant viral vectors and methods of using the recombinant viral vectors to induce an immune response to influenza A viruses. The invention provides recombinant viral vectors based, for example, on the non-replicating modified vaccinia virus Ankara. When administered according to methods of the invention, the recombinant viral vectors are designed to be cross-protective and induce heterosubtypic immunity to influenza A viruses. | 02-20-2014 |
20140255440 | RECOMBINANT VIRAL VECTORS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE TO YELLOW FEVER VIRUS - The present invention relates to recombinant viral vectors and methods of using the recombinant viral vectors to induce an immune response to yellow fever virus. The invention provides recombinant viral vectors based on the non-replicating modified vaccinia virus Ankara or based on a D4R-defective vaccinia virus. When administered according to methods of the invention, the recombinant viral vectors induce a broad immune response to yellow fever virus and demonstrate an excellent safety profile. | 09-11-2014 |
Rachel Rebecca Barrett, Bethel, CT US
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20110243932 | ANTI-CD40 ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same. | 10-06-2011 |
20120282269 | Anti-IL-23 Antibodies - The present invention relates to anti-IL-23p19 binding compounds, in particular new humanized anti-IL-23p19 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same. | 11-08-2012 |
20140179907 | ANTI-CD40 ANTIBODIES - The present invention relates to new humanized antagonistic anti-CD40 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same. | 06-26-2014 |
20140363444 | Anti-IL-23 Antibodies - The present invention relates to anti-IL-23p19 binding compounds, in particular new humanized anti-IL-23p19 antibodies and therapeutic and diagnostic methods and compositions for using the same. | 12-11-2014 |
Rich Barrett, Mesa, AZ US
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20130008745 | LUBRICATION SYSTEMS WITH NOZZLE BLOCKAGE DETECTION SYSTEMS - A lubrication system is provided for delivering a lubricant to a plurality of nozzles. The lubrication system includes a reservoir for the lubricant; a pump fluidly coupled to the reservoir and configured to remove a flow of the lubricant from the reservoir; a lubrication sensor positioned between the pump and the plurality of nozzles and configured to detect a blockage in the plurality of nozzles and to generate a blockage signal when the blockage is detected; and an indicator coupled to the lubrication sensor and configured to generate a warning based on the blockage signal from the lubrication sensor | 01-10-2013 |
Ronan Barrett, Dublin IE
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20110103252 | Method and Node for Decentralized Embedded Self-Optimization in a Broadband Access Network - A node in a broadband network having lines includes a network interface in communication with less than all of the lines. The node includes an embedded optimizer, a memory and processing unit in communication with the network interface which runs an optimization loop in the processing unit that monitors the lines in communication with the network interface so each line in communication with the network interface is individually optimized. | 05-05-2011 |
20110106932 | Network Management System - A telecommunications network for providing broadband access comprising a network management node arranged to manage a plurality of network nodes forming part of the network, the network management node adapted to send, receive and process management protocol messages, the network nodes including a head node that is connected to each of a plurality of peer nodes, the head node and the peer nodes each including a management module, the management modules being configured such that the peer nodes are grouped into a hierarchical group and wherein the management module of the head node is adapted to forward a management protocol message to a first peer node of the peer nodes and wherein the management modules of the peer nodes are adapted to forward the management protocol message to each peer node within the group. | 05-05-2011 |
Stephen L. Barrett, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120259419 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS - An implantable device includes a prosthetic, an anchor having an outer surface forming a threaded structure, and a retainer securing the anchor to the prosthetic, the retainer limiting the relative movement between the anchor and the prosthetic to rotation of the anchor relative to the prosthetic. A method of repairing the first metatarsophalangealjoint includes cutting away a portion of the tissue of the proximal phalanx to form a cavity, driving an anchor of the implantable device into the cavity to anchor the implantable device to the proximal phalanx, and while the anchor is being driven into the cavity, aligning a prosthetic of the implantable device to the phalanx such that the alignment of the prosthetic is maintained. | 10-11-2012 |
Steven F. Barrett, Laramie, WY US
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20120001058 | MULTI-APERTURE VISUAL SENSOR WITH HYPERACUITY - A multi-aperture passive light sensor and method for detecting motion and edges of an object are described. The sensor may include at least two focusing lenses mounted on a spherical surface for focusing light from the object into the ends of optical fibers, the optical axis for each lens diverging at an angle from that of adjacent lenses depending on the intended application. Each lens is located closer to the end of its associated optical fiber, which is disposed coaxially to the optical axis of the lens, than the natural focal plane of the lens, thereby blurring the light received from the object. Light exiting the fibers is detected by photosensors located at the opposite end of each optical fiber, and voltage differences between the voltages generated in response to the light intensity impinging on the photosensors are used to detect motion and edges of the object. | 01-05-2012 |
20130208126 | COOPERATIVE OPTICAL-IMAGING SENSOR ARRAY - An apparatus and method for providing image primitives, such as edge polarity, edge magnitude, edge orientation, and edge displacement, and derivatives thereof, for an object are described. The data are obtained substantially simultaneously and processed in parallel such that multiple objects can be distinguished from one another in real time. | 08-15-2013 |
Tim Barrett, Nth Ryde AU
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20090271152 | Load testing mechanism for server-based applications - In various exemplary embodiments, a method of monitoring performance of a server and a related computer-readable medium include one or more of the following: placing a load agent on at least one server; maintaining a load on the server using the load agent, wherein the load corresponds to at least one predetermined performance parameter of the server; monitoring the at least one predetermined performance parameter on the server; and gathering performance information while the load agent is monitoring the server. In various exemplary embodiments, the performance parameters include CPU usage, memory usage, network load, and disk performance. Thus, various exemplary embodiments enable a precise determination of the effect on application requests received by the server when the server is under a specific load. | 10-29-2009 |
Tim Barrett, North Ryde AU
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20080240155 | System, method, and device for media stream transport re-encapsulation/tagging - The invention provides for systems, methods, and a transport re-encapsulator/tagger for delivering streaming media to customer premises equipment. A digital streaming media system broadcasts streaming media to provider networks which use middleware which has certain requirements for the transport encapsulation and tagging of headers of the streaming media. The invention provides for re-encapsulating/tagging of media broadcasts having one type of transport encapsulation/tagging into a type of transport encapsulation/tagging required by the middleware. | 10-02-2008 |
20090158096 | Spatial Monitoring-Correlation Mechanism and Method for Locating an Origin of a Problem with an IPTV Network - A spatial monitoring-correlation mechanism and a method are described herein for determining an origin of a problem within an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network by using topology information about the IPTV network and at least one error notification (e.g., packet loss notification-retransmission request) that is generated by at least one component (e.g., set-top box) within the IPTV network. | 06-18-2009 |
20090328119 | Packet Recovery Server Based Triggering Mechanism for IPTV Diagnostics - A monitoring system and method are described herein that obtain retry request information from packet recovery server(s) and based at least in part on the obtained retry request information determine whether or not to launch probes to monitor specific network element(s) within an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) network to diagnose a problem without having to monitor everyone of the network elements all of the time. | 12-31-2009 |
Timothy A. Barrett, Pymble AU
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20130268522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTENT EXCLUSION FROM A MULTI-DOMAIN SEARCH - A system and method for content exclusion from a multi-domain search, where search results are prioritized or potentially excluded based on content provided by a service provider. The system and method provide for providing access to a network by a primary service provider, the network including multiple sources of content; receiving at least one search parameter; performing a search for content based on the received at least one search parameter; prioritizing results of the search based on content provided by the primary service provider; and displaying the prioritized results. In one embodiment, the system and method further includes excluding at least one search result if the at least one search result matches content provided by the primary service provider. | 10-10-2013 |
Timothy Alan Barrett, Australia AU
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20120249736 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING OPTIMAL DISPLAY OF VIDEO CONTENT - Video display capabilities for use in the home continue to evolve. A method is described including receiving a video signal in a first format, determining at least one parameter associated with the signal and a display device, converting the signal to a signal in a second format based on the signal and display device parameters, and converting the second signal to a display signal based on the display device parameter. An apparatus is described including an input stream processor that decodes and separates a received signal, a controller that determines at least one characteristic of the signal and a display device, a video signal processor circuit that converts the signal to a second signal based on the characteristics and further converts the second signal to an output signal based on a characteristic of the display device, and an interface circuit that provides the output signal to the display device. | 10-04-2012 |
Timothy Alan Barrett, Pymble AU
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20130011116 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPTIMAL PLAYBACK POSITIONING IN DIGITAL CONTENT - A method and device for optimal playback positioning in video content are provided. The present disclosure relates to a mechanism of tagging scenes or significant points in content in a prioritized way, and defines a mechanism to utilize this tagging associated with the content to facilitate stopping or starting at appropriate points for playback, e.g., when pressing a scene skip button to jump forward or back to another scene, or when pressing Play after inputting a fast-forward or rewind instruction. The method and device provide for displaying video content at a playback speed for viewing, receiving a first navigation instruction to navigate the video content at a speed faster than the playback speed for viewing, receiving a second navigation instruction to displaying of the video content, and determining a playback position of the video content based on at least one tagged frame of the video content. | 01-10-2013 |
20130259318 | COMPLEXITY ESTIMATION OF A 2D/3D CONVERSION - Automatic determination of the complexity associated with converting image content from 2-dimensions to 3-dimensions commences by first determining how many different scenes exist within the image content. Each scene then undergoes analysis to determine its complexity based on the motion, texture and occlusion within the scene. The scene complexities are added to the scene transition complexity and the total gets weighted to yield an overall indication of the complexity of converting of image content from 2-dimensions to 3-dimensions. | 10-03-2013 |
20130282800 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORKS - A system, method and user interface ( | 10-24-2013 |
20140013368 | MANAGING COMMON CONTENT ON A DISTRIBUTED STORAGE SYSTEM - A method and apparatus for managing content on a distributed storage system are described including receiving a request to schedule recording of the managed content from at least one of a plurality of networked recording device, the request including a reference for the managed content, determining a replication factor, selecting a number and selecting which of the plurality of networked recording devices are to record the managed content, determining actual program start time and one of starting content ingest and instructing the selected plurality of networked recording devices to start content ingest, fragmenting the requested content and distributing the fragmented content to the selected plurality of networked recording devices and transmitting at least unique content playback reference required to access the content on the distributed storage system. | 01-09-2014 |
20140330841 | Method, system and apparatus for facilitating discovery of items sharing common attributes - In accordance with example embodiments, the present application discloses at least a method, a system and an apparatus apt to facilitate the browsing, the discovery, and the usage of items. In one embodiment, items share a plurality of common attributes and can be arranged and displayed according to degrees of commonality. | 11-06-2014 |
Timothy Alan Barrett, North Ryde AU
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20120290748 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A CONSUMER DEVICE ENCLOSURE - A transformable enclosure enabling increased functionality, such as storage capacity, is provided. The apparatus enables modular units to be attached to increase capacity without compromising the integrity of the overall structure. The apparatus includes a housing that contains a signal processing circuit, the housing including interfaces for coupling a plurality of removable modules to the circuit, a base coupled to the housing that supports the housing in at least two orientations. The apparatus operates in a first mechanical orientation without the plurality of removable modules coupled to the interfaces and operates in a second mechanical orientation with the plurality of removable modules coupled to the interfaces. A cooling device provides cooling for the circuit in the first mechanical orientation and the plurality of removable modules in the second mechanical orientation. | 11-15-2012 |
Timothy Alan Barrett, Pymble Nsw AU
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20130282801 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VIDEO DISTRIBUTION OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL NETWORKS - A system and method for system and method for video distribution over a range of devices over Internet Protocol (IP) networks are provided. The system and method provide for connecting to the network at least one additional content source, communicating a first request over the network, the request requiring each of the plurality of content sources to identify channels on which each of the content sources provides content, and selecting a channel not being used by the content sources to provide content. The method and system may also provide for connecting at least one client to the network, communicating a second request over the network, the second request requiring each of the plurality of content sources to identify channels on which each of the plurality of content sources provides content, selecting an identified channel by the at least one client, and providing content to the at least one client on the selected identified channel. | 10-24-2013 |
Timothy Allen Barrett, Pymble AU
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20130117260 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND USER INTERFACE FOR CONTENT SEARCH - A system and method for searching content and user interface for presenting results of the search are provided, wherein visual elements representing the content are distributed in three dimensions on a display, with the various axes representing criteria that relate to a central starting point of the search and the proximity to the central point indicating the degree of relevance. The outer bounds of the display contain a large amount of varied material of various types to allow a user to select content of a different type, with the content at the periphery of the display being essentially random and representing little or no link to the starting point of the search. Any displayed element may be selected, as a source for a next level search, in which case content relationships will be re-drawn, with the selected content used as the center point for a next level search. | 05-09-2013 |
Trisha Barrett, Bradford, VT US
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20130052646 | POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE SELECTABLE MARKERS FOR USE IN THERMOPHILIC ORGANISMS - The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and genetic tool development in thermophilic bacteria. In particular, it relates to the use of positive and/or negative selection markers that can be used to efficiently select modified strains of interest. By providing such capabilities, the disclosed invention facilitates the recycling of genetic markers in thermophilic bacterial host cells. The present invention also allows the creation of unmarked strains. The genetic tools disclosed in the present invention are prerequisites for making targeted higher order mutations in a single thermophilic strain background. | 02-28-2013 |
20130323822 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 12-05-2013 |
20140186930 | Methods for the Improvement of Product Yield and Production in a Microorganism Through the Addition of Alternate Electron Acceptors - The present invention provides for novel metabolic pathways to reduce or eliminate glycerol production and increase product formation. More specifically, the invention provides for a recombinant microorganism comprising a deletion of one or more native enzymes that function to produce glycerol and/or regulate glycerol synthesis and one or more native and/or heterologous enzymes that function in one or more engineered metabolic pathways to convert a carbohydrate source, such as lignocellulose, to a product, such as ethanol, wherein the one or more native and/or heterologous enzymes is activated, upregulated, or downregulated. The invention also provides for a recombinant microorganism comprising one or more heterologous enzymes that function to regulate glycerol synthesis and one or more native and/or heterologous enzymes that function in one or more engineered metabolic pathways to convert a carbohydrate source to ethanol, wherein said one or more native and/or heterologous enzymes is activated, upregulated or downregulated. | 07-03-2014 |
20140308724 | Yeast Expressing Saccharolytic Enzymes for Consolidated Bioprocessing Using Starch and Cellulose - The present invention is directed to a yeast strain, or strains, secreting a full suite, or any subset of that full suite, of enzymes to hydrolyze corn starch, corn fiber, lignocellulose, (including enzymes that hydrolyze linkages in cellulose, hemicellulose, and between lignin and carbohydrates) and to utilize pentose sugars (xylose and arabinose). The invention is also directed to the set of proteins that are well expressed in yeast for each category of enzymatic activity. The resulting strain, or strains can be used to hydrolyze starch and cellulose simultaneously. The resulting strain, or strains can be also metabolically engineered to produce less glycerol and uptake acetate. The resulting strain, or strains can also be used to produce ethanol from granular starch without liquefaction. The resulting strain, or strains, can be further used to reduce the amount of external enzyme needed to hydrolyze a biomass feedstock during an Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation (SSF) process, or to increase the yield of ethanol during SSF at current saccharolytic enzyme loadings. In addition, multiple enzymes of the present invention can be co-expressed in cells of the invention to provide synergistic digestive action on biomass feedstock. In some aspects, host cells expressing different heterologous saccharolytic enzymes can also be co-cultured together and used to produce ethanol from biomass feedstock. | 10-16-2014 |
20140356921 | Engineering Microorganisms to Increase Ethanol Production by Metabolic Redirection - The present invention provides for the manipulation of carbon flux in a recombinant host cell to increase the formation of desirable products. The invention relates to cellulose-digesting organisms that have been genetically modified to allow the production of ethanol at a high yield by redirecting carbon flux at key steps of central metabolism. | 12-04-2014 |
20140370561 | GENETICALLY MODIFIED CLOSTRIDIUM THERMOCELLUM ENGINEERED TO FERMENT XYLOSE - One aspect of the invention relates to industrial bioconversion of the xylose portion of biomass materials into fuels and chemicals. Another aspect of the invention relates to industrial bioconversion of the xylan portion of biomass materials into fuels and chemicals. In one embodiment, the invention is directed to the bacterium | 12-18-2014 |
William Barrett, Kennesaw, GA US
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20120233899 | REINFORCEMENT CLIP FOR USE WITH A FIREARM MAGAZINE - A reinforcement device for reinforcing a locating pin aperture in a firearm magazine. The reinforcement device includes a front panel with an aperture adapted to be coaxially aligned with the locating pin aperture. The reinforcement device also includes a clamp adapted to secure the front panel to the firearm magazine to ensure accurate alignment of the front panel aperture with the locating pin aperture. | 09-20-2012 |
William Barrett, Provo, UT US
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20130199262 | SELF CALIBRATING FUEL DISPENSING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Fluid level measurements for the shared tank and outflow information provided by calibrated flow meters corresponding to dispensing stations connected to the shared tank may be used to derive a filled volume model for the tank as a function of fluid level. Subsequently, a filled volume change for a shared tank over a selected time interval may be determined from pre-change and post-change fluid level measurements. The change in filled volume may be compared with the total fluid flow over the selected time interval as indicated by the flow meters of active dispensing stations. If the filled volume change for the tank is substantially different than the total fluid flow indicated by the flow meters, the flow meters may be collectively adjusted to provide a more accurate indication of the filled volume change in the shared tank. | 08-08-2013 |
William Arthur Barrett, Provo, UT US
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20130016914 | WORD WARPING FOR OFFLINE HANDWRITING RECOGNITION - Performing word recognition operations to determine what an image of a word represents. The method includes accessing a first image. The first image represents an image version of a word. The method further includes accessing a second image. The second image also represents an image version of a word. Using a warp mesh, the method includes warping the second image to cause the second image to approximately match the first image by applying a mesh to the second image and moving vertices of the mesh to warp the second image. The difference between the warped second image and the unwarped first image are determined. | 01-17-2013 |
20140101602 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO EXPANDING OR CONTRACTING REPRESENTATIONS OF DATA - In one general aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium can be configured to store instructions that when executed cause a processor to perform a process. The process can include receiving an indicator configured to trigger movement of a representation of a first portion of data and a representation of a second portion of data in a direction toward a boundary where the boundary is oriented with respect to a display area. The process can also include modifying a position of the representation of the first portion of data with respect to a position of the representation of second portion of data in response to the indicator. | 04-10-2014 |
W. Raymond Barrett, St. Louis, MO US
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20120258815 | GOLF BALL WITH INDICIA FOR ALIGNMENT - A golf ball has indicia adapted to allow a user to align the indicia with at least one of an intended direction of travel of the ball and a club head of a club the user will use to strike the ball. The indicia can be three parallel circles extending around the golf ball. A golf club can be provided with a marking on the club head adapted to align with the indicia on the golf ball. | 10-11-2012 |
20130092036 | TOOL FOR USE IN MARKING A GOLF BALL - A tool for use in marking a golf ball includes a body having a curved portion configured to receive a golf ball and extend along a portion of an outer surface of the golf ball. The body includes at least one track extending along the curved portion. Each track includes an aperture adapted to receive a writing instrument to permit marking of the golf ball through the aperture. | 04-18-2013 |