Carlton, US
Alexandra Lynn Carlton, San Marcos, CA US
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20140012117 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012118 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012510 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012511 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 01-09-2014 |
20140114161 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations. | 04-24-2014 |
20150118658 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118668 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119655 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119668 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 04-30-2015 |
20150120317 | ADAPTIVE INTERFACE FOR CONTINUOUS MONITORING DEVICES - Systems and methods that continuously adapt aspects of a continuous monitoring device based on collected information to provide an individually tailored configuration are described. The adaptations may include adapting the user interface, the alerting, the motivational messages, the training, and the like. Such adaptation can allow a patient to more readily identify and understand the information provided by/via the device. | 04-30-2015 |
20160066843 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEVERAGING SMARTPHONE FEATURES IN CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - The present embodiments harness a wide variety of capabilities of modern smartphones, and combine these capabilities with information from a continuous glucose monitor to provide diabetics and related people with more information than the continuous glucose monitor can provide by itself. The increased information provides the diabetic with an increased likelihood of good diabetes management for better health. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081597 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODE SWITCHING - Systems and methods described provide dynamic and intelligent ways to change the required level of user interaction during use of a monitoring device. The systems and methods generally relate to real time switching between a first or initial mode of user interaction and a second or new mode of user interaction. In some cases, the switching will be automatic and transparent to the user, and in other cases user notification may occur. The mode switching generally affects the user's interaction with the device, and not just internal processing. The mode switching may relate to calibration modes, data transmission modes, control modes, or the like. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081632 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations. | 03-24-2016 |
20160101232 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations. | 04-14-2016 |
Alexandra Lynn Carlton, San Diego, CA US
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20100261987 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROMOTING GLUCOSE MANAGEMENT - Methods and systems for encouraging interactions with a glucose monitoring system include incrementing a score and/or providing a reward based on a variety of different interactions with the glucose monitoring system. The interactions which improve the score may include initiating or changing displays, downloading data, setting operational parameters and other interactions that are independent of a user's glucose measurements. Encouraging these interactions can enhance success in maintaining healthy glucose concentrations. | 10-14-2010 |
Brent Carlton, Hillsboro, OR US
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20080218267 | Amplifier with level shifting feedback network - An amplifier circuit includes a low noise first stage and a wide dynamic range second stage. A feedback network coupled between the output of the second stage and the input of the first stage provides DC level shifting of the common mode input voltage. The common mode input voltage is shifted to a value that allows the output of the first stage to be compatible with the input of the second stage. | 09-11-2008 |
20080219329 | Local oscillator control in radio receivers - A radio receiver measures a signal quality metric and modifies attributes of a local oscillator signal in response thereto. A digital signal processor may be used to determine a signal-to-noise-plus-distortion ratio (SNDR) of a baseband signal, and the overlap of two quadrature-related local oscillator signals may be modified. | 09-11-2008 |
Brent R. Carlton, Hillsboro, OR US
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20090325529 | CALIBRATING RECEIVE CHAIN TO REDUCE SECOND ORDER INTERMODULATION DISTORTION - Embodiments of apparatuses, articles, methods, and systems for calibrating receive chain to reduce second order intermodulation distortion are disclosed herein. The embodiments may be employed, e.g., to manage power in wireless networks. Other embodiments and usages may be described and claimed. | 12-31-2009 |
Craig Phillip Carlton, Quartz Hill, CA US
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20130328467 | Rotatable multilevel tool organizer - A rotatable multilevel tool organizer for storing and presenting a variety of tools. The tool organizer includes a base unit that rests on a lazy susan bearing, allowing 360 degree rotation. The base unit has a plurality of drawers or swing out compartments. The tool organizer includes a plurality of cylindrical shaped pieces on the top of the base unit to hold mechanics sockets or other components. The tool organizer includes a middle unit resting on the base unit that holds tools in the vertical position. The tool organizer includes an upper unit resting on the base unit for storing and presenting longer handle tools in the vertical position. | 12-12-2013 |
Dana Alan Carlton US
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20090023111 | Method for vertical positioning of dental implants - A positioning device is used to place an implant in the proper vertical position within the soft tissue and bone, provide space for subsequent procedures, and create a proper emergence profile for the final restoration. The lower portion of the positioning device has substantially the same outer shape as that of the implant but without external screw threads or other mechanical features for anchoring the implant in the jawbone. After the hole is countersunk, the depth of the hole in the jawbone is increased incrementally and checked with the positioning device for collar engagement and location of the margin within the gum tissue and bone. After the proper vertical position is attained, a special countersink bur may be used to create needed space around the implant margin and provide a proper crown emergence profile. | 01-22-2009 |
Dana Alan Carlton, Westlake Village, CA US
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20090029314 | Apparatus and method for vertical positioning of dental implants - A positioning device is used to place an implant in the proper vertical position within the soft tissue and bone, provide space for subsequent procedures, and create a proper emergence profile for the final restoration. The lower portion of the positioning device has substantially the same outer shape as that of the implant but without external screw threads or other mechanical features for anchoring the implant in the jawbone. After the hole is countersunk, the depth of the hole in the jawbone is increased incrementally and checked with the positioning device for collar engagement and location of the margin within the gum tissue and bone. After the proper vertical position is attained, a special countersink bur may be used to create needed space around the implant margin and provide a proper crown emergence profile. | 01-29-2009 |
20110123950 | Dental Implant and Positioning Device Therefor - A positioning device is used to place an implant in the proper vertical position within the soft tissue and bone, provide space for subsequent procedures, and create a proper emergence profile for the final restoration. The lower portion of the positioning device has substantially the same outer shape as that of the implant but without external screw threads or other mechanical features for anchoring the implant in the jawbone. After the hole is countersunk, the depth of the hole in the jawbone is increased incrementally and checked with the positioning device for collar engagement and location of the margin within the gum tissue and bone. After the proper vertical position is attained, a special countersink bur may be used to create needed space around the implant margin and provide a proper crown emergence profile. | 05-26-2011 |
20120135374 | Emergence Profile Guide for a Dental Bur - There are disclosed apparatus and method for obtaining a proper emergence profile for a dental implant. An emergence profile guide may be seated into an osteotomy and a dental bur may be guided onto and along the emergence profile guide. The emergence profile guide may include a pilot, and the dental bur may include a corresponding channel, such that the channel rides onto the pilot. The dental bur is stopped by the emergence profile guide, such that a countersink is created with an optimum depth. | 05-31-2012 |
David Carlton, Berkeley, CA US
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20140022036 | CONCAVE NANOMAGNETS WITH WIDELY TUNABLE ANISOTROPY - A nanomagnet having widely tunable anisotropy is disclosed. The disclosed nanomagnet is a magnetic particle with a convex shape having a first magnetically easy axis. The convex shape is modified to include at least one concavity to urge a second magnetically easy axis to form substantially offset from the first magnetically easy axis. In at least one embodiment, the convex shape is also modified to include at least one concavity to urge a second magnetically easy axis to form with a magnetic strength substantially different from the first magnetically easy axis. | 01-23-2014 |
Dennis A. Carlton, Herndon, VA US
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20110265162 | HOLISTIC RISK-BASED IDENTITY ESTABLISHMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS IN CONTEXT OF AN APPLICATION - A set of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) services can be utilized by applications executing in protected application environments external to a SOA environment. The SOA services can include an identity service, a eligibility service, and a security risk assessment service, each of which generates a percentage of risk when run. SOA services can be dependent on specific applications and application cases, each being a specific context of an application, so that results vary by application case. The SOA environment can store data, which is constantly being updated about people, which is used by the SOA services. In one embodiment, sensitive or confidential data can be maintained in the protected application environment and can be isolated from the SOA environment. Rules, criteria, factors, and the like used by the SOA services can be customized at an arbitrary level of complexity for specific applications and application cases. | 10-27-2011 |
Douglas J. Carlton, Peoria, IL US
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20100018727 | WHEEL TRACTOR SCRAPER REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSIST AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A wheel tractor scraper having a rear wheel drive assist, the wheel tractor scraper includes a tractor portion pivotally coupled to a rear scraper portion, the rear scraper portion having a bowl for hauling material and a fluid powered work tool configured to assist in loading the bowl, the work tool powered by a fluid pump connected to a fluid operated work tool motor. The rear wheel drive assist includes a fluid operated drive motor coupled to the rear wheels of the machine, a diverter valve having a first position at which fluid flow is delivered from the pump to the work tool motor and a second position at which fluid flow is delivered from the pump to the drive motor, and a controller being configured to control the diverter valve to engage the rear wheel drive assist. The machine may be operated by engaging the pump and work tool motor, and then actuating the diverter valve to the second position to divert flow from the work tool motor to the drive motor. | 01-28-2010 |
20100023227 | REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSIST WITH ARTICULATION BASED SPEED MODULATION - A rear wheel drive assist for an articulated machine such as a wheel tractor scraper, the machine including a first frame section having a first longitudinal axis, a second frame section with a second longitudinal axis, the first and second frame sections being pivotally connected to an articulation hitch, and an articulation sensor configured to provide an articulation angle signal indicative of an articulation angle formed between the first and second longitudinal axes. The rear wheel drive assist includes a drive motor operatively connected to the rear wheel of the machine, and a controller configured to control operation of the rear wheel drive assist based upon the articulation angle signal. | 01-28-2010 |
20110131968 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A PUMP AND MOTOR SYSTEM - A method of controlling a pump and motor system having at least one of a variable displacement pump and a variable displacement motor. The method may comprise providing an engine drivingly coupled to a primary load and a secondary load, the secondary load being driven by the pump and motor system. The method may also comprise sensing a change in engine speed in response to a change in the primary load. The method may further comprise changing the engine speed to compensate for the primary load change. The method may further comprise changing a displacement of the at least one variable displacement pump and the variable displacement motor to maintain a constant secondary load. | 06-09-2011 |
Douglas J. Carlton, Peorioa, IL US
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20090287382 | Vehicle control system and method - A vehicle control system includes a first powertrain, a second powertrain, and a third powertrain. The first powertrain includes a first power source. The second powertrain includes a second power source. The third powertrain includes a third power source. The vehicle control system also includes an operator control interface. The operator control interface includes a first portion configured to receive a first operator input and a second portion configured to receive a second operator input. The first operator input and the second operator input are indicative of a desired speed and a desired direction. The vehicle control system additionally includes a controller configured to deliver a power control signal to at least one of the first powertrain, the second powertrain, and the third powertrain. The power control signal is a function of the first operator input and the second operator input. | 11-19-2009 |
Douglas James Carlton, Peoria, IL US
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20090222162 | System and method for indirectly detecting machine movement - A method for indirectly detecting a movement of a machine and a failure of a speed sensor is disclosed. The method may include receiving an operator input signal, and determining a first factor based on the operator input signal. The method may also include measuring a machine operation parameter, and determining a second factor based on the machine operation parameter. The method may further include identifying a movement of the machine if the first factor is out of a first threshold range and the second factor is out of a second threshold range for at least a first threshold length of time. The method may also include determining a speed sensor failure if the movement the machine is identified and no speed is detected by the speed sensor for at least a second threshold length of time. | 09-03-2009 |
Drew Carlton, Alexandria, VA US
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20150141915 | METHODS OF RESETTING INFLATION DEVICES - Inflation devices configured to communicate with remote displays are disclosed herein. Kits including such inflation devices with portable display devices are also disclosed herein. Methods of remotely displaying pressure data from a medical device are also disclosed herein. Devices, kits, and methods of connecting medical devices to remote displays and transferring information to or from linked computers are also disclosed. | 05-21-2015 |
Dwain Carlton, Cameron, MO US
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20100133873 | MOVABLE HUNTING BLIND - A movable hunting blind is provided that includes a chassis with first and second axle assemblies in a tandem configuration where the first axle assembly includes steerable wheels, a coupling member extending between and pivotably connected to the first and second axle assemblies, a tongue member removably connected to and extending forwardly of the first axle assembly where the tongue member is configured for connection to a towing vehicle, a pair of transverse beams connected to proximate ends of the first and second axle assemblies, an enclosure supportably connected to the transverse beams by a plurality of brackets where each of the brackets is configured to permit some flexing movement between the transverse beams and the enclosure during transport, where the dimensions of the beams are sufficient to provide clearance between the bottom of the enclosure and the wheels of the axle assemblies, and where a wall of the enclosure includes a door configured for use in a first position as an entrance ramp and configured for use in a second position to secure the enclosure. | 06-03-2010 |
Eric Carlton, Chicago, IL US
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20140329518 | System and Method for Remotely Controlling Features of Wireless Mobile Devices - Systems and methods of controlling features of a wireless mobile device are provided. The method includes receiving a signal, the signal including a MAC OUI and serial number carried therein, determining if the features of the wireless mobile device are in a correct state in accordance with the MAC OUI and serial number, and when the features of the wireless mobile device are not in the correct state, modifying at least one feature of the wireless mobile device in accordance with the MAC OUI and serial number. | 11-06-2014 |
20150156309 | System and Method for Remotely Controlling Features of Wireless Mobile Devices - Systems and methods of controlling features of a wireless mobile device are provided. The method includes a portable device, the portable device further includes a plurality of separate programs saved in memory, each of the plurality of programs is independently identified by a respective one or more bits of an identifier sequence, a wireless transceiver of the portable device that monitors a predetermined wireless spectrum and detects a beacon, a processor that decodes the detected beacon for an identifier including a sequence of bits, a processor that correlates a content of the identifier with at least one of the plurality of programs by matching the one or more bits of the identifier sequence of the one program with a content and location of one or bits of the identifier and a processor executing the one program. | 06-04-2015 |
John Carlton, Las Vegas, NV US
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20080281316 | Adjustable impedance electrosurgical electrodes - An electrosurgical system is disclosed. The electrosurgical system includes at least one electrosurgical electrode having a resistive element and a capacitive element configured in series. The electrosurgical system also including an electrosurgical generator configured to generate electrosurgical energy having a first frequency which generates a first impedance in the at least one electrode due to capacitive reactance of the capacitive element in series. The generator is further configured to adjust the first frequency to at least one other frequency to generate a different impedance in the at least one electrode due to capacitive reactance of the capacitive element in series, thereby adjusting the temperature of at least one electrosurgical electrode. | 11-13-2008 |
20090036881 | Polyp removal jaws and method of use - Apparatus configured for the removal of polyps are provided and include a first jaw member including first and second elongated members, the first and second elongated members having proximal and distal ends and defining a channel therebetween; and a second jaw member having proximal and distal ends and defining a tissue contacting surface, the proximal end of the second jaw member being pivotably coupled between the proximal ends of the first and second elongated members, wherein the distal end of the second jaw member is in a spaced apart relationship with the first jaw member when in a first position, and the distal end of the second jaw member extends into the channel defined between the distal ends of first and second elongated members when in a second position. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036899 | Combination wire electrode and tube electrode polypectomy device - A device for removing polyps is provided and includes a tubular member having proximal and distal ends. The distal end of the tubular member includes a first electrode extending thereacross. The first electrode defines at least one opening therein. The polyp removal device further includes a snare portion operably extending from within the distal end of the tubular member and through at least one opening defined in the first electrode. The tubular member is configured to deliver electrosurgical energy between the first electrode and the snare portion. The polyp removal device further includes a handle portion operatively extending from within the proximal end of the tubular member. The snare portion may include a second electrode. The snare portion and the first electrode are configured to grasp and seal a polyp therebetween. The first and second electrodes may be independently activated. | 02-05-2009 |
John D. Carlton, Las Vegas, NV US
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20100049187 | Electrosurgical Instrument Including a Sensor - An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator, an electrosurgical instrument, an optical clarity sensor and a control component. The electrosurgical generator generates electrosurgical energy for use during electrosurgery. The electrosurgical instrument is coupled to the electrosurgical generator and treats tissue. The optical clarity sensor is coupled to the electrosurgical generator and is adapted to measure tissue with at least two optical frequencies. The control component is operatively coupled to the optical clarity sensor and receives sensor data therefrom. The control component communicates control instructions to the electrosurgical generator to control the generation of the electrosurgical energy. | 02-25-2010 |
20100057078 | Catheter With Remotely Extendible Instruments - An electrosurgical apparatus for performing a surgical procedure includes a housing having an elongated flexible shaft with proximal and distal ends. The shaft having a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels configured to house a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. An actuator is dimensioned for selective reciprocation within the shaft and configured to operably engage one or more of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments and deploy the corresponding surgical instrument to an operating cavity as needed during a surgical procedure. | 03-04-2010 |
20130066313 | Catheter With Remotely Extendible Instruments - A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure. | 03-14-2013 |
20130066314 | Catheter With Remotely Extendible Instruments - A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure. | 03-14-2013 |
20140058380 | CATHETER WITH REMOTELY EXTENDIBLE INSTRUMENTS - A method for performing a surgical procedure within lungs of a patient. The method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of surgical instruments and providing a housing. Attaching a flexible, elongated shaft with distal and proximal ends to the housing. Engaging at least one working end to the distal end of the housing, the working end including a plurality of tubes disposed therein that define a corresponding plurality of working channels for housing a corresponding plurality of surgical instruments. Controlling an actuator to engage at least one of the corresponding plurality of surgical instruments, wherein rotation of the working end with respect to a longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft engages at least one of the plurality of surgical instrument with the actuator to deploy the at least one surgical instrument to the lung as needed during a surgical procedure. | 02-27-2014 |
Keith Carlton, Boston, MA US
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20110307031 | LEAD EXTENSION WITH INPUT CAPABILITIES - A lead extension useful in deep brain stimulation treatment includes a body portion having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the proximal end receives a stimulation signal from a generator. A lead interface is disposed at the distal end to send the stimulation signal to a brain stimulation lead. The lead extension also includes a sensor interface disposed at the distal end to receive an input signal from a sensor that is detached from the stimulation lead and send the input signal to the generator. | 12-15-2011 |
20110313268 | Clinician programmer system and method for steering volumes of activation - A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set. | 12-22-2011 |
20110313487 | Clinician programmer system and method for steering volumes of activation - A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set. | 12-22-2011 |
20120014580 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 01-19-2012 |
20120265267 | CLINICIAN PROGRAMMER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CALCULATING VOLUMES OF ACTIVATION - A system and method for providing a volume of activation (VOA) of a stimulation electrode leadwire may include a processor that calculates a VOA for each of a plurality of sets of parameter settings of the leadwire, stores in a database each of the calculated VOAs in association with the respective set of parameter settings for which it was calculated, obtains a set of parameter settings of the leadwire for a stimulation, and determines a VOA for the obtained set of parameter settings based on the stored VOAs. | 10-18-2012 |
20120265268 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 10-18-2012 |
20120271376 | CLINICIAN PROGRAMMER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEERING VOLUMES OF ACTIVATION - A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set. | 10-25-2012 |
20120314919 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LEADWIRE LOCATION - A system and method for leadwire location may provide for recognition of the leadwire via analysis of a series of two-dimensional images that include representations of the leadwire, and/or determining an orientation of the leadwire with reference to a marker on the leadwire. | 12-13-2012 |
20120314923 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE REGISTRATION - A system and method for providing processable data associated with anatomical images may provide a user interface including a pivot and stem tool via which to align multiple images, a flashlight bar for viewing portions of an overlaid image, and/or user-movable markers for establishing a location of one or more anatomical landmarks with regions of one or more images. | 12-13-2012 |
20120314924 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATLAS REGISTRATION - A system and method for associating anatomically significant regions with regions of one or more images may include automatically modifying images of different modalities according to different correction algorithms, providing a user interface for identifying a plane within three-dimensional data, scaling atlas structures to fit an anatomical image according to identified landmarks, registering an atlas to such an image via a combination of registration algorithms, and/or registering an atlas to such an image using a feature extraction algorithm. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316616 | IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM WITH INPUTS - A stimulation system can have a first sensor to generate a first reading and a second sensor to generate a second reading. An analysis module of a programmer such as a patient programmer, which programs a stimulation signal to be delivered to a patient, conducts an evaluation of the patient based on the first and second readings. Evaluations may include determinations such as range of motion determinations, posture determinations, physical task-specific brain activity determinations, cognitive task-specific brain activity determinations, and brain activity-specific movement determinations. | 12-13-2012 |
20120330374 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TARGET STIMULATION VOLUMES - A system and method may include determining a target stimulation volume based on modifying a patient population image for which an efficacious volume had been determined. A system and method for suggesting stimulation devices may include determining which stimulation device is capable of producing an output volume of activation that most closely matches the target volume. A system and method for facilitating selection of stimulation parameters may include graphically identifying a maximum volume in which tissue is stimulatable by an implanted stimulation device. A system and method may pre-compute volumes of activation that result from a predetermined modification of programming settings. A system and method may transmit stimulation programming settings from a stimulation programming module to a stimulation generating device. | 12-27-2012 |
20130039550 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEIGHTED ATLAS GENERATION - A system and method for generating a patient-specific anatomical atlas, e.g., includes, for each patient of a patient population: obtaining a respective anatomical atlas, and registering, by a computer processor, the respective anatomical atlas to an anatomical image of a current patient to obtain a respective registered anatomical atlas, and further includes, determining, by the processor, an average of the registered anatomical atlases. | 02-14-2013 |
20130054270 | COMMUNICATION INTERFACE FOR THERAPEUTIC STIMULATION PROVIDING SYSTEMS - A system and method for communicating patient data for therapeutic stimulation purposes may provide a communication interface for exporting patient data, a communication interface for importing patient data, and a user interface for programming a patient device in response to communication of patient data. | 02-28-2013 |
20130116748 | CONTROL AND/OR QUANTIFICATION OF TARGET STIMULATION VOLUME OVERLAP AND INTERFACE THEREFOR - A method and system include a processor that outputs a characterization of a correspondence between a volume of estimated tissue activation and a target and/or side effect stimulation volume, and/or that provides controls by which to modify thresholds and/or amounts according to which the volume of estimated activation is to correspond to the target volume. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116749 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 05-09-2013 |
20130116929 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 05-09-2013 |
20130204327 | REMOTE CONTROL DATA MANAGEMENT - A remote control device communicatively coupled to an implanted stimulation device displays representations of modifications to stimulation settings of the implanted stimulation device according to setting change instructions input by a user, without the instructed change being implemented at the implanted stimulation device. The remote control includes an input component(s) for input of patient condition information correlated to settings of the implanted stimulation device. The implanted stimulation device cycles through stimulation programs without the remote control device indicating the changes and while the remote control device receives input of patient condition information. | 08-08-2013 |
20130226261 | CLINICIAN PROGRAMMER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING INTERFACE MODELS AND DISPLAYS OF VOLUMES OF ACTIVATION - A system and method for displaying a volume of activation (VOA) may include a processor that displays via a display device a model of a portion of a patient anatomy that includes anatomical structures, displays via the display device and overlying the display of the model a VOA associated by the processor with a set of anatomical stimulation parameter settings, the display of the VOA, and graphically identifies interactions between the displayed VOA and a first subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation benefits and a second subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation side effects, where the graphical identifications differ depending on whether the interaction is with the first subset or the second subset. | 08-29-2013 |
20130238059 | NEUROMODULATION USING ENERGY-EFFICIENT WAVEFORMS - Methods of neuromodulation in a live mammalian subject, such as a human patient. The method comprises applying an electrical signal to a target site in the nervous system, such as the brain, where the electrical signal comprises a series of pulses. The pulses includes a waveform shape that is more energy-efficient as compared to a corresponding rectangular waveform. Non-limiting examples of such energy-efficient waveforms include linear increasing, linear decreasing, exponential increasing, exponential decreasing, and Gaussian waveforms. Also described are apparatuses for neuromodulation and software for operating such apparatuses. | 09-12-2013 |
20140149929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE REGISTRATION - A system and method for providing processable data associated with anatomical images may provide a user interface including a pivot and stem tool via which to align multiple images, a flashlight bar for viewing portions of an overlaid image, and/or user-movable markers for establishing a location of one or more anatomical landmarks with regions of one or more images. | 05-29-2014 |
20150066111 | PROGRAMMING INTERFACE FOR SPINAL CORD NEUROMODULATION - A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a volume of activation, registering an electrode(s) shown in a radiologic image, constructing functional images of the patient's spinal anatomy, targeting of neuromodulation, finding a functional midline between multiple electrodes, determining the three-dimensional position of multiple electrodes, and/or accommodating for electrode migration. In certain embodiments, the tool can be embodied as computer software or a computer system. | 03-05-2015 |
20160001080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING TARGET STIMULATION VOLUMES - A system and method may include determining a target stimulation volume based on modifying a patient population image for which an efficacious volume had been determined. A system and method for suggesting stimulation devices may include determining which stimulation device is capable of producing an output volume of activation that most closely matches the target volume. A system and method for facilitating selection of stimulation parameters may include graphically identifying a maximum volume in which tissue is stimulatable by an implanted stimulation device. A system and method may pre-compute volumes of activation that result from a predetermined modification of programming settings. A system and method may transmit stimulation programming settings from a stimulation programming module to a stimulation generating device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160048962 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ATLAS REGISTRATION - A system and method for associating anatomically significant regions with regions of one or more images may include automatically modifying images of different modalities according to different correction algorithms, providing a user interface for identifying a plane within three-dimensional data, scaling atlas structures to fit an anatomical image according to identified landmarks, registering an atlas to such an image via a combination of registration algorithms, and/or registering an atlas to such an image using a feature extraction algorithm. | 02-18-2016 |
20160101279 | DIRECTIONAL ELECTRODE DEVICES WITH LOCATING FEATURES - Electrode devices having directional electrodes for use in deep brain stimulation or other uses. In one aspect, an electrode assembly comprises an elongate lead and a lead guide that are engageable with each other in a coaxial relationship. When the elongate lead and the lead guide are engaged with each other; the two components are rotationally fixed in relation to each other. In another aspect, an elongate lead comprises a radiologically-visible feature for indicating the orientation of the elongate lead. In yet another aspect, an electrode system is capable of determining the position and/or orientation of an electrode positioned within a body. In other aspects, methods for electrically stimulating a target site in the body are disclosed. | 04-14-2016 |
Keith Carlton, Cleaveland, OH US
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20090287467 | Clinician programmer system and method for generating interface models and displays of volumes of activation - A system and method for displaying a volume of activation (VOA) may include a processor that displays via a display device a model of a portion of a patient anatomy that includes anatomical structures, displays via the display device and overlying the display of the model a VOA associated by the processor with a set of anatomical stimulation parameter settings, the display of the VOA, and graphically identifies interactions between the displayed VOA and a first subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation benefits and a second subset of the anatomical structures associated with one or more stimulation side effects, where the graphical identifications differ depending on whether the interaction is with the first subset or the second subset. | 11-19-2009 |
Keith Carlton, Caledon, CA US
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20110184550 | Controller for Controlling Combination of Hot-Runner System and Mold Assembly - A single stand alone controller system ( | 07-28-2011 |
Keith Carlton, Minneapolis, MN US
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20110270269 | IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL LEAD INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF TINE ELEMENTS - An implantable medical electrical lead comprises a lead body extending between a distal end and a proximal end, and the distal end having at least one electrode of an electrode array extending longitudinally from the distal end toward the proximal end. The lead body at its proximal end may be coupled to a pulse generator, additional intermediate wiring, or other stimulation device. A fixation mechanism is formed on or integrally with the lead body proximal to the electrode array that is adapted to be implanted in and engage subcutaneous tissue, particularly muscle tissue, to inhibit axial movement of the lead body and dislodgement of the stimulation electrodes. The fixation mechanism comprises a plurality of tine elements arrayed in a tine element array along a segment of the lead. | 11-03-2011 |
Keith R. Carlton, Boston, MA US
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20150297893 | CLINICIAN PROGRAMMER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STEERING VOLUMES OF ACTIVATION - A system and method for selection of stimulation parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may include a processor that displays in a display device and in relation to a displayed model of a leadwire including model electrodes, a current field corresponding to a first stimulation parameter set, provides a user interface for receipt of user input representing a shift of the current field, in response to the user input, moves, in the display device, the current field with respect to the displayed model, determines a second stimulation parameter set that results in the moved current field, and outputs the second stimulation parameter set and/or sets a stimulation device with the second stimulation parameter set, where the stimulation device is configured for performing a stimulation using the leadwire in accordance with the second stimulation parameter set. | 10-22-2015 |
20160030750 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STIMULATION-RELATED VOLUME ANALYSIS, CREATION, AND SHARING WITH INTEGRATED SURGICAL PLANNING AND STIMULATION PROGRAMMING - A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal cord stimulation. Such volumes can include target stimulation volumes, side effect volumes, and volumes of estimated activation. A computer system and method also facilitates analysis of groups of volumes, including analysis of differences and/or commonalities between different groups of volumes. | 02-04-2016 |
Keith R. Carlton, Cleveland, OH US
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20090012577 | APPARTUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING HEADACHE AND/OR FACIAL PAIN - An apparatus for treating headache and/or facial pain includes an electrical lead and having a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a channel extending between the distal and proximal end portions. The distal end portion has at least one electrode disposed thereon and at least one foldable tine for anchoring the distal tip adjacent a SPG, and the proximal end portion is adapted for connection to an energy delivery source. | 01-08-2009 |
Kenneth E. Carlton, West Lafayette, IN US
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20130319150 | OVERLOAD PROTECTION - An overload protection device in combination with a prime mover and gearbox transmission supplies torque through a gearbox transmission to a load. An input shaft with is driven by the prime mover and rotates therewith. An external spline on the input shaft mates with an input gear having an internal spline. Upon overload of the gearbox transmission, the input shaft fractures an annular groove in the input shaft. A bushing prevents travel of the portion of the input shaft which is driven by the prime mover and which continues to spin after the fracture. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324354 | ROADHEADER GEARBOX - A gearbox includes a shaft input spherical bearing and a shaft output spherical bearing enabling the ring gear to float within the housing and not engage the housing. The shaft output spherical bearing permits angular displacement of the output shaft with respect to the longitudinal axis of said output shaft. A spline connection enables the ring gear to pivot with respect to the cover. Loads transmitted to the housing of the gearbox are not transferred to the gear systems and the gear systems self-align within the housing. | 12-05-2013 |
20140323262 | OVERLOAD PROTECTION - An overload protection device in combination with a prime mover and gearbox transmission supplies torque through a gearbox transmission to a load. An input shaft with is driven by the prime mover and rotates therewith. An external spline on the input shaft mates with an input gear having an internal spline. Upon overload of the gearbox transmission, the input shaft fractures an annular groove in the input shaft. A bushing prevents travel of the portion of the input shaft which is driven by the prime mover and which continues to spin after the fracture. | 10-30-2014 |
Martha E. Carlton, Livonia, MI US
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20080300921 | METHOD FOR RAPID TRACKING OF TRAUMA VICTIMS - A method for rapid identification and treatment of a group of trauma victims at an initial location comprises the steps of attaching a wristband containing machine readable information to each victim of the group, wherein the information comprises both patient information and first responder information, wherein the patient information comprises personal identifier information about the patient, and the first responder information comprises information about a first responder to the trauma victim, and uploading the information on the wristband into a database. Such trauma victim information may be uploaded into a government disaster database. The data in the database may be used to track and develop statistics, trends and movement of the victims. | 12-04-2008 |
Michael Carlton, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20130077482 | SEAMLESS HANDOFF, OFFLOAD, AND LOAD BALANCING IN INTEGRATED WI-FI/SMALL CELL SYSTEMS - A method of handing off between a cellular network and a Wi-Fi network is disclosed. A cellular base station of the cellular network is caused to collect information related to the cellular network. A Wi-Fi access point of the Wi-Fi network is caused to collect information related to the Wi-Fi network, wherein the cellular base station and the Wi-Fi access point are co-located. The information related to the cellular network and the information related to the Wi-Fi network are used collectively for determining whether to handoff traffic of a user equipment from a cellular air interface of the cellular network to a Wi-Fi air interface of the Wi-Fi network, or vice versa. | 03-28-2013 |
Mike Carlton, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20100067462 | Systems and Methods for Data Path Control in a Wireless Network - In various embodiments, the data plane may be abstracted from a control plane in a wireless network such as WiMax, WiFi, LTE or the like. In some embodiments, a method comprises a receiving control data at a control server from a source device, generating routing instructions at the control server regarding routing network data based on the control data, providing the routing instructions to a routing device, configuring the routing device based on the routing instructions, receiving network data from the source device, and routing the network data from the source device to a target device using the configured routing device. | 03-18-2010 |
20150092667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA PATH CONTROL IN A WIRELESS NETWORK - In various embodiments, the data plane may be abstracted from a control plane in a wireless network such as WiMax, WiFi, LTE or the like. In some embodiments, a method comprises a receiving control data at a control server from a source device, generating routing instructions at the control server regarding routing network data based on the control data, providing the routing instructions to a routing device, configuring the routing device based on the routing instructions, receiving network data from the source device, and routing the network data from the source device to a target device using the configured routing device. | 04-02-2015 |
R. Andrew Carlton, Arlington, VA US
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20140243975 | NASAL IMPLANTS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - Described are implants for placing in a body, tools for delivering the implants, and systems and methods for using implants and tools for placing in a body and more particularly to nasal implants, tools for delivering nasal implants, and systems and methods for using such implants and tools. A tool may include a hand-held implant delivery device that cuts, holds, moves, orients, inserts, or shapes an implant. An implant may be a biodegradable, longitudinal implant that may be oriented for implantation by an implant delivery device. | 08-28-2014 |
Richard A. Carlton, Glastonbury, CT US
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20150345383 | Gas Turbine Engine Core Utilized in Both Commercial and Military Engines - A method of manufacturing a military engine includes the steps of designing a commercial engine core, including a combustor, a high pressure compressor driven by a high pressure turbine, and a low pressure turbine designed to drive a low pressure compressor, and a fan through a gear reduction. A high speed fan is attached to the low pressure turbine, such that the combustor, high pressure compressor, low and high pressure turbines from an engine designed for commercial purposes is utilized for military purposes. A gas turbine engine is also disclosed. | 12-03-2015 |
Robert Carlton, Ada, MI US
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20130175143 | Self-Aligning Conveyor Belt Cover System - A conveyor has a belt arranged to be urged around conveyor rollers, and a belt cover formed of an endless loop of fabric material and is in frictional communication over the belt. The belt cover is formed of a polyester carcass that has a monofilament weft that is transverse to the direction of travel, and maintains alignment with the belt. The belt cover is installed to a tensile force of between 1 and 1.5 pounds/inch, corresponding to an overall elongation of approximately 0.1%, which allows frictional communication between cover and belt for load transmission without binding. The communication between the belt cover and the belt has a coefficient of friction of −0.50. A message is printed on the belt cover. In addition, an antimicrobial material is disposed on the belt cover, and is formed of silver nanoparticles embedded in a polyurethane film having a thickness of −0.5 mil. | 07-11-2013 |
Robert A. Carlton, Arlington, VA US
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20140201890 | IMPACT ABSORBING APPARATUS - Some embodiments described herein relate to an athletic helmet. The athletic helmet can include a shell, a suspension chassis, and several impact-absorbing pads. The suspension chassis can be disposed within the shell and configured to couple the pads to the shell. Each pad can include a membrane defining an interior volume. A valve can place the interior volume in fluid communication with the exterior of the membrane. In some embodiments, two or more structural members can be disposed within the interior volume. One structural member can be at least partially deformed when the athletic helmet is worn by a user. | 07-24-2014 |
20150033454 | IMPACT ABSORBING APPARATUS - Some embodiments described herein relate to an athletic helmet. The athletic helmet can include a shell, a suspension chassis, and several impact-absorbing pads. The suspension chassis can be disposed within the shell and configured to couple the pads to the shell. Each pad can include a membrane defining an interior volume. A valve can place the interior volume in fluid communication with the exterior of the membrane. In some embodiments, two or more structural members can be disposed within the interior volume. One structural member can be at least partially deformed when the athletic helmet is worn by a user. | 02-05-2015 |
Ron Carlton, San Marcos, CA US
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20090313301 | MULTIMEDIA SEARCH SYSTEM - A database search system that retrieves multimedia information in a flexible, user friendly system. The search system uses a multimedia database consisting of text, picture, audio and animated data. That database is searched through multiple graphical and textual entry paths. Those entry paths include an idea search, a title finder search, a topic tree search, a picture explorer search, a history timeline search, a world atlas search, a researcher's assistant search, and a feature articles search. | 12-17-2009 |
Ross Carlton, Tempe, AZ US
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20150268108 | Electrochemical Pressure Transducer - An electrochemical sensor ( | 09-24-2015 |
Russ Carlton, Oxford, MI US
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20090132128 | Occupant monitoring and restraint status system - An occupant monitoring and restraint status system is provided. The system includes an occupant boarding and de-boarding system. The occupant boarding and de-boarding system detects boarding and de-boarding of occupants. The system also includes a bench type seat that has a plurality of seat locations. Each of these seat locations includes a seat belt system which has a status sensor to detect a state of the seat belt system. Each seat location also includes an occupant sensing system. The occupant sensing system detects the presence and identity of an occupant at the seat location. The system further includes a display which includes a seat status indicator for each of the plurality of seat locations. The seat status indicators include information regarding a presence of an occupant, an occupant identity, and a state of a seat belt system. | 05-21-2009 |
20090160616 | Seat belt system - A seat belt monitoring system is provided. The seat belt monitoring system includes a seat belt system. The seat belt system has a first portion including a seat belt webbing and a tongue. The seat belt system also includes a buckle. A radio frequency device is associated with the first portion. The seat belt monitoring system further includes a radio frequency receiver that detects either a signal from the radio frequency device or a particular spatial relationship between the radio frequency device and a second radio frequency device placed near the buckle of the seat belt system. | 06-25-2009 |
Russell E. Carlton, Clarkston, MI US
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20110232051 | SEAT BELT BUCKLE MECHANISM - A seat belt system includes a tongue member, a latch member for detachably engaging the tongue member, a release member for releasing engagement between the tongue member and the latch member and a slide switch configured to communicate whether the tongue member is engaged with the latch member. The slide switch includes a sliding member configured to slide between first and second positions and a printed circuit board. The sliding member includes a first sliding contact member and a second sliding contact member. The printed circuit board includes a first printed circuit board contact member that contacts both the first and second sliding contact members when the sliding member is in the first position. When the sliding member moves from the first position to second position the first sliding contact member is configured to break contact with the first printed circuit board contact member before the second sliding contact member. | 09-29-2011 |
Samantha J. Carlton, Ventura, CA US
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20160059235 | Reagent-Loaded Pencils and Methods - A reagent-loaded pencil, method of preparing a reagent-loaded pencil, and a system that uses reagent-loaded pencils are disclosed. The reagent-loaded pencil or pencils include a matrix of at least a soluble carrier, a hardening substance, and a reagent. The pencils also include a sheath disposed around at least a portion of the matrix. The soluble carrier may include poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether. The hardening substance may leave a visible mark when abraded against a writing surface. One example of such a substance includes graphite. The sheath may be the outside of a wooden pencil or a mechanical pencil. A system that uses reagent-loaded pencils or compressed matrices may include a computer-controlled plotter that holds and plots with at least one of the reagent-loaded pencils or matrices. | 03-03-2016 |
Steven C. Carlton, Emily, MN US
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20100226837 | PRODUCTION OF METAL PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM UNDERGROUND ORE DEPOSITS - A process for producing metal compounds directly from underground mineral deposits including the steps of forming a borehole at a site into a mineral deposit containing metal compounds, inserting a slurry-forming device having a nozzle into the borehole adapted to direct pressurized water through the nozzle into the mineral deposit, supplying pressured water through the nozzle into the mineral deposit forming a mineral slurry containing metal compounds, extracting the mineral slurry containing metal compounds through the borehole, leaching the mineral slurry to convert the metal compounds to a soluble form in a leach solution, and removing metals and metal compounds by treating the leach solution with an extraction treatment adapted to remove the metal products. Steps of leaching the mineral slurry and removing metal products are performed at a location remote from the borehole site. Alternatively, the step of removing metal products from mineral slurry may be accomplished by pyrometallurgical processes. | 09-09-2010 |
20130061719 | PRODUCTION OF METAL PRODUCTS DIRECTLY FROM UNDERGROUND ORE DEPOSITS - A process for producing metal compounds directly from underground mineral deposits including steps of forming a borehole at a site into a mineral deposit containing metal compounds, inserting a slurry-forming device having a nozzle into the borehole adapted to direct pressurized water through the nozzle into the mineral deposit, supplying pressured water through the nozzle into the mineral deposit forming a mineral slurry containing metal compounds, extracting the mineral slurry containing metal compounds through the borehole, leaching the mineral slurry converting the metal compounds to a soluble form in a leach solution, and removing metals and metal compounds by treating the leach solution with an extraction treatment removing the metal products. Steps of leaching the mineral slurry and removing metal products are performed at a location remote from the borehole site. In one alternative, the step of removing metal products from mineral slurry is accomplished by pyrometallurgical processes. | 03-14-2013 |
Stewart G. Carlton, Madison, AL US
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20110078367 | CONFIGURABLE CACHE FOR MULTIPLE CLIENTS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for providing a L1 cache that is a central storage resource. The L1 cache services multiple clients with diverse latency and bandwidth requirements. The L1 cache may be reconfigured to create multiple storage spaces enabling the L1 cache may replace dedicated buffers, caches, and FIFOs in previous architectures. A “direct mapped” storage region that is configured within the L1 cache may replace dedicated buffers, FIFOs, and interface paths, allowing clients of the L1 cache to exchange attribute and primitive data. The direct mapped storage region may used as a global register file. A “local and global cache” storage region configured within the L1 cache may be used to support load/store memory requests to multiple spaces. These spaces include global, local, and call-return stack (CRS) memory. | 03-31-2011 |
Stewart Glenn Carlton, Madison, AL US
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20110078381 | Cache Operations and Policies For A Multi-Threaded Client - A method for managing a parallel cache hierarchy in a processing unit. The method including receiving an instruction that includes a cache operations modifier that identifies a level of the parallel cache hierarchy in which to cache data associated with the instruction; and implementing a cache replacement policy based on the cache operations modifier. | 03-31-2011 |
20110082961 | Sharing Data Crossbar for Reads and Writes in a Data Cache - The invention sets forth an L1 cache architecture that includes a crossbar unit configured to transmit data associated with both read data requests and write data requests. Data associated with read data requests is retrieved from a cache memory and transmitted to the client subsystems. Similarly, data associated with write data requests is transmitted from the client subsystems to the cache memory. To allow for the transmission of both read and write data on the crossbar unit, an arbiter is configured to schedule the crossbar unit transmissions as well and arbitrate between data requests received from the client subsystems. | 04-07-2011 |
20130159684 | BATCHED REPLAYS OF DIVERGENT OPERATIONS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth an optimized way to execute replay operations for divergent operations in a parallel processing subsystem. Specifically, the streaming multiprocessor (SM) includes a multistage pipeline configured to batch two or more replay operations for processing via replay loop. A logic element within the multistage pipeline detects whether the current pipeline stage is accessing a shared resource, such as loading data from a shared memory. If the threads are accessing data which are distributed across multiple cache lines, then the multistage pipeline batches two or more replay operations, where the replay operations are inserted into the pipeline back-to-back. Advantageously, divergent operations requiring two or more replay operations operate with reduced latency. Where memory access operations require transfer of more than two cache lines to service all threads, the number of clock cycles required to complete all replay operations is reduced. | 06-20-2013 |
20130166877 | SHAPED REGISTER FILE READS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for performing a shaped access of a register file that includes a set of N registers, wherein N is greater than or equal to two. The technique involves, for at least one thread included in a group of threads, receiving a request to access a first amount of data from each register in the set of N registers, and configuring a crossbar to allow the at least one thread to access the first amount of data from each register in the set of N registers. | 06-27-2013 |
20130212364 | PRE-SCHEDULED REPLAYS OF DIVERGENT OPERATIONS - One embodiment of the present disclosure sets forth an optimized way to execute pre-scheduled replay operations for divergent operations in a parallel processing subsystem. Specifically, a streaming multiprocessor (SM) includes a multi-stage pipeline configured to insert pre-scheduled replay operations into a multi-stage pipeline. A pre-scheduled replay unit detects whether the operation associated with the current instruction is accessing a common resource. If the threads are accessing data which are distributed across multiple cache lines, then the pre-scheduled replay unit inserts pre-scheduled replay operations behind the current instruction. The multi-stage pipeline executes the instruction and the associated pre-scheduled replay operations sequentially. If additional threads remain unserviced after execution of the instruction and the pre-scheduled replay operations, then additional replay operations are inserted via the replay loop, until all threads are serviced. One advantage of the disclosed technique is that divergent operations requiring one or more replay operations execute with reduced latency. | 08-15-2013 |
20130232322 | UNIFORM LOAD PROCESSING FOR PARALLEL THREAD SUB-SETS - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a technique for processing load instructions for parallel threads of a thread group when a sub-set of the parallel threads request the same memory address. The load/store unit determines if the memory addresses for each sub-set of parallel threads match based on one or more uniform patterns. When a match is achieved for at least one of the uniform patterns, the load/store unit transmits a read request to retrieve data for the sub-set of parallel threads. The number of read requests transmitted is reduced compared with performing a separate read request for each thread in the sub-set. A variety of uniform patterns may be defined based on common access patterns present in program instructions. A variety of uniform patterns may also be defined based on interconnect constraints between the load/store unit and the memory when a full crossbar interconnect is not available. | 09-05-2013 |
20130268715 | DYNAMIC BANK MODE ADDRESSING FOR MEMORY ACCESS - One embodiment sets forth a technique for dynamically mapping addresses to banks of a multi-bank memory based on a bank mode. Application programs may be configured to perform read and write a memory accessing different numbers of bits per bank, e.g., 32-bits per bank, 64-bits per bank, or 128-bits per bank. On each clock cycle an access request may be received from one of the application programs and per processing thread addresses of the access request are dynamically mapped based on the bank mode to produce a set of bank addresses. The bank addresses are then used to access the multi-bank memory. Allowing different bank mappings enables each application program to avoid bank conflicts when the memory is accesses compared with using a single bank mapping for all accesses. | 10-10-2013 |
20140189260 | APPROACH FOR CONTEXT SWITCHING OF LOCK-BIT PROTECTED MEMORY - A streaming multiprocessor in a parallel processing subsystem processes atomic operations for multiple threads in a multi-threaded architecture. The streaming multiprocessor receives a request from a thread in a thread group to acquire access to a memory location in a lock-protected shared memory, and determines whether a address lock in a plurality of address locks is asserted, where the address lock is associated the memory location. If the address lock is asserted, then the streaming multiprocessor refuses the request. Otherwise, the streaming multiprocessor asserts the address lock, asserts a thread group lock in a plurality of thread group locks, where the thread group lock is associated with the thread group, and grants the request. One advantage of the disclosed techniques is that acquired locks are released when a thread is preempted. As a result, a preempted thread that has previously acquired a lock does not retain the lock indefinitely. | 07-03-2014 |
Thomas Carlton, Tampa, FL US
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20140236820 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF REMOTE PAYMENT FOR STORED VALUE SETTLEMENT - Methods and systems for depositing a check using a mobile device are disclosed. Methods may include, for example, receiving, from a mobile device, a deposit request and check image, performing an image quality analysis and a check decision authorization process using the request, determining whether the deposit would exceed one or more limits, and if not, determining a type of processing for the deposit. If a warranty processing system is used, the method may include creating and sending an image file associated with the check to a bank associated with the check decision provider, and sending an approval response to a bank associated with the account issuer; and if self-risk processing is used, the method may include creating and sending an image file associated with the check to a bank associated with the account issuer. Similarly, disclosed systems may include memory containing instructions configured to operate such methods. | 08-21-2014 |
Todd D. Carlton, Canton, GA US
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20110281551 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Providing Service Credit to Customer Accounts in a Wireless Communications Service Network - Systems, methods, and computer program products use combinations of international mobile equipment identity (IMEI), international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), and account information to determine if a customer is eligible for service credit in near real-time. The customer needs an active account prior to inserting a subscriber identity module (SIM) into a device and powering on the device for the system to determine credit eligibility. No further customer action is required. The credit application process determines credit eligibility based upon device credit eligibility, account tenure, and/or credit rules, and applies the credit to the customer's account. The customer may be proactively notified when the credit is applied. The credit and tenure rules may be changed as the industry and business needs change to remain competitive in the industry. The SIM used is configured with software to lock the SIM to the device upon first power-on. | 11-17-2011 |
20130157615 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Providing Service Credit to Customer Accounts in a Wireless Communications Service Network - Systems, methods, and computer program products use combinations of international mobile equipment identity (IMEI), international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), and account information to determine if a customer is eligible for service credit in near real-time. The customer needs an active account prior to inserting a subscriber identity module (SIM) into a device and powering on the device for the system to determine credit eligibility. No further customer action is required. The credit application process determines credit eligibility based upon device credit eligibility, account tenure, and/or credit rules, and applies the credit to the customer's account. The customer may be proactively notified when the credit is applied. The credit and tenure rules may be changed as the industry and business needs change to remain competitive in the industry. The SIM used is configured with software to lock the SIM to the device upon first power-on. | 06-20-2013 |
20150237216 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program Products for Providing Service Credit to Customer Accounts in a Wireless Communications Service Network - Systems, methods, and computer program products use combinations of international mobile equipment identity (IMEI), international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), and account information to determine if a customer is eligible for service credit in near real-time. The customer needs an active account prior to inserting a subscriber identity module (SIM) into a device and powering on the device for the system to determine credit eligibility. No further customer action is required. The credit application process determines credit eligibility based upon device credit eligibility, account tenure, and/or credit rules, and applies the credit to the customer's account. The customer may be proactively notified when the credit is applied. The credit and tenure rules may be changed as the industry and business needs change to remain competitive in the industry. The SIM used is configured with software to lock the SIM to the device upon first power-on. | 08-20-2015 |
Trevor Carlton, Hudson, NH US
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20100004738 | DRUG DELIVERY COATING FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF TREATING VASCULAR INJURY - The present inventions provide various embodiments of methods for one or more of treating vascular injury, neointima proliferation and/or local inflammation in a mammal by locally administering therapeutic compound comprising a mTOR targeting compound and a calcineurin inhibitor. In various aspects, the therapeutic compound comprises a bio-absorbable carrier component carrier component at least partially formed of a cellular uptake inhibitor and a cellular uptake enhancer, a mTOR targeting compound and a calcineurin inhibitor. In various aspects, the present invention provides for controlled delivery, which is at least partially characterized by total and relative amounts of a cellular uptake inhibitor and cellular uptake enhancer in a bio-absorbable carrier component. | 01-07-2010 |
20100034867 | DRUG DELIVERY COATING FOR USE WITH A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF TREATING VASCULAR INJURY - The present inventions provide various embodiments of medical devices coated with a therapeutic coating comprising a mTOR targeting compound and a calcineurin inhibitor, and methods of applying said coatings. In various aspects, the therapeutic coating comprises a bio-absorbable carrier component at least partially formed of a cellular uptake inhibitor and a cellular uptake enhancer, a mTOR targeting compound and a calcineurin inhibitor. In various aspects, the present invention provides for controlled delivery, which is at least partially characterized by total and relative amounts of a cellular uptake inhibitor and cellular uptake enhancer in a bio-absorbable carrier component. | 02-11-2010 |
20110213302 | METHOD OF COATING A FOLDED MEDICAL DEVICE - A non-polymeric or biological coating applied to a radially expandable interventional medical device in a collapsed, wrapped, or folded configuration, the coating applied within at least one fold. Properties of the coating material applied to the medical device are adjusted or varied to result in a desired combination of coverage of the surface of the medical device, drug loading, and coating thickness. The coating is sterile, and is capable of being carried by a sterile medical device to a targeted tissue location within the body following radial expansion. The therapeutic coating transfers off the medical device due in part to a biological attraction with the tissue and in part to a physical transference from the medical device to the targeted tissue location in contact with the medical device. | 09-01-2011 |
20130035637 | COATED FOLDED MEDICAL DEVICE - A non-polymeric or biological coating applied to a radially expandable interventional medical device in a collapsed, wrapped, or folded configuration, the coating applied within at least one fold. Properties of the coating material applied to the medical device are adjusted or varied to result in a desired combination of coverage of the surface of the medical device, drug loading, and coating thickness. The coating is sterile, and is capable of being carried by a sterile medical device to a targeted tissue location within the body following radial expansion. The therapeutic coating transfers off the medical device due in part to a biological attraction with the tissue and in part to a physical transference from the medical device to the targeted tissue location in contact with the medical device. | 02-07-2013 |
20130074452 | PERFORATED BIOABSORBABLE OIL FILM AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A bio-absorbable stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The bio-absorbable stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. The stand-alone film has one or more perforations or depressions formed therein. Corresponding methods of making the bio-absorbable stand-alone film with one or more perforations or depressions include molding, cutting, carving, puncturing or otherwise suitable methods to create the perforations or depressions in the bio-absorbable stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable. | 03-28-2013 |
Tyler W. Carlton, Highland, UT US
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20150066948 | Influence Scoring for Social Media Authors - Techniques for influence scoring for social media authors are described. Generally, an influence score indicates a relative level of influence that a particular social media author has in a social media environment, such as compared to other social media authors. According to various embodiments, events correlated to social media authors on different social media platforms are used to determine influence scores for the authors. To enable events that are correlated to social media authors to be quantified for purposes of determining influence, various metrics are defined that correspond to the events. An influence score for a social media author can be calculated using values for a group of metrics associated with the author. | 03-05-2015 |
Tyler William Carlton, Highland, UT US
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20140372204 | Automatically Applying Tracking Codes to Electronic Content Published Via a Social Media Service - Systems and methods for are provided for automatically applying a tracking code to content items accessible via a social media service. In one embodiment, a method is executed by a processor. The processor generates a tracking code identifying a marketing campaign. The processor publishes the content item via the social media service with a link to an electronic content source and the tracking code. The processor generates analytics based on the tracking code. The analytics track multiple interactions with the electronic content source originating from the link to the electronic content source included with the content item as published via the social media service. | 12-18-2014 |
20150242749 | SOCIAL LISTENING AND FILTER RULE MODIFICATION - Listening rules and/or filter rules are generated or modified for use by a social analysis tool to capture and/or filter social mentions from social networking services for moderation purposes. The text and metadata of social mentions that have previously been moderated may be analyzed to identify common text and/or common metadata amongst those social mentions. The new listening and/or filter rules may be generated by selecting criteria for the rules based on the identified common text and/or common metadata. The new listening rules and/or filter rules may then be applied to capture and/or filter new social data. | 08-27-2015 |
Victoria Carlton, San Francisco, CA US
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20130202718 | MONITORING IMMUNOGLOBULIN HEAVY CHAIN EVOLUTION IN B-CELL ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA - The invention is directed to methods of monitoring B-cell lymphoid proliferative disorders, such as B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias, by measuring the presence, absence and/or levels of correlating, or index, clonotypes and related clonotypes that have evolved therefrom, for example, as part of the disease condition. In one aspect, such methods are implemented by generating sequencing-based clonotype profiles and determining frequencies of correlating, or index, clonotypes present, including new clonotypes that have evolved therefrom, particularly, in the case of B-cell ALL, by VH substitution. The invention also includes use of such monitoring information to modify treatment status of a patient. | 08-08-2013 |
20130302801 | DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF SAMPLE CONTAMINATION IN IMMUNE REPERTOIRE ANALYSIS - The invention is directed to methods for detecting and quantifying nucleic acid contamination in a tissue sample of an individual containing T cells and/or B cells, which is used for generating a sequence-based clonotype profile. In one aspect, the invention is implemented by measuring the presence and/or level of an endogenous or exogenous nucleic acid tag by which nucleic acid from an intended individual can be distinguished from that of unintended individuals. Endogenous tags include genetic identity markers, such as short tandem repeats, rare clonotypes or the like, and exogenous tags include sequence tags employed to determine clonotype sequences from sequence reads. | 11-14-2013 |
20140234291 | GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection. | 08-21-2014 |
20140255944 | MONITORING TREATMENT-RESISTANT CLONES IN LYMPHOID AND MYELOID NEOPLASMS BY RELATIVE LEVELS OF EVOLVED CLONOTYPES - The invention is directed to a method of monitoring or detecting treatment-resistant clones in a patient being treated for a lymphoid or myeloid neoplasm from which patient-specific correlating clonotypes have been identified. In some embodiments, such method includes the steps of obtaining a sample from the patient comprising T-cells and/or B-cells; amplifying molecules of nucleic acid from the T-cells and/or B-cells of the sample, the molecules of nucleic acid comprising recombined DNA sequences from T-cell receptor genes or immunoglobulin genes; sequencing the amplified molecules of nucleic acid to form a clonotype profile; determining from the clonotype profile a level of each correlating clonotype and clonotypes clonally evolved therefrom; and correlating a presence of a treatment-resistant clone of the neoplasm with a change in relative levels of the correlating clonotypes and clonotypes clonally evolved therefrom. In part, the invention permits one to distinguish between cases where treatment is effective but insufficiently intense and cases where a cancer clone arises that is resistant to a current treatment approach. | 09-11-2014 |
Victoria Carlton, South San Francisco, CA US
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20150247201 | PREDICTING RELAPSE OF CHRONIC LYMPHOCYTIC LEUKEMIA PATIENTS TREATED BY ALLOGENEIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION - The invention is directed to a prognostic indicator for CLL patients who have undergone an allogeneic stem cell transplant (SCT). The indicator is based on a method of monitoring levels and changes in levels of correlating clonotypes of the CLLs at successive time points. The prognostic indicator applies to patients who have survived for at least one year from an allogeneic SCT and includes criteria based on the following two measurements: (a) frequency of CLL correlating clonotypes (e.g. in terms of number per 10 | 09-03-2015 |
20150252422 | T-CELL RECEPTOR CLONOTYPES SHARED AMONG ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS PATIENTS - The invention includes a method for determining the disease status of an individual suffering from ankylosing spondylitis by monitoring the individual's T-cell repertoire for the presence and/or level of clonotypes encoding T-cell receptor chains with segments identical to and/or related to the peptide LCASSLEASGSSYNEQFFGPGTRLTV (SEQ ID NO: 1) or the peptide VYFCASSDSSGSTDTQYFGPGTRLTV (SEQ ID NO: 2). The invention also includes therapeutic antibodies specific for these peptides for ameliorating the effects of ankylosing spondylitis. | 09-10-2015 |
20150275308 | MONITORING DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA FROM PERIPHERAL BLOOD SAMPLES - The invention is directed to sequencing-based methods for monitoring a minimal residual disease of a diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) by one or more clonotypes correlated with the disorder. In some embodiments, such methods comprise the following steps: (a) obtaining a sample of peripheral blood from the patient; (b) amplifying molecules of nucleic acid from the sample, the molecules of nucleic acid comprising recombined DNA sequences from immunoglobulin genes; (c) sequencing the amplified molecules of nucleic acid to form a clonotype profile; and (d) determining from the clonotype profile a presence, absence and/or level of one or more patient-specific clonotypes correlated with the DLBCL and phylogenic clonotypes thereof. | 10-01-2015 |
20150299800 | MONITORING MANTLE CELL LYMPHOMA CLONOTYPES IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD AFTER IMMUNOTRANSPLANT - The invention is directed to a method of monitoring a mantle cell lymphoma residual disease in an immunotransplant patient by post-treatment analysis of clonotype profiles from patient blood samples. In some embodiments, methods of the invention comprising steps of (a) treating a patient by immunotransplanting the patient with vaccine-primed autologous T cells; (b) obtaining a peripheral blood sample from the patient comprising B-cells and/or cell-free nucleic acids; (c) amplifying molecules of nucleic acid from the B-cells of the sample and/or cell-free nucleic acids in the sample, the molecules of nucleic acid comprising recombined DNA sequences from immunoglobulin genes; (d) sequencing the amplified molecules of nucleic acid to form a clonotype profile; and (e) determining from the clonotype profile a presence, absence and/or level of the one or more patient-specific clonotypes correlated with the mantle cell lymphoma, including phylogenic clonotypes thereof. | 10-22-2015 |
Victoria Elizabeth Hope Carlton, San Francisco, CA US
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20100215645 | GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, METHODS OF DETECTION AND USES THEREOF - The present invention is based on the discovery of genetic polymorphisms that are associated with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, the present invention relates to nucleic acid molecules containing the polymorphisms, variant proteins encoded by such nucleic acid molecules, reagents for detecting the polymorphic nucleic acid molecules and proteins, and methods of using the nucleic acid and proteins as well as methods of using reagents for their detection. | 08-26-2010 |