Cicero
Allison Cicero, Jacksonville, FL US
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20100179904 | SHARED APPRECIATION LOAN MODIFICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods, and computer program products for modifying the terms of a loan and for providing for a shared appreciation loan program. For example, in one embodiment the amount owed on an existing HELOC is split into two portions. A qualifying borrower can defer the obligation to pay interest and payments on a portion of the HELOC in exchange for sharing up to 50% of the future appreciation in the real property that serves as the underlying security for the HELOC. This mortgage plan can provide an incentive for the borrower to remain in the home since the borrower may be able to share in the appreciation of the home even if the home never appreciates beyond the full amount owed on the home, while at the same time preserving the borrower's credit rating and reducing the borrower's monthly payment. The bank may benefit from the mortgage plan by both reducing and deferring losses. | 07-15-2010 |
Antonio Cicero, Roma IT
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20100290972 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HIGH-PURITY SILICON USING MULTIPLE PRECURSORS - Using a transformer coupled plasma reactor, it is possible to achieve continuous production of plasma which decomposes precursors containing silicon in order to produce pure silicon powder. The pure silicon powder is then gathered, treated and used to produce ingots of silicon for use in photovoltaics or semiconductors. | 11-18-2010 |
Antonio Cicero, Palermo IT
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20150377813 | SEMICONDUCTOR GAS SENSOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor gas sensor device includes a first cavity that is enclosed by opposing first and second semiconductor substrate slices. At least one conducting filament is provided to extend over the first cavity, and a passageway is provided to permit gas to enter the first cavity. The sensor device may further including a second cavity that is hermetically enclosed by the opposing first and second semiconductor substrate slices. At least one another conducting filament is provided to extend over the second cavity. | 12-31-2015 |
20160003757 | GAS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND MEASUREMENT METHOD THEREOF - A gas measurement device measures gas using a gas sensor including a sense resistance exposed to the gas and a reference resistance not exposed to the gas. The gas measurement device applies a first current value and a second current value to the sensor. A detector functions to detect a first resistance variation and a second resistance variation of the sense resistance exposed to the gas with respect to the reference resistance as a function of the first current value and the second current value, respectively. The resistance variation dependent on relative humidity is then determined as a function of the first and second resistance variations and a first constant. The resistance variation dependent on gas content is then determined as a function of the first and second resistance variations and a second (different) constant. | 01-07-2016 |
Carmine Cicero, Staten Island, NY US
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20110079607 | SEALANT SYSTEM - A sealant system is provided having a first container with a hollow interior containing a reaction material. A second container having reactant material is arranged within the hollow interior. To use the sealant system, an operator ruptures the second container releasing reactant material into the hollow interior. The reaction and reactant material are mixed to form a sealing material. The container may include an elongated portion with a removable end to facilitate dispensing of the sealing material. | 04-07-2011 |
Chris Cicero, New York, NY US
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20160029693 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MOBILE SOFTWARE CLINICAL SMOKING CESSATION PLATFORM - The object of the present invention is to provide a system and method to enable a person wishing to quit smoking to carry with him a smoking cessation device that will assist the user in behavior modification, and in particular curbing and dealing with nicotine cravings. The current invention makes use of widely available and familiar infrastructure of hand held devices such as cellular phones and cellular networks. Other mobile devices having digital displays may also be used such as mobile touchscreens (i.e. Ipad, Kindle, etc.) digital music players such as the iPod and other similar devices. Smoking cessation and craving reduction are achieved through coordinated messaging reinforcement coupled with craving reduction training including controlled deep breathing exercises prompted by the device. | 02-04-2016 |
Francesco Cicero, London GB
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20110302074 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TRADING OF CURRENCY - Systems and method of enabling trading in currencies are provided. A method of trading a foreign currency option on an electronic trading system according to the invention may include executing a trade of the foreign currency option between a buyer and a seller, locking the trading system with respect to the traded foreign currency option, querying the buyer whether the buyer desires to buy or sell additional volume of the option, querying the seller whether the seller desires to sell or buy additional volume of the option, and authorizing additional participants to join the trade and querying the additional participants whether each of the additional participants desires to buy or sell a volume of the option. The method may also include starting a countdown timer and displaying the timer on the graphical user interface of the buyer, the seller and the additional parties and receiving buy and sell orders from the at least one of the buyer, the seller and additional participants. Following the expiration of the countdown timer, the method preferably includes matching existing buy orders and sell orders for the option. In one embodiment of the invention, the matching occurs according to a predetermined order priority. | 12-08-2011 |
20120143743 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING POST-MATCHING TRADING - Systems and methods for implementing post-matching trading are provided. A financial instrument transaction system may include a database configured to store financial instrument information for reference entities; a memory for storing execution instructions; and a processor. The processor may execute the instructions. The processor may initiate a trading session for a predetermined duration. Prior to and during the trading session, the processor may receive from a plurality of trader clients trading instructions associated with the reference entity. The instructions may include either a buy or sell position and a price. At the end of the trading session, the processor may determine, based on predefined criteria, whether the trading session qualifies for a post-matching session. If the trading session qualifies for a post-matching session, the processor may provide a graphical user interface to a selected group of traders for trading in the post-matching session. | 06-07-2012 |
20120284166 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENABLING TRADING OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - A method of trading a foreign currency option on an electronic trading system may include executing a trade of the foreign currency option between a buyer and a setter, locking the trading system with respect to the traded foreign currency option, querying the buyer whether the buyer desires to buy or sell additional volume of the option, querying the seller whether the seller desires to sell or hay additional volume of the option, and authorizing additional participants to join the trade and querying the additional participants whether each of the additional participants desires to buy or sell a volume of the option. | 11-08-2012 |
20130311350 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING POST-MATCHING TRADING - Systems and methods for implementing post-matching trading are provided. A financial instrument transaction system may include a database configured to store financial instrument information for reference entities; a memory for storing execution instructions; and a processor. The processor may execute the instructions. The processor may initiate a trading session for a predetermined duration. Prior to and during the trading session, the processor may receive from a plurality of trader clients trading instructions associated with the reference entity. The instructions may include either a buy or sell position and a price. At the end of the trading session, the processor may determine, based on predefined criteria, whether the trading session qualifies for a post-matching session. If the trading session qualifies for a post-matching session, the processor may provide a graphical user interface to a selected group of traders for trading in the post-matching session. | 11-21-2013 |
20140188683 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPLEMENTING TRADING AND GLOBAL MATCHING BASED ON BROKER SUGGESTED PRICES - Systems and methods for implementing trading and matching are provided. A system includes a database configured to store financial instrument information and a memory configured to store execution instructions. A processor executes the instructions. The processor may initiate a trading session. The processor may receive instructions. The instructions may include either a buy or sell position and a price. The buy or sell position may not be for display to other broker clients. In response to a trade command from one of a plurality of other broker clients, the instructions may require sending an electronic notification to the first broker client that one of the plurality of broker clients has submitted a counter order that is capable of executing a trade with the first broker's buy or sell position. | 07-03-2014 |
Giuseppe Cicero, Torino IT
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20090181007 | CULTURE MEDIUM AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION FOR REGENERATING CARTILAGE TISSUE, A METHOD, USES AND PRODUCTS RELATED THERETO - A composition for in vitro use as a culture medium or in vivo use as a pharmaceutical composition or a medical device, capable of accelerating the differentiation of stem cells into cells with a chondrocytic phenotype and of restoring the original trophism of chondrocytes, is described. The composition comprises, in combination, at least one proteolytic enzyme, at least one growth factor and at least one from a sugar, an amino acid, a vitamin factor, a vitamin, a nucleotide and a nucleoside, in a physiologically acceptable carrier or diluent. A method of differentiating stem cells in cells having a chondrocytic phenotype, the cells obtained by the method and their uses, for example in human or animal cell therapy, for example by CBMP (Cellular Based Medicinal products) are also described. | 07-16-2009 |
James B. Cicero, Melbourne AU
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20160075372 | EARLY FAULT DETECTION FOR AN EPS SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus are provided for an improved system for early detection of a fault in an EPS system for a vehicle. The apparatus includes a steering gear assembly including a temperature sensor and a pressure sensor for sensing within the steering gear assembly. A controller determines a relationship between the temperature value and the pressure value, and also determines whether the relationship is within a threshold of a reference relationship. The controller can provide an indication or message on a display when the relationship is not within the threshold of the reference relationship. The method includes monitoring a temperature and a pressure associated with an electronic power steering system for a vehicle during operation of the vehicle and determining a relationship between the temperature and the pressure. A fault indication or message is presented on a display when the relationship exceeds a threshold value from a reference relationship. | 03-17-2016 |
Marke S. Cicero, Ortonville, MI US
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20120156543 | MULTI-CELL BATTERY MODULE WITH INTEGRAL COOLING AND ASSEMBLY AIDS - A battery pack includes a frame member, first and second lithium ion cells, and an isolation plate. The frame member includes a floor, walls formed perpendicular to the floor, and an aperture defined by the walls. The frame member is formed from an electrically non-conductive plastic. The first lithium ion cell includes a first positive terminal, a first negative terminal, and a first electrically conductive housing. The first positive terminal is electrically connected to the first electrically conductive housing. The second lithium ion cell includes a second positive terminal, a second negative terminal, and a second electrically conductive housing. The second positive terminal is electrically connected to the second electrically conductive housing. The isolation plate directly contacts both the first and second electrically conductive housings and electrically isolates the first electrically conductive housing from the second electrically conductive housing. The isolation plate is formed from the electrically non-conductive plastic. | 06-21-2012 |
20120177970 | FLEXIBLE BATTERY MODULE FOR PRISMATIC CELLS - A modular frame for a battery module includes: a floor that includes an electrically non-conductive material; end walls that are perpendicular to the floor and that include the electrically non-conductive material; and side walls that are perpendicular to the floor, that are perpendicular to the end walls, and that include the electrically non-conductive material. The modular frame further includes interior walls that include the electrically non-conductive material and that define: a first row of cell slots configured to receive a first plurality of prismatic cells; a second row of cell slots configured to receive a second plurality of prismatic cells; and a chamber disposed between the first and second rows of cell slots. The modular frame further includes a first and second apertures to the chamber. The first aperture is defined by the interior walls and the side walls. The second aperture is formed through one of the end walls. | 07-12-2012 |
20120177971 | LOW PROFILE BATTERY PACK - A battery pack according to the present disclosure includes a first module array, a second module array, and a center channel. The first module array includes a first frame and a first cassette of battery modules disposed within the first frame. The first cassette of battery modules includes a first plurality of prismatic cells and a first plurality of module terminals. The second module array includes a second frame and a second cassette of battery modules disposed within the second frame. The second cassette of battery modules includes a second plurality of prismatic cells and a second plurality of module terminals. The center channel extends through a center of the battery pack and connects the first module array to the second module array. The first plurality of module terminals and the second plurality of module terminals are disposed adjacent to the center channel on opposite sides of the center channel. | 07-12-2012 |
Patrick Cicero, Waltham, MA US
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20140266950 | DIRECTIVE, INSTANTANEOUS WIDE BANDWIDTH ANTENNA - A directive, instantaneous wide bandwidth antenna is disclosed. The antenna can include a ground plane having a recess with a tapered region accessible by an electromagnetic field via a radiating aperture at a forward end of the recess. The antenna can also include an elongate dielectric feed disposed in the recess. The dielectric feed can have a tapered portion proximate the tapered region to guide the electromagnetic field into the recess through the radiating aperture and influence pattern directivity. The antenna can further include a conductive plating disposed at least partially about the dielectric feed in a wedge configuration to influence pattern beam width. The conductive plating can have a taper to facilitate propagation of the electromagnetic field over a range of frequencies. The conductive plating can be disposed toward a rearward end of the recess relative to the radiating aperture. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Joseph Cicero, Union, KY US
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20150375918 | HEAVY DUTY INSULATED BEVERAGE DISPENSER AND COOLER - Disclosed is an insulated beverage dispenser having a generally cube-shaped insulated body with an interior chamber, an open top, and an outlet adjacent a bottom of the interior chamber. It includes a removable closure member for the outlet and an insulated top hingedly connected to the body to close the open top. A guideway is located on a front outer surface of the body generally adjacent the open top and is sized and positioned to receive a securement strap extended across the body without interference with opening the top. The closure member can be a liquid dispensing valve and/or a plug. An interior surface of the lid may include a recess for receiving a spare closure member for the outlet. | 12-31-2015 |
Ron Cicero, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120302459 | Articles Having Localized Molecules Disposed Thereon and Methods of Producing Same - Methods of producing substrates having selected active chemical regions by employing elements of the substrates in assisting the localization of active chemical groups in desired regions of the substrate. The methods may include optical, chemical and/or mechanical processes for the deposition, removal, activation and/or deactivation of chemical groups in selected regions of the substrate to provide selective active regions of the substrate. | 11-29-2012 |
Ronald Cicero, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130296195 | Selectively Functionalized Arrays - Methods, substrates, and devices related to arrays of optical confinements having surfaces with high levels of bias. Substrates having transparent or silica based portions and opaque or reflective portions are treated with 1) a selective passivating agent, that selectively coats the opaque or reflective regions, 2) a functionalizing agent such as a coupling agent, and 3) a selective removal agent, which selectively removes functionalizing agent from the passivated opaque or reflective surfaces. | 11-07-2013 |
Ronald L. Cicero, Palo Alto, CA US
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20080241892 | Modified surfaces for immobilization of active molecules - Modified surfaces, substrates, and methods of producing and using such substrates and surfaces are provided. The substrates and surfaces provide either non-reactive surfaces or low density reactive groups, preferably on an otherwise non-reactive surface, for use in different applications including single molecule analyses. | 10-02-2008 |
20110117637 | ZERO-MODE WAVEGUIDES WITH NON-REFLECTING WALLS - The application relates to improved optical containment structures, methods of manufacture and use, and systems for employing same. The optical containment structures generally comprise zero-mode waveguide structures having non-reflective walls. The non-reflective walls allow the preparation of optical containment regions in which the optical containment dimensions can be decoupled from the solution containment dimensions. The application also relates to methods for producing islands of functionality within nanoscale apertures. | 05-19-2011 |
20110210094 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ZMWS WITH ISLANDS OF FUNCTIONALITY - The application relates to methods for producing islands of functionality within nanoscale apertures. Islands of functionality can be produced by growing an aperture constriction layer from the walls, functionalizing the exposed base of the aperture, then removing the aperture constriction layer. The aperture constriction layer can be produced, for example, by anodically growing an oxide layer onto a cladding through which the aperture extends. The islands of functionality can be used to bind a single molecule of interest, such as an enzyme within the nanoscale aperture. | 09-01-2011 |
20140175052 | METHOD FOR PREPARING ZERO-MODE WAVEGUIDE ARRAYS WITH COATED WALLS - The application relates to methods of manufacture of improved optical containment structures. The invention relates to arrays of zero-mode waveguide structures comprising nanoscale apertures having non-reflective coatings on their walls. The methods provide for selectively coating the walls of the zero mode waveguides, allowing for selective functionalization of the bases. | 06-26-2014 |
20140315756 | Articles Having Localized Molecules Disposed Thereon and Methods of Producing Same - Methods of producing substrates having selected active chemical regions by employing elements of the substrates in assisting the localization of active chemical groups in desired regions of the substrate. The methods may include optical, chemical and/or mechanical processes for the deposition, removal, activation and/or deactivation of chemical groups in selected regions of the substrate to provide selective active regions of the substrate. | 10-23-2014 |
Ronald L. Cicero, Menlo Park, CA US
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20160001249 | Methods for Loading a Sensor Substrate - A method of loading beads on a sensor substrate includes applying a suspension including beads to a flow cell defined over a sensor substrate. The sensor substrate includes a plurality of wells. The beads at least partially deposit into the plurality of wells. The method also includes removing liquid from the flow cell, evaporating liquid from the flow cell, for example, by drawing air through the flow cell; and applying a hydrating solution to the flow cell. | 01-07-2016 |
20160003768 | SURFACE TREATMENT OF SEMICONDUCTOR SENSORS - A sensor component includes a sensor including a sensor surface and a reaction site in cooperation with the sensor and exposing the sensor surface. The reaction site including a reaction site surface. A surface agent is bound to the reaction site surface or the sensor surface. The surface agent includes a surface active functional group reactive with Bronsted base or Lewis acid functionality on the reaction site surface or the sensor surface and including distal functionality that does not have a donor electron pair. | 01-07-2016 |
20160032371 | MATRIX ARRAYS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A method of forming a polymer matrix array includes applying an aqueous solution into wells of a well array. The aqueous solution includes polymer precursors. The method further includes applying an immiscible fluid over the well array to isolate the aqueous solution within the wells of the well array and polymerizing the polymer precursors isolated in the wells of the well array to form the polymer matrix array. An apparatus includes a sensor array, a well array corresponding to the sensor array, and an array of polymer matrices disposed in the well array. | 02-04-2016 |
Salvatore G. Cicero, Wetumpka, AL US
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20120187261 | SPRING LOADED DEVICE THAT OPENS UP WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED AND CLOSES WHEN RELEASED - A spring-loaded bracket resiliently moves an item out of the way of an obstruction and reset its position back to its original position once clear of the obstruction. The bracket includes a first plate adapted to attach to an object, such as a boat transom, and a second plate that may resiliently pivot away from the first plate when a force is applied to the second plate and reset back to its original position when the force is removed. A device, such as a transducer, may attach to the second plate. When the first plate is attached to a boat transom and a transducer is attached to the second plate, when the boat moves through water and the transducer strikes an object, the transducer, with the second plate, may resiliently move out of the way and then reset back to its original position once the object has passed. | 07-26-2012 |
Vincent P. Cicero, Bayville, NY US
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20080265118 | MAGNETIC HEALTH CLUB ACCESSORY - A health club accessory comprising: a front semicylindrical wall, with a top surface; a rear wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall; a bottom wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall and rear wall, the front semicylindrical, rear wall, and bottom wall defining a semicylindrical volume; a handle member attached to the bottom wall, and extending out from semicylindrical front wall by a distance D, the handle member comprising: an underside; a downward extending handle, an upwardly extending guide | 10-30-2008 |
20090014617 | Magnetic Health Club Accessory - A health club accessory comprising: a front semicylindrical wall, with a top surface; a rear wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall; a bottom wall attached to the front semicylindrical wall and rear wall, the front semicylindrical, the rear wall, and the bottom wall defining a semicylindrical volume; and a magnet located flush on the rear wall. | 01-15-2009 |