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Adam Forbes, New York, NY US
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20100174200 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RELIEVING STRESS - Easy to use, cost-effective methods and devices for evaluating and treating stress and thereby disorders caused or exacerbated by stress are provided. More particularly methods and devices for identifying RSA waves during respiration which provide a subject with near real-time RSA wave information are provided. This information can be used in biofeedback settings to assist subjects in reducing levels of stress by achieving rhythmic breathing patterns. | 07-08-2010 |
20110313263 | METHODA AND DEVICES FOR RELIEVING STRESS - Easy to use, cost-effective methods and devices for evaluating and treating stress and thereby disorders caused or exacerbated by stress are provided. More particularly methods and devices for identifying RSA waves during respiration which provide a subject with real-time RSA wave information are provided. These methods and devices also can be used to identify drop points in RSA waves. Such methods and devices provide subjects with the ability to maintain parasympathetic outflow and thereby prevent and/or reduce levels of stress. | 12-22-2011 |
A. Dean Forbes, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110190647 | RESPIRATION-GATED CARDIOGRAPHY - In a cardiographic apparatus ( | 08-04-2011 |
Alan H. Forbes, Victor, NY US
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20120267368 | DISPOSABLE LID HAVING POLYMER COMPOSITE OF POLYOLEFIN AND MINERAL FILLER - Disposable lid comprises a thermoformed sheet in the shape of a lid for a hot beverage container. The sheet comprises a polymer composite of a polyolefin and at least one mineral filler. The sheet has a thickness less than about 0.035 inches and a heat deflection temperature at least comparable to that of high impact polystyrene. | 10-25-2012 |
Alden O. Forbes, Branson, MO US
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20130160714 | WATERING FOUNTAIN - A watering fountain having a first valve assembly coupled to a pressurized water supply, including a check valve configured to restrict water flow under pressurized water conditions. The fountain includes a second valve assembly selectably coupleable to the first valve assembly and including a disabling structure, a valve, a drain port, a flexible diaphragm, a diaphragm actuator, and a quick connect valve. The watering fountain also includes a fluid conduit extending upwardly from the second valve assembly. The fountain includes an activator rod extending upwardly from the second valve assembly inside the fluid conduit. The watering fountain includes a basin extending upwardly from the fluid conduit. The fountain includes an activator plate operationally coupled to the activator rod and disposed within the basin. | 06-27-2013 |
Brandon F. Forbes, Grand Ledge, MI US
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20080250672 | Footwear device with scrolling light emitting diode display - A footwear unit having a pre-programmable, self-programmable and re-programmable display with a panel that is operably aligned with a window located on the outside surface of the footwear unit. The programmable display has two or more modes of operation for displaying information on the panel. Inside of the programmable display unit is a controller that controls the display of information on the panel. The controller also stores information or data that later be viewed on the panel. | 10-16-2008 |
20090288317 | FOOTWEAR DEVICE WITH SCROLLING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DISPLAY - A footwear unit having a pre-programmable, self-programmable and re-programmable display inorganic and organic LED with a panel that is operably aligned with a window located on the outside surface of the footwear unit and a sensor on said programmable display for receiving a program signal. The programmable display has two or more modes of operation for displaying information on the panel. Inside of the programmable display unit is a controller that controls the display of information on the panel as well as for wirelessly transmitting said program signal to said sensor wherein said program signal provides data that determines what information is displayed on said panel. The controller also stores information or data that later can be viewed on the panel. | 11-26-2009 |
Brett Forbes, Santa Monica, CA US
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20140018156 | REAL-TIME GAMING APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND APPARATUS - A real-time event-based gaming application is disclosed that allows players to compete against themselves or against one another during live sporting and entertainment events. The gaming application allows players to interact with other players and to predict one or more outcomes of upcoming plays, decisions, results, votes, or the like based on real-time odds by wagering points or money on various potential outcomes. Once the play, decision, result, vote or the like occurs, players' point totals are either credited or reduced based on the outcome and amount of the wager placed. Moreover, the gaming application may include a player interface for conveying information to a player and receiving information from the player, and a transceiver for exchanging data over a wireless network. Players may compete for prizes based on their performances in the gaming application. | 01-16-2014 |
Brian Forbes, Sparta, NJ US
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20120282154 | SPECIMEN SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND TEST SYSTEM - A portable, hand-held electro-optical reader and specimen sample collector is provided, including an absorbent pad, one or more test strips contained in the collector handle to provide observable results through a window, the handle insertable into the reader for immediate recording and analysis. The system includes means to automatically provide subject and test specific data with the test results and retain samples for later verification analysis. | 11-08-2012 |
Carol S. Forbes, Carterville, IL US
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20090261220 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION - A mounting assembly comprises a wire hook configured to be received in an opening through a panel from the front side to the back side thereof so that only a relatively short hook portion extends from the front side, while a relatively longer segment of the wire hook extends from the back side of the panel to engage the back side of the panel at a location spaced from the opening. The assembly also comprises an object holder adapted to be supported by the relatively short hook portion of the wire hook when the wire hook is in the opening of the panel and engaged with the back side of the panel. The object holder has an arm extending from a mounting portion and defining a support surface for supporting the object. In one embodiment of the invention, the assembly is installed on a wall or ceiling panel. | 10-22-2009 |
Charles Forbes, Vineland, NJ US
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20080303436 | Method for pattern metalization of substrates - A method for forming an adhesion layer in contact with a first surface of a substrate and a surface of a layer having electrically conductive properties using electrophotographic imaging compound as a mask is provided. The adhesion layer improves the lamination properties of the electrically conductive layer to the substrate. The improved lamination properties to facilitate and increase the reliability and quality of a resulting product having an electronic circuit formed in accordance with the present invention. The method disclosed herein is well suited for use with rigid polymeric substrates and flexible polymeric substrates. | 12-11-2008 |
20080303637 | Updateable electronic-ink based display label device - An updateable electronic-ink based display label device for attachment to an object to be tracked. The device includes (i) an addressable display assembly including a layer of electronic ink, (ii) an antenna structure, (iii) an interface module, and (iv) a signal transceiver module. The signal transceiver module is responsive to electromagnetic data signals received from a remote communication module, and the addressable display assembly is responsive to output signals generated by the interface module, to display the determined graphical indicia. The antenna structure, the interface module, the signal transceiver module, and the antenna structure are arranged and stacked together to form the updateable electronic-ink based display label device. | 12-11-2008 |
Charles E. Forbes, Sarasota, FL US
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20120277615 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT FLOW SENSORS - A single sensor capable of detecting both airflow in spirometry and the full range of sound frequencies needed to track clinically relevant breath sounds is provided. The airflow sensor includes a movable flap with one or more integrated strain gauges for measuring displacement and vibration. The airflow sensor is inherently bidirectional. The sensor is an elastic flap airflow sensor that is capable of detecting data needed for both spirometry and auscultation measurements. The sensor is sterilizable and designed for the measurement of human respiratory airflow. The sterilizable sensor is also suitable for non-medical fluid flow metering applications. Additional devices such as sensors for the ambient level of various chemicals, sensors for temperature, sensors for humidity and microphones, may be affixed to the flap. When the strain gauge is placed in a conventional Wheatstone bridge configuration, the sensor can provide the airflow measurements needed for medical spirometry. | 11-01-2012 |
Charles E. Forbes, Millville, NJ US
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20130245980 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTELLIGENT AIRFLOW SENSORS - A sensor capable of detecting both airflow in spirometry and a full range of sound frequencies is provided. The airflow sensor includes a movable flap with one or more integrated strain gauges for measuring displacement and vibration. The sensor may be a bidirectional elastic flap airflow sensor that is capable of providing data needed for both spirometry and auscultation measurements. The sensor is provided in connection with a software module that analyzes sensor output waveforms and provides for correction functions that correct for certain non-linear response functions of the flap. The correction functions are also suitable for non-medical fluid flow metering applications. Additional devices may also be affixed to the flap, such as sensors for the ambient level of various chemicals, sensors for temperature, sensors for humidity and microphones. | 09-19-2013 |
Charles Edward Forbes, Millville, NJ US
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20110092840 | INTELLIGENT AIR FLOW SENSORS - A single sensor capable of detecting both airflow in spirometry and the full range of sound frequencies needed to track clinically relevant breath sounds is provided. The airflow sensor includes a movable flap with one or more integrated strain gauges for measuring displacement and vibration. The airflow sensor is inherently bidirectional. The sensor is an elastic flap airflow sensor that is capable of detecting data needed for both spirometry and auscultation measurements. The sensor is sterilizable and designed for the measurement of human respiratory airflow. The sterilizable sensor is also suitable for non-medical fluid flow metering applications. Additional devices such as sensors for the ambient level of various chemicals, sensors for temperature, sensors for humidity and microphones, may be affixed to the flap. When the strain gauge is placed in a conventional Wheatstone bridge configuration, the sensor can provide the airflow measurements needed for medical spirometry. | 04-21-2011 |
Christen Douglas Forbes, North Haven, CT US
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20120135417 | METHODS FOR SCREENING AND IDENTIFYING COMPOUNDS - Methods, compositions and assays that measure the effect of a test compound on induction of ligand-induced ribowitch-mediated transcription termination are disclosed. The methods and the assays are useful in identifying drug candidates that modulate transcription by binding to a riboswitch, for example. | 05-31-2012 |
Clark T. Forbes, Newark, OH US
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20100218907 | Non-Dried Continuous Bulk Packaged Roving For Long Fiber Thermoplastics And A System For Collecting Same - The formation and bulk packaging of continuous wet roving is provided. Glass fibers are attenuated from a bushing, gathered into a roving, and collected as a loose, wet mass in a container assembly. A rotating deflector assembly is used to reduce the velocity of the wet roving in-line and to direct the wet continuous roving into the container. The deflector is formed of a plurality of fingers extending radially from a central hub. The curved end of the fingers permits both for the capture and easy release of the roving from the deflector. A stripper assembly may be used to remove the wet continuous roving from the fingers. After being released from the fingers, the wet roving is permitted to fall into the container assembly under the force of gravity. The wet bulk continuous roving can be utilized in various processes that form long fiber thermoplastics and reinforced composite articles. | 09-02-2010 |
Daniel A. Forbes, Miami, FL US
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20120312846 | Underarm pouch for personal electronic devices - The invention claimed herein and depicted in FIGS. | 12-13-2012 |
Daniel W. Forbes, Jupiter, FL US
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20080244949 | Electronic image frame system - This invention relates to electronic image frames, and in particular to electronic image frames having an electronics housing portion and a detachable frame portion that is secured in place by a tab and slot mechanism. | 10-09-2008 |
Daniel W. Forbes, Boynton Beach, FL US
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20130019619 | BLADELESS MISTING FAN - The present invention relates generally to portable cooling devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to compact, portable bladeless fans featuring water misting capabilities for improved cooling functionality. | 01-24-2013 |
20130107675 | HOURGLASS TIMER | 05-02-2013 |
Daniel W. Forbes, Pembroke Pines, FL US
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20100026915 | DIGITAL PHOTOALBUM - The present invention relates to photoalbums. In particular, the present invention relates to photoalbums designed for receiving, securing, and displaying printed images and digital images. | 02-04-2010 |
20110141740 | CUSTOMIZABLE TREE STAND - The present invention comprises a stand for supporting an ornamental object which provides one or more means for appearance customization. In particular, the present invention provides a tree stand with customizable elements flanking the tree-support element(s). | 06-16-2011 |
David Ian Forbes, Falls Church, VA US
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20100169233 | SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR MANAGING INFORMATION IN CONTEXT - A software system that uses the rigor and rules of business process automation to capture and structure organizational expertise, processes, and procedures—the non-automatable activities and actions of an organization—into a single, common, enterprise-wide, information framework. The capture function is engineered for usability and structured to reflect the patterns and semantics of business users rather than imposing software or process terminology. The produced framework generates a process-driven, centralized taxonomy of information and resources as business requirements are captured. The framework delivers users an organization-specific context to activities and information to be used for learning, training, reference, improvisation, collaboration, and operations. Said system has application in disseminating policies, procedures and compliance; business continuity; improved productivity and culture; training and learning; increasing the return on existing and requirements gathering for future IT investments; employee attrition, retention, and on boarding; capturing and managing knowledge and intellectual capital; and continuous improvement and process reengineering. | 07-01-2010 |
David L. Forbes, Lexington, MA US
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20100221687 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS - A method for assessing an emotional response from a test subject includes presenting, for a first predetermined period of time, a plurality of stimuli to the test subject through a first computer implemented interface. The method further includes, in response to presenting at least one stimulus, receiving, within a second predetermined period of time, at least one test subject response from the test subject through a second computer implemented interface. The method further includes determining a quantitative emotional profile of the test subject based on the at least one test subject response. | 09-02-2010 |
David L. Forbes, Lincoln, MA US
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20110020778 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS - A method for assessing a pre-cognitive emotional response from a test subject, using responses obtained during the first moments of brain activity after presentation of a stimulus, includes exposing the test subject to a visual stimulus for between approximately 500 milliseconds and approximately 1 second, and receiving an input from the subject while the subject is exposed to the visual stimulus or within approximately 300 milliseconds after the subject is first exposed to the stimulus. The method further includes storing, in response to receiving the input, a user response that identifies one of a plurality of emotional reactions that is associated with the visual stimulus. Each of the exposing, receiving, and storing acts is repeated for a plurality of visual stimuli. The method further includes determining, based on each of the stored user responses, one or more dominant emotional characteristics of the subject. | 01-27-2011 |
20120071785 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS - A method for assessing a pre-cognitive emotional response from a test subject, using responses obtained during the first moments of brain activity after presentation of a stimulus, includes exposing the test subject to a visual stimulus for between approximately 500 milliseconds and approximately 1 second, and receiving an input from the subject while the subject is exposed to the visual stimulus or within approximately 300 milliseconds after the subject is first exposed to the stimulus. The method further includes storing, in response to receiving the input, a user response that identifies one of a plurality of emotional reactions that is associated with the visual stimulus. Each of the exposing, receiving, and storing acts is repeated for a plurality of visual stimuli. The method further includes determining, based on each of the stored user responses, one or more dominant emotional characteristics of the subject. | 03-22-2012 |
David Lowry Forbes, Lincoln, MA US
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20130085808 | EMOTIONAL SURVEY - A method includes presenting a media item to a test subject, the media item associated with a brand or product; presenting a series of sensory stimuli to the test subject; and, based on responses of the test subject to the series of stimuli, generating results suitable to inform a business decision related to marketing of the brand or product. | 04-04-2013 |
David R. Forbes, Cedar Rapids, IA US
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20090081935 | BIG GAME ANIMAL FIELD DRESSING TOOL AND METHOD - A field dressing tool for big game animals and a method for using same is disclosed. The tool includes a tip portion, a plurality of barbs extending radially and rearwardly from the tip portion, a shank extending from a rear portion of the barbs, and the handle on the shank opposite the tip portion. A barrier member is provided between the tip portion and the handle, and is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the handle. Inserting the tip and barbs into the rectum causes radial stretching of the intestinal wall, and rotation of the tool causes ensnarement of the rectum on the barbs. The tool is retracted from the anus, pulling a section of rectum external to the animal to be closed to prevent leakage of bodily waste materials. | 03-26-2009 |
20110193963 | EYEWEAR FOR ACQUIRING VIDEO IMAGERY - An article of eyewear includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, and an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure. The eyeglass frame may have a camouflage pattern. A system for recording video includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the eyeglass frame. A method of documenting a hunt using an article of eyewear is provided. The method includes providing the article of eyewear, the article of eyewear comprising (a) an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, (b) an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and (c) wherein the eyeglass frame having a camouflage pattern. The method further includes activating a video recording functionality of the article of eyewear during the hunt and video recording the hunt using the article of eyewear. | 08-11-2011 |
20120104201 | BOW HOLDER - A bow support for holding an archery bow relative to a support structure is provided. The bow support includes a support structure mount for mounting the bow support to the support structure. The support structure when mounted to the support structure may be removed from the rest of the bow support. | 05-03-2012 |
20120281961 | EYEWEAR FOR ACQUIRING VIDEO IMAGERY WITH ONE BUTTON TECHNOLOGY - An article of eyewear includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and a single button to control on, off, record on, and record off functions of the article of eyewear. The eyeglass frame may have a camouflage pattern. A system for recording video includes an eyeglass frame having an integrally formed camera enclosure, an imaging sensor disposed within the camera enclosure, and a wireless transceiver disposed within the eyeglass frame, and a single button to control on, off, record on, and record off functions of the article of eyewear. A method of documenting a hunt using an article of eyewear is provided. | 11-08-2012 |
Eric Forbes, Canton, GA US
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20110106588 | System and Method to Facilitate Installation of a Digital Subscriber Line - Systems and methods to facilitate installation of a digital subscriber line are provided. A particular computer-implemented method includes receiving an installation request for a digital subscriber line. The method includes determining performance data associated with one or more active digital subscriber lines that are located near an installation location of the digital subscriber line. The method includes comparing the performance data to installation criteria. The method also includes sending an installation notice to an installer. The installation notice includes a special installation instruction when the performance data satisfies at least one installation criterion of the installation criteria. | 05-05-2011 |
Eric S. Forbes, Canton, GA US
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20110103231 | System and Method for Mapping Internet Protocol Television Interference - A method in a server for monitoring an Internet Protocol television (IPTV) service for a customer premises is disclosed. A first geographical location of a customer premises is retrieved, and a second geographical location of an amplitude modulation broadcasting facility within a threshold distance from the customer premises is retrieved. A first signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during daytime hours is retrieved, as is second signal transmission power rating for the amplitude modulation broadcasting facility during nighttime hours. A time of day that the IPTV service failure occurs is determined based on the first signal transmission power rating for the daytime hours and the second signal transmission power rating for the nighttime hours. | 05-05-2011 |
20120027416 | NETWORK INTERFACE DEVICE FOR OPTICAL PREMISES SIGNALS AND NETWORKS - A network interface device (NID) demarcates an access network and a premises network. The NID receives a broadband signal via an access network and transmits optical device signals to pieces of premises equipment. The broadband signal may be a single-mode fiber (SMF) optical signal transmitted over an SMF cable. In these embodiments, the NID may include a transponder including a first stage to convert the SMF signal to an intermediate electrical signal and a second stage to convert the intermediate electrical signal to a premises optical signal. In other embodiments, the broadband signal may be a very high bit rate digital subscriber line (VDSL) or other type of electrical signal and the NID's transponder may convert the VDSL signal to the premises optical signal. The NID may further include a multiplexer to multiplex the premises optical signal into the optical device signals for delivery to premises devices via corresponding premises device ports and plastic optical fiber cables. | 02-02-2012 |
Heather Forbes, St. Charles, MO US
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20100263087 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait. | 10-14-2010 |
20110217700 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method for analyzing a population of haploid seeds generally includes providing a population of seeds comprising haploid seeds, removing tissue samples from a plurality of the seeds in the population using an automated seed sampler system while preserving the germination viability of the sampled seeds, and analyzing the tissue samples for the presence or absence of one or more characteristics indicative of at least one genetic or chemical trait. | 09-08-2011 |
20130167257 | METHODS OF SEED BREEDING USING HIGH THROUGHPUT NONDESTRUCTIVE SEED SAMPLING - The present invention provides for novel methods to facilitate germplasm improvement activities through the use of high throughput, nondestructive sampling of seeds. A method of evaluating seeds for a desired trait, for example, for facilitating germplasm improvement activities, etc., generally includes removing tissue samples from individual seeds using an automated seed sampler without affecting germination viability of the seeds, analyzing the tissue samples for one or more characteristics indicative of a desired trait, and selecting the sampled seeds that include the desired trait. | 06-27-2013 |
Heather M. Forbes, St. Charles, MO US
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20120021411 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - A seed sampling system includes a seed transport configured to hold multiple individual seeds together as a group and transport the multiple individual seeds together as the group, and to allow the multiple individual seeds to be oriented, substantially simultaneously, while the multiple individual seeds are being held in the seed transport. The seed sampling system also includes a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. And, a method for removing tissue from the multiple individual seeds includes loading the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport, orienting the multiple individual seeds in the seed transport substantially simultaneously, and removing tissue from the oriented multiple individual seeds. | 01-26-2012 |
20120117865 | AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR REMOVING TISSUE SAMPLES FROM SEEDS, AND RELATED METHODS - A seed sampling system is provided having an automated seed loading assembly including a seed bin and being operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds within the seed bin. The system also includes an automated seed sampling assembly operable to remove tissue samples from the singulated seeds, and an automated seed transport assembly operable to transfer the singulated seeds from the seed loading assembly to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly includes multiple retention members. Each of the retention members is movable relative to the seed loading assembly and to the seed sampling assembly. The seed transport assembly is operable to position one of the multiple retention members adjacent to the seed loading assembly for engaging one of the singulated seeds, while positioning another of the retention members adjacent to the seed sampling assembly for presenting another of the singulated seeds to the seed sampling assembly. | 05-17-2012 |
20120288854 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated system for sampling seeds includes a seed loading station for separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds held in a seed hopper, an imaging station configured to receive the separated seeds from the seed loading station and collect image data of the received seeds, and a seed sampling subsystem configured to remove tissue samples from the seeds after the image data of the seeds is collected. And, an automated method for sampling seeds includes separating individual seeds from a plurality of seeds, imaging the separated seeds, and removing tissue samples from the imaged seeds. | 11-15-2012 |
20130260366 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - An automated method for analyzing seeds generally includes collecting image data from individual seeds using a seed sampling system, determining at least one characteristic of each of the individual seeds based on the collected image data, and removing tissue from each of the individual seeds using the seed sampling system. The method also includes, prior to removing the tissue sample from each of the individual seeds, adjusting at least one operational parameter of the seed sampling system based on the at least one characteristic of the seed from which the tissue is to be removed to thereby allow for generally consistent removal of tissue from each of the individual seeds. In some aspects, the method further includes analyzing the tissue removed from the seeds for presence or absence of at least one characteristic, and selecting seeds based on presence or absence of the at least one characteristic. | 10-03-2013 |
Heather M. Forbes, Ankeny, IA US
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20080317279 | AUTOMATED HIGH-THROUGHPUT SEED SAMPLER AND METHODS OF SAMPLING, TESTING AND BULKING SEEDS - In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides an automated seed sampling and sorting system. The system includes an imaging station for collecting image data of a set of seeds and a seed orientation station for independently positioning each seed in the set in a desired orientation based on the collected image data. The system further includes a seed sample and sort station for extracting a sample from each seed in the set, sorting each sample to a sample tray and sorting each sampled seed to a seed tray. | 12-25-2008 |
James Forbes, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120008751 | Home star security system - The Home Star is an interactive security and communication system for the home which is wired to doors, windows and other points of entrance, with infrared motion sensors included to detect home invaders. Once tripped, this alarm sends a silent signal to the authorities and the Home Star command center, ensuring that police back up and support is immediately directed to the location. More than a mere security system, the Home Star provides a complete communication system for the home enabling occupants to place and receive telephone calls, print documents and road maps and access other family members, all with a simple press of the activation switch. This in turn activates an interactive system of voice prompts which enables the user to execute any number of function specific commands. | 01-12-2012 |
James Forbes, Costa Mesa, CA US
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20120165713 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has an elongate, tubular body defining a patella opening located generally at a center portion of the tubular body. A patella buttress including a buttress pocket is located on the tubular body and about the patella opening. The buttress pocket has various stretchability characteristics relative to the tubular body. A buttress element is associated with the buttress pocket. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165714 | ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE - An orthopedic device has a main body panel including a longitudinal length with a curved cross-section, and opposed lateral and medial sides. A posterior panel is secured to the lateral and medial sides of the main body panel, and is sized longitudinally shorter than the main body panel in a non-stretched condition. The posterior panel is secured to the main body panel in a pretensioned condition and spans the longitudinal length of the main body panel along the lateral and medial sides thereof. | 06-28-2012 |
James Charles Forbes, Acton, CA US
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20080202851 | LADDER ANTI-FALL DEVICE - Described is a ladder safety device for use with non supported ladders and methods of using such a device. The device has a cross bar and hooks extending from it. The hooks will engage the rails or a rung of the ladder and hold the cross bar tightly against the ladder rails. Legs extend in the opposite direction with feet that will sit on the structure which is commonly a roof, but could also be any structure in which a ladder extends beyond a support line. | 08-28-2008 |
James Wendell Forbes, Farmington Hills, MI US
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20100103545 | REAR VIEW MIRROR - A rear view mirror assembly is disclosed in which the mirror has a viewing section and an alignment section meeting to form a reflex angle. The alignment section is etched with a targeting image: a cross-hair or the side surface of the vehicle. When the targeting image is aligned with appropriate feature on the side of the vehicle, the reflex angle is such that the mirror is properly aligned. Also disclosed is a mirror assembly having viewing section and an alignment section with a clear protective outer layer a selective acceptance layer below the clear protective outer layer, and a colored substrate below the selective layer. When the vehicle operator can see the colored substrate through the selective acceptance layer, which transmits only normal light, the mirror is properly aligned. | 04-29-2010 |
20100259843 | Rear View Mirror - A rear view mirror assembly is disclosed in which the mirror has a viewing section and an alignment section meeting to form a reflex angle. The alignment section is etched with a targeting image: a cross-hair or the side surface of the vehicle. When the targeting image is aligned with appropriate feature on the side of the vehicle, the reflex angle is such that the mirror is properly aligned. Also disclosed is a mirror assembly having viewing section and an alignment section with a clear protective outer layer a selective acceptance layer below the clear protective outer layer, and a colored substrate below the selective layer. When the vehicle operator can see the colored substrate through the selective acceptance layer, which transmits only normal light, the mirror is properly aligned. | 10-14-2010 |
20120250171 | Rear View Mirror with Facet Containing Selective Acceptance Layer - A rear view minor assembly is disclosed in which the minor has a viewing section and an alignment section meeting to form a reflex angle. The alignment section is etched with a targeting image: a cross-hair or the side surface of the vehicle. When the targeting image is aligned with appropriate feature on the side of the vehicle, the reflex angle is such that the minor is properly aligned. Also disclosed is a mirror assembly having viewing section and an alignment section with a clear protective outer layer a selective acceptance layer below the clear protective outer layer, and a colored substrate below the selective layer. When the vehicle operator can see the colored substrate through the selective acceptance layer, which transmits only normal light, the minor is properly aligned. | 10-04-2012 |
John B. Forbes, Wilmington, NC US
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20110258676 | Interactive Video Subscription Player - An interactive video subscription service is disclosed. The interactive video subscription service has a web based application. The web based application has a main transmission source, a secondary transmission source, and at least one tertiary transmission source. The main transmission source, the secondary transmission source and at least one tertiary transmission source has video and audio signals. Wherein the main transmission source is controllable by a broadcaster, and the web based application is viewable by a plurality of subscribers. | 10-20-2011 |
Justin Forbes, Minot, ND US
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20130277116 | MUD MOTOR WITH INTEGRATED PERCUSSION TOOL AND DRILL BIT - A downhole tool having a progressive cavity mud motor with an impact generator disposed within the mud motor rotor or bearing assembly. In one embodiment, the impact generator includes a mud turbine connected to a eccentric ring that encircles and periodically strikes an anvil surface of a percussion shaft. The eccentric ring is pivotable between an engaged striking position and a disengaged non-striking position. The percussion shaft is coupled to a drill bit though a splined connector that provides limited slip for transmitting rotation of the mud motor rotor to the drill bit and for transmitting percussion strikes against the anvil to the drill bit without the need to accelerate the entire drill string. | 10-24-2013 |
Kevin Forbes, St. Louis, MO US
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20120184726 | SHORT RNA MIMETICS - The present invention provides synthetic oligonucleotides that mimic the function of short RNAs such as, for example, microRNAs or short interfering RNAs. In particular, the synthetic oligonucleotides comprise a duplex region comprising an unpaired bulge in one of the strands. | 07-19-2012 |
Kevin F. Forbes, Silver Spring, MD US
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20130096983 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF DAY-AHEAD LOAD FORECASTS ON AN ELECTRIC UTILITY GRID - Systems and methods improve the forecast of electricity consumption, and/or refining such predictions. Predictions may be refined by accounting for factors such as preliminary predictions, pricing and cost information associated with future supply of energy, the extent of anticipated changes in the predictions, the time of day and/or anticipated daylight for the period of time. Coefficient values are calculated for a forecast error model that takes into account factors related to electricity consumption using existing historical electrical grid data. Using the calculated values, the forecast error model may be applied to current electricity demand forecasts. | 04-18-2013 |
Kyle Forbes, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20120330853 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BASED SOCIAL NETWORK WITH VIRTUAL DATA-VISUALIZATION CARDS - A method for sharing business intelligence information includes creating a plurality of data visualization cards from business intelligence data in response to create requests from a plurality of user accounts. Each data visualization card is associated with the user account that requested its creation. Data visualization cards are also associated with user accounts that did not request their creation in response to collect requests from those user accounts. A social network is created amongst the user accounts using the data visualization cards such that user accounts associated with data visualization cards created from common business intelligence data are linked. A first data visualization card that was created in response to a create request from a first user account may then be provided to a second user account in response to determining that the first user account and the second user account are linked in the social network. | 12-27-2012 |
20140250023 | BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BASED SOCIAL NETWORK WITH VIRTUAL DATA-VISUALIZATION CARDS - A method for sharing business intelligence information includes creating a plurality of data visualization cards from business intelligence data in response to create requests from a plurality of user accounts. Each data visualization card is associated with the user account that requested its creation. Data visualization cards are also associated with user accounts that did not request their creation in response to collect requests from those user accounts. A social network is created amongst the user accounts using the data visualization cards such that user accounts associated with data visualization cards created from common business intelligence data are linked. A first data visualization card that was created in response to a create request from a first user account may then be provided to a second user account in response to determining that the first user account and the second user account are linked in the social network. | 09-04-2014 |
Leonard Forbes, Corvalils, OR US
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20120313205 | Photosensitive Imagers Having Defined Textures for Light Trapping and Associated Methods - Photosensitive devices and associated methods are provided. In one aspect, for example, a frontside-illuminated photosensitive imager devices can include a semiconductor substrate having multiple doped regions forming a least one junction and a textured region coupled to the semiconductor substrate and positioned to interact with electromagnetic radiation on an opposite side of the semiconductor substrate from the multiple doped regions. The textured region can include surface features sized and positioned to facilitate tuning to a preselected wavelength of light. The device can also include an electrical transfer element coupled to the semiconductor substrate and operable to transfer an electrical signal from the at least one junction. | 12-13-2012 |
Leonard Forbes, Corvllis, OR US
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20130012005 | SILICON ON GERMANIUM - A monolayer or partial monolayer sequencing processing, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD), can be used to form a semiconductor structure of a silicon film on a germanium substrate. Such structures may be useful in high performance electronic devices. A structure may be formed by deposition of a thin silicon layer on a germanium substrate surface, forming a hafnium oxide dielectric layer, and forming a tantalum nitride electrode. The properties of the dielectric may be varied by replacing the hafnium oxide with another dielectric such as zirconium oxide or titanium oxide. | 01-10-2013 |
Leonard Forbes US
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20110127598 | FLASH MEMORY DEVICE HAVING A GRADED COMPOSITION, HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT GATE INSULATOR - A graded composition, high dielectric constant gate insulator is formed between a substrate and floating gate in a flash memory cell transistor. The gate insulator comprises amorphous germanium or a graded composition of germanium carbide and silicon carbide. If the composition of the gate insulator is closer to silicon carbide near the substrate, the electron barrier for hot electron injection will be lower. If the gate insulator is closer to the silicon carbide near the floating gate, the tunnel barrier can be lower at the floating gate. | 06-02-2011 |
Leonard Forbes, Lake Oswego, OR US
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20100096718 | BACKSIDE ILLUMINATED IMAGE SENSOR - A backside illuminated image sensor includes a substrate, a backside passivation layer disposed on backside of the substrate, and a transparent conductive layer disposed on the backside passivation layer. | 04-22-2010 |
20110223707 | Backside Illuminated Image Sensor - A backside illuminated image sensor includes a substrate, a backside passivation layer disposed on backside of the substrate, and a transparent conductive layer disposed on the backside passivation layer. | 09-15-2011 |
20130237004 | Backside Illuminated Image Sensor - A backside illuminated image sensor includes a substrate, a backside passivation layer disposed on backside of the substrate, and a transparent conductive layer disposed on the backside passivation layer. | 09-12-2013 |
Leonard Forbes, San Diego, CA US
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20100197132 | Barrier-Metal-Free Copper Damascene Technology Using Atomic Hydrogen Enhanced Reflow - A method for forming conductive contacts and interconnects in a semiconductor structure, and the resulting conductive components are provided. In particular, the method is used to fabricate single or dual damascene copper contacts and interconnects in integrated circuits such as memory devices and microprocessor. | 08-05-2010 |
20110111589 | BARRIER-METAL-FREE COPPER CAMASCENCE TECHNOLOGY USING ATOMIC HYDROGEN ENHANCED REFLOW - A method for forming conductive contacts and interconnects in a semiconductor structure, and the resulting conductive components are provided. In particular, the method is used to fabricate single or dual damascene copper contacts and interconnects in integrated circuits such as memory devices and microprocessor. | 05-12-2011 |
20120235295 | BARRIER-METAL-FREE COPPER DAMASCENE TECHNOLOGY USING ENHANCED REFLOW - A method for forming conductive contacts and interconnects in a semiconductor structure, and the resulting conductive components are provided. In particular, the method is used to fabricate single or dual damascene copper contacts and interconnects in integrated circuits such as memory devices and microprocessor. | 09-20-2012 |
Ludlow Forbes, Elizabeth, NJ US
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20110061207 | Interchangeable Matchable Clothing Items - A first clothing item is provided comprised of a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion of the first clothing item is configured so that it can be attached to or detached from the first portion of the first clothing item. A second clothing item is provided, comprised of a first portion and a second portion, wherein the second portion of the second clothing item is configured so that it can be attached to or detached from the second portion of the second clothing item. The second portions of the first and second clothing items may have the same first design. Alternate portions can replace the second portions so that alternate designs are provided. | 03-17-2011 |
Marcellus Forbes, Mountain View, CA US
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20100317297 | ANTENNA IMPEDANCE/POWER AMPLIFIER SOURCE IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENT CIRCUITRY AND DEVICE OPERATION BASED THEREON - A wireless device includes impedance determination and processing circuitry. The impedance determination circuitry determines load impedance at an output of at least one Radio Frequency (RF) power amplifier of the wireless device. The processing circuitry couples to the impedance determination circuitry and alters at least one operating parameter of the wireless device based upon the determined load impedance. Alteration of at least one operating parameter of the wireless device may include altering a gain of at least one transmit path component, altering a gain of at least one receive path component, altering tuning settings of at least one transmit path component, altering tuning settings of at least one receive path component, altering a rail voltage setting, altering baseband processing pre-distortion settings, altering baseband processing receive signal processing operations, altering antenna configuration settings, altering antenna tuning parameters, altering antenna diversity settings, and altering Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) settings. | 12-16-2010 |
Marcellus Forbes, San Francisco, CA US
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20080267149 | Selecting receiver parameters based upon transmitting device identification via transmission characteristics - A wireless device includes at least one antenna, an RF interface, and processing circuitry coupled to the RF interface and indirectly to the at least one antenna. The wireless device identifies other wireless devices that service based upon transmission characteristics of wireless signals received from other wireless devices and/or relative positions of the other wireless devices with respect to itself. In a first operational period, the wireless device determines transmission characteristics of the other wireless devices. Then, during a second operational period, without further interaction with the other wireless devices, the wireless device determines communication link characteristics based simply upon transmission characteristics of the other wireless devices. | 10-30-2008 |
20120170558 | Method and System for Wireless Access Point Radios Integrated in a Cable - A wireless access point (AP) radio may be integrated in a cable. The cable may comprise one or more other integrated wireless AP radios. The cable may be communicatively coupled to a wireless controller and the wireless AP radio may receive power from the wireless controller via the cable. Feature information and/or configuration parameter settings may be received by the wireless AP radio from the wireless controller via the cable. The wireless AP radio may provide wireless communication services such as wireless access to a wired network for one or more client devices, based on the feature information and/or the configuration parameter settings. When one or more adjacent wireless AP radios in the cable become non-operational, the wireless AP radio may increase its transmission power to increase its coverage for covering at least a portion of coverage area associated with the one or more non-operational adjacent wireless AP radios. | 07-05-2012 |
20120294180 | SELECTING RECEIVER PARAMETERS BASED UPON TRANSMITTING DEVICE IDENTIFICATION VIA TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS - A wireless device includes at least one antenna, an RF interface, and processing circuitry coupled to the RF interface and indirectly to the at least one antenna. The wireless device identifies other wireless devices that service based upon transmission characteristics of wireless signals received from other wireless devices and/or relative positions of the other wireless devices with respect to itself. In a first operational period, the wireless device determines transmission characteristics of the other wireless devices. Then, during a second operational period, without further interaction with the other wireless devices, the wireless device determines communication link characteristics based simply upon transmission characteristics of the other wireless devices. | 11-22-2012 |
20130301497 | Wi-Fi proximity considerations within single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications - Wi-Fi proximity considerations within single user, multiple user, multiple access, and/or MIMO wireless communications. Communications between a 1 | 11-14-2013 |
20150055568 | Self-Interference Cancellation - A communication device, such as a smart phone, includes transmit/receive logic to cancel an interfering signal component. The interfering signal component may originate from a communication interface on the device itself. For example, transmissions from the communication interface may interfere with received signals at other communication interfaces on the device. Transmit/receive logic on others of the communication interfaces may use known characteristics of the interfering signal component to cancel the interfering signal component. | 02-26-2015 |
Martin I. Forbes, Divide, CO US
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20110114534 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH TUBULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPONENTS - A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions. These recesses are preferably utilized for elongate towers, such towers extending substantially from a bottom wafer position to a top wafer position. In alternative embodiment, a tubular shape of getter material is exposed within the front opening container without containment of the getter other than at the ends. The tubular getter form is preferably supported at discrete locations to maximize exposure to the internal container environment. A blocker member can selectively close the apertures. An elastomeric cap can facilitate securement of the tubular component in the container portion. | 05-19-2011 |
Martin L. Forbes, Divide, CO US
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20100041323 | CMP RETAINING RING - An improved chemical mechanical polishing retaining ring. A representative embodiment comprises a base portion made from a wear-resistant plastic material, and an upper portion, or backbone portion, made from a stiffer and more wear resistant material. One of the base or backbone portion is preferably overmolded onto the other. The base portion can be generally defined by a flat pad-contacting surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base portion can additionally include channels extending from the outer surface to the inner surface to facilitate transfer of slurry to and from the substrate to be polished during the process. One or both of the base portion or backbone portion further includes a plurality of circular ribs that serve to create additional bonding surface with the overmolded material. The retaining ring may additionally includes a plurality of bosses with threaded insert holes by which the retaining ring is attached to a chemical mechanical polishing system. | 02-18-2010 |
20110151755 | CMP RETAINING RING - An improved chemical mechanical polishing retaining ring. A representative embodiment comprises a base portion made from a wear-resistant plastic material, and an upper portion, or backbone portion, made from a stiffer and more wear resistant material. One of the base or backbone portion is preferably overmolded onto the other. The base portion can be generally defined by a flat pad-contacting surface, an outer surface, and an inner surface. The base portion can additionally include channels extending from the outer surface to the inner surface to facilitate transfer of slurry to and from the substrate to be polished during the process. One or both of the base portion or backbone portion further includes a plurality of circular ribs that serve to create additional bonding surface with the overmolded material. The retaining ring may additionally includes a plurality of bosses with threaded insert holes by which the retaining ring is attached to a chemical mechanical polishing system. | 06-23-2011 |
20150041360 | WAFER CONTAINER WITH TUBULAR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL COMPONENTS - A wafer container utilizes a rigid polymer tubular tower with slots and a “getter” therein for absorbing and filtering moisture and vapors within the wafer container. The tower preferably utilizes a purge grommet at the base of the container and may have a check valve therein to control the flow direction of gas (including air) into and out of the container and with respect to the tower. The tower is sealingly connected with the grommet. The tower may have a getter media piece rolled in an elongate circular fashion forming or shaped as a tube and disposed within the tower and may have axially extending. The media can provide active and/or passive filtration as well as having capabilities to be recharged. Front opening wafer containers for 300 mm sized wafers generally have a pair of recesses on each of the left and right side in the inside rear of the container portions. These recesses are preferably utilized for elongate towers, such towers extending substantially from a bottom wafer position to a top wafer position. In alternative embodiment, a tubular shape of getter material is exposed within the front opening container without containment of the getter other than at the ends. The tubular getter form is preferably supported at discrete locations to maximize exposure to the internal container environment. A blocker member can selectively close the apertures. An elastomeric cap can facilitate securement of the tubular component in the container portion. | 02-12-2015 |
Matthew Carney Forbes, Marlborough, MA US
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20120226637 | CONTINGENT LABOR MANAGEMENT - A process for managing contingent labor costs includes, following occurrence of a predetermined event indicative of a point at which a staffing firm has earned a threshold revenue from a contingent worker recruited by the staffing firm, causing the contingent worker to become an employee of a maintenance firm; providing a labor consumer with services generated by said employee; and receiving revenue from said labor consumer for said services | 09-06-2012 |
Michelle Forbes, Brooklyn, NY US
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20110076919 | NURSING BRA - The present invention provides a nursing bra having first and second breast cup members attached to a chest strap assembly. The strap assembly includes a primary band assembly for securing said nursing bra to a user's upper chest and a separate secondary band assembly coupled to each first and second breast cup. The separate secondary band assembly is configured and operable to provide slidable movement of each of the first and second breast cups relative to the primary band assembly for uncovering a breast during a nursing application. | 03-31-2011 |
20120115397 | NURSING BRA - The present invention provides a nursing bra having first and second breast cup members attached to a chest strap assembly. The strap assembly includes a primary band assembly for securing said nursing bra to a user's upper chest and a separate secondary band assembly coupled to each first and second breast cup. The separate secondary band assembly is configured and operable to provide slidable movement of each of the first and second breast cups relative to the primary band assembly for uncovering a breast during a nursing application. | 05-10-2012 |
Neil S. Forbes, Belchertown, MA US
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20090175829 | Salmonella cancer therapeutics and related therapeutic methods - Therapeutic methods for treatment of solid tumor cancer cell masses, as can be effected using therapeutic compositions comprising | 07-09-2009 |
Neil St. John Forbes, Belchertown, MA US
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20110081664 | MULTIPURPOSE MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR MIMICKING A MICROENVIRONMENT WITHIN A TUMOR - The present application relates generally to a novel microfluidic device for the in it propagation of neoplastic cellagregates under conditions that mimic the physiological microenvironment found in tumors. The invention also describes methods of screening for therapeutic test agents and protocols that target proliferating and quiescent neoplastic cells within tumors. | 04-07-2011 |
Paul Donald Forbes, Malvern, PA US
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20120263663 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTION OF PHOTOAGING - Methods of preventing photoaging and other types of sun damage by topically applying a composition containing a serine protease inhibitor or milk are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising serine protease inhibitors or milk for the prevention of photoaging and other types of sun damage are also provided. | 10-18-2012 |
Paul Wilbur Forbes, Lexington, OH US
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20090095854 | Formable Stand System - A formable support stand system for portable electronic devices that provides a manner to support a device such as a tablet computer in a variety of orientations from a supporting surface such as a tray or table. The embodiments comprise a flex-rod prop, and a fastener for attaching the prop to an electronic device, such that the flex rod resists deformation, but can be adjusted into a wide variety of positions. The stand system is adapted for use with devices used by those with limited or erratic motor control, in order to allow positioning of the screen face of a tablet computer in a chosen orientation relative to a support tray on a wheelchair, for instance. The stand system comprises a flexible, positionable flex-rod, an anti-skid sleeve and is removeably attached to the electronic device by means of rod clamp system. The formable support system is also provided as a kit for retrofitting existing devices. | 04-16-2009 |
20140286522 | Audio output module for use in artifical voice system - The invention disclosed is an improved audio output module for use with an artificial voice generation device, having a housing separated into a sound system chamber, an interface chamber, and a power source chamber. The interface and power source chambers may be combined. The sound chamber is isolated from external air by the housing, the cover plate, and a separating wall, which separates it from other chambers of the module. Volumetric parameters based on speaker characteristics and design requirements can thus be implemented independent from the choice of interface type. The module is configurable to be mounted to an external structure or to a speech generating system. It may likewise be detachable from a quick release cradle and receive wireless audio signals from the speech generating system. The device can be configured to be wearable around the neck or proximately thereto so that the voice output source is perceived by a listener to be no more than 30 degrees away from the expected source of the user's voice, resulting in a natural voice source and more effective communication between users and listeners. | 09-25-2014 |
Rick Forbes, Phoenix, AZ US
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20120191556 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIRTUAL MOBILE TRANSACTION - Disclosed is a computer based method including receiving a request, by a virtual mobile transaction computer, from a user device or from an application running on the user device. The user and the user device are verified and authenticated based on one or more parameters. A transaction account is determined, where the transaction account is associated with the user. A barcode is sent to the user device and the barcode is used to initiate a payment for a purchase transaction associated with the request. | 07-26-2012 |
20120191613 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIRTUAL MOBILE TRANSACTION - Disclosed is a computer based method including receiving a request, by a virtual mobile transaction computer, from a user device or from an application running on the user device. The user and the user device are verified and authenticated based on one or more parameters. A transaction account is determined, where the transaction account is associated with the user. A barcode is sent to the user device and the barcode is used to initiate a payment for a purchase transaction associated with the request. | 07-26-2012 |
Ryan Forbes, Massillon, OH US
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20120309583 | EPICYCLICAL GEAR TRANSMISSION WITH IMPROVED LOAD CARRYING CAPABILITY - A high ratio epicyclic gear train (A) with improved load carrying capability for transmitting power from a driven input shaft, such as may be driven by a turbine engine or engines, to a output shaft, as may be coupled to a rotor of a rotary wing aircraft. The compound epicyclic gear train incorporates a load sharing mechanism consisting of a drive sun gear ( | 12-06-2012 |
20130005528 | GEAR TRANSMISSION LOAD SHARING MECHANISM - A method for use with a transmission system (A, A | 01-03-2013 |
20130035194 | LOAD SPLIT MECHANISM FOR GEAR TRANSMISSION - A method and apparatus for a transmission system selectively positioning sets of planet gear support bearings ( | 02-07-2013 |
Scott C. Forbes, Robbinsville, NJ US
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20090232288 | Appending Content To A Telephone Communication - An interactive information distribution system that facilitates automatic transmission of a variety of information packets to the communication devices of a calling party and parties called during a call. The information packets are comprised of actual files and or links to files or websites, and are automatically transmitted following the initiation of a call. Upon initiating a call, an indicator that may include metadata linked to information packets is processed to identify at least one database for locating information packets to which the metadata is linked. The interactive information distribution system also includes a verbal communication conversion engine that allows verbal telephone communications to be converted to text and filtered to generate keywords which are used in additional database searching to identify additional information packets. The information packets automatically identified are retrieved from a database and are transmitted to the communication devices of parties participating in a call during the call. | 09-17-2009 |
Stephen Kight Forbes, Raleigh, NC US
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20090111425 | Device and method for category based collaboration and control for mobile communications devices - There is disclosed a system, method, and computer readable medium for creating and managing a category based list in a mobile communications device. A category with an assigned category name and a list with an assigned list name associated with a category name are created in the mobile communications device. A set of parameters governing the list is then defined. The set of parameters can include a list expiration date, a group access parameter, group user identifiers, privileges that group users will have with respect to the list, and a check-out time parameter indicating how long a group user can maintain exclusive access to the list. List item can include text items, audio items, video, multimedia, and picture items. Items can be added to lists manually, via a received message or copied from another application. In addition, a list can be checked out for editing by a group user. | 04-30-2009 |
20100093323 | INTERACTIVE CONTACT LIST WITH EXPANDED ATTRIBUTES CREATING PERSONALITY - A process for analyzing contact attributes relating to a contact of a user of an electronic device and providing an actionable item based on the analyzing including providing an electronic device including control circuitry, a memory and a user interface; operating the control circuitry to obtain from the memory and analyze a plurality of contact attributes and to generate an actionable item from the analysis, in which the actionable item is a function of one or more of the plurality of contact attributes, and relates to non-schedule-based relationship between one or more of the plurality of contact attributes and current characteristics of the user, provide to a user interface cognizable signals based on the actionable item, and enable the user to take action based on the actionable item. An electronic device configured and a program containing logic to carry out the foregoing process. | 04-15-2010 |
Steve Forbes, Exton, PA US
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20090171399 | Bone Plate with Complex, Adjacent Holes Joined by a Relief-Space - A bone plate is described which is adapted for use in situ to fix a spatial relationship of at least two bone parts. The bone plate has at least one pair of the bone screw apertures that are adjoined by a relief-space contiguous with the open space of the screw apertures themselves. An adjoined aperture pair forms a complex aperture and has a center-to-center distance d of the apertures along an axis running through the centers of the apertures. The center-to-center distance d is equal to or greater than the sum of the radii (r | 07-02-2009 |
20090292318 | Bone Plate with Complex, Adjacent Holes Joined by a Relief-Space - A bone plate ( | 11-26-2009 |
20090318921 | BONE PLATE WITH COMPLEX, ADJACENT HOLES JOINED BY A BEND RELIEF ZONE - A bendable bone plate ( | 12-24-2009 |
Sue Forbes, Carterville, IL US
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20080302936 | RIBBON ROD ASSEMBLY - A ribbon rod assembly for hanging and supporting a fabric such that complete vertical folds are formed is disclosed. The ribbon rod assembly includes a ribbon rod body having a curved portion defining a plurality of opposing curves interposed between a pair of end portions adapted to directly engage a curtain rod, window header, ceiling and/or wall using one or more end brackets. | 12-11-2008 |
Thomas Forbes, Germantown, MD US
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20100285473 | THERMOPHILIC HELICASE DEPENDENT AMPLIFICATION TECHNOLOGY WITH ENDPOINT HOMOGENOUS FLUORESCENT DETECTION - Disclosed herein are methods of amplifying a target nucleic acid in a helicase-dependent reaction. Also disclosed are methods of amplifying and detecting a target nucleic acid in a helicase-dependent reaction as well as modified detection labels to assist in the detection. | 11-11-2010 |
Tim Forbes, New York, NY US
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20110153432 | TOOL IN SUPPORT OF CONTENT ADVERTISING - A system and method are provided for generating and deploying content advertisement modules (CAMs). One or more categories are defined that correspond to criteria relating to one or more publisher website users (PWUs). One or more PWUs are categorized into the categories based on one or more criteria and one or more tracking objects are generated to correspond to each of the categories. A generated tracking object is then embedded within website content data being delivered to one or more PWUs. Targeting requirements are received from an advertiser and one or more CAMs are generated, corresponding to the targeting requirements. The CAMs are then deployed to PWUs in response to a detection of a corresponding tracking object. | 06-23-2011 |
Tyler Forbes, Nashua, NH US
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20100257983 | Method and apparatus for rapid severance of a decoy towline - A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline. | 10-14-2010 |
Wayne M. Forbes, Butler, PA US
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20090047342 | Methods of Treating Infectious Diseases - The present invention provides methods of treating a human or other mammal infected with a parasitic microorganism by administering an effective amount in unit dosage form of a C | 02-19-2009 |
20110136918 | Methods of Treating Infectious Diseases - The present invention provides methods of treating a human or other mammal infected with a parasitic microorganism by administering an effective amount in unit dosage form of a C | 06-09-2011 |
20120009255 | METHODS OF TREATING INFECTIOUS DISEASES - The present invention provides methods of treating a human or other mammal infected with a parasitic microorganism by administering an effective amount in unit dosage form of a C | 01-12-2012 |
William Cameron Forbes, Springboro, OH US
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20090102253 | Load limiting (energy management) child restraint seat - A child restraint seat which changes the position of the occupant and dissipates kinetic energy during a collision. An exemplary embodiment rearward-facing child restraint seat shifts the occupant to translate forward and/or move from a relatively reclined position to a relatively upright position during a vehicular collision. Additionally, some of the kinetic energy of the occupant is dissipated through the use of an energy absorbing element, which limits loading on the occupant. | 04-23-2009 |
20100259077 | Load limiting (energy management) child restraint seat - A child restraint seat which changes the position of the occupant and dissipates kinetic energy during a collision. An exemplary embodiment rearward-facing child restraint seat shifts the occupant to translate forward and/or move from a relatively reclined position to a relatively upright position during a vehicular collision. Additionally, some of the kinetic energy of the occupant is dissipated through the use of an energy absorbing element, which limits loading on the occupant. | 10-14-2010 |
William Charles Forbes, Penryn, CA US
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20120024239 | Canine Vest - The present invention provides a device for wearing by an animal. The device is a vest that includes a back, front and chest portion, and a first and second connection systems disposed on the back, front and chest portions, wherein the back front and chest portions are removably connected via the first and second connection systems. The device further includes a ballistic panel, wherein at least one of the back, front and chest portions includes an internal cavity and the ballistic panel is removably disposed in the internal cavity. Each of the back, front and chest portions are separately and selectively replaceable with a replacement portion. | 02-02-2012 |
Zachary G. Forbes, Philadelphia, PA US
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20100204674 | Magnetically-Controllable Delivery System for Therapeutic Agents - A magnetic delivery system for delivering a magnetizable particle to a location in a body, the device includes a magnetizable object implanted in the body, wherein the magnetizable object includes a plurality of segments distributed throughout the magnetizable object and wherein the segments are configured to provide a magnetic gradient for attracting the magnetizable particle and an external source of a magnetic field capable of (i) magnetizing the magnetizable particle and (ii) increasing a degree of magnetization of the magnetizable object and thereby creating the magnetic gradient. A drug delivery system including the magnetic delivery system and a magnetizable particle associated with a therapeutic agent and/or a cell. A cell delivery system based on the magnetic delivery system and a magnetizable particle associated with a cell. A method of using the magnetic delivery system for delivery of a therapeutic agent and/or a cell to a targeted location in a body. | 08-12-2010 |
Zachary Graham Forbes, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20080319247 | Method of local therapy using magnetizable thermoplastic implant - A method for local therapies using heat generating implants comprising magnetic or magnetizable features or objects distributed in a solidified moldable matrix to treat bone infection or loosening of implants by the mechanism of hyperthermia or thermoablation. | 12-25-2008 |
20100178250 | Method of Local Delivery of Bioactive and Diagnostic Agents Using Magnetizable Bone Cement - A method of making a magnetizable implant, the method includes mixing a curable matrix and the at least one of the bioactive agent or the diagnostic agent associated with the magnetizable carrier to form a magnetizable curable matrix; implanting the magnetizable curable matrix in a cavity in a body of a mammal whereby the magnetizable curable matrix takes on a shape of the cavity and forms a molded magnetizable curable matrix; simultaneously curing the molded magnetizable curable matrix and applying the magnetic field and thereby causing the at least one of the bioactive agent or the diagnostic agent associated with a magnetizable carrier to move and arrange within the molded magnetizable curable matrix at or near an interface between the cavity and an outer surface of the molded magnetizable curable bioactive matrix. | 07-15-2010 |
20140128814 | CATHETER SECUREMENT VIA INTEGRATED SECUREMENT STRIPS - An intravenous catheter device is provided which includes an integrated adhesive strip whereby to secure the catheter adapter to the skin of a patient following catheterization. Some aspects of the present invention further comprise an adhesive strap that is coupled to the catheter adapter of a catheter assembly. One end of the adhesive strap is removed from the catheter adapter and wrapped around a body part or surface of the patient, and secured back to the catheter adapter. Thus, the catheter assembly is secured to the patient via the adhesive strap. | 05-08-2014 |