Girard, US
Angelique Girard, Cold Spring Harbor, NY US
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20090062228 | piRNA and uses related thereto - The invention relates to small single stranded RNAs and analogs thereof (collectively “piRNA” herein), compositions comprising such piRNAs, and their uses in regulating target gene expression or as markers for certain disease states. | 03-05-2009 |
20110207625 | PIRNA AND USES RELATED THERETO - The invention relates to small single stranded RNAs and analogs thereof (collectively “piRNA” herein), compositions comprising such piRNAs, and their uses in regulating target gene expression or as markers for certain disease states. | 08-25-2011 |
Cecile Girard, New York, NY US
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20150173454 | Footwear - A shoe for enhancing the appearance of a wearer's arch, the shoe comprising an outer portion, and an instep portion, wherein said instep portion is shaped and positioned to create the illusion of a longer or higher arch. The invention includes an instep portion is made from an elastic material. Said instep portion is shaped longer and higher than the wearer's natural arch. Said instep portion is made of the same material as the rest of the shoe but further comprises a design or color to create an appearance of a shadow or is made from a material different in color or in composition from the rest of the shoe. The invention further comprises an arch support mechanism, said arch support mechanism proximate to the instep portion. The arch support mechanism comprises an elastic band stretching along the instep of the foot and/or an inner support layer made from an elastic material. | 06-25-2015 |
Christopher Girard, Heathrow, FL US
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20120327582 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE ENCLOSURE AND MODULE - There is disclosed an electronics module ( | 12-27-2012 |
20150177781 | DATA STORAGE DEVICE ENCLOSURE AND MODULE - An electronics module for a data storage device enclosure, and, data storage device enclosures. The module comprises an enclosure connector for connecting to the enclosure, at least one bay constructed and arranged to receive a data storage device, and a controller arranged to selectively provide access to storage devices to which it is connected. The module has a communications path between the controller and the enclosure connector by which the controller can communicate with storage devices in the enclosure. The module also has a first communications path to the data storage device when received in the bay by which the controller can communicate with that data storage device. The module also has a second communications path to the data storage device when received in the bay by which that data storage device can be accessed from outside the module. | 06-25-2015 |
Christopher J. Girard, Apopka, FL US
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20150362965 | Carrier with Multiple Storage Devices Having Different Form Factors - Storage systems, carriers, enclosures and support PCBs connecting to a first storage device of a first form factor such as a hard disc drive (HDD), a dongle within a storage carrier coupled to the first storage device, and a second storage device such as a solid-state drive (SSD) coupled to the dongle having a second form factor different than or smaller than the first form factor. | 12-17-2015 |
Claudette Girard, Englewood, FL US
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20150242971 | Selecting Deliverables and Publishing Deliverable Checklists - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for aligning project deliverables with project risks are presented. According to one or more aspects, an architectural assessment of a new project may be received at an initial estimation phase of the new project. Subsequently, a rigor worksheet for the new project may be received at the initial estimation phase of the new project. A rigor score for the new project then may be calculated based on the architectural assessment and the rigor worksheet. Thereafter, one or more project deliverables to be imposed on the project may be selected based on the calculated rigor score. | 08-27-2015 |
Claudette Girard, Middlebury, CT US
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20130041704 | INITIATIVE CONSOLIDATION MANAGEMENT - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for managing initiative consolidation are presented. According to one or more aspects, information about at least two new projects may be received. Subsequently, the information may be analyzed to identify one or more commonalities between the at least two new projects. Thereafter, it may be determined, based on the identified commonalities, to bundle the at least two new projects for one or more testing phases. In one or more arrangements, receiving information about the at least two new projects may include extracting, from one or more project design documents, a job listing for each project, where each job listing identifies one or more jobs included in each project. In some arrangements, a cost-benefit analysis may be generated to calculate potential savings associated with bundling the at least two new projects for the one or more testing phases. | 02-14-2013 |
20130041711 | ALIGNING PROJECT DELIVERABLES WITH PROJECT RISKS - Methods, computer readable media, and apparatuses for aligning project deliverables with project risks are presented. According to one or more aspects, an architectural assessment of a new project may be received at an initial estimation phase of the new project. Subsequently, a rigor worksheet for the new project may be received at the initial estimation phase of the new project. A rigor score for the new project then may be calculated based on the architectural assessment and the rigor worksheet. Thereafter, one or more project deliverables to be imposed on the project may be selected based on the calculated rigor score. | 02-14-2013 |
Daniel Scott Girard, San Diego, CA US
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20140255422 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND TO IL-23 - The present invention provides an antibody that binds to the p19 subunit of human IL-23 and is characterized as having high affinity, selective, and neutralizing properties. The antibody is useful in the treatment or prevention of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition selected from the group consisting of consisting of multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, graft-versus-host disease, lupus and metabolic syndrome. The antibody is also useful in the treatment of cancer. | 09-11-2014 |
20150232552 | ANTIBODIES THAT BIND IL-23 - The present invention provides an antibody that binds to the p19 subunit of human IL-23 and is characterized as having high affinity, selective, and neutralizing properties. The antibody is useful in the treatment or prevention of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition selected from the group consisting of consisting of multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, inflammatory bowel diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, graft-versus-host disease, lupus and metabolic syndrome. The antibody is also useful in the treatment of cancer. | 08-20-2015 |
Dave Girard, Chelmsford, MA US
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20090248184 | Haptically enabled dental modeling system - The invention provides a digital dentistry system that utilizes a haptic interface and features a computer-based design application configured to allow the intuitive construction of irregular, amorphous three-dimensional structures typically seen in dental restorations, utilizing, where appropriate, the design skills of a user. In certain embodiments, the system provides a comprehensive digital solution for dental labs in the business of creating dental restorations such as partial frameworks, crowns, copings, bridge frameworks, implants and the like, with a sense of touch provided by a haptic interface device. | 10-01-2009 |
David Girard, Dallas, TX US
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20110213861 | Next Generation Social Networking And Content Rating System And Method - A system and method are described herein that leverages an IP (and in particular IMS) mobile network and a fixed network to provide a next generation social networking experience to the users of mobile terminals. | 09-01-2011 |
Donald A. Girard, Bedford, NH US
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20130130554 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING IMPEDANCE MATCHED INTERMEDIATE CONNECTION POINTS - An electrical wafer for electrically connecting to a printed circuit board. The electrical wafer includes an insulative housing and at least one signal conductor disposed in the insulative housing. The at least one signal conductor includes an intermediate portion having a connection point. The connection point includes first and second ends, at least one of which has a width greater than a portion of the at least one signal conductor outside the connection point. The insulative housing has at least one aperture exposing at least a portion of the connection point. A portion of the connection point may be punched out, and a passive circuit element may be placed within the at least one aperture and mounted to the connection point. Multiple electrical wafers may be coupled together by a stiffener and connected to a backplane connector. | 05-23-2013 |
Edward Christopher Girard, Roswell, GA US
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20120096164 | Cross Product/Service Management - Cross product/service management of subscriber products/services is provided. When multiple product/services orders or instructions are received for a shared service or resource (e.g., a unified voicemail box/system) from two or more order or instruction entry systems (e.g., wireline and wireless telephone systems), the multiple orders or instructions are passed to a shared product/services provisioning manager for management of the orders or instructions with respect to the shared service or resource. If the orders require a change to the shared service or resource, the orders or instructions are mediated for concurrent or otherwise conflicting requests to the shared service or resource. Mediated requests are formatted for receipt and use by the shared service or resource and are then passed to a network element responsible for the shared service or resource for implementation. | 04-19-2012 |
Etienne Girard, Orford, CA US
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20110035039 | LEVER POSITION SENSOR - A lever position sensor assembly ( | 02-10-2011 |
Gina Ravelle Girard, Chula Vista, CA US
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20160037881 | EARRING WITH LATCHING MECHANISM - A latching mechanism for an earring having two opposed ends. A post with a notch at one end is affixed to one of the opposed ends. The post is used to hold the earring in place when inserted into a pierced earlobe. A post engagement element is affixed to the second opposed end and rotates around a pin. The post engagement element includes a catch for engaging the notch. A spring receiving chamber is affixed to the earring adjacent to the second opposed end. A spring is disposed into the spring receiving chamber, and operates to apply a biasing force on the post engagement element for enabling the notch and the catch to engage with each other. When a force is applied to the post engagement element, the spring is compressed and the post engagement element rotates around the pin and disengages the notch from the catch. | 02-11-2016 |
Gregg Girard, Mitchell, SD US
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20080307692 | Planer board - The present invention relates to a planer board of novel and non-obvious construction methods and materials resulting in reduced weight. The planer board also quick release guidance device that is easier to use than prior art devices. | 12-18-2008 |
Gregory J. Girard, Grand Blanc, MI US
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20130099765 | MODULAR BATTERY DISCONNECT UNIT - A system according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a battery disconnect unit (BDU) and a cartridge. The BDU includes a first positive terminal, a first negative terminal, a second positive terminal, a second negative terminal, a first current path, a second current path, a first switch, and a second switch. The first current path is between the first positive terminal and the second positive terminal. The second current path is between the first negative terminal and the second negative terminal. The first switch is disposed in the first current path. The second switch is disposed in the second current path. The cartridge includes a first terminal, a second terminal, and a current path between the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal is configured to connect to one of the terminals on the BDU. | 04-25-2013 |
Gregory J. Girard, Clio, MI US
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20130106178 | PARALLEL CONFIGURATION OF SERIES CELLS WITH SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCHING | 05-02-2013 |
20130106357 | INTELLIGENT CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SYSTEM FOR PARALLEL CONFIGURATION OF SERIES CELLS WITH SEMICONDUCTOR SWITCHING | 05-02-2013 |
Henri Girard, Carmel, IN US
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20120250438 | Dynamic random access memory address line test technique - Verification of the address connections of a memory ( | 10-04-2012 |
20150026754 | DIELECTRIC SLOT ANTENNA USING CAPACITIVE COUPLING - The present invention concerns a slot antenna for an electronic device, e.g. a set top box. A printed circuit board ( | 01-22-2015 |
Henri Girard, Indianapolis, IN US
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20120240168 | METHOD FOR PROTECTING SATELLITE RECEPTION FROM STRONG TERRESTRIAL SIGNALS - The present invention concerns an apparatus for protecting a satellite reception system from strong terrestrial signals. A high Q tunable trap is used to help reject strong ATSC signals or other signals that may be present on the input coaxial cable of a satellite receiver that operates in a single-wire multi-switch (SWM) environment. | 09-20-2012 |
20150146336 | SURGE PROTECTOR FOR A TRANSMISSION LINE CONNECTOR - An F connector coupled to a transmission line applies a radio frequency (RF) signal to an RF input of a filter of a set-top box via an impedance matching network that includes a first inductor and a second inductor that are coupled in series. A capacitor and a third inductor are coupled in parallel between a discharge tube and a junction terminal that is interposed between the series coupled inductors for protecting electronic components such as the filter from a voltage surge developed in the transmission line. | 05-28-2015 |
Hilton W. Girard, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20100321154 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF DETERMINING AND PREVENTING RELAY ATTACK FOR PASSIVE ENTRY SYSTEM - A system and method for preventing relay attack on a passive entry system (PES) or other passive system (PS) included within a vehicle or other entity. The relay attack prevention may be based in part on an assessment of whether the fob is able to distinguish signal strength relative to messages communicated form different antennas within the vehicle and/or amongst different signal amplitude communicated from the same antenna. | 12-23-2010 |
20110309922 | LOW LATENCY INSIDE/OUTSIDE DETERMINATION FOR PORTABLE TRANSMITTER - A method and system is disclosed for determining presence of a portable transmitter relative to a boundary. The presence may be determined according to whether the portable transmitter is interior or exterior to the boundary. The boundary may be defined as a wireless boundary that corresponds with an intersection or overlapping portion set by multiple antenna fields. | 12-22-2011 |
James Girard, Biose, ID US
James Girard, Boise, ID US
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20080310150 | SPOTLIGHT WITH USER-FRIENDLY FIXABLE ADJUSTABLE FOCUS - The present invention is a spotlight with adjustable focus that has a focus fixing mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the focus of the light, while still allowing user-friendly intentional adjustment of the focus. The mounting neck of the reflector assembly rotates on threads on the lamp assembly so that the focus of the light may be adjusted. The focus is fixed in position by a plurality of ridges and valleys on the lamp assembly that mate with corresponding ridges and valleys in the neck of the reflector assembly. The neck of the reflector assembly is sufficiently flexible or expandable so that the focus of the lamp may be intentionally changed by applying sufficient rotational force, without requiring the user to physically interact with any sort of detent or locking mechanism. The neck is sufficiently rigid so that the reflector assembly will not rotate as a result of incidental vibrations or movement. | 12-18-2008 |
James D. Girard, Brewster, MA US
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20150343230 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF GENERATING HIGH VOLTAGE VARIABLE FREQUENCY ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - In a high voltage, variable frequency radiation generation system, a carrier signal supplied to a primary coil of a transformer is varied, e.g., turned ON and OFF at variable frequencies. The ON duration and/or the average amplitude of the carrier signal may also be varied. Moreover, the carrier signal may be modulated using an audio signal. The parameters to control the variation of the carrier can be provided as a recipe via a software application. A server can provide different types of apps providing different control features. The server may also collect user characteristic data and recipe usage data, and may facilitate exchange of these data and may recommend recipes based on a particular user characteristic. | 12-03-2015 |
James W. Girard, Belleville, MI US
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20090205324 | EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING A COATED MIXER FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND METHOD OF USE - An emission control system capable of remediating an exhaust from an internal combustion engine and having an exhaust passage, an oxidation catalyst, a reducing agent and a source of the reducing agent cooperating with an aperture in the exhaust passage. The aperture is disposed downstream of the oxidation catalyst. The system also includes a mixer arranged within the exhaust passage downstream of the aperture. The mixer includes a plurality of mixing elements. The mixer also includes a coating capable of hydrolyzing the reducing agent. At least a portion of the mixing elements which have a thermal conductivity greater than 8 W/m/° K. The system includes a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) catalyst disposed downstream from the mixer. | 08-20-2009 |
20100077738 | System for Reducing NOx in Exhaust - Systems and methods are provided for reducing NOx emissions from a vehicle including an engine having an exhaust. In one example, the system comprises a NOx reducing system coupled to the engine exhaust including a base metal zeolite, said NOx reducing system including a first layer with a first pore size and a second layer with a second pore size, said first pore size being smaller than said second pore size. | 04-01-2010 |
20150321181 | Catalyst Assembly For Treating Engine Exhaust - A method for treating engine exhaust. The method includes contacting an NOx exhaust with an upstream catalyst material coated onto a substrate and including copper or iron loaded in a first zeolite at an upstream loading of 0 to 3.5 g/l to convert the NOx exhaust in a first temperature range of 150° C. to 500° C. to a first NOx converted exhaust. The method further includes contacting the first NOx converted exhaust with a downstream catalyst material coated onto the substrate downstream of the upstream catalyst material and including copper or iron loaded in a second zeolite at a downstream loading of 1.5 to 9.5 g/l to convert the first NOx converted exhaust in a second temperature range of 450° C. to 700° C. | 11-12-2015 |
Jean-Claude Girard, Copley, OH US
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20090053344 | METHOD FOR CURING TIRES AND A SELF-LOCKING TIRE MOLD - A segmented mold | 02-26-2009 |
20090090455 | SPRING LOADED TOOLING HEAD AND METHOD FOR TIRE CORD APPLICATION - A tooling head for bidirectional tire cord application to an annular surface reciprocates in a forward and a reverse direction across the annular surface. The tooling head includes a housing; a nose block assembly coupled to the housing and reciprocating in an axial direction relative to the tooling head housing; a pair of cord engaging rollers mounted to a remote end of the nose block assembly and moving therewith in a forward and a reverse direction across the annular surface, the rollers positioning at least one cord against the annular surface in the forward and reverse directions; and a biasing element engaging against the nose block assembly for alternatively biasing the rollers against the annular surface. | 04-09-2009 |
Jean-Claude Lucien Girard, Copley, OH US
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20080314216 | Tire cord cutting apparatus - A cord cutting apparatus is provided for remotely cutting a terminal end segment of a tire cord line from a toroidal tire building core surface. The apparatus includes a mechanism for capturing, controlling and aligning the cord line end segment; tensioning the end segment between leading and trailing segment ends; and severing the cord end segment at a point opposite an initiation point on the tire build core. The apparatus moves between an extended position proximate the tire building core and a retracted position that does not obstruct the tire building core during subsequent tire construction. | 12-25-2008 |
20080314524 | Method for single line tire ply construction - A method for positioning an end of a cord line at a target location on an annular tire building surface, includes positioning a cord line segment over the target location; tensioning the cord line segment between leading and trailing segment ends; and severing the cord line segment at a point between the leading and trailing segment ends so that the resultant cord line end is at the target location on the tire building surface. Transporting a severed portion of the cord line segment away from the annular tire building surface may be conducted and a tire cord ply may be constructed to extend from the cord line segment about at least a portion of the annular tire building surface prior to severing the cord line segment. | 12-25-2008 |
Jean-Luc V. Girard, Warrenton, VA US
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20140136407 | System and Method for Conducting Financial Transactions - A system and method for executing a financial transaction via an electronic device is provided. The methods comprises several steps. First, a request is received to designate a first account for use in a financial transaction is received, wherein the first account is associated with a first account icon located in a first location of an interface. Second, a request is received to move the first account icon to a second location on the interface, wherein the second location is associated with the financial transaction. Third, the financial transaction is initiated. | 05-15-2014 |
20140279415 | System and Method for Conducting Financial Account Transfers - A system and method for executing a financial transaction via an electronic device is provided. The methods comprises several steps. First, a request for an online transfer from a first account associated with a user is received. Second, a selectable funds icon is displayed, wherein the selectable funds icon displays the available range of funds that are transferable from the first account. Third, a transfer amount selection based on the user's interaction with the selectable funds icon is received. Fourth, a transfer amount selection is then designated via a movable funds container. Fifth, a request from the user to move the movable funds container to an icon associated with a second account is received. | 09-18-2014 |
20140372268 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING, PROVIDING AND REQUESTING FINANCIAL INFORMATION - A system and method for determining and providing financial information associated with an account is provided. The system comprises several components. First, a funds module for determining funds being deposited into an account over a period of time, and for determining funds being withdrawn from the account over the period of time. Second, an account activity module for generating an interactive graphical representation of the account funds being depositing into and withdrawn from the account over a first range of dates within the period of time. Third, a daily activity module for determining the average daily activity of the account over the first range of dates. | 12-18-2014 |
Jean-Marc Girard, Houston, TX US
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20160046408 | INTERNALLY COATED VESSEL FOR HOUSING A METAL HALIDE - Provided is a vessel having internally wettable surfaces therein coated with one or more barrier layers to, for example, inhibit contamination of a material, such as a metal halide, contained in the vessel. | 02-18-2016 |
Jeffrey J. Girard, Gilbert, AZ US
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20100089944 | REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE FOR A LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser. | 04-15-2010 |
20110210140 | REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE FOR A LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER - A concentrate/extract cartridge for a beverage dispenser adapted to dispense a liquid concentrate/extract and a diluent is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body for containing liquid concentrate/extract and an aperture. A pumping device is connected to the hollow body for dispensing the liquid concentrate/extract from the hollow body through the aperture. A method for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract from a beverage dispenser using a concentrate/extract cartridge is also provided in which the concentrate/extract does not come into contact with the dispenser. | 09-01-2011 |
20130002108 | LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE - A concentrate/extract cartridge for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body and a dispensing tube that contains a pumping device. The cartridge includes a valve having a valve stem that passes through a port of a valve seat connected to the dispensing tube. A piston is located at a first end of the valve stem and a valve body is located at a second end of the valve stem in removable contact with the valve seat for alternately opening and closing the port. A liquid dispenser suitable for numerous applications and having a removably insertable concentrate/extract cartridge and a method of dispensing a liquid are also provided. | 01-03-2013 |
20140346188 | LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE - A concentrate/extract cartridge for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body and a dispensing tube that contains a pumping device. The cartridge includes a valve having a valve stem that passes through a port of a valve seat connected to the dispensing tube. A piston is located at a first end of the valve stem and a valve body is located at a second end of the valve stem in removable contact with the valve seat for alternately opening and closing the port. A liquid dispenser suitable for numerous applications and having a removably insertable concentrate/extract cartridge and a method of dispensing a liquid are also provided. | 11-27-2014 |
Jeffrey J. Girard, Scottsdale, AZ US
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20090057341 | LIQUID CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT BEVERAGE DISPENSER WITH REPLACEABLE CONCENTRATE/EXTRACT CARTRIDGE - A concentrate/extract cartridge for dispensing a liquid concentrate/extract is provided. The cartridge includes a hollow body and a dispensing tube that contains a pumping device. The cartridge includes a valve having a valve stem that passes through a port of a valve seat connected to the dispensing tube. A piston is located at a first end of the valve stem and a valve body is located at a second end of the valve stem in removable contact with the valve seat for alternately opening and closing the port. The piston can also includes a membrane positioned on a side facing the valve stem configured to permit a flow of fluid into the dispensing tube when the valve body is in contact with the valve seat and to permit the fluid to be forcibly expressed from the dispensing tube when the valve body is moved from its contact position. A liquid dispenser suitable for numerous applications, having a removably insertable concentrate/extract cartridge and a method of dispensing a liquid are also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
Jeffrey John Girard, Cedar Falls, IA US
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20110108358 | NOISE ATTENUATOR AND RESONATOR - A resonator attenuates sound waves at first and second frequencies. The resonator includes a first tube, and a second tube received within the first tube. Both tubes have an open end and a closed end. The first tube has an axial length which is longer than the axial length of the second tube. The first tube attenuates sound waves at the first frequency and the second tube attenuates sound waves at the second frequency. The second tube has an outer wall which engages an inner wall of the first tube. The open end of the second tube is surrounded by the open end of the first tube. The open end of the first tube is attached to an engine air intake conduit. The conduit communicates air from a charge air cooler to an engine intake manifold. | 05-12-2011 |
20110133680 | FAN SPEED CONTROL METHOD - The invention relates to a method of control fan speed in a fan speed control system having a cooling fan driven by a motor, a motor driver for driving the motor at a speed corresponding to a fan speed control signal, and an electronic control unit (ECU) for generating the fan speed control signal. The method includes generating a fan speed control signal and communicating the fan speed control signal to the motor driver so that the motor driver drives the motor at a speed corresponding to the fan speed control signal. If the fan speed control signal is at a level below a noisy fan speed range, then the ECU maintains the fan speed control signal below the noisy fan speed range until the ECU commands a fan speed above the noisy fan speed range. If the fan speed control signal is at a level above the noisy fan speed range, then the ECU maintains the fan speed control signal at a level above the noisy fan speed range until the ECU commands a fan speed below the noisy fan speed range. The method may also include generating a minimum fan speed control signal so that the motor driver drives the motor at a lowest speed that will allow the cooling fan to provide a desired cooling effect. | 06-09-2011 |
Jennifer Girard US
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20160040124 | ADAPTED LEPIDOPTERAN INSECT CELLS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - The present invention relates to the use of increased culture pH, relative to standard insect cell culture conditions, during baculovirus infection of lepidopteran insect cells to enable production of recombinant chikungunya (CHIKV) virus like particles (VLPs). The invention further relates to adapted insect cell lines derived from insect cells such as Sf21, which can grow robustly at elevated culture pH, the use of said cell lines to recombinantly produce pH sensitive proteins in the correct conformation and increase expression of recombinant proteins relative to standard insect cell lines. In some embodiments of the invention, the cells are useful for recombinant production of CHIKV VLPs. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a pH-adapted lepidopteran insect cell line. In some embodiments of said method, the cell line is produced and/or maintained in reduced phosphate serum-free insect cell media. | 02-11-2016 |
Jennifer Girard, Rockford, IL US
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20160040124 | ADAPTED LEPIDOPTERAN INSECT CELLS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RECOMBINANT PROTEINS - The present invention relates to the use of increased culture pH, relative to standard insect cell culture conditions, during baculovirus infection of lepidopteran insect cells to enable production of recombinant chikungunya (CHIKV) virus like particles (VLPs). The invention further relates to adapted insect cell lines derived from insect cells such as Sf21, which can grow robustly at elevated culture pH, the use of said cell lines to recombinantly produce pH sensitive proteins in the correct conformation and increase expression of recombinant proteins relative to standard insect cell lines. In some embodiments of the invention, the cells are useful for recombinant production of CHIKV VLPs. The invention also relates to a method for the production of a pH-adapted lepidopteran insect cell line. In some embodiments of said method, the cell line is produced and/or maintained in reduced phosphate serum-free insect cell media. | 02-11-2016 |
John M. Girard, Downers Grove, IL US
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20090019869 | System and method for vapor control in cryogenic freezers - A cryogenic freezer with cryogenic vapor control is disclosed. The cryogenic freezer is characterized in that the vapor control system is adapted to control the speed of the transition fan which moves some of the cryogen from a first cryogenic freezer to a second freezer in response to differences between the temperature of the process room, operating temperature of the cryogenic freezer; and a temperature of the exhaust. By adjusting the transition fan speed in response to such temperature differences the vapor control system operates to limit the flow of air from the process room into the freezer and also limits cryogen vapor flow from the freezer to the process room. | 01-22-2009 |
20120291480 | LIQUID CARBON DIOXIDE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM - A liquid carbon dioxide refrigeration system is provided. The refrigeration system may include a storage tank arranged for storing liquid carbon dioxide, and a vessel arranged to separate carbon dioxide into a vapor carbon dioxide portion and a liquid carbon dioxide portion. A first conduit is coupled to the storage tank and the first vessel such that liquid carbon dioxide can pass from the storage tank to the first vessel. A second conduit is coupled to the first vessel such that the liquid carbon dioxide portion can pass into a refrigeration device, and a third conduit is coupled to the first vessel and the first conduit to recycle the vapor carbon dioxide portion back to the first conduit. The third conduit may include a refrigeration package to compress and liquefy the vapor carbon dioxide portion | 11-22-2012 |
20150196049 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CHILLING OR FREEZING - Product such as food is chilled or frozen in apparatus in which a chilling zone holds a pool of cryogen vapor, and a belt that carries the product through the apparatus passes through a region in the apparatus that is lower than the upper surface of the pool of cryogen vapor. | 07-16-2015 |
John Martin Girard, Downers Grove, IL US
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20080196416 | Method and system for liquid cryogen injection in mixing or blending devices - A liquid cryogen based blending system and method is provided. The disclosed embodiment of the system includes a liquid cryogen flow circuit, a heated fluid circuit, and a plurality of injectors or nozzles disposed adapted for injection of a liquid cryogen into or near a product to be cooled. The disclosed system and method also includes a controller adapted to operatively control the injection of liquid cryogen and concurrently control the flow warm fluid, such as nitrogen vapor, to and thru the plurality of injectors. | 08-21-2008 |
20090064690 | System and method for cryogenic enhancement to mechanical freezers - A cryogenic enhanced mechanical freezer system and method are provided. The disclosed system includes a mechanical freezer compartment adapted for freezing food products, a cryogen injection system adapted to directly inject cryogen into the mechanical freezer compartment, an exhaust system adapted to rapidly evacuate cryogen vapors from the freezer compartment; and a freezer control system adapted to operatively control the exhaust system and cryogen injection system in response to selected inputs. The selected inputs may include user inputs as well as inputs received from a temperature sensor disposed in the freezer compartment and a gas analyzer adapted to monitor concentrations of selected gases within the freezer compartment. Access to the freezer compartment is prevented during cryogen injection and when the atmosphere in the freezer compartment is not safe as determined by the gas analyzer. | 03-12-2009 |
20090090112 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CRYOGENIC ENHANCEMENT TO MECHANICAL FREEZERS - A cryogenic enhanced mechanical freezer system and method are provided. The disclosed system includes a mechanical freezer compartment adapted for freezing food products on a conveyor, a cryogen injection system adapted to directly inject cryogen into a shrouded zone proximate the conveyor in the mechanical freezer compartment, an exhaust system adapted to rapidly evacuate cryogen vapors from the freezer compartment; and a freezer control system adapted to operatively control the exhaust system and cryogen injection system in response to selected inputs so as to not adversely affect the mechanical refrigeration capacity associated with the mechanical freezer. The selected inputs may include user inputs as well as inputs received from one or more temperature sensors disposed in the freezer compartment and a gas analyzer adapted to monitor concentrations of selected gases within the freezer compartment. Access to the freezer compartment is prevented using a door interlock arrangement during any cryogen injection operations and when the atmosphere in the freezer compartment is not safe as determined by the gas analyzer. | 04-09-2009 |
Jonathan Girard, Newport Beach, CA US
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20130341979 | Portable Airplane Armrest Cushion - The present invention relates to a portable cushion device for temporary attachment to an airplane armrest structure or a passenger's arm. The portable cushion device is preferably comprised of a base, a cushion positioned atop of said base, an antimicrobial cover covering all or a substantial portion of said base and said cushion, and a plurality of elastic straps attached to said base and capable of encircling an airplane armrest without unduly interfering with passenger controls that may be located on said airplane armrest. The portable cushion device: (i) provides comfort to airplane passengers during a flight; (ii) provides an antimicrobial barrier between the passenger and the airplane armrest; and (iii) does not unduly interfere with the controls that are typically positioned along an airplane armrest. | 12-26-2013 |
Joseph Paul Luc Girard, Benicia, CA US
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20080280539 | Optical component fabrication using amorphous oxide coated substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented. | 11-13-2008 |
20080318066 | Optical Component Fabrication Using Coated Substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented. | 12-25-2008 |
20130011547 | Optical Component Fabrication Using Coated Substrates - A method of fabricating or preparing an optical component, such as a mirror, using an amorphous oxide coated substrate is presented. An amorphous oxide coating is applied to an optical substrate. An assessment of surface roughness of the coated surface is performed. The coated surface is polished based on the assessment. Initial assessments can be conducted and polishing can be performed based on those initial assessments prior to applying the coating to better prepare the surface for the coating. Each assessment can assess the surface's Mid-Spatial Frequency Roughness (MSFR), High-Spatial Frequency Roughness (HSFR), or both. The performing of the assessments, polishing and/or coating can be computer-controlled. This process is ideal in the fabrication of an optical component formed from a substrate with a near-zero coefficient of thermal expansion. An optical component fabricated in this manner is also presented. | 01-10-2013 |
Justin Girard, Dalals, TX US
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20140371002 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE WITH APERTURE - A golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature including an aperture located on the crown or sole of the club head. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and aperture, and their relationship to one another, play a significant role in selectively increasing deflection of the face. | 12-18-2014 |
Justin Girard, Dallas, TX US
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20120142452 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A STRESS REDUCING FEATURE WITH APERTURE - A hollow golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature including an aperture located on the crown or sole of the club head. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and aperture, and their relationship to one another, play a significant role in selectively increasing deflection of the face. | 06-07-2012 |
20150231455 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING A SOLE STRESS REDUCING FEATURE - An iron-type golf club incorporating a stress reducing feature, which may include an aperture. The location and size of the stress reducing feature and aperture selectively increase deflection of the face. | 08-20-2015 |
Justin M. Girard, Dallas, TX US
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20140206469 | GOLF CLUB SET PROVIDING IMPROVED DISTANCE GAPPING ADJUSTABILITY - A set of golf clubs having a degree of adjustability to provide improved distance gapping across the transition from a curved face golf club head to a flat face golf club head. | 07-24-2014 |
Karen A. Girard, Methuen, MA US
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20110194989 | INTEGRAL HYDROGEN AND AIR PURIFIER - A gas purifier assembly for providing first ( | 08-11-2011 |
Lawrence E. Girard, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20100180299 | System and Method for Receiving Broadcast Content on a Mobile Platform During International Travel - A vehicle information system for passenger vehicles, such as automobiles and aircraft, and methods for manufacturing and using same. The vehicle information system includes a multi-regional antenna subsystem and a multi-regional receiver system for receiving viewing content provided by diverse content sources during travel, including international travel. The multi-regional antenna and receiver system provide selected viewing content for distribution throughout the vehicle information system and presentation via one or more passenger interfaces. As the vehicle approaches the coverage region of a selected content source, the vehicle information system automatically reconfigures the multi-regional antenna and receiver system to receive viewing content from the content source without requiring manual adjustment to, or replacement of, the multi-regional antenna subsystem and/or receiver system. Passengers traveling aboard the vehicle thereby can continuously enjoy the viewing content during travel with limited interruption in service and without unwanted travel delays. | 07-15-2010 |
Linda Magenis Girard, Union, KY US
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20140147408 | PERFUME-FREE MALODOR REDUCING COMPOSITIONS - Perfume-free malodor reducing compositions comprising a malodor binding polymer and a malodor counteractant are provided. In some embodiments, the composition comprises a malodor binding polymer and GLDA. Such compositions may be used to reduce malodor on inanimate surfaces or in the air. | 05-29-2014 |
Luc Girard, Dallas, TX US
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20140155397 | EMT SIGNATURES AND PREDICTIVE MARKERS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - EMT signatures and markers useful for characterizing the status of epithelial cancers and for predicting drug responses in patients having non-small cell lung cancer are provided together with methods of using the same. | 06-05-2014 |
Mario Girard, Waltham, MA US
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20130217682 | PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINYL INHIBITORS OF UBIQUITIN-ACTIVATING ENZYME - Disclosed are chemical entities that inhibit ubiquitin-activating enzyme (UAE), each of which is a compound of Formula I: | 08-22-2013 |
20140088096 | PYRAZOLOPYRIMIDINYL INHIBITORS OF UBIQUITIN-ACTIVATING ENZYME - Disclosed are chemical entities that inhibit ubiquitin-activating enzyme (UAE), each of which is a compound of Formula I: | 03-27-2014 |
Mario Girard, Quincy, MA US
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20150225422 | HETEROARYLS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 08-13-2015 |
Mark Girard, Medway, MA US
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20090036768 | MEDICAL DEVICES - Medical devices with radiopaque markers, and related systems and methods are disclosed. | 02-05-2009 |
20090292252 | Pressure Activated Valve for High Flow Rate and Pressure Venous Access Applications - A valve comprises a first housing including a first lumen extending therethrough and defining a first disk-facing surface and a second housing including a second lumen extending therethrough and defining a second disk-facing surface, the second housing being mated to the first housing so that the second disk-facing surface faces the first disk-facing surface in combination with a flexible disk gripped between gripping portions of the first and second disk-facing surfaces, the disk including a slit extending therethrough which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure of at least a predetermined threshold level opens to permit fluid flow between the first and second lumens and which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure less than the threshold level remains sealed preventing fluid flow between the first and second lumens and a relief well between opposing portions of the first and second housings radially outside the gripping portions, a width of the relief well exceeding a width of a radially outer portion of the flexible disk so that the radially outer portion of the disk is free to move therewithin. | 11-26-2009 |
20120193255 | MEDICAL DEVICE AND PACKAGING INTERFACE - A medical device packaging comprising a connector coupled to a longitudinal element having a lumen sized and shaped to receive an shaft of a medical device extending distally from a hub of the elongate member. The connector including a first branch having a lumen open to the lumen in the elongate member and a second branch having lumen open to the lumen in the first branch. A proximal end of the first branch being configured to mate with a distal end of a housing of the medical device to be received in the packaging. The hub of the medical device including laterally extending wings having opposing contours. The medical device including a strain relief member coupled at a distal end of the hub of the medical device. | 08-02-2012 |
20120232496 | High Flow Catheters - A catheter that comprises a hub, an elongated conduit, and at least one lumen therein. The lumen includes a proximal lumen section, a distal lumen section, and an intermediate lumen section extending between the proximal and distal lumen sections. The cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the distal lumen section. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the proximal lumen section. In certain embodiments, the lumen tapers from the distal and/or proximal lumen sections to the intermediate lumen section. | 09-13-2012 |
20120245528 | CATHETER WITH POROUS CUFF - Disclosed is a catheter that includes a porous element. In one embodiment, the porous element comprises the same polymeric material as the catheter shaft. In another embodiment, the porous element comprises a porous polyurethane material. | 09-27-2012 |
20120245563 | HIGH FLOW CATHETERS - A catheter that comprises a hub, an elongated conduit, and at least one lumen therein. The lumen includes a proximal lumen section, a distal lumen section, and an intermediate lumen section extending between the proximal and distal lumen sections. The cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the distal lumen section. In one embodiment, the cross-sectional dimension of the intermediate lumen section is less than the cross-sectional dimension of the proximal lumen section. In certain embodiments, the lumen tapers from the distal and/or proximal lumen sections to the intermediate lumen section. | 09-27-2012 |
20130220462 | Pressure Activated Valve for High Flow Rate and Pressure Venous Access Applications - A valve having a first housing including a first lumen extending therethrough and a first disk-facing surface, a second housing including a second lumen extending therethrough and a second disk-facing surface, where the second housing is coupled to the first housing so that the second disk-facing surface faces the first disk-facing surface. A flexible disk has at least a portion of an outer edge of the disk extending away from a plane of a central portion of the disk, the outer edge contacting the first disk-facing surface, the disk including a slit extending therethrough which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure of at least a threshold level opens to permit fluid flow between the first and second lumens and which, when acted upon by a fluid pressure less than the threshold level, prevents fluid flow between the first and second lumens. | 08-29-2013 |
20140058338 | CATHETER SHAFT INCLUDING A METALLIC TAPERED REGION - A catheter shaft including a metallic tubular member including a plurality of apertures formed in the tubular wall of the metallic tubular member to provide a desired degree of flexibility to the metallic tubular member. The metallic tubular member includes a tapered region intermediate a region and a second, reduced diameter region relative to the first region. | 02-27-2014 |
20140309621 | Port Catheter Locking System and Method - Systems and methods for securing a catheter to an implantable port are disclosed. The system includes a collar having a catheter gripping protrusion and a port lock cavity. A port having an outlet stem with a constant cross-sectional profile is utilized. The collar is configured to mate with a port lock protrusion connected to the port. | 10-16-2014 |
Mark Girard, Waltham, MA US
Mark E. Girard, Medway, MA US
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20090149832 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FLUID TRANSFER VIA SUBCUTANEOUS PORT - A device for providing access to an implantable fluid transfer port, comprises a needle extending to a distal end insertable into body to enter a reservoir of a port implanted therein and an actuation member extending through a lumen of the needle from an actuator which remains external to a living body accessible to a user thereof in combination with an obturator coupled to a distal end of the actuation member, an outer diameter of the obturator substantially matching an inner diameter of the lumen of the needle so that, when retracted into the lumen, the obturator seals a distal opening thereof and an anchoring mechanism coupled to the actuation member proximally of the obturator, the anchoring mechanism being moved to an expanded state in which an outer diameter of the anchoring mechanism exceeds an outer diameter of the needle when moved out of the lumen of the needle. | 06-11-2009 |
Mark T. Girard, Hutchinson, MN US
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20080212107 | Apparatus and method for measuring suspension and head assemblies in a stack - An optical measurement device for determining at least two parameters of a measurement location of a surface of at least one workpiece positioned in a known coordinate system is described. The device comprises a first light source providing a first measurement beam. The first measurement beam is directed at a first surface of a workpiece. The device also comprises a second light source providing a second measurement beam. The second measurement beam is directed at a second surface of a workpiece facing opposite the first surface. Further, the device comprises a first system of receiving optics. The first system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the first measurement beam. The first system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the first light source. Further still, the device comprises a second imaging system. The second system of receiving optics detects the incoming position of the second measurement beam. The second system of receiving optics is positioned on an opposite side of a workpiece from the second light source. | 09-04-2008 |
Martin Girard, Paradise Valley, AZ US
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20090312984 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBJECTIVE SELF-DIAGNOSIS OF MEASUREMENT DEVICE CALIBRATION CONDITION - A measurement system uses a plurality of transducers that may differ from each other in at least one respect, such as having different operating principles or being made by different manufacturers. Respective measurement values obtained from the transducers are applied to a processor which provides a measured value based on the measurement values from a plurality of the transducers. The processor also provides information about the calibration drift of each of the transducers based upon a comparison between the measurement value obtained from the transducer to a value obtained from a combination of respective measurement values obtained from a plurality of the transducers. The calibration drift information provides an objective evaluation about the calibration condition of each of the transducers. When a transducer is determined to be outside of its calibration tolerance, a calibration needed alert occurs. | 12-17-2009 |
Michael Girard, Lino Lakes, MN US
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20100317918 | Septum attached ventricular support - A method and device are disclosed for treating congestive heart disease. The material of the device is secured to the heart proximate the septal wall. The material covering the ventricles may or may not have the same tension and or compliance. The device can be constructed as a unitary “jacket” that is slipped over the apex of the heart. Alternately, the device implanted as one, two or more separate components. In one embodiment, the material covers both the left and right ventricles. In another embodiment, the material covers only one ventricle. The device may include at least one adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the tension of the material. Preferably, the device includes a first adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a tension of the material covering the right ventricle and a second adjustment mechanism configured to adjust the tension of the material covering the left ventricle such that the tension of the material covering the left ventricle can be different than the tension of the material covering the right ventricle. | 12-16-2010 |
Michael J. Girard, Lino Lakes, MN US
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20090131743 | LOW FRICTION DELIVERY TOOL FOR A CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A delivery device for efficiently delivering a cardiac support device of the type having a jacket. The device includes a body, a deployment mechanism and an actuating mechanism. The deployment mechanism is for releasable connection to a cardiac support device and movable within the jacket between retracted and extended states to drive the jacket between collapsed and open configurations. At least portions of the deployment mechanism within the jacket have a lubricious surface to substantially reduce friction between the jacket and a heart onto which the jacket is being positioned. The actuating mechanism moves the deployment mechanism between the retracted and extended states. | 05-21-2009 |
20100185050 | COMPLIANT CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A jacket of biological compatible material has an internal volume dimensioned for an apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The jacket has a longitudinal dimension between upper and lower ends sufficient for the jacket to surround a lower portion of the heart with the jacket surrounding a valvular annulus of the heart and further surrounding the lower portion to cover at least the ventricular lower extremities of the heart. The jacket is adapted to be secured to the heart with the jacket surrounding at least the valvular annulus and the ventricular lower extremities. The jacket is adjustable on the heart to snugly conform to an external geometry of the heart and assume a maximum adjusted volume for the jacket to constrain circumferential expansion of the heart beyond the maximum adjusted volume during diastole and to permit unimpeded contraction of the heart during systole. | 07-22-2010 |
20100249923 | COLLAPSIBLE/EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH NATIVE CALCIFIED LEAFLET RETENTION FEATURES - A prosthetic heart valve is circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into a patient. The valve re-expands to operating size at the implant site in the patient. A frame structure of the valve includes restraining structure that can help to push one or more of the patient's native heart valve leaflets radially outwardly so that this native leaflet tissue does not interfere with the operation or service life of the prosthetic valve. | 09-30-2010 |
20100274075 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A highly compliant and elastic cardiac support device is provided. The device is constructed from a biocompatible material is applied to an external surface of a heart. The device can be used to resist dilatation of the heart, to provide acute wall support, or to enhance reduction in the size of the heart using stored potential energy, without interfering with systolic contraction. | 10-28-2010 |
20100292780 | DEVICE FOR COMPRESSING A STENT AS WELL AS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING A STENT INTO A MEDICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The invention relates to a device ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110166413 | COMPLIANT CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A jacket of biological compatible material has an internal volume dimensioned for an apex of the heart to be inserted into the volume and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The jacket has a longitudinal dimension between upper and lower ends sufficient for the jacket to surround a lower portion of the heart with the jacket surrounding a valvular annulus of the heart and further surrounding the lower portion to cover at least the ventricular lower extremities of the heart. The jacket is adapted to be secured to the heart with the jacket surrounding at least the valvular annulus and the ventricular lower extremities. The jacket is adjustable on the heart to snugly conform to an external geometry of the heart and assume a maximum adjusted volume for the jacket to constrain circumferential expansion of the heart beyond the maximum adjusted volume during diastole and to permit unimpeded contraction of the heart during systole. | 07-07-2011 |
20110208290 | STENT FOR THE POSITIONING AND ANCHORING OF A VALVULAR PROSTHESIS IN AN IMPLANTATION SITE IN THE HEART OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient. Specifically, the present invention relates to an expandable stent for an endoprosthesis used in the treatment of a narrowing of a cardiac valve and/or a cardiac valve insufficiency. So as to ensure that no longitudinal displacement of a valvular prosthesis fastened to a stent will occur relative the stent in the implanted state of the stent, even given the peristaltic motion of the heart, the stent according to the invention comprises at least one fastening portion via which the valvular prosthesis is connectable to the stent. The stent further comprises positioning arches and retaining arches, whereby at least one positioning arch is connected to at least one retaining arch. | 08-25-2011 |
20110295363 | Prosthetic Heart Valve And Transcatheter Delivered Endoprosthesis Comprising A Prosthetic Heart Valve And A Stent - The invention relates to a prosthetic heart valve ( | 12-01-2011 |
20120071905 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING INTRAUTERINE ADHESIONS - In general, the present invention contemplates an implantable device for treating excessive bleeding in a body cavity. The device comprises a biocompatible material, for example polyethylene teraphathalate (PET), which is deliverable into the body cavity. The biocompatible material contains an attribute(s) that promotes tissue reaction or growth that results in a tissue response and/or adhesion formation within the body cavity to reduce or stop the excessive bleeding. | 03-22-2012 |
20120136201 | CARDIAC SUPPORT DEVICE - A highly compliant and elastic cardiac support device is provided. The device is constructed from a biocompatible material is applied to an external surface of a heart. The device can be used to resist dilatation of the heart, to provide acute wall support, or to enhance reduction in the size of the heart using stored potential energy, without interfering with systolic contraction. | 05-31-2012 |
20130253635 | STENT FOR THE POSITIONING AND ANCHORING OF A VALVULAR PROSTHESIS IN AN IMPLANTATION SITE IN THE HEART OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient. Specifically, the present invention relates to an expandable stent for an endoprosthesis used in the treatment of a narrowing of a cardiac valve and/or a cardiac valve insufficiency. So as to ensure that no longitudinal displacement of a valvular prosthesis fastened to a stent will occur relative the stent in the implanted state of the stent, even given the peristaltic motion of the heart, the stent according to the invention comprises at least one fastening portion via which the valvular prosthesis is connectable to the stent. The stent further comprises positioning arches and retaining arches, whereby at least one positioning arch is connected to at least one retaining arch. | 09-26-2013 |
20140303723 | Collapsible/Expandable Prosthetic Heart Valves With Native Calcified Leaflet Retention Features - A prosthetic heart valve is circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into a patient. The valve re-expands to operating size at the implant site in the patient. A frame structure of the valve includes restraining structure that can help to push one or more of the patient's native heart valve leaflets radially outwardly so that this native leaflet tissue does not interfere with the operation or service life of the prosthetic valve. | 10-09-2014 |
20140343665 | STENT FOR THE POSITIONING AND ANCHORING OF A VALVULAR PROSTHESIS IN AN IMPLANTATION SITE IN THE HEART OF A PATIENT - The present invention relates to a stent for the positioning and anchoring of a valvular prosthesis in an implantation site in the heart of a patient. Specifically, the present invention relates to an expandable stent for an endoprosthesis used in the treatment of a narrowing of a cardiac valve and/or a cardiac valve insufficiency. So as to ensure that no longitudinal displacement of a valvular prosthesis fastened to a stent will occur relative the stent in the implanted state of the stent, even given the peristaltic motion of the heart, the stent according to the invention comprises at least one fastening portion via which the valvular prosthesis is connectable to the stent. The stent further comprises positioning arches and retaining arches, whereby at least one positioning arch is connected to at least one retaining arch. | 11-20-2014 |
20150342733 | COLLAPSIBLE/EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH NATIVE CALCIFIED LEAFLET RETENTION FEATURES - A prosthetic heart valve is circumferentially collapsible for less invasive delivery into a patient. The valve re-expands to operating size at the implant site in the patient. A frame structure of the valve includes restraining structure that can help to push one or more of the patient's native heart valve leaflets radially outwardly so that this native leaflet tissue does not interfere with the operation or service life of the prosthetic valve. | 12-03-2015 |
20150374490 | COLLAPSIBLE/EXPANDABLE PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES WITH NATIVE CALCIFIED LEAFLET RETENTION FEATURES - A prosthetic heart valve includes an annular frame that is adapted for (1) delivery into a patient's native heart valve annulus in a circumferentially collapsed condition, and (2) circumferential re-expansion when in the annulus, the frame, in an expanded condition. The frame having a longitudinal axis, an inflow end and an outflow end, a first portion of the frame adjacent the inflow end inclining radially outwardly in a direction toward the inflow end, and a second portion of the frame between the first portion and the outflow end bulging radially outwardly, the second portion of the frame being positioned between a first axial distance from the inflow end and a second axial distance from the inflow end. The frame also includes a plurality of commissure members. The heart valve further includes a flexible leaflet structure disposed in the frame. | 12-31-2015 |
Neil A. Girard, Durham, NC US
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20120323621 | Assisting Customers At A Self-Checkout Terminal - Assisting customers at a self-checkout terminal, including: requesting, at the self-checkout terminal, intervention from a shopper assistant; notifying, by the self-checkout terminal, the shopper assistant of the request for intervention; checking in the shopper assistant at the self-checkout terminal; and displaying, at the self-checkout terminal, an additional intervention request initiated at another self-checkout terminal. | 12-20-2012 |
Nicolas Girard, Boston, MA US
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20130111038 | Transparent Proxy Architecture for Multi-Path Data Connections | 05-02-2013 |
20130316703 | CHARGING AND BILLING FOR CONTENT, SERVICES, AND ACCESS - Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules. | 11-28-2013 |
20140220927 | Advertiser Supported Bandwidth Platform - Among other things, a content item is received that is associated with an offer for wireless network credit. The wireless network credit is redeemable for free or discounted data usage of one or more metered wireless networks. In response to a selection input, the content item is presented to a user. Data is transmitted reflecting the presentation of the content item to a remote server to cause the remote server to add the mobile broadband credit to an account. | 08-07-2014 |
20150019307 | MOBILE ADVERTISING - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for mobile advertising. One of the methods includes receiving from a user of a mobile device an indication of a response of the user to a presentation of content on the mobile device. The method includes in connection with the presentation of the content or the receipt of the indication of a response of the user, receiving information from a mobile carrier about the user. The method also includes based on the response of the user and the information about the user, generating an offer to be presented to the user after the content has been presented. | 01-15-2015 |
20160092907 | CHARGING AND BILLING FOR CONTENT, SERVICES, AND ACCESS - Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094720 | CHARGING AND BILLING FOR CONTENT, SERVICES, AND ACCESS - Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094972 | CHARGING AND BILLING FOR CONTENT, SERVICES, AND ACCESS - Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules. | 03-31-2016 |
20160094973 | CHARGING AND BILLING FOR CONTENT, SERVICES, AND ACCESS - Among other things, at a server, information is received from applications, services, or content being used on user devices about usage of communication services attributable to each of the applications, services, or content. The information about the amounts of attributable communication services is used in allocating charges for the services to one or more paying parties in accordance with one or more applicable business rules. | 03-31-2016 |
Nicolas Girard, Hackensack, NJ US
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20090168701 | MULTI-ACCESS TERMINAL WITH CAPABILITY FOR SIMULTANEOUS CONNECTIVITY TO MULTIPLE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS - An apparatus is disclosed for permitting a mobile terminal having multiple, heterogeneous network connections (e.g., multiple wired or wireless transceivers of various types) to set up and maintain virtual connections over multiple networks to either the same or to multiple destinations. The mobile terminal can “load-share” traffic, i.e., it can distribute segments of traffic over a full set of heterogeneous networks, significantly improving the reliability and availability of communications. In a first embodiment, a mobile terminal is configured with multiple radio frequency (RF) transceivers. Operating system software is provided for dynamically establishing and maintaining traffic flow for user applications over multiple communications paths, and for automatically adapting to variations in the networking environment, application traffic flow requirements, end user preferences, or mobility. In a second embodiment, a software-defined radio is used to implement the physical layer protocols for each desired network, eliminating the need for multiple transceivers. | 07-02-2009 |
Pierre-Alexandre Girard, Apopka, FL US
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20130087379 | HIGH RELIABILITY WAFER LEVEL PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - Disclosed embodiments include a package having an electronic device disposed within a cavity formed by an enclosure that includes a sharp portion. The package may further include a photosensitive layer applied over the enclosure to provide a smooth portion that is adjacent to the sharp portion. Methods for manufacturing the package are also described. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 04-11-2013 |
Robert G. Girard, Saukville, WI US
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20120085184 | Breakaway Drive System - Certain embodiments provide breakaway drive systems for use in connection with vehicle signage, and methods of use. The breakaway drive system may include an actuator, an actuator breakaway, a shaft breakaway and a drive shaft. The actuator breakaway may be operably connected to the actuator. The actuator breakaway may be configured to be rotated when the actuator is displaced. The shaft breakaway may include a breakaway mechanism for disengagingly connecting the actuator breakaway to the shaft breakaway. The shaft breakaway may rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are operably engaged. The shaft breakaway may not rotate in unison with the actuator breakaway when the shafts are disengaged. The drive shaft may be operably connected to the shaft breakaway such that rotation of the shaft breakaway causes rotation of the drive shaft. An external force on the drive shaft that exceeds a threshold may cause rotation of the shaft breakaway such that the breakaway mechanism disengages the shaft breakaway and the actuator breakaway. | 04-12-2012 |
Stephen C. Girard, Canton, MI US
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20110168464 | ELECTRIC POWERED CART FOR MOVING LOADS - A cart for moving loads includes a frame supported on wheels, a source of electric power supported on the frame, a drive system including a traction motor connected to the power source for driving a wheel secured to the frame and contacting ground, and a controller for adjusting a rotary direction of the drive wheel in response to selected states of an input to the controller. | 07-14-2011 |
Steven N. Girard, Chicago, IL US
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20110073797 | THERMOELECTRICS COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOSCALE INCLUSIONS IN A CHALCOGENIDE MATRIX - Composites comprising a continuous matrix formed from compounds having a rock salt structure (represented by the structure “MQ”) and inclusions comprising chalcogenide compounds having a rock salt structure (represented by the structure “AB”) are provided. Composites having the structure MQ-ABC | 03-31-2011 |
20110248209 | THERMOELECTRIC FIGURE OF MERIT ENHANCEMENT BY MODIFICATION OF THE ELECTRONIC DENSITY OF STATES - A thermoelectric material and a method of using a thermoelectric material is provided. The thermoelectric material can include at least one compound. For example, the at least one compound may be a Group IV-VI compound such as lead telluride. The at least one compound may further include one or more dopants such as sodium, potassium, and thallium. The method of using a thermoelectric material can include exposing at least one portion of the at least one compound to a temperature greater than about 700 K. | 10-13-2011 |
Thomas J. Girard, Chesterfield, MO US
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20090203589 | CHEMICALLY MODIFIED HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST CONJUGATES - The present invention provides a chemically modified human Growth Hormone (hGH) receptor antagonists prepared by attaching a single polyethylene glycol moiety to the N-terminus. The chemically-modified protein according to the present invention have decreased PEGylation heterogeneity and which may also have increased binding affinity. | 08-13-2009 |
Tim Girard, Vero Beach, FL US
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20110056938 | VENT VALVE - In one embodiment, the valve comprises: (a) a housing configured to interengage with a container, and having at least one axis and at least one aperture; (b) a first poppet axially movably within said housing between a first closed position and a first open position; (c) a second poppet axially movable within said first poppet between a second closed position and a second open position; (d) a first seal between said first poppet and said housing; (e) a second seal between said first poppet and said second poppet; (f) a first resilient member disposed within a first space between said housing and said first poppet, and having a resilient force sufficient to hold said first poppet in said first closed position such that said first poppet urges said first seal against said housing when a pressure differential axially across said first poppet is below a first point, and to allow said first poppet to move in said first direction to said first open position when said fluid pressure differential exceeds said first point; and (g) a second resilient member disposed within a second space between said first poppet and said second poppet, and having a resilient force sufficient to hold said second poppet in said closed position such that that said second poppet urges said second seal against said first poppet when a pressure differential axially across said second poppet is below a second point, and to allow said second poppet to move in a second direction, different from said first direction, to said second open position when said pressure differential exceeds said second point. | 03-10-2011 |
20120313030 | SPRING-CAPTURE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRING-BIASED MECHANISM AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INCLUDING SAME - A spring capture assembly is provided for securing a compression spring of a spring-biased mechanism, such as a spring-biased pressure relief valve, to permit disassembly of the mechanism without risk of damage or injury associate with rapid resiling of the spring from a compressed state. The assembly includes a tool, a housing having an opening for admitting passage of the tool and capturing the spring at one end, a spring retainer, and a compression spring mounted within the housing and captured at one end by said housing and toward an opposite end by the spring retainer. The tool is adapted for mating with the spring retainer and the housing to compress the spring therebetween. The spring capture assembly may be incorporated into a pressure relief valve for venting pressure and/or vacuum from a pressure vessel. Provided also is a method for disassembling a spring-biased mechanism including a spring capture assembly. | 12-13-2012 |
20150369385 | SPRING-CAPTURE ASSEMBLY FOR A SPRING-BIASED MECHANISM AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE INCLUDING SAME - A spring capture assembly is provided for securing a compression spring of a spring-biased mechanism, such as a spring-biased pressure relief valve, to permit disassembly of the mechanism without risk of damage or injury associate with rapid resiling of the spring from a compressed state. The assembly includes a tool, a housing having an opening for admitting passage of the tool and capturing the spring at one end, a spring retainer, and a compression spring mounted within the housing and captured at one end by said housing and toward an opposite end by the spring retainer. The tool is adapted for mating with the spring retainer and the housing to compress the spring therebetween. The spring capture assembly may be incorporated into a pressure relief valve for venting pressure and/or vacuum from a pressure vessel. Provided also is a method for disassembling a spring-biased mechanism including a spring capture assembly. | 12-24-2015 |
Timothy P. Girard, Vero Beach, FL US
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20140210197 | REMOTELY OPERABLE CAP ASSEMBLY FOR A TANKER TRAILER - A cap assembly ( | 07-31-2014 |
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William D. Girard, Euless, TX US
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20120041724 | Method for Analyzing and Designing Armor in a Vehicle - Properly identifying the most vulnerable areas and quantifying the effectiveness of armor at those locations is critical to achieving efficient armor integration. A method for designing protective armor for a vehicle includes the deriving shotlines through an element; computing a probability of kill value for each shotline in each element; calculating a probability of kill intensity for each element; ranking the elements according to highest probability of kill intensity; mapping the elements in a 3D CAD environment to visually depict the elements having the highest probability of kill intensity; and designing armor taking into account the elements having the highest probability of kill intensity. | 02-16-2012 |
20150032296 | AVIONICS SYSTEM ADAPTED FOR EMPLOYING SMARTPHONE TO INPUT-OUTPUT FLIGHT DATA - A system and method configured to monitor aircraft flight performance data. The system includes a wireless transmitter in data communication with an avionics system of the aircraft, a portable wireless transceiver associated with the wireless transmitter, and a wireless database associated with the wireless transmitter. The method includes sensing flight performance data with the sensor, transmitting sensed flight performance data to the wireless transmitter, wirelessly transmitting the sensed flight performance data to the wireless database, and monitoring flight performance data with a display operably associated with the wireless database. | 01-29-2015 |