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Alan D. King, Highland, MD US
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20100047260 | Methods and Compositions Relating To a Vaccine Against Prostate Cancer - An object of the invention is to provide methods and compositions relating to a vaccine against prostate cancer which includes a non-human-primate PSA for administration to humans to provide an immune response against human PSA. More generally, an object of the invention is to provide methods and compositions relating to using a non-human primate xenogeneic antigen (e.g. protein) in a human, wherein, with respect to the non-human primate xenogeneic antigen that is used, there are relatively few interspecies differences between the non-human primate xenogeneic antigen and the human self antigen in order to induce an optimal immune response in the human to its native self antigen. | 02-25-2010 |
20110166501 | Method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines to mammalian skin - An object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells to increase T cell response and to reduce pain and discomfort due to long electric waveform application and due to muscle contractions. The method for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells includes the steps of: (a.) administering a polynucleotide vaccine into the skin at an administration site, (b.) applying a needle electrode to the skin in the vicinity to the administration site, and (c.) applying a sequence of at least three single, operator-controlled, independently programmed, narrow interval electrical waveforms, which have pulse intervals that are less than 100 milliseconds, to deliver the polynucleotide vaccine into the skin cells by electroporation. The sequence of at least three waveforms has one, two, or three of the following characteristics (1) at least two of the at least three waveforms differ from each other in waveform amplitude, (2) at least two of the at least three waveforms differ from each other in waveform width, and (3) a first waveform interval for a first set of two of the at least three waveforms is different from a second waveform interval for a second set of two of the at least three waveforms. | 07-07-2011 |
20110282265 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DELIVERY OF PLYNUCLEOTIDE VACCINES TO MAMMALIA SKIN - An object of the invention is to provide a method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide vaccines into mammalian skin cells to increase T cell response and reduce pain and discomfort due to long electric waveform application and due to muscle contractions. The method includes administering a polynucleotide vaccine into the skin at an administration site, (b) applying a needle electrode to the skin in the vicinity to the administration site, and (c) applying a sequence of at least three single, operator-controlled, independently programmed, narrow interval electrical waveforms, which have pulse intervals that are less than 100 milliseconds, to deliver the 15 polynucleotide vaccine into the skin cells by electroporation. | 11-17-2011 |
20130123744 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE DELIVERY OF POLYNUCLEOTIDE CANCER VACCINES TO MAMMALIAN SKIN - The invention provides a method and apparatus for the delivery of polynucleotide cancer vaccines to increase T cell response and reduce pain due to long electric waveform application and muscle contractions. The method includes the steps of: (a.) administering a polynucleotide cancer vaccine into the skin at an administration site, (b.) applying a needle electrode to the skin in the vicinity of the administration site, and (c.) applying a sequence of at least three electrical waveforms to deliver the polynucleotide cancer vaccine into skin cells by electroporation. The sequence has at least one of the following characteristics {1} at least two of the waveforms differ in amplitude, {2} at least two of the waveforms differ in width, and (3) a first waveform interval for a first set of two of the waveforms is different from a second waveform interval for a second set of two of the waveforms. | 05-16-2013 |
20140128275 | COMPLEX OF NON-COVALENTLY BOUND PROTEIN WITH ENCODING NUCLEIC ACIDS AND USES THEREOF - A method of binding a protein to its encoding nucleic acid is disclosed wherein the method of binding is non-covalent at one or more locations between the protein and the encoding nucleic acids. | 05-08-2014 |
20140135472 | AFFINITY TAGS ABLE TO DETECT FRAMESHIFTS - Described are polynucleotide sequences that encode peptide affinity tags with the surprising property that all of the possible out-of-frame peptide sequences are identical to each other, yet are distinct from the in-frame encoded peptide tag. The present invention includes peptide affinity tags incorporated in expressed proteins. Also described are ligands and antibodies that recognize the in-frame peptides and separate ligands or antibodies that recognize the out-of-frame peptides. | 05-15-2014 |
20140206579 | DNA LIBRARIES ENCODING FRAMEWORKS WITH SYNTHETIC CDR REGIONS - A synthetic DNA library or a member of a synthetic DNA library of antibodies or fragments of antibody molecules having heavy chain(s) and lacking light chain(s) is described wherein the CDR within variable domains are synthesized using randomly assembled trinucleotide phosphoramidites (trimer phosphoramidites) to eliminate unwanted cysteine amino acids and/or stop codons. | 07-24-2014 |
20140220665 | DYNAMIC MIXING AND ELECTROPORATION CHAMBER AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an apparatus for mixing cells and exogenous material for delivery of the exogenous material into cells using electroporation in a manner that preserves cell viability and integrity of the exogenous material. The exogenous material can be polynucleotides, peptides, proteins or other pharmaceutical molecules. It further provides a chamber that can be used to electroporate the contents of the chamber after mixing. In accordance with the invention, cell suspensions that may be contaminated with degrading enzymes are stored separately from water-based liquids that contain the exogenous material. Contact of the two water-based liquids (cell suspension and exogenous material) first occurs within the chamber. The chamber of the present invention has two or more inlet ports to allow separate entrance of water-based liquids. Two other ports are vent and exit ports. The inside of the chamber allows flow of all water-based liquids down the same side of the chamber and curved corners for redirecting flow direction and gently mixing water-based liquids. The chamber also includes electrodes as chamber walls for electroporation of chamber contents. | 08-07-2014 |
Charles King, Cumberland, MD US
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20100125342 | NEGATIVE GAUGE PRESSURE MOISTURE MANAGEMENT AND SECURE ADHERENCE ARTIFICIAL LIMB SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The negative gauge pressure moisture management and secure adherence artificial limb system is to be attached to a residual limb of an amputee. The artificial limb system includes a negative gauge pressure airflow liner, a surface area multiplying textile layer with a proximal airflow seal to surround at least a portion of the residual limb and define a regulated negative gauge pressure environment between the residual limb and the negative gauge pressure liner. The liner has a plurality of airflow passageways defining inflow air channels and an outflow air channel in fluid communication with the defined regulated negative gauge pressure environment. An airflow control system is connected inline with the outflow and inflow air channels. The airflow control system includes an airflow regulation device and an airflow initiating device. | 05-20-2010 |
20120215324 | AIRFLOW REGULATION SYSTEM FOR ARTIFICIAL LIMB AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The airflow regulation system is to be attached to a residual limb of an amputee. The device includes an airflow liner to define a regulated environment between the residual limb and the airflow liner. The liner has a plurality of airflow passageways defining inflow air channels and an outflow air channel in fluid communication with the defined regulated environment. An airflow control system is connected inline with the outflow and inflow air channels. The airflow control system includes an airflow regulation device, such as a vacuum pump, and an airflow initiating device, such as a solenoid. | 08-23-2012 |
Charles Russell King, Cumberland, MD US
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20150265432 | NEGATIVE GAUGE PRESSURE DYNAMIC CONVECTION SYSTEM FOR ARTIFICIAL LIMB AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The negative gauge pressure dynamic convection system for artificial limb system is to be attached to a residual limb of an amputee. The device provides thermal energy transfer from within an artificial limb to the ambient atmosphere through regulated cyclical differential pressure airflow into the sealed environment between both the residuum and the inside of the suspension liner of an artificial limb and as an alternate embodiment between the rigid socket and the outside of the suspension liner or a combination of both. The system may include a multi-ply surface area multiplying textile layer; a limb-conformable convection suspension liner; an artificial limb socket with an over-molded enclosure for system components; a convection manifold assembly; a convection control system, which includes a continuously operating airflow generation device, and a rising edge triggered negative gauge pressure regulation device, such as an electromechanical binary airflow proportioning device, or an alternate mechanical binary airflow proportioning device. | 09-24-2015 |
Christopher T. King, Catonsville, MD US
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20160059434 | MITER SAW WITH IMPROVED CARRYING MODE - A miter saw has a base assembly and a rotatable table disposed on the base assembly. The rotatable table is rotatable about a substantially vertical miter axis and has a substantially horizontal workpiece-supporting plane. A saw assembly is connected to the table and includes a blade. The blade is movable downwardly from a first position where the blade is above the workpiece-supporting plane to a second position where a portion of the blade is below the workpiece-supporting plane. The base assembly has a top surface and a first handle disposed on the top surface, with a first hole on the top surface extending through the base assembly, the first hole being configured to allow a user to extend the user's hand therethrough and grip the first handle. | 03-03-2016 |
C. Richter King, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090214588 | Vaccines against aids comprising cmv/r-nucleic acid constructs - The present disclosure provides compositions for eliciting an immune response, including a prophylactic immune response, against human immunodeficiency virus. The composition includes nucleic acid constructs encoding HIV antigenic polypeptides of multiple clades or strains. Methods for eliciting an immune response by administering the composition to a subject are also provided. | 08-27-2009 |
Eric A. King, Westminister, MD US
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20140259968 | INVERTED MOTION BASE WITH SUSPENDED SEATING - An improved inverted motion base with left, right, and rear supports, a carriage to travel along a length of the rear support. The inverted motion base includes a first cable connected to the carriage and wound about a first drum to raise and lower the carriage, and left and right load carrying arms, each connected to a respective left and right ends of a transverse support member. The inverted motion base further includes a second cable connected to the right load carrying arm to raise and lower the right load carrying arm, and a third cable connected to the left load carrying arm to raise and lower the second end of the left load carrying arm. One or more rows of seats are positioned between and suspended from the right and left load carrying arms, each row of seats being parallel to the other row of seats. | 09-18-2014 |
Eric Arthur King, Westminster, MD US
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20150343317 | TRACKLESS DARK RIDE VEHICLE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A motion assembly that produces pitch and roll motions includes lower and upper plates. A pivotable coupling having upper and lower shafts extending from its center is coupled between the upper and lower plates. At least two linear actuators are coupled between the plates. Extension and retraction of the actuators pivots the upper plate about the pivotable coupling relative to the lower plate. A vehicle includes two steerable propulsion wheels coupled to a chassis. A lower plate of a pitch and roll assembly, similar to that just described, couples to the chassis via a slew bearing. Seating is coupled to the upper plate. The seating rotates with respect to the chassis via controlled rotation of the slew bearing with reference to the chassis. The seating can be rotated to point in any direction with respect to the chassis regardless of the direction the steerable propulsion wheels move the chassis. | 12-03-2015 |
Eric Authur King, Westminster, MD US
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20130144468 | TRACKLESS DARK RIDE VEHICLE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A motion assembly that produces pitch and roll motions includes lower and upper plates. A pivotable coupling having upper and lower shafts extending from its center is coupled between the upper and lower plates. At least two linear actuators are coupled between the plates. Extension and retraction of the actuators pivots the upper plate about the pivotable coupling relative to the lower plate. A vehicle includes two steerable propulsion wheels coupled to a chassis. A lower plate of a pitch and roll assembly, similar to that just described, couples to the chassis via a slew bearing. Seating is coupled to the upper plate. The seating rotates with respect to the chassis via controlled rotation of the slew bearing with reference to the chassis. The seating can be rotated to point in any direction with respect to the chassis regardless of the direction the steerable propulsion wheels move the chassis. | 06-06-2013 |
20140101900 | Barrier For Use With Seatbelt Buckle And System Including Same - A barrier may be configured to maintain a fixed position with respect to a seat, the barrier separating a first space from a second space, a seatbelt buckle may be configured to maintain a fixed position with respect to the barrier in the second space, the buckle includes an opening to receive a seatbelt tongue and a release button to release the tongue from the buckle, the barrier may include a slot having dimensions selected to permit passage of the tongue from the first space into the opening and prevent an object from passing through the slot to operate the release button. A force-transfer-structure, coupled between the release button and a solenoid may transfer a force exerted by the solenoid to the release button, where the buckle and force-transfer-structure maintain operational alignment therebetween. A second structure can operate the release button in event that the solenoid is inoperable. | 04-17-2014 |
Glenn Andrew King, Middletown, MD US
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20080258912 | Apparatus and method for monitoring a component of a wireless communication network to determine whether the component has been tampered with, disabled and/or removed - A method and apparatus for monitoring one or more components of a wireless communication network. Preferably, an alarm system is linked to one or more components of a wireless communication network to determine whether the one or more components have been tampered with, removed or otherwise disabled. The monitored component can be a ground system in a cellular telephone network. The alarm system can include at least one conductive path linked to a ground bar of a ground system in a cellular telephone network such that if the ground bar is removed from the cellular telephone network the at least one conductive path is severed thereby generating an alarm signal. The alarm signal may take the form of an audible alarm (e.g., a horn), a visual alarm (e.g., flashing lights) and/or a signal transmitted to a monitoring station indicating that the ground bar has been removed and the equipment at the tower site is now vulnerable to lighting strikes. Preferably, the alarm system is configured such that it can be readily installed in existing sites as well as new sites. The at least one conductive path may be linked to two or more ground bars in series such that removal of either ground bar will result in the generation of an alarm signal. Alternatively, multiple ground bars at a single tower site can be monitored independent of each other. | 10-23-2008 |
Jennifer Lynn King, Middletown, MD US
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20080258912 | Apparatus and method for monitoring a component of a wireless communication network to determine whether the component has been tampered with, disabled and/or removed - A method and apparatus for monitoring one or more components of a wireless communication network. Preferably, an alarm system is linked to one or more components of a wireless communication network to determine whether the one or more components have been tampered with, removed or otherwise disabled. The monitored component can be a ground system in a cellular telephone network. The alarm system can include at least one conductive path linked to a ground bar of a ground system in a cellular telephone network such that if the ground bar is removed from the cellular telephone network the at least one conductive path is severed thereby generating an alarm signal. The alarm signal may take the form of an audible alarm (e.g., a horn), a visual alarm (e.g., flashing lights) and/or a signal transmitted to a monitoring station indicating that the ground bar has been removed and the equipment at the tower site is now vulnerable to lighting strikes. Preferably, the alarm system is configured such that it can be readily installed in existing sites as well as new sites. The at least one conductive path may be linked to two or more ground bars in series such that removal of either ground bar will result in the generation of an alarm signal. Alternatively, multiple ground bars at a single tower site can be monitored independent of each other. | 10-23-2008 |
John King, Ellicott City, MD US
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20130011798 | METHOD OF APPLYING PATTERNED METALLIZATION TO BLOCK FILTER RESONATORS - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of applying patterned metallization to a ceramic block comprising applying a photodefinable ink to said ceramic block; drying said ink; exposing said photodefinable ink to UV radiation through a predefined mask according to the thickness of the film to form a pattern; developing said pattern in a developer solution thereby forming a patterned ceramic block; and rinsing, drying and firing said patterned ceramic block. | 01-10-2013 |
20140022031 | METHOD OF APPLYING PATTERNED METALLIZATION TO BLOCK FILTER RESONATORS - An embodiment of the present invention provides a method of applying patterned metallization to a ceramic block comprising applying a photodefinable ink to said ceramic block; drying said ink; exposing said photodefinable ink to UV radiation through a predefined mask according to the thickness of the film to form a pattern; developing said pattern in a developer solution thereby forming a patterned ceramic block; and rinsing, drying and firing said patterned ceramic block. | 01-23-2014 |
John E. King, Ellicott City, MD US
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20140017158 | REDUCING COST OF PARTIAL METAL REMOVAL FROM CARBIDE-DERIVED CARBON VIA AUTOMATED BATCH CHLORINE PROCESS - In the method of carbide-derived carbon production, wherein the improvement comprises using an automated batch chlorine process in which chlorine is added via pressure control to drive the reaction process in a closed “batch like” system. | 01-16-2014 |
20140251134 | SUPERADSORBENT MATERIAL SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED FILTRATION APPLICATIONS - The present invention involves the use of nanoporous carbons derived from partially or fully demetalized metal carbides in personal protection equipment for the irreversible absorption/adsorption of both broad and specific targeted gases. These materials have been specifically processed to provide enhanced effective loadings against specific harmful volatile organic compounds. | 09-11-2014 |
Joshua B. King, Linthicum Heights, MD US
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20150326044 | BAG WITH POWER INTERFACE FOR MOBILE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS - A charging device includes a bag having an interface opening, a battery disposed within the bag, and a battery interface module adapted to be electrically coupled to the battery. The battery interface module has an interface input port for connecting to an external power source and an interface output port for connecting to an electronic device. The battery interface module is disposed within the interface opening of the bag such that the input port and the output port are accessible from an exterior of the bag. | 11-12-2015 |
Lou King, Ijamsville, MD US
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20080276282 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR EFFICIENT STORAGE OF DATA - A method, system and computer program product for efficient storage of data for use by an application, including a set top box. The set top box including a physical memory, a bulk storage device, and a memory management unit (MMU) coupled between the application and the physical memory and the bulk storage device. The physical memory and the bulk storage device are configured to store the data. The MMU is configured to translate a virtual address provided by the application to a physical address used by one of the physical memory and the bulk storage device. | 11-06-2008 |
20090320069 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE TEMPORAL CONTENT ORGANIZATION - A method and system which temporally sorts data such as program guide data for example, to ensure that near-term data (i.e. most likely to be used, or “now data”) is always available for rapid access from a physical memory location such as a high-speed temporal cache. The method incorporates two low-priority background processes or algorithms, termed “event horizons” into the storage and manipulation of the data so that applications using the data may be run without having to always access a mass storage device. The method and system are highly applicable to all set top boxes (STBs) used in various communication systems such as satellite communication, Cable-TV and DVB systems. The method and system are economical in that superior STB and/or system performance may be obtained with the inclusion of lesser amounts of expensive high-speed RAM. | 12-24-2009 |
Matthew Russell King, Elkridge, MD US
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20140264230 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL SWITCH AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A phase change material (PCM) switch is disclosed that includes a resistive heater element, and a PCM element proximate the resistive heater element. A thermally conductive electrical insulating barrier layer positioned between the PCM heating element and the resistive heating element, and conductive lines extend from ends of the PCM element and control lines extend from ends of the resistive heater element | 09-18-2014 |
Matthew Russell King, Linthicum, MD US
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20160049473 | ALL AROUND CONTACT DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A device is provided that comprises a first pillar disposed in a first region and overlying a base structure, and a second pillar disposed in a second region and overlying the base structure and being spaced apart from the first pillar by a device region. A bridge is disposed in the device region with a first end connected to the first pillar and a second end connected to the second pillar. The bridge includes a top, sides, and a bottom. The bridge is formed from one or more heterostructures with an undercut opening extending from the bottom to an underlying structure. A four-sided conductive contact wraps around and substantially surrounds the bridge around its top, its sides, and its bottom along at least a portion of its length between the first and second end. | 02-18-2016 |
20160049504 | INTEGRATED MULTICHANNEL AND SINGLE CHANNEL DEVICE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - An integrated circuit is disclosed that includes a single channel device having a first portion of a single shared heterostructure overlying a substrate structure in a single channel device area, and a gate contact that is in contact with the first portion of the single shared heterostructure. The integrated circuit also includes a multichannel device comprising a second portion of the single shared heterostructure overlying the substrate structure in a multichannel device area, a barrier layer overlying the second portion of the single shared heterostructure, and a superlattice structure overlying the barrier layer, the superlattice structure comprising a plurality of heterostructures. An isolation region in the single shared heterostructure electrical isolates the single channel device from the multichannel device. | 02-18-2016 |
20160079019 | PHASE-CHANGE MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED SWITCH SYSTEMS - One embodiment of the invention includes a phase-change material switch. The switch includes a first terminal that receives an input signal and a second terminal. The switch includes an actuation portion that receives a control signal in one of a first state to emit a first heat profile and a second state to emit a second heat profile. The switch further includes a switch portion comprising a phase-change material arranged as a plurality of longitudinal strips that each interconnect the first terminal and the second terminal and that are each in proximity with the actuation portion. The phase-change material can be selectable between a conducting state in response to the first heat profile to conduct an input signal from the first terminal to the second terminal and a blocking state in response to the second heat profile to block the input signal from the first terminal to the second terminal. | 03-17-2016 |
20160104703 | INTEGRATED ENHANCEMENT MODE AND DEPLETION MODE DEVICE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A circuit is provided that includes a castellated channel device that comprises a heterostructure overlying a substrate structure, a castellated channel device area formed in the heterostructure that defines a plurality of ridge channels interleaved between a plurality of trenches, and a three-sided castellated conductive gate contact that extends across the castellated channel device area. The three-sided gate contact substantially surrounds each ridge channel around their tops and their sides to overlap a channel interface of heterostructure of each of the plurality of ridge channels. The three-sided castellated conductive gate contact extends along at least a portion of a length of each ridge channel. | 04-14-2016 |
M. Todd King, Rockville, MD US
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20140308719 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING (R)-3-HYDROXYBUTYL (R)-3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to processes for the production of (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybyrate. Poly (R)-3-hydroxybyrate is transesterified with an alcohol, to form a first ester portion and a second ester portion. The first ester portion is reduced to the diol to form a diol portion and the diol portion is reacted with the second ester portion to produce (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybyrate. | 10-16-2014 |
Oliver King, Annapolis, MD US
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20090314763 | COUPLED OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE RESONATORS WITH HEATERS FOR THERMO-OPTIC CONTROL OF WAVELENGTH AND COMPOUND FILTER SHAPE - An integrated optical device is disclosed comprising a substrate, optical waveguide, and compound optical resonator having a temperature sensor, at least two coupled optical resonators, and a heater localized to each optical resonator. An optical input signal is coupled to one of the resonators making up the compound resonator to form an optical output signal. The center wavelength and shape of the output signal is optimized with a feedback loop using the temperature sensor to control the power dissipated in at least one of the localized heaters. The power dissipated in the remaining resonator heaters is set according to a predetermined function having as an input variable the power dissipated in the resonant heater under control of the said feedback loop. | 12-24-2009 |
Patricia Ann King, Clinton, MD US
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20090218376 | PORTABLE WIG CASE AND STAND - A portable wig and hairpiece stand includes a substantially hollow box base having a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side wall; an inflatable support member for removably supporting a hairpiece, this support member being operably disposed within the top panel of the hollow box base; and a device in fluid communication with the inflatable support member for moving air into or out of it. Also included are provisions for accessing the interior space of the hollow box member, which can be disposed in one side wall or be a hinged top panel. | 09-03-2009 |
Rachel K. King, Cabin John, MD US
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20130261070 | ANTI-EPILEPTOGENIC AGENTS - Methods and medicaments therefor are provided for altering an epileptic syndrome in an individual. Methods and medicaments therefor are also provided for preventing an epileptic syndrome in an individual at risk for developing an epileptic syndrome. More specifically, the use of particular glycomimetics for the treatment or prevention is described. | 10-03-2013 |
Randy L. King, Laurel, MD US
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20150320533 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR NON-INVASIVE STERILIZATION OF MAMMALS AND OTHER ANIMALS - An apparatus includes at least one transducer configured to (i) generate first ultrasonic signals and receive reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) generate second ultrasonic signals. The apparatus also includes a diagnostic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the first ultrasonic signals and to perform image processing using the reflected first ultrasonic signals in order to generate real-time images of tissue in an animal. The apparatus further includes a therapeutic ultrasound system configured to control generation of the second ultrasonic signals in order to ablate targeted tissue in the animal and sterilize the animal. The at least one transducer could include (i) a diagnostic transducer configured to generate the first ultrasonic signals and receive the reflected first ultrasonic signals and (ii) a therapeutic transducer configured to generate the second ultrasonic signals. A portable handheld housing could contain the at least one transducer. | 11-12-2015 |
Silvia C. King, Hunt Valley, MD US
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20100185564 | METHOD AND QUESTIONNAIRE FOR MEASURING CONSUMER EMOTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCTS - A method of measuring consumer emotions associated with a product comprises producing a list of emotional terms and validating emotional terms from the list that consumers use with the product. The method also includes developing a questionnaire, using the validated emotional terms, that asks the consumers to describe their feelings associated with the product and analyzing data from the completed questionnaire. The questionnaire includes a plurality of validated emotional terms associated with the product and a scale next to each of the validated emotional terms for the consumer to indicate the applicability of the emotional terms associated with the product. | 07-22-2010 |
Simon P. King, Annapolis, MD US
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20120013725 | PORTABLE PAN-TILT CAMERA AND LIGHTING UNIT FOR VIDEOIMAGING, VIDEOCONFERENCING, PRODUCTION AND RECORDING - The present invention is a portable camera and lighting unit for standalone use in videography to create a high-resolution well-illuminated video feed from a vast array of camera angles and positions, the illumination source always inherently tracking with the camera. The unit may also be used as a satellite in combination with a primary video conferencing and production station (VVPR) for multi-camera production and teleconferencing capabilities. The portable camera and lighting unit includes a portable base, a mast extending upward from the base, and an articulating boom that is fully-pivotable and extendable. A remote control Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera is mounted at the end of the boom for overhead images of healthcare procedures, and an adjustable beam light source is mounted directly on the camera for lighting. The mast is equipped with a color monitor coupled to the camera for operator previewing at the portable unit, and the remote control camera provides a single video feed that can be teleconferenced, recorded, and even mixed with other cameras when used as a satellite adjunct to the primary VVPR, thereby allow full production capabilities for live interactive broadcasts, all in real time by a single operator from a single point of control. The portable unit is mobile and offers more diverse lighting and camera angles than previously possible. | 01-19-2012 |
20150077614 | ROTATE-PAN-TILT CAMERA FOR VIDEOIMAGING, VIDEOCONFERENCING, PRODUCTION AND RECORDING - The present invention is a videoimaging system with boom-mounted pan-tilt-zoom video camera in which the camera core is mounted on a remotely-controlled rotate-pan-tilt mount for three-axis rotation about three mutually orthogonal axes, a vertical yaw axis, a horizontal roll axis, and a horizontal pitch axis, all three axes intersecting at a common point. Rotation of the camera core about the yaw axis varies the azimuth (compass bearing) of the pointing direction of the camera, rotation about the roll axis varies the angular orientation of the field of view, and rotation about the pitch axis varies the altitude (angle of elevation) of the pointing direction. The camera and lighting unit disclosed herein provides a remote control zoom and improved pan-tilt mechanism for videoimaging, videoconferencing, production, lighting and recording. | 03-19-2015 |
Terry King, Clinton, MD US
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20090218376 | PORTABLE WIG CASE AND STAND - A portable wig and hairpiece stand includes a substantially hollow box base having a top panel, a bottom panel, and at least one side wall; an inflatable support member for removably supporting a hairpiece, this support member being operably disposed within the top panel of the hollow box base; and a device in fluid communication with the inflatable support member for moving air into or out of it. Also included are provisions for accessing the interior space of the hollow box member, which can be disposed in one side wall or be a hinged top panel. | 09-03-2009 |
Wade C. King, Columbia, MD US
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20100192387 | PORTABLE TRIMMER HAVING ROTATABLE POWER HEAD - A portable, hand-operated trimmer has a head module that is removably connected to a power control module. The head module has a power head enclosing an electric motor that is operatively connected to a trimming blade. The power head is selectably settable in a plurality of angular positions with respect to a head support, including a neutral position representing 0 degree rotation, 45 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions, and 90 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions. The power head also encloses a stator cartridge that is connected to the housing of the power head by a plurality of fastening members. The head support rotates about the stator cartridge and is engaged by way of a movable engagement pin that is received within a selected recess defined in the stator cartridge. The power head housing and stator cartridge further define molded sockets to receive corresponding pivot arms of the head support. An O-ring is disposed about one of the pivot arms to dampen free rotation. The power control module provides power to the power head through a removable rechargeable battery or through direct connection to conventional household power. | 08-05-2010 |
Wade C. King, Finksburg, MD US
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20090206122 | TOOL ASSEMBLY HAVING TELESCOPING FASTENER SUPPORT - A tool assembly with a driving tool and a holder assembly. The driving tool has a housing, a motor, an output member and a transmission for rotatably coupling the output member to the motor. The motor and the transmission are housed in the housing. The holder assembly has a leg, which is telescopically coupled to the housing, a fastener guide and an adjustment mechanism. The fastener guide includes a longitudinally extending groove that is configured to support a threaded fastener and a cam that is disposed transverse to the groove. The adjustment mechanism couples the fastener guide to the leg on a side of the leg opposite the housing. The adjustment mechanism is configured to vary a distance between the groove and a rotational axis of the output member. | 08-20-2009 |
20100048101 | MULTI-SANDER - A tool for moving an abrasive media can include a tool body and a drive system housed in the tool body. The drive system can include an output member. A retaining member can be disposed on the tool body. A first platen having a first attachment hub can be selectively coupled with the retaining member in an installed position The first platen can have a first rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a first mode of operation. A second platen having a second attachment hub can selectively couple with the retaining member in an installed position. The second platen can have a second rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a second mode of operation. | 02-25-2010 |
20100048109 | SANDER HAVING REMOVABLE PLATEN - A tool for moving an abrasive media. The tool includes a tool body, a platen, a drive system and a retaining knob. The platen has an exterior platen surface and a knob aperture that is formed through the exterior platen surface. The drive system is housed in the tool body and configured to move the platen. The drive system includes an output member with a first threaded portion. The retaining knob is received through the knob aperture in the exterior platen surface of the platen. The retaining knob has a knob portion, which has an exterior surface, and an attachment member with a second threaded portion that is threadably coupled to the first threaded portion. The platen surface and at least a portion of the knob surface are co-planar. A related method is also provided. | 02-25-2010 |
20120031636 | TOOL ASSEMBLY HAVING TELESCOPING FASTENER SUPPORT - A power tool with a reversible motor and a switch arrangement for controlling operation of the motor. The switch arrangement includes a direction switch, an actuator and an indicator. The direction switch is configured to control a rotational direction of the motor. The actuator is configured to receive a manual input from an operator indicative of a desired operational state of the motor. The indicator includes direction indicia indicative corresponding to operational states of the motor. The direction indicia is positioned at a location that is spaced apart from the actuator. | 02-09-2012 |
20120220203 | MULTI-SANDER - A tool for moving an abrasive media can include a tool body and a drive system housed in the tool body. The drive system can include an output member. A retaining member can be disposed on the tool body. A first platen having a first attachment hub can be selectively coupled with the retaining member in an installed position. The first platen can have a first rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a first mode of operation. A second platen having a second attachment hub can selectively couple with the retaining member in an installed position. The second platen can have a second rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a second mode of operation. | 08-30-2012 |
20130196571 | MULTI-SANDER - A tool for moving an abrasive media can include a tool body and a drive system housed in the tool body. The drive system can include an output member. A retaining member can be disposed on the tool body. A first platen having a first attachment hub can be selectively coupled with the retaining member in an installed position. The first platen can have a first rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a first mode of operation. A second platen having a second attachment hub can selectively couple with the retaining member in an installed position. The second platen can have a second rotatable member that selectively attaches to the output member in a second mode of operation. | 08-01-2013 |
20140024301 | POWER TOOL WITH INTERCHANGEABLE TOOL HEAD - A power tool that includes a tool body housing, a drive system, a tool head and a connection system. The drive system is housed in the tool body housing. The tool head, which is configured to perform work on a work piece, includes a tool head housing and an input member that is driven by the drive system when the tool head is coupled to the tool body housing. The tool head can be engaged to the tool body housing in at least two pre-defined and distinct orientations. The connection system secures the tool head to the tool body housing in each of the at least two pre-defined and distinct orientations. | 01-23-2014 |
Wade Charles King, Finksburg, MD US
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20080311832 | SANDER - A sander can include a housing, an indicator disposed on the housing, and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member. A platen can be driven by the output member. A sensor assembly can be configured to sense a condition in which a pressing force in excess of a predetermined force is applied to the sander in a direction normal to the platen and generate a sensor signal in response thereto. A controller can receive the sensor signal from the sensor assembly and control operation of the indicator in response thereto. The sensor assembly can include a force sensing resistor. The force sensing resistor can be disposed adjacent to a gripping portion of the power sanding tool. The indicator can include at least one light source. The controller can illuminate the light source according to a schedule. | 12-18-2008 |
20080311833 | SANDER - A sander can include a housing, an indicator coupled to the housing, and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member. A platen can be driven by the output member. A DC generator can be driven by the output member. The DC generator can generate an output signal with a voltage that is related to a rotational speed of the motor. A controller can operate the visual indicator based on the voltage of the output signal. According to additional features, the DC generator can provide electrical power to operate the indicator. An electric power input can be electrically coupled to the motor. The visual indicator can be electrically isolated from the electric power input. | 12-18-2008 |