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Lauren Abrey, Basel CH
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20150148585 | COMBINATION THERAPY FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA - This invention concerns methods of treating a patient diagnosed with glioblastoma comprising administering to said patient a therapy comprising an effective amount of an anti-VEGF antibody and a chemotherapeutic. | 05-28-2015 |
Lauren Antonoff, Redmond, WA US
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20100083374 | TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE ACCESS TO ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION OF AN ENTITY - Techniques to manage access to organization information for an entity are described. An apparatus may include a presentation component operative to present an organizational chart on a presentation surface. The organizational chart may comprise multiple nodes associated with members of an organization, and connections between the nodes representing hierarchical relationships between the nodes. A security component may be communicatively coupled to the presentation component. The security component may be operative to receive a request to modify a characteristic of the organizational chart from an operator, access security settings for the operator, and authorize the operator to modify a characteristic of the organizational chart. Authorization may be granted, for example, when the operator is a delegate and a permission level for the delegate allows a modification operation associated with the modify request. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 04-01-2010 |
20130332891 | TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE ACCESS TO ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION OF AN ENTITY - Techniques to manage access to organization information for an entity are described. An apparatus may include a presentation component operative to present an organizational chart on a presentation area. The organizational chart may comprise multiple nodes associated with members of an organization, and connections between the nodes representing hierarchical relationships between the nodes. A security component may be communicatively coupled to the presentation component. The security component may be operative to receive a request to modify a characteristic of the organizational chart from an operator, access security settings for the operator, and authorize the operator to modify a characteristic of the organizational chart. Authorization may be granted, for example, when the operator is a delegate and a permission level for the delegate allows a modification operation associated with the modify request. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 12-12-2013 |
Lauren Aquino Shluzas, Stanford, CA US
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20150196401 | IN-SITU FORMED INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE AND METHOD - An orthopedic device for implanting between adjacent vertebrae comprising: an arcuate balloon and a hardenable material within said balloon. | 07-16-2015 |
Lauren Argott, Lawrenceville, GA US
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20090007259 | Restricting Access to Information - Technologies are presented herein for restricting access to information. According to various embodiments described herein, an authorization device is provided that includes functionality for detecting other proximately located authorization devices. When an authorization device detects another proximately located authorization device, authorization data stored in the detected device is retrieved. The retrieved authorization data is compared to stored authorization data and a determination is made as to whether a person associated with the detected device is authorized to receive information. The authorization device provides an indication as to whether the person is authorized to receive information. The authorization device may also provide an indication of the particular information that the person is authorized to receive. The authorization device may also be utilized to ensure that only authorized individuals participate in a meeting and that each participant is authorized to receive the information that is the subject of the meeting. | 01-01-2009 |
20090083694 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Readable Storage Media for Session Planning - Systems, methods, and computer readable storage media for session planning are provided. Session requirements and timing information corresponding to a group of sessions are received. A determination is made based on the session requirements and the timing information whether the group of sessions is capable of being implemented. If the group of sessions is capable of being implemented, then a session schedule is provided. If the group of sessions is not capable of being implemented, then a notification that the group of sessions is not capable of being implemented is provided. | 03-26-2009 |
20090148824 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of presenting educational content to a plurality of students in a classroom includes displaying the educational content on an instructor terminal in the classroom. A synchronization command is wirelessly transmitted to a plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom according to a localized wireless connection protocol. The synchronization command is configured to display, on the plurality of portable student terminals, the educational content that is displayed on the instructor terminal. The plurality of portable student terminals may be respectively associated with ones of the plurality of students who are registered for an academic course associated with the educational content. An ad hoc wireless data connection may also be selectively established with at least one of the plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom. Related systems, devices, and computer program products are also discussed. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148827 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR EVENT ATTENDANCE PROCESSING AND ATTENDEE IDENTIFICATION AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of tracking attendance of an event includes detecting a presence of at least one mobile attendee device. The mobile attendee device includes personal identification information stored therein for an attendee associated therewith who is registered for the event. An ad hoc wireless data connection is established with the mobile attendee device responsive to detection thereof. An identification request is transmitted to the mobile attendee device via the ad hoc wireless data connection, and the personal identification information for the attendee is received from the mobile attendee device via the ad hoc wireless data connection. The received identification information is displayed on an administrator device. Related systems, devices, and computer program products are also discussed. | 06-11-2009 |
20130149687 | METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT AND RELATED DEVICES - A method of presenting educational content to a plurality of students in a classroom includes displaying the educational content on an instructor terminal in the classroom. A synchronization command is wirelessly transmitted to a plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom according to a localized wireless connection protocol. The synchronization command is configured to display, on the plurality of portable student terminals, the educational content that is displayed on the instructor terminal. The plurality of portable student terminals may be respectively associated with ones of the plurality of students who are registered for an academic course associated with the educational content. An ad hoc wireless data connection may also be selectively established with at least one of the plurality of portable student terminals in the classroom. Related systems, devices, and computer program products are also discussed. | 06-13-2013 |
Lauren Bakaletz, Columbus, OH US
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20090191234 | VACCINE - This invention relates to three newly-identified, distinct groups of antigenic peptides [LB1(f) peptides] from the same region of the P5-like fimbrin protein discovered using sequence data from the fimbrin protein of many | 07-30-2009 |
Lauren Belella, Smithsburg, MD US
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20090106491 | Method for reducing latency in a raid memory system while maintaining data integrity - A latency reduction method for read operations of an array of N disk storage devices ( | 04-23-2009 |
20130331082 | System and Method for Evaluating Performance of Concurrent Mobile Services of Mobile Devices - A system method and device for evaluating the Quality of Service (QoS) performance of mobile telephone devices in the concurrent performance of different services through a mobile telephone network is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises establishing a first logical communication channel via the mobile telephone network, communicating first information over the first logical communication channel, establishing a second logical communication channel over a communication network, concurrently with said communicating first information, communicating second information over the second logical communication channel, and determining a plurality of service quality metrics for the first and second information communicated over the first and second logical communication channel. | 12-12-2013 |
20150085672 | System and Method for Evaluating Performance of Concurrent Mobile Services of Mobile Devices - A system method and device for evaluating the Quality of Service (QoS) performance of mobile telephone devices in the concurrent performance of different services through a mobile telephone network is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises establishing a first logical communication channel via the mobile telephone network, communicating first information over the first logical communication channel, establishing a second logical communication channel over a communication network, concurrently with said communicating first information, communicating second information over the second logical communication channel, and determining a plurality of service quality metrics for the first and second information communicated over the first and second logical communication channel. | 03-26-2015 |
Lauren Brasile, Albany, NY US
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20080214930 | METHOD FOR IMPROVING MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE BREAST - The present invention provides a fat saturation device to be used in conjunction with a magnetice resonance imaging (MRI) breast coil, which provides padding for the comfort of the patient being imaged while eliminating the skin-air interface, thereby reducing the level of artefacts in the image. The device comprises a coil surface pad that contacts the surface of the coil, the pad having apertures therein through which the patients breasts extend when the patient is positioned on the coil for imaging. Aperture sleeves that are removable or retractable extend from the bottom surface of the coil surface into the apertures of the breast coil. The device comprises a fat saturation material. | 09-04-2008 |
20100316705 | SYSTEM FOR EXSANGUINOUS METABOLIC SUPPORT OF AN ORGAN OR TISSUE - An exsanguinous metabolic support system for maintaining an organ or tissue at a near normal metabolic rate is disclosed. The system employs a warm perfusion solution capable of supporting the metabolism of the organ or tissue thereby preserving its functional integrity. The system also monitors parameters of the circulating perfusion solution, such as pH, temperature, osmolarity, flow rate, vascular pressure and partial pressure of respiratory gases, and regulates them to insure that the organ is maintained under near-physiologic conditions. Use of the system for long-term maintenance of organs for transplantation, for resuscitation and repair of organs having sustained warm ischemic damage, as a pharmaceutical delivery system and prognosticator of posttransplantation organ function is also disclosed. | 12-16-2010 |
20120179139 | Delivery System for Cell-Based Therapies - A warm perfusion system that has the ability to support a tissue or organ at a near normal metabolic rate provides the mechanism not only for restored oxidative metabolism of the organ but for the delivery of cells, cell-based therapeutics, and growth and differentiation factors to a damaged tissue or organ. Subsequent to delivery of therapeutic cells, such as stem cells or progenitor cells, to the damaged organ, the cells can be prompted to grow, multiply and differentiate, thereby restoring damaged tissue. | 07-12-2012 |
20140220548 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO MODIFY THE IMMUNOGENICITY OF A VASCULARIZED ORGAN OR TISSUE - Disclosed herein is an RGD-enriched solubilized extracellular matrix composition derived from endothelial cell culture that can be used to modify the immunogenicity or thrombogenicity of an organ intended for transplant. The RGD-enriched solubilized extracellular matrix composition is applied to the lumen of the vasculature of the organ, thereby placing a barrier between the antigens on the lumenal surfaces of the transplanted organ and the blood of the recipient. | 08-07-2014 |
20150173348 | ORGAN CHAMBER FOR EX VIVO WARM PERFUSION - An exsanguinous metabolic support system for maintaining an organ or tissue at a near normal metabolic rate is disclosed. The system employs an organ chamber comprising an oxygenator in the perfusion fluid paths for controlling respiratory gases. The oxygenator may contain three pouches for gaseous exchange of the perfusion solution. A controlled gassing subsystem for regulating respiratory gases and maintaining the pH of the perfusion solution is also employed by the system and delivers oxygen and carbon dioxide to the pouches of the oxygenator. The organ chamber additionally includes a perfusion subsystem including the perfusion fluid paths, a container for holding the organ in the perfusion fluid paths with one or more perfusion solution inlets. The organ chamber may additionally include a conduit for receiving venous outflow of perfusion solution and preventing its contact with the outer surfaces of the organ. | 06-25-2015 |
Lauren Braun, Indianapolis, IN US
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20140013638 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRACKING OCCURRENCES AND NON-OCCURRENCES OF MEDICAL-RELATED EVENTS - Described in some aspects of the present invention are methods and systems that can be used to track occurrences and/or non-occurrences of medical-related events, for example, to record whether one or more medical-related events have occurred at a particular time or during a particular time interval. Any suitable number of events may be tracked using such methods and systems, and the types and varieties of events that can be tracked are diverse. Examples include but are not limited to vaccine or other drug administrations, physical therapies, tests, diagnoses and surgeries. In some preferred embodiments, these and/or other medical-related occurrences or events will be tracked using an article that can be worn about the body of a patient although a variety of non-wearable articles can be utilized as well. | 01-16-2014 |
Lauren Brooks, Riverside, CA US
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20140145736 | SELECTIVE NANOSCALE ASYMMETRIC GAS SENSORS - A selective nanoscale asymmetric gas sensor is disclosed, the sensor including a first electrode having a Schottky-type contact to a nanoengineered transducer with a barrier height between energy levels of the first electrode and the nanoengineered transducer; and a second electrode having an Ohmic contact to the nanoengineered transducer with a smaller or no barrier height than the first electrode. The first electrode can be palladium and the second electrode can be gold. | 05-29-2014 |
Lauren Brown, Brighton, MA US
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20140288095 | PYRIDOPYRIMIDINONE INHIBITORS OF VIRUSES - Provided herein are novel small molecule pyridomyrimidone viral inhibitor agents of Formula (I), such as 4-acetyl-2,3,7,8-tetrahydro-3-phenylpyrido[1,2-f]pyrimidin-1-one, and methods of using pharmaceutical or therapeutic compositions comprising such viral inhibitor agents of Formula (I) in inhibiting and treating viral infections including orthopox and retroviral infections. Methods of synthesizing such agents are also provided herein. | 09-25-2014 |
Lauren Budgen, Geneva, IL US
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20090299865 | Method and system for making and managing purchases - A method and system for storing purchase information are presented. A consumer sets up a transaction management account to electronically receive information regarding purchases. The customer provides information regarding the management account to a transaction terminal and makes a purchase. The vendor then electronically sends a receipt to the management account, where purchase information can be managed by the consumer. The management account may be associated with multiple financial accounts, so that when the consumer makes a purchase, information regarding the financial accounts may be provided to the consumer. The consumer can then choose an account to use to complete the purchase. | 12-03-2009 |
Lauren Budzar, Seven Hills, OH US
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20130000166 | INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS WITH TAP AND TOUCH ACTIVATED EFFECTS - The interactive greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines a traditional paper card with one or more special effects that are initiated by interaction between a user and the greeting card. One or more touch sensors are used to initiate effects including, but not limited to sound, light, movement or a combination thereof. | 01-03-2013 |
20130139418 | GREETING CARD WITH SPRING LOADED SLIDE TRACK AUDIO TRIGGER - An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. | 06-06-2013 |
20130255115 | INTERACTIVE GREETING CARD WITH MAGNET - The interactive greeting card of the present invention contains a multi-panel greeting card body with various electronic components contained and concealed therein. Upon opening the greeting card, spoken instructions may instruct the user to move an attached magnet from one area of the greeting card to another to initiate a surprise or various special effects such as sound and light. | 10-03-2013 |
20140208622 | Greeting Card with Spring Loaded Slide Track Audio Trigger - An interactive greeting card having a multi-panel greeting card body, a sound module and a molded track contained between two or more panels of the multi-panel greeting card body, and a moveable object which is attached to the molded track through an opening in one or more of the greeting card panels. The moveable object is operative to move from one end of the molded track to the opposite end of the molded track whereby playback of a pre-recorded digital audio file is initiated. The interactive greeting card may additionally contain a small motor which causes movement of a second moveable object and an object launcher which is operative to launch an object along the track and into the air. Other special effects may be included such as lights, additional sounds or movement, or any other special effects which can be incorporated into a greeting card. | 07-31-2014 |
20140366410 | Pop-Up Greeting Cards with Confetti - An interactive electronic greeting card with pop up feature includes a three-sided pocket or cavity which houses various electronic and mechanical components and a pop up element. In a first position, the pop up element is substantially contained within the greeting card pocket or cavity. When the push button is depressed, the pop up element is ejected or “pops up” out of the greeting card pocket or cavity, revealing a greeting or other printed indicia. The push button also initiates playback of a pre-loaded digital audio file, which may be a spoken message, a sound, a song, music or other such audio recording. | 12-18-2014 |
Lauren Cenzano, N Babylon, NY US
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20130119121 | ENVELOPE WITH INTEGRAL SEAL STRIP - An envelope having an envelope wall member including first and second envelope walls that cooperatively enclose a pocket space and define therebetween a pocket opening to the pocket space, the envelope wall including a surface that defines a recess and a sealing strip that includes an adhesive releasably adhering the strip to the envelope wall member within the recess. The adhesive is capable of adhering the strip to the envelope wall to seal the envelope closed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130127148 | MOVABLE HIGHLIGHT STRIP - A highlighter strip including adhesive to form a removable bond with a substrate, constructed from a translucent and colored material. The highlighter strip can be affixed over writing or other markings, which highlights the indicia that remains legible. One or both ends of the strip can omit the adhesive, thereby providing a grabbing portion to facilitate removal from an initial position and optionally subsequent positions. The strip can be included in a set of strips affixed to each other and optionally affixed to another base; such as a notebook, binder, or other entity where one would expect writing, text, or other indicia requiring highlighting. | 05-23-2013 |
20130129403 | SORTABLE NOTEPAD - An adjustable binding system with a binding portion that can bind together papers, dividers, a backing, and other material. The binding portion can open and close to facilitate organizing, adding, removing, etc. The binding portion can have hinged parts that connect mating pairs of binding elements, such as protrusions inserted into hole-punched paper, and connected to another element to form a binding within the binding portion. The binder can have a minimal profile to provide a customizable binder with the feel of a disposable notepad. | 05-23-2013 |
20130193195 | ENVELOPE SEAL STRIP - A sealing strip on a release layer is disclosed. The release layer can include an envelope with walls cooperatively enclosing a pocket with an opening The envelope can include a closure flap pivotable to close the envelope. A first location of the envelope can include a sealing strip releasably adhered to the envelope (or a release layer on the envelope). This sealing strip can be removable from the first location and placeable in a second location overlapping the closure flap in the closed position and an adjacent portion of an envelope wall. The sealing strip can include an adhesive capable of adhering to the closure flap and adjacent portion of the second wall for securing the closure flap in the closed position. The sealing strip can include a removable grasping tab connected by a weakened area. The sealing strip can be provided on a release layer independent of an envelope. | 08-01-2013 |
Lauren Cenzano, East Northport, NY US
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20140294481 | CONNECTED DISK BINDING MECHANISM - A binding member, including a first disk ring portion configured for reception in a binding recess of a sheet member. The first disk ring portion can have an inner surface that faces radially inward for engaging and retaining a first binding protrusion of a sheet member for binding the sheet member. The first disk ring portion can be configured for allowing the bound sheet members to slide around the first disk ring portion while retaining the engagement. The binding member can also have an axial extension member associated with the first disk ring portion and extending generally in an axial direction with respect thereto. | 10-02-2014 |
Lauren Chodkowski, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150151066 | FACIAL MASK WITH CUSTOM-MANUFACTURED CUSHION ELEMENT, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD - Disclosed is a method of forming at least a portion of a mask ( | 06-04-2015 |
Lauren Ciemnolonski, Princeton, NJ US
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20120079989 | ABSORBENT COMPOSITION FOR MITIGATING FECAL ODOR - The present invention is directed towards an absorbent composition and its method of production and use. More specifically, the present invention relates to an absorbent composition comprising a liquid absorbing material, at least one alkaline earth metal peroxide, and an acidic material. The acid maintains a high hydrogen peroxide release profile under acidic conditions, such that the composition is found surprisingly effective in mitigating fecal odor. | 04-05-2012 |
20130022568 | SINGLE PHASE DEPILATORY COMPOSITION - A depilatory composition, and a method of using a depilatory composition, where the present invention is a depilatory composition comprising: (1) a film-forming polymer; (2) depilatory active ingredients; and (3) a solvent system, wherein the depilation composition forms a peelable film after drying. The depilation composition of the present invention uses a blend of fully and partially hydrolyzed poly(vinyl alcohol). | 01-24-2013 |
20130199456 | ANIMAL LITTER COMPOSITION - There is provided an absorbent composition for water-based liquids, wherein dusting normally associated with handling of powdered absorbent materials is significantly reduced. The composition can be an animal litter, such as cat litter. The composition is formed by mixing a filler with a de-dusting agent and spraying an aqueous slurry of a deodorizing agent onto the mixture. The mixture is then added to a water absorbing material such as clay to uniformly mix the deodorizing agent with the water absorbing material. | 08-08-2013 |
20150232787 | UNIT DOSE CLEANING PRODUCTS FOR DELIVERING A PEROXIDE-CONTAINING BLEACHING AGENT - A unit dose cleaning product for delivering a peroxide-containing bleaching agent, includes a peroxide-containing bleaching agent component containing a peroxide-containing bleaching agent and a first at least partially water soluble material encapsulating the peroxide-containing bleaching agent, a peroxide bleach activating agent component including a peroxide bleach activating agent, and having the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component dispersed therein forming a cleaning composition, and a pouch made of a second at least partially water soluble material enclosing the cleaning composition, wherein the first at least partially water soluble material of the peroxide-containing bleaching agent component exhibits a substantially longer dissolution time than the second at least partially water soluble material of the pouch. | 08-20-2015 |
Lauren Correnti, Phoenixville, PA US
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20110167644 | Modified Feeding Utensil - The present invention relates to a modified feeding utensil comprising a feeding utensil component and a receptacle component. The receptacle component is either permanently or detachably positioned below the feeding utensil to avoid spills. | 07-14-2011 |
Lauren Deflores, Cambridge, MA US
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20100171952 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER - The present invention relates to a system and methods for acquiring two-dimensional Fourier transform (2D FT) spectra. Overlap of a collinear pulse pair and probe induce a molecular response which is collected by spectral dispersion of the signal modulated probe beam. Simultaneous collection of the molecular response, pulse timing and characteristics permit real time phasing and rapid acquisition of spectra. Full spectra are acquired as a function of pulse pair timings and numerically transformed to achieve the full frequency-frequency spectrum. This method demonstrates the ability to acquire information on molecular dynamics, couplings and structure in a simple apparatus. Multi-dimensional methods can be used for diagnostic and analytical measurements in the biological, biomedical, and chemical fields. | 07-08-2010 |
20130314702 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL FOURIER TRANSFORM SPECTROMETER - The present invention relates to a system and methods for acquiring two-dimensional Fourier transform (2D FT) spectra. Overlap of a collinear pulse pair and probe induce a molecular response which is collected by spectral dispersion of the signal modulated probe beam. Simultaneous collection of the molecular response, pulse timing and characteristics permit real time phasing and rapid acquisition of spectra. Full spectra are acquired as a function of pulse pair timings and numerically transformed to achieve the full frequency-frequency spectrum. This method demonstrates the ability to acquire information on molecular dynamics, couplings and structure in a simple apparatus. Multi-dimensional methods can be used for diagnostic and analytical measurements in the biological, biomedical, and chemical fields. | 11-28-2013 |
Lauren Devita Gerardi, Des Plaines, IL US
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20150173891 | ACCOMMODATING INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens includes an optic and four haptics. the optic includes an outer wall, a solid posterior optic, an anterior fluid chamber, an anterior membrane and a fluid reservoir within the outer wall surrounding the anterior fluid chamber and the solid posterior optics. The four haptics are attached to the outer wall at four attachment points. Each of the four haptics includes an arc member extending between successive attachment points and contacting the outer wall only at the attachment points. Each of the arc members is configured to compress laterally under accommodative forces. | 06-25-2015 |
Lauren Devita Gerardi, Chicago, IL US
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20140180405 | CURVATURE CHANGING ACCOMMODATIVE INTRAOCULAR LENS - A curvature changing accommodative intraocular lens is provided in which the anterior surface of the intraocular lens undergoes dynamic change in curvature to focus light from distant objects to those nearby. The lens utilizes fluid movement from bladders defined as junctions between haptic elements and lens element or bladders positioned between the haptic elements and lens element periphery to change the curvature. | 06-26-2014 |
20140180410 | INTRAOCULAR LENS OR LENS SYSTEM TO PROVIDE MONOFOCAL VISION AT MULTIPLE PRE-DEFINED FOCAL POINTS - An accommodative intraocular lens is described that provides monofocal vision at multiple pre-defined focal points during accommodation. The intraocular lens includes a lens element having a series of stacked optics that can be formed utilizing multiple different materials, each of which can have a different stiffness. In an implanted, disaccommodated state, the lens element can have a pre-defined curvature to thus define a first or base focal point of the intraocular lens. Upon accommodation of the patient's eye, the optics can be compressed and/or deformed at differing intervals so as to provide the intraocular lens with three or more distinct focal points. As an alternative, the lens element can include optics formed with multiple sets of haptic elements having varying haptic stiffnesses to vary compression of the optics in order to provide the intraocular lens with multiple focal points. | 06-26-2014 |
Lauren Dipetrillo, Somerville, MA US
Lauren Freschauf, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20130309450 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - Provided are methods for preparing a mold for making a superhydrophobic surface, comprising contacting a surface of a thermoplastic material with a plasma; coating the surface with a metal; and heating the thermoplastic material to shrink the surface such that the coated metal forms a texture. Also provided are methods of preparing a superhydrophobic surface, as well as a superhydrophobic surface that includes a hydrophilic portion prepared by plasma treatment. | 11-21-2013 |
20150148896 | AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY REPAIR DEVICE AND METHOD - This application relates to methods, systems, and apparatus for replacing native heart valves with prosthetic heart valves and treating valvular insufficiency. In a representative embodiment, a support frame configured to be implanted in a heart valve comprises an annular main body formed by a plurality of angled struts, the main body including a plurality of peaks formed by the intersection of respective adjacent struts. The support frame further comprises one or more leaflet-engaging mechanisms configured to engage leaflets of the heart valve. The support frame can be radially expandable and collapsible. | 05-28-2015 |
Lauren Gray, Newington, CT US
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20140358500 | Probalistic High Cycle Fatigue (HCF) Design Optimization Process - A novel probabilistic method for analyzing high cycle fatigue (HCF) in a design of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The method may comprise identifying a component of the gas turbine engine for high cycle fatigue analysis, inputting parametric data of the component over a predetermined parameter space into at least one computer processor, using the at least one computer processor to build a plurality of flexible models of the component based on the parametric data of the component over the predetermined parameter space, using the at least one computer processor to build a plurality of emulators of the component based on the plurality of flexible models, and using the at least one computer processor to predict a probability of HCF based at least in part on the parametric data of the component over the predetermined parameter space and the plurality of emulators. | 12-04-2014 |
Lauren Gregersen-Brown, Tucson, AZ US
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20150113698 | User Adaptable Garment - A user adaptable garment is based upon a flexible tubular body, generally of a cloth construction, which can be configured into a number of forms. By using pairs of matching clasps and clasp receptacles, preferably of a toggle design, a user can pull a lower edge of the garment to an upper edge. The garment can be held in this position by securing the clasps with the corresponding clasp receptacles. By folding parts of the garment in different patterns, by rotating the garment, or through a combination of similar steps, the garment can function as a sleeveless top, a cape, a throw, a shawl, a halter, and a number of other items as imagined by the user. | 04-30-2015 |
Lauren Grendon, Dublin IE
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20130282533 | PROVIDING AN ONLINE CONSUMER SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IN-STORE - Systems, methods and apparatus are described for providing an online shopping experience to a consumer who is shopping at a merchant's physical retail location. In an embodiment, a method includes a providing a consumer shopping experience website to obtain at least one of consumer registration data, consumer mobile device data, a consumer shopping list, merchant registration data, and merchant inventory data. In an implementation, a mobile shopping application is provided on a consumer's mobile device operable to provide information such as merchant store locations, merchant inventory, in-store product location data, product review information, and shopping cart information. The method includes receiving a request for shopping information, generating the requested shopping information, and transmitting the shopping information to the consumer mobile device in real time, while the consumer is in a merchant's store. | 10-24-2013 |
Lauren Heerschap, Durango, CO US
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20150377620 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING STRIKE AND DIP, TREND AND PLUNGE, BEARINGS, AND INCLINATION - An apparatus and methodology for measuring strike and dip of a plane, trend and plunge of a line, directional bearing in the horizontal plane, and angle of inclination in the vertical plane. More specifically, the present invention relates to a compass adapted to measure geological features using single compass configurations for each type of measurement. The compass includes a base, a hinge assembly rotatably interconnected to the base, and a lid rotatably interconnected to the hinge assembly. The lid is operable to rotate around both a major axis and a minor axis of the compass. A sight tube is positioned in a hollow bore of the hinge assembly and is operable to sight directional bearings. | 12-31-2015 |
Lauren Hernley, Elizabethtown, PA US
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20150202914 | Plant Producing Writing Instrument and Method of Growing a Plant - The present disclosure provides instruments, kits and methods for growing a plant. In some embodiments, a plant producing writing instrument is provided. Such writing instrument may include a housing having a writing end and an opposing non-writing end. In addition, a capsule with one or more seeds may be disposed at the non-writing end of the housing. The capsule may be degradable after placement in a moist soil to release the one or more seeds. | 07-23-2015 |
Lauren Ingoglia, Huntington, NY US
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20100015072 | Topical Compositions Comprising Isonicotinamide - Topical compositions containing isonicotinamide in a cosmetically acceptable carrier and methods for treating keratinous surfaces using the composition. | 01-21-2010 |
Lauren Javor, Seattle, WA US
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20140324902 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF A COLLECTION OF CONTENT - A content collection system receives a natural language input and identifies a type of content to be collected based on the natural language input. Items of content from multiple different digital media types are collected from a plurality of different sources and organized in an order. | 10-30-2014 |
20140324913 | AUTOMATED LIBRARIAN AS CONTRIBUTOR TO A COLLECTION OF CONTENT - An automated researching component is invited to contribute content to a collection of research material. The automated research component can be set to continue to add content at a given pace, or for a given duration of time. The automatically added content is added to the collection, along with manually added content. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325407 | COLLECTION, TRACKING AND PRESENTATION OF READING CONTENT - Reading material is presented according to a given format. A user can interact with a user input mechanisms to change the format and text the reading material is automatically reflowed to the changed format. | 10-30-2014 |
Lauren Johnson, Casa Grande, AZ US
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20150232583 | PROCESSES AND METHODS FOR EXTRACTING RUBBER FROM GUAYULE - Improved methods and processes of extracting rubber from guayule and guayule-like fibrous plant material are disclosed herein in. The methods and process advantageously may include the step of drying the plant material to a moisture content of about 18% to about 36% to produce a feedstock, performing at least a first grind of the feedstock, optionally adding an antioxidant to the feedstock, combining an extraction solvent with the feedstock after the antioxidant has been added to the feedstock to form a miscella, and recovering rubber from the miscella. | 08-20-2015 |
Lauren Kaplus, Orlando, FL US
Lauren Kattany, Natick, MA US
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20100045454 | Wheelchair Alarm System and Method - A wheelchair alarm system and method for preventing falls for patients at risk by recognizing the gesture of a patient attempting to stand. The wheelchair alarm system uses an array of proximity sensors and pressure sensors to create a map of the patient's sitting position, and then uses gesture recognition algorithms to determine when a patient is attempting to stand up. The wheelchair alarm system responds with light and voice alarms that can encourage the patient to remain seated and/or to make use of the system's integrated nurse-call function. The wheelchair alarm system can be seamlessly integrated into existing hospital WiFi networks, sending messages to the nurse call system as well as providing the patient's location. | 02-25-2010 |
Lauren Keilbach, New York, NY US
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20080199560 | Fish food flakes - A method of preparing fish food flakes is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a slurry that incorporates fish meal and flour, applying heat to the slurry in order to dry the slurry into a sheet, adding a solution containing one or more water dispersable nutritional ingredients to the slurry as the slurry is drying such that the slurry has sufficiently cooled in order to prevent degradation of the applied nutritional ingredients, and breaking up the dried slurry after the solution containing the nutritional ingredients has been added in order to form a plurality of fish flakes. | 08-21-2008 |
20080199593 | Fish food flakes - A method of preparing fish food flakes is provided. The method includes the steps of preparing a slurry that incorporates fish meal and flour, applying heat to the slurry in order to dry the slurry into a sheet, adding a solution containing one or more water dispersable nutritional ingredients to the slurry as the slurry is drying such that the slurry has sufficiently cooled in order to prevent degradation of the applied nutritional ingredients, and breaking up the dried slurry after the solution containing the nutritional ingredients has been added in order to form a plurality of fish flakes. | 08-21-2008 |
Lauren Kolegraff, Prospect, KY US
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20150116026 | VOLTAGE ADAPTER SYSTEMS FOR USE IN AN APPLIANCE - Voltage adapter systems for use in an appliance are provided. An exemplary voltage adapter system can include a TRIAC. The exemplary voltage adapter system can include a voltage detection circuit configured to detect an input voltage of an alternating current power signal and connect the TRIAC in series with a load of the appliance when the input voltage is greater than a threshold voltage. The exemplary voltage adapter system can include a firing angle control circuit configured to provide a gate signal to a gate of the TRIAC when the alternating current power signal reaches a phase angle. An exemplary firing angle control circuit can include a resistor, a capacitor, and a DIAC. The exemplary firing angle control circuit can be configured to trigger the TRIAC when the voltage across the capacitor exceeds a breakover voltage associated with the DIAC | 04-30-2015 |
Lauren Lang, Bethesda, MD US
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20140021751 | SHADE FOR CHILD CARRIER - A shade for attachment to a child carrier between a foot portion of the child carrier and a canopy portion of the child carrier includes a first cuff adapted to receive the foot portion of the child carrier and secure the shade to the foot portion; an edge located opposite to the first cuff and adapted to secure to the canopy portion of the child carrier; and a cover extending between the first cuff and the edge, wherein the cover defines opposed first and second sides. Other embodiments of the shade, and methods for its use, are described herein. | 01-23-2014 |
Lauren Lang, Hartford, CT US
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20140142964 | Providing Price Transparency and Contracted Rates to Dental Care Customers - Systems and methods are described for providing consumers with access to the discounted rates for health care procedures provided by dentists, primary care physicians, specialist physicians and facilities. Fee information for contracted providers is stored in a database and is accessible to consumers via an online interface. Dentists or health care providers can receive payment from a customer's pre-funded account in exchange for health/dental services provided to a customer, through the use of a health/dental care card. The card is issued to the customer by a health plan organization and is linked to a pre-funded account for that customer. The health care provider is under contract with the organization to offer a predetermined fee structure for covered services. Customers can obtain contracted rates for services via the card, regardless of any limitations that might apply under a health insurance policy or other program | 05-22-2014 |
Lauren Lo, Bel Air, MD US
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20140271095 | STAIR TRAVERSING DELIVERY APPARATUS - According to an aspect of the invention, an apparatus for transporting objects comprises a frame for receiving at least one object, at least one handle coupled to the frame, at least one set of wheels coupled to the frame, at least one track coupled to the frame, wherein the track allows movement of the apparatus in addition to the wheels, and at least one brake mechanism coupled to the frame. | 09-18-2014 |
Lauren Magliozzi, Fort Collins, CO US
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20150232913 | BIOSENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSESSING ANALYTE CONCENTRATIONS - The present disclosure relates generally to the materials and methods involving biosensing systems. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to biosensors for making real-time, continuous, and quantitative assessments of analyte concentrations in aqueous environments using oxidases. The present disclosure addresses the need for improved methods and systems for making quantitative assessments of various analytes in a continuous and real-time manner, without the need for expensive and time-consuming laboratory processing. | 08-20-2015 |
Lauren Mayer, Glen Ridge, NJ US
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20130197367 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND DISTINGUISHING BLOOD VESSEL - A apparatus and a method are disclosed for transmitting a signal directed to a blood vessel via a Doppler ultrasound waveform apparatus, receiving, by the Doppler ultrasound waveform apparatus, a reflected signal from the blood vessel; and determining, by a processing device, whether the blood vessel is an artery or a vein based on a blood flow velocity in the blood vessel. | 08-01-2013 |
20140257106 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCATING AND DISTINGUISHING BLOOD VESSELS - An apparatus and a method are disclosed for displaying, on a confidence gauge comprising a set of lights, a confidence level of whether a blood vessel is an artery or a vein, wherein a number of illuminated lights of the set of lights indicates the confidence level. | 09-11-2014 |
Lauren Monovich, Belmont, MA US
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20130287789 | Organic Compounds - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 10-31-2013 |
20140357621 | Organic Compounds - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 12-04-2014 |
Lauren Pietrocarlo, Chicago, IL US
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20150296743 | PET TREAT DISPENSING CONTAINER WITH CAP FASTENER - An animal treat dispensing container is disclosed. An example treat dispensing container includes a pouch configured to contain a food substance ingestible by an animal, a nozzle connected to a first exterior face of the pouch and configured to enable the food substance to exit the pouch, and a nozzle cap configured to enclose the nozzle. The treat dispensing container also includes a strap configured to connect the nozzle cap to the nozzle and a hook or fastener located on a second exterior face of the pouch. The hook is configured to secure at least one of the nozzle cap and the strap after the nozzle cap is removed from the nozzle, thereby preventing a mouth of the animal from biting or otherwise ingesting the nozzle cap when the animal is licking the food substance from the nozzle. | 10-22-2015 |
Lauren Pietruszynski, West Chester, PA US
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20120010659 | FACET FUSION IMPLANT - Facet fusion implants with various body geometries are provided. The bodies of the facet fusion implants can be configured to minimize migration of the implants when the implants are inserted into facet joints. Surgical methods and accompanying surgical instrumentation for inserting the facet fusion implants into facet joints are provided. | 01-12-2012 |
Lauren Plavisch, Cambridge, MA US
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20130263921 | Electronic Device and Corrosion Resistant Electrode Stack Therein - Disclosed and claimed herein is an electrode stack having a first electrode, an electrolyte comprising a REDOX couple, a conductive layer disposed on a substrate, wherein the conductive layer is a flaked conductor, and a binder and wherein the conductor is chosen to resist corrosion in the presence of the electrolyte. | 10-10-2013 |
Lauren Portnow, Chapel Hill, NC US
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20090216104 | USE OF ACID DERIVATIVES OF FLUOROPOLYMERS FOR FOULING-RESISTANT SURFACES - The presently disclosed subject matter describes acid-derivatized perfluoropolyether (PFPE) materials and their use as coatings, sealants, and flexible fillers for devices, apparatuses, and structural parts for a variety of medical applications, and as coatings, sealants, flexible fillers, and structural parts for vessels, structures, and machinery exposed to a marine environment. | 08-27-2009 |
Lauren Reinerman-Jones, Winter Park, FL US
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20130260357 | Skill Screening - A testing method enables the selection, prediction, and validation of any skill using physiological assessments, performance, and subjective responses, using a model. Determining aptitude for a task includes identifying core components of a skill related to the task, testing a first group of individuals known to possess expert skills for the task, including testing physiological response, task performance, and subjective values. Next, using statistical analyses, one or more skill indices are calculated using Bayesian classifiers, support vector machine logic, neural network logic, or regression, to produce skill indices. Next, a second group of individuals not known to possess expert skills are given the same testing, and the statistical model is used in a comparison of the second group with the first group, to predict aptitude for the task. | 10-03-2013 |
Lauren Schnaper, Lutherville, MD US
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20080206140 | Cspcna Isoform Antibodies and Uses Thereof - Antibodies specifically bind only to a cancer specific proliferating cell nuclear antigen (csPCNA) isoform and not to the non-malignant proliferating cell nuclear antigen (nmPCNA) isoform. Methods and compositions to detect the presence of csPCNA isoform are disclosed. | 08-28-2008 |
20080220540 | Method for purifying cancer-specific proliferating cell nuclear antigen - The method for developing an antibody that exclusively binds to csPCNA. | 09-11-2008 |
20100240874 | METHOD FOR PURIFYING CANCER-SPECIFIC PROLIFERATING CELL NUCLEAR ANTIGEN - An isolated antibody that binds a cancer specific Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (csPCNA) that binds to the amino acid sequence LeuLysGlnLeuAspAlaGlnGlnThrGlnLeuArgIle AspSerPhePheArgLeuAlaGlnGlnGluLysGluAspAlaLysArg (SEQ ID No. 1). An immunoassay that utilizes an isolated antibody that binds a form of csPCNA that binds to the SEQ ID No. 1 to identify the presence of csPCNA in a sample. | 09-23-2010 |
20120244076 | csPCNA Isoform Antibodies And Uses Thereof - Antibodies specifically bind only to a cancer specific proliferating cell nuclear antigen (csPCNA) isoform and not to the non-malignant proliferating cell nuclear antigen (nmPCNA) isoform. Methods and compositions to detect the presence of csPCNA isoform are disclosed. | 09-27-2012 |
20150259407 | csPCNA Isoform Antibodies And Uses Thereof - Antibodies specifically bind only to a cancer specific proliferating cell nuclear antigen (csPCNA) isoform and not to the non-malignant proliferating cell nuclear antigen (nmPCNA) isoform. Methods and compositions to detect the presence of csPCNA isoform are disclosed. | 09-17-2015 |
Lauren Sculthorpe-Petley, Halifax CA
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20130245422 | Cognitive Function Assessment in a Patient - A method for analysis of the extent of conscious awareness and likelihood of recovery of a patient includes the steps of applying to the patient a sensory stimulus sequence which is typically auditory; carrying out an EEG to generate waveform signals to record changes in the electromagnetic fields generated by the patient's neural activity; using software provided in a processor to process the waveform signals in order to locate waveform peaks, identify the event-related potential (ERP) components obtained in the waveform and to obtain quantitative measures of those components; and using the software to generate and communicate scores indicative of the extent of conscious awareness and likelihood of recovery of the patient. | 09-19-2013 |
Lauren Serota, Columbus, OH US
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20110132990 | THERMOSTAT - A thermostat ( | 06-09-2011 |
Lauren Snedecker, North Attleboro, MA US
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20110290539 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a sense element port, a support ring and a plurality of interference fit slits to provide a flexible interference fit between the sense element port and the support ring to form a substantially flush lap joint. The sensor also includes an electronics board inside the support ring and attached to planar mounting tabs which provide a stable mounting. Gel flow barriers protect electronics board features from unwanted non-conductive gel. Double-ended symmetrical, tapered contact springs provide manufacturing cost savings and contribute to improved alignment of an interface connector of the sensor. | 12-01-2011 |
Lauren Tidball, Leeds GB
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20140222038 | CONNECTIVE TISSUE REPAIR - The invention relates to an implantable prosthetic device, a patch, for the repair of connective tissue in an animal or a human. In one embodiment, a biocompatible repair patch ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140350675 | CONNECTIVE TISSUE REPAIR PAD - The invention relates to an implantable prosthetic device for the repair of connective tissue in an animal or a human. In one embodiment, an implantable prosthetic device ( | 11-27-2014 |
Lauren Toczylowski, White Plains, NY US
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20130334166 | TWO PIECE BEVERAGE/DRINKING OR FOOD CONTAINER - A two-piece stemware container with an upper bowl-like vessel element having side walls forming an upwardly extending open goblet cavity for carrying food or drink. The cavity has an open top and a closed bottom base portion. A female threaded receptacle is concealed and carried within the base portion. A lower stem-like element having an upwardly extending column is integrally formed with a bottom base. The lower stem-like element has a male screw thread member located at the upper end of said column and adapted to mate with the female threaded receptacle for connecting the lower stem-like element with the upper bowl-like vessel element. The lower stem-like element has an effective height such that when the lower stem-like element is inverted and inserted into the top opening where it can be carried within the cavity. | 12-19-2013 |
Lauren Vore, Tipp City, OH US
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20080288337 | Template-Based Targeted Marketing - Systems, methods, and computer-readable media provide for the creation of a template-based targeted marketing presentation. According to various embodiments described herein, a sales representative utilizes a workstation to request a marketing presentation for a certain category of customer within a particular market. A presentation engine retrieves applicable up-to-date data corresponding to the customer category and market from a database and uses the data to make one or more Return On Investment (ROI) calculations. One or more presentation templates include data insertion locations. The one or more ROI calculations and other retrieved data is used to populate the data insertion locations of a selected presentation template. Once populated, the resulting marketing presentation is customized with targeted data and statistics for presenting to the customer. | 11-20-2008 |
Lauren White, San Mateo, CA US
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20100318783 | SERVICE ACTIVATION USING ALGORITHMICALLY DEFINED KEY - Systems and methods for service activation using algorithmically defined keys are disclosed. A consumer who has a relationship with a first party may wish to enroll in a service provided by a third party. The first party can maintain control of such enrollments through the use of algorithmically defined keys. The algorithmically defined keys also allow the third party service provider to verify data provided by the consumer as matching data stored by the first party. The verification provides for data synchronization without requiring the third party to have access to the first parties data systems. | 12-16-2010 |
Lauren White, San Bruno, CA US
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20100082420 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BENEFIT NOTIFICATION - A system and method for generating and sending benefit notifications is disclosed. A consumer can conduct a transaction at a merchant. The consumer may receive a notification containing a reward status indicator. The reward status indicator may be text or a figure that indicates a status of a consumer's purchases toward a reward threshold. With this notification, the consumer can be aware both of how many rewards she has already earned, and how many more rewards she may need to obtain to redeem any rewards. The benefit notification message may be sent while the consumer is still near the merchant, such that that the consumer can receive the message with enough time to act on the reward information. | 04-01-2010 |
20100114686 | REAL-TIME STATEMENT CREDITS AND NOTIFICATIONS - One embodiment of the invention is directed to a server computer comprising a processor and a computer readable medium coupled to the processor. The computer readable medium comprises code for receiving transaction data indicating that a payment transaction associated with a primary account number has occurred and matches a trigger record, code for determining whether the payment transaction qualifies for a credit, code for initiating a credit to an account associated with the primary account number, if the payment transaction qualifies for a credit, and code for sending an electronic notification message to a consumer associated with the primary account number substantially contemporaneously with receiving the transaction data. The electronic notification message includes information about a first offer and that the primary account was credited the amount of the first offer. For example, transaction data is received indicating that a consumer made a purchase with his credit card. If the purchase was in accordance with a previously sent offer, the consumer's account associated with the credit card is credited and the consumer is immediately notified that the account was credited. | 05-06-2010 |
20100198728 | OVER THE AIR MANAGEMENT OF PAYMENT APPLICATION INSTALLED IN MOBILE DEVICE - Systems, apparatus, and methods for managing a payment application installed on a mobile device, such as a mobile phone are provided. An Issuer of a payment device can remotely control the payment application by instructing a wireless network carrier or operator to transmit a message to the mobile phone, where the message contains an instruction to perform an operation related to the payment application. The Issuer can remotely reset a counter or a password associated with the payment application, lock or unlock a payment application, and set the access control data to a predetermined value, to prevent unauthorized use of the payment application in the situation in which the mobile phone is lost or stolen, or the Issuer desires to limit access to the payment application for other reasons, such as limiting its exposure to unauthorized uses of the payment device. | 08-05-2010 |
20140325606 | SERVICE ACTIVATION USING ALGORITHMICALLY DEFINED KEY - Systems and methods for service activation using algorithmically defined keys are disclosed. A consumer who has a relationship with a first party may wish to enroll in a service provided by a third party. The first party can maintain control of such enrollments through the use of algorithmically defined keys. The algorithmically defined keys also allow the third party service provider to verify data provided by the consumer as matching data stored by the first party. The verification provides for data synchronization without requiring the third party to have access to the first parties data systems. | 10-30-2014 |
Lauren Wilson, San Jose, CA US
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20140038737 | GOLF CLUB WITH CELLULAR MASS DISTRIBUTION - The invention relates to golf club heads with improved mass distribution provided by novel cellular features. Because a club head can have very low mass density in certain parts, the club head can have much more mass in other parts, while keeping the overall club head mass equal to the mass of prior art club heads. A club head can be provided with optimized MOI and CG. The novel cellular structures of invention provide extensible functionality in the form of pockets, recesses, and windows and provide materials with excellent strength and restitution properties. | 02-06-2014 |
20140060792 | Method and Apparatus to Reduce Thermal Stress by Regulation and Control of Lamp Operating Temperatures - A fluid input manifold distributes injected fluid around the body of a bulb to cool the bulb below a threshold. The injected fluid also distributes heat more evenly along the surface of the bulb to reduce thermal stress. The fluid input manifold may comprise one or more airfoils to direct a substantially laminar fluid flow along the surface of the bulb or it may comprise a plurality of fluid injection nozzles oriented to produce a substantially laminar fluid flow. An output portion may be configured to facilitate fluid flow along the surface of the bulb by allowing injected fluid to easily escape after absorbing heat from the bulb or by applying negative pressure to actively draw injected fluid along the surface of the bulb and away. | 03-06-2014 |
20150279628 | Open Plasma Lamp for Forming a Light-Sustained Plasma - An open plasma lamp includes a cavity section. A gas input and gas output of the cavity section are arranged to flow gas through the cavity section. The plasma lamp also includes a gas supply assembly fluidically coupled to the gas input of the cavity section and configured to supply gas to an internal volume of the cavity section. The plasma lamp also includes a nozzle assembly fluidically coupled to the gas output of the cavity section. The nozzle assembly and cavity section are arranged such that a volume of the gas receives pumping illumination from a pump source, where a sustained plasma emits broadband radiation. The nozzle assembly is configured to establish a convective gas flow from within the cavity section to a region external to the cavity section such that a portion of the sustained plasma is removed from the cavity section by the gas flow. | 10-01-2015 |
20150357179 | Broadband Light Source Including Transparent Portion with High Hydroxide Content - A laser-sustained plasma light source includes a plasma lamp configured to contain a volume of gas and receive illumination from a pump laser in order to generate a plasma. The plasma lamp includes one or more transparent portions transparent to illumination from the pump laser and at least a portion of the broadband radiation emitted by the plasma. The one or more transparent portions are formed from a transparent material having elevated hydroxide content above 700 ppm. | 12-10-2015 |
Lauren Zarzar, Cambridge, MA US
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20150093823 | Environmentally Responsive Microstructured Hybrid Actuator Assemblies For Use in Mechanical Stimulation of Cells - A method for mechanical stimulation of cells includes providing a substrate comprising a plurality of microactuators embedded in an environmentally responsive hydrogel polymer layer disposed on a region of the surface; adhering at least one cell to the substrate; and exposing the environmentally responsive hydrogel polymer layer to a stimulus, the stimulus changing a volume of the environmentally responsive hydrogel polymer layer from a first volume to a second volume and thereby moving the microactuators from a first position to a second position, wherein the movement of the microactuators provides localized mechanical force directly to cells on the substrate. | 04-02-2015 |