Michael Paul
Michael Paul Andraos, Irvine, CA US
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20130276507 | MULTI-REFERENCE SAMPLE VALIDATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - Validation systems and methods are described. Specifically, the disclosed validation system has the ability to simultaneously or sequentially analyze the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) or any other property of process samples taken from the same or different sources. The validation system is scalable to validate with multiple reference samples to one or multiple analyzers. The system is also scalable to operate multiple streams of a single or multiple fuels to multiple analyzers. | 10-24-2013 |
Michael Paul Arant, Fenton, MI US
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20130244474 | VISUAL MATING DETECTOR FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - The present disclosure describes a system for connecting two connectors to each other. The system includes a first connector having a first connector surface, and the first connector surface includes a transparent shape. Further, a second connector, having a second connector surface, includes a portion that includes a second connector color. Particularly, the second connector is configured to be inserted into the first connector, enabling a superimposition and alignment of the transparent shape with the portion of the second connector surface, thereby visually indicating a valid connection between the two connectors. | 09-19-2013 |
20130285426 | ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back and a seat for supporting an occupant. A cushion is coupled to the seat and has at least one inflatable upper bladder for selectively adjusting the firmness of the cushion. The seat further includes an inflatable lower bladder positioned beneath the upper bladder. The seat is configured such that a vehicle seat hip pivot point is maintained when adjusting the firmness of the cushion by increasing the pressure in the lower bladder when the pressure in the upper bladder is selectively decreased, and by decreasing the pressure in the lower bladder when the pressure in the upper bladder is selectively increased. | 10-31-2013 |
20160046207 | ADJUSTABLE FIRMNESS VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat is provided herein. The vehicle seat includes a cushion disposed within a seating member having at least one inflatable first bladder for selectively adjusting the firmness of the cushion. An inflatable second bladder is separated from a support surface of the seating member by the first bladder and fluidly connected to the first bladder. A vehicle seat hip pivot point is maintained when adjusting the firmness of the cushion by increasing the pressure in the second bladder when the pressure in the first bladder is selectively decreased, and by decreasing the pressure in the second bladder when the pressure in the first bladder is selectively increased. | 02-18-2016 |
Michael Paul Bailey, Provo, UT US
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20140012824 | DATA FORMAT FOR WEBSITE TRAFFIC STATISTICS - A data format is optimized for storing data such as website traffic data. The data format enables easy access to and filtering of data, for example in generating website traffic reports. The data format also provides significant data compression. A method for generating a data file according to the data format employs linear compression and indexing to efficiently store the data. Data stored according to the format can be easily retrieved, particularly when a known value is specified and particular entries matching the known value are sought. | 01-09-2014 |
Michael Paul Baker, Reading GB
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20140241309 | COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM AND BIT-LOADING METHOD USED IN A COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - A communications system comprises a transmitter, receiver and channel. The transmitter transmits multiple copies of each data bit in a multi-dimension modulation scheme matrix, the dimensions being selected from frequency, time and code. Each dimension is divided into sub-groups. A bit-loading method is used such that copies of each data bit (b | 08-28-2014 |
Michael Paul Bieniosek, San Mateo, CA US
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20110173193 | GEOTEMPORAL SEARCH - Computer-readable media and a computing device are described for providing geotemporal search and a search interface therefor. A search interface having a location portion and a timeline portion is provided. A geographic area is selected in the location portion by adjusting the visible area of a map. A temporal window is selected in the timeline portion by adjusting sliders along a timeline to a desired start and end time. The start and end times can be in the past, present, or future. A geotemporal search is executed based on the selected geographic area and temporal window to identify search results having associated metadata indicating a relationship to the selected geographic area and temporal window. One or more search terms are optionally provided to further refine the geotemporal search. | 07-14-2011 |
20110173210 | IDENTIFYING A TOPIC-RELEVANT SUBJECT - The present technology is related to identifying, from within a corpus of documents, a subject (e.g., person, location, date, etc.) that is relevant to a topic and that is usable to enhance a topic-describing document. Documents within the corpus of documents share a link structure, such that some documents include hyperlinks that enable navigation to the topic-describing document, and the topic-describing document includes hyperlinks that enable navigation to other documents. Text of documents within the corpus is parsed to identify the subject, and a context of the subject suggests a degree of relevance of the subject to the topic. An enhancement type of the subject is determined, and a version of the topic-describing document is enhanced to include a presentation of the subject. | 07-14-2011 |
Michael Paul Blasetti, Long Beach, CA US
Michael Paul Bloink, Naperville, IL US
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20140035250 | REDUCED WEIGHT AXLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS - An axle mounting assembly for coupling a vehicle axle to an energy storing suspension component. The assembly includes a mounting pad, and a longitudinally extending energy storing suspension component such as a leaf spring is vertically aligned with respect to the mounting pad. An axle seat bracket is vertically aligned with and spaced from the mounting pad. The axle is transversely mounted to the axle seat bracket which includes at least one horizontally aligned open passage that is aligned parallel to the axle and which receives a U-shaped fastener assembly for coupling the axle and axle seat bracket to the mounting pad. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael Paul Bralkowski, Lexington, NC US
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20150037302 | METHOD OF PRODUCING BIOSURFACTANTS - The present invention relates to a method of producing biosurfactants, such as surfactin, comprising culturing at least one biosurfactant-producing microbe in a liquid culture medium comprising vinasse as a carbon source. Methods of using the crude biosurfactant containing culture broth in tertiary oil recovery and as antibacterial compositions in tertiary oil recovery are also described. Methods of using the culture broth residue after isolation of the biosurfactants as fertilizer and compositions for this use are also described. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037307 | POULTRY FARM PRACTICES - The present invention relates to methods of improving the environment within a poultry farming facility including reducing ammonia production in a poultry facility, inhibiting urease enzymes in poultry litter, reducing levels of pathogenic bacteria in poultry litter, improving productivity of poultry farms, reducing or preventing pododermatitis in poultry reared in mass production poultry facilities and controlling pests in poultry litter. Compositions, suitable for use in such methods, comprising at least one microorganism of the genus | 02-05-2015 |
Michael Paul Brown, St. Georges AU
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20150377890 | METHOD OF DIAGNOSING NEOPLASTIC CONDITIONS - The present invention relates generally to a method for detecting an aberrant cell, and more particularly an apoptotic cell, in a subject or in a biological sample from said subject, and agents useful for same. The presence of the aberrant cell or group of aberrant cells provides an indication of a particular disease or condition or a propensity for development of a disease or condition. More particularly, the present invention contemplates a method for detecting an apoptotic cell by detecting the presence of extranuclear nuclear molecules, in particular La, or a relative increase in extranuclear nuclear molecule levels. The present invention further provides a method for diagnosing or monitoring conditions characterised by aberrant, unwanted or otherwise inappropriate cellular apoptosis in a subject or in a biological sample from said subject by screening for up-regulation of extranuclear nuclear molecule levels in a cell or group of cells. The present invention provides diagnostic agents useful for detecting these molecules. Such diagnostic agents include immunointeractive molecules, such as antibodies. | 12-31-2015 |
Michael Paul Buric, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120176600 | Gas Sensing System Employing Raman Scattering - A gas detection system includes a light detector, a pump laser with spectral emission between UV and IR wavelengths and structured to generate a laser beam, a hollow waveguide structured to receive a sample gas, the hollow waveguide having a bandwidth sufficient to transmit the laser beam and Stokes Raman photons scattered by the sample gas, and an optical system. The optical system is structured to: (i) direct the laser beam into the hollow waveguide such that it propagates in the hollow waveguide in one or more low-order low-loss waveguide modes, and (ii) direct Raman signals generated within the hollow waveguide in response to the laser beam interacting with the sample gas toward the light detector, the Raman signal including the Stokes Raman photons. | 07-12-2012 |
20140321798 | OPTICAL SENSOR EMPLOYING A REFRACTIVE INDEX ENGINEERED METAL OXIDE MATERIAL - An optical sensor device includes an optical waveguide portion having a core, the core having a first refractive index, and a functional material layer coupled to the optical fiber portion, the functional material layer being made of a metal oxide material, the functional material layer being structured to have a second refractive index, the second refractive index being less than the first refractive index. The functional material layer may be a nanostructure material comprising the metal oxide material with a plurality of holes or voids formed therein such that the functional material layer is caused to have the second refractive index. | 10-30-2014 |
Michael Paul Cancilla, Alamada, CA US
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20130054686 | Content enhancement utility - The invention relates to a new methodology for modifying the appearance of an existing work without modifying the source code of the existing work even by a viewer or listener who did not create the existing work. This capability enables viewers to annotate or communicate information about existing works in ways that were not possible before. For example a webpage from a restaurant (an existing work) could be annotated with notes describing which entre was my favorite and then this new view of the restaurant's webpage could be shared with a friend; my friend would then see the webpage including notes identifying my favorite entre on their client device. This capability provides an entirely new dimension to collaboration and training across computer networks and across the internet. | 02-28-2013 |
Michael Paul Capparelli, Cambridge, MA US
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20110092505 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides novel organic compounds of Formula I: methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. | 04-21-2011 |
20120142685 | ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a compound formula I: (formula I) said compound is inhibitor of selective subset of kinases belonging to the AGC or calmodulin kinase family, such as for example MARK1/2/3, PKD-1/2/3, PKN-1/2, CDK-9, CaMKII, ROCK-I/II, inhibitors of histone deacetylase (HDAC) phosphorylation, or inhibitors of other kinases. Finally, the present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition. | 06-07-2012 |
20130296377 | Complement pathway modulators and uses thereof - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 11-07-2013 |
20150250767 | Complement pathway modulators and uses thereof - The present invention provides a compound of formula I: | 09-10-2015 |
20160024079 | Complement Factor B inhibitors and uses there of - The present invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein X is N or CH, Y is NH, O or S, methods for manufacturing these compounds, and their uses as Factor B inhibitors for the treatment of conditions and diseases associated with complement alternative pathway activation such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and related ophthalmic diseases. The present invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions and combinations of pharmacologically active agents. | 01-28-2016 |
Michael Paul Cayley, Sr., South Barrington, IL US
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20090086573 | Apparatus for moving liquid in container - An apparatus for swirling wine within a wine glass or a decanter, or for moving a liquid within a container. A driver is mounted to move a driving element with respect to a housing. A base for holding or removably attaching the glass, the decanter or the container, is moveably mounted with respect to the housing. A receiver and a connector are moveably mounted with respect to each other and with respect to the housing. When the driver moves the base, the base and thus the container follow a path defined by movement of the connector with respect to the receiver. When the glass, the decanter or the other container is mounted with respect to the base, the base moves the glass, the decanter or the container to impart a swirling motion of wine or another liquid within the glass, the decanter or the container. | 04-02-2009 |
20110186403 | Drive for pallet changer - An automatic machining system having one or more pallets each mounted with respect to a moveable bed, for transporting one or more workpieces to and/or from an automated machine tool, for machining each workpiece. According to this invention, a driver shaft and a driven shaft can be longitudinally aligned with respect to each other, so that there is no need for a gear system and/or a transmission device, for transferring power from a driver shaft to the driven shaft. | 08-04-2011 |
20140151186 | ROTARY PALLET POOL - A rotary pallet device for delivering a pallet to an automated machine, such as a CNC vertical machining center. A pallet is mounted to a retractable slide. The retractable slide is movably mounted with respect to a rotatable platform. An operator or worker accesses one or more stations, each with a rotatable door that at least partially houses a receiver for a pallet and/or a workpiece. | 06-05-2014 |
Michael Paul Chaffeur, Kent, WA US
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20100307869 | UNIVERSAL PLATFORM DEVICE AND METHOD - A universal platform device includes a support member and at least one base member having a first surface configured to be positioned on a primary surface. The base member can be pivotably coupled to the support member, and includes a plurality of gaseous cells at least toward the first surface and flexible regions at least between the respective gaseous cells. The weight of the object or person being supported on platform device deforms the flexible material and the gaseous cells. Upon deformation of the flexible regions and gaseous cells, the shape of the mating portion substantially conforms to the shape of the primary surface. The gaseous cells at the mating portion expand to form numerous suction cups and the base member clasps on to the primary surface. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael Paul Cristoforo, Beverly, MA US
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20080265866 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ION BEAM PROFILING - One embodiment of the invention relates to an apparatus for profiling an ion beam. The apparatus includes a current measuring device having a measurement region, wherein a cross-sectional area of the ion beam enters the measurement region. The apparatus also includes a controller configured to periodically take beam current measurements of the ion beam and to determine a two dimensional profile of the ion beam by relating the beam current measurements to sub-regions within the current measuring device. Other apparatus and methods are also disclosed. | 10-30-2008 |
Michael Paul De La Place, Richmond CA
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20140250596 | BED COVER - The present disclosure provides at least in part a bed cover comprising a plurality of heat insulating chambers having a first surface and a second surface and at least two sidewalls connecting the first surface and the second surface, the width of said first surface being greater than the width of said second surface; a plurality of heat conduits between the sidewalls of the heat insulating chambers, said heat conduits having an open and a closed position; wherein each heat insulating chamber is hingeably connected to at least one adjacent heat insulating chamber, such that the heat conduits may open and close as adjacent heat insulating chambers flex towards or away from each other. | 09-11-2014 |
Michael Paul Deninno, Encinitas, CA US
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20120095028 | 3-OXA-7-AZABICYCLO[3.3.1]NONANES - Compounds of Formula (I) that modulate the activity of the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR119 and their uses in the treatment of diseases linked to the modulation of the G-protein-coupled receptor GPR119 in animals are described herein. | 04-19-2012 |
Michael Paul Deninno, San Diego, CA US
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20120245136 | CHROMAN-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS - The invention relates to chroman spirocyclic piperidine amide derivatives useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. | 09-27-2012 |
20120264749 | MORPHOLINE-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS - The invention relates to morpholine spirocyclic piperidine amide compounds useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. | 10-18-2012 |
20150025073 | MORPHOLINE-SPIROCYCLIC PIPERIDINE AMIDES AS MODULATORS OF ION CHANNELS - The invention relates to morpholine spirocyclic piperidine amide compounds useful as inhibitors of ion channels. The invention also provides pharmaceutically acceptable compositions comprising the compounds of the invention and methods of using the compositions in the treatment of various disorders. | 01-22-2015 |
Michael Paul Deskevich, Boulder, CO US
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20120269430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMBINING COLOR INFORMATION WITH SPATIAL INFORMATION IN MULTISPECTRAL IMAGES - An image processing system combines higher-resolution panchromatic images and lower resolution multispectral images using a hyperspherical color space pan-sharpening technique. By converting the multispectral images into a hyperspherical color space, the intensities of the multispectral images can be intensity matched to the intensities of the panchromatic image and then retransformed back to the original color space. The intensity matching can utilize a number of techniques, including, but not limited to, direct substitution of the intensities of the panchromatic image for the intensities of the multispectral images, modification of the intensities of the multispectral images based on predefined statistical models and modification of the intensities of the multispectral images based on dynamically generated statistical models and a selected sharpening parameter β. | 10-25-2012 |
Michael Paul Eyser, Denver, CO US
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20130281582 | POLYLACTIDE-GRAFT-LIGNIN BLENDS AND COPOLYMERS - The present invention is directed to a PLA-graft-lignin polymers and copolymers and methods of making the same. As the lignocellulosic biorefining industry emerges as a viable fuels technology, the availability of the assortment of lignins will also expand. The use of lignins as a copolymer is one area where lignin may be utilized. | 10-24-2013 |
20140066608 | LIGNIN EXTRACTION FROM LIGNOCELLULOSICS - The present invention is directed to a method to extract lignin from lignocellulosic biomass using lactic acid. | 03-06-2014 |
Michael Paul Frenneaux, Birmingham GB
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20120101128 | PERHEXILINE FOR TREATING CHRONIC HEART FAILURE - Disclosed are methods for the treatment of chronic heart failure, comprising administering to an animal in need thereof an effective amount of perhexiline, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to treat said chronic heart failure. The chronic heart failure may be non-ischaemic or ischaemic. Also disclosed is the use of perhexiline in the manufacture of a medicament to treat chronic heart failure, including chronic heart failure of a non-ischaemic origin and chronic heart failure of an ischaemic origin. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael Paul Galecki, Cheshire, CT US
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20120260419 | Patient transfer apparatus and method - A portable sit-to-stand device which provides a platform for receiving a patient's foot, at least one supporting mast and a leg abutment for receiving a patient's leg. The said device provides safety and stability during sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit transfers. | 10-18-2012 |
Michael Paul Gurgul, East Berlin, PA US
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20110092319 | Disc Tossing Game Apparatus and Method - A disc tossing game with a goal and a disc. Each player possesses a goal comprising of a plurality of goal openings each backed with the goal net. The plurality of goal openings are positioned vertically in succession separated by rungs and formed by a left side bar and a right side bar. A player tosses the disc towards the other player's goal in attempts to land the disc into the goal net to be awarded points. Points can also be awarded by hitting the plurality of rungs, the left side bar, or right side bar. | 04-21-2011 |
Michael Paul Hallden-Abberton, Maple Glen, PA US
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20090252689 | Hair styling composition - There is provided a hair styling composition comprising | 10-08-2009 |
20120240953 | HAIR STYLING COMPOSITION - A method for styling hair comprising the steps of placing said hair in a desired configuration and applying a composition to said hair, said composition comprising | 09-27-2012 |
Michael Paul Hausfeld, Sharonville, OH US
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20090084767 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LASER SHOCK PEENING - A laser shock peening system including a workpiece is provided. The laser shock peening system includes a workholding fixture configured to hold the workpiece. The laser shock peening system also includes a laser source configured to emit multiple laser beam pulses on the workpiece. The laser shock peening system further includes an absorptive layer disposed on the workpiece, the absorptive layer configured to absorb the laser beam pulses from the laser source into the workpiece. The laser shock peening system also includes a transparent constraining layer disposed between the laser source and the absorptive layer. The transparent constraining layer is also configured to provide a pressure medium configured to direct multiple reflected laser generated shock waves from the workpiece back into the workpiece. The laser shock peening system also includes a transducer disposed on the workholding fixture and configured to detect multiple acoustic signals emitted from the workpiece. | 04-02-2009 |
20100226780 | VARYING FLUENCE AS A FUNCTION OF THICKNESS DURING LASER SHOCK PEENING - A method for simultaneously laser shock peening opposite laser shock peening surfaces on opposite sides of an article, such as a gas turbine engine airfoil, with varying thickness using oppositely aimed laser beams and varying surface fluence of the laser beams over the laser shock peening surfaces as a function of the thickness of the article beneath each one of a plurality of laser shock peened spots formed by the beams on the surfaces. The fluence may be equal to the thickness multiplied by a volumetric fluence factor, the volumetric fluence factor being held constant over the laser shock peening surface. The volumetric fluence factor may be in a range of about 1200 J/cm | 09-09-2010 |
20120257812 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF AN ADDITIVE IN AN ARTICLE - A method for determining the location of an additive, especially an additive that is not visible to a consumer, in an article with respect to a surface feature of the article is provided. | 10-11-2012 |
Michael Paul Houghtaling, Effingham, SC US
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20090173850 | Unitary Hanging Device - An apparatus for use in hanging objects is provided. The apparatus has a base, a vertically extending portion that is supported by the base, and a hook that is supported by the vertically extending portion. The base, the vertically extending portion, and the hook are formed from a single component so that the vertically extending portion is integrally formed with the base and the hook. | 07-09-2009 |
Michael Paul Jenkins, Shanghai CN
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20160071231 | METHODS OF INTEGRITY CHECKING DIGITALLY DISPLAYED DATA AND DISPLAY SYSTEM - Methods of integrity checking digitally displayed data in a display system having a display comprising a pixel array and a display system having a CPU configured to output data, a display screen comprising a pixel array with viewable and non-viewable areas, a GPU configured to receive the outputted data from the CPU and graphically render the information on the viewable area of the display screen, and a GIM engine configured to determine the integrity of drawn graphical information. | 03-10-2016 |
Michael Paul Jones, Tulsa, OK US
Michael Paul Kozik, Fairfield, CT US
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20130320028 | Towel Caddy - An apparatus and method for a portable and mountable waterproof caddy that keeps personal items dry while the caddy is used in conjunction with a shower. The caddy has a preferable shape of a cuboid and is large enough to hold personal items. The caddy comprises a waterproof lid ( | 12-05-2013 |
Michael Paul Krebsbach, Eau Claire, WI US
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20110264486 | SALES FORCE AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A salesforce automation system which integrates computerized, intelligent automated salesperson support for multiple phases of the sales process. Various subsystems may be provided to facilitate the sales process which may include pre-sales lead generation, maximize time spent with the customer, effectively manage an order, ensure customer satisfaction and retain the customer for future sales. Also provided to support the phases of the sales process are additional tools, integrated in the system. The additional tools may include self management subsystems, sales management subsystems and training subsystems. | 10-27-2011 |
Michael Paul Krebsbach, Aerdenhout NL
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20090248479 | SALES FORCE AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sales force automation system and method of facilitating a sales process which integrates computerized intelligent automated salesperson support for multiple phases of the sales process. Various subsystems may be provided to facilitate the sales process which may include pre-sales lead generation, maximize time spent with the customer, effectively manage an order, ensure customer satisfaction and retain the customer for future sales. Also provided to support the phases of the sales process are additional tools, integrated in the system. The additional tools may include self management subsystems, sales management subsystems and training subsystems. | 10-01-2009 |
20110258081 | SALES FORCE AUTOMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A sales force automation system and method of facilitating a sales process which integrates computerized intelligent automated salesperson support for multiple phases of the sales process. Various subsystems may be provided to facilitate the sales process which may include pre-sales lead generation, maximize time spent with the customer, effectively manage an order, ensure customer satisfaction and retain the customer for future sales. Also provided to support the phases of the sales process are additional tools, integrated in the system. The additional tools may include self management subsystems, sales management subsystems and training subsystems. | 10-20-2011 |
Michael Paul Kunigonis, Jr., Hickory, NC US
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20100166370 | Bi-Directional Tap Assemblies for Two-Way Fiber Topologies - Bi-directional tap assemblies for two-way fiber topologies are disclosed. The assembly includes a fiber-optic cable having a cable optical fiber adapted to carry bi-directional optical signals and that is preterminated at a mid-span location to form at least one first cable fiber end and at least one second cable fiber end. First and second tether fibers are respectively spliced to the first and second cable fiber ends. In one version of the assembly, the tether fibers are contained in respective first and second tether covers to form first and second tethers that extend in opposite directions from the tap point. In another version of the assembly, the tether fibers are bend-insensitive fibers and are contained in a single tether cover to form a single tether. The tether fibers bend back on themselves within the tether cover and terminate at a common end of the tether, thereby allowing both downstream and upstream optical signals to be accessed at the tether end. The single tether is configured to be translateable along the fiber-optic cable by allowing the bend locations in the bend-insensitive fibers to change as the tether is translated. | 07-01-2010 |
Michael Paul Lawrukovich, Flushing, MI US
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20090087354 | EXHAUST TREATMENT DEVICE WITH INDEPENDENT CATALYST SUPPORTS - An exhaust treatment device comprises a housing defining an inlet opening and an outlet opening, a first catalyst brick and a second catalyst brick each having an inlet end and an outlet end, a first insulating support cover, and a second insulating support cover. The first catalyst brick is disposed within a first segment of the housing, and the second catalyst brick is disposed within a second segment of the housing. The first segment has an inner periphery that is not equal to an inner periphery of the second segment. The first and second catalyst bricks each have nonuniform dimensions with respect to one another. The first and second segments of the housing are independently dimensioned in proportion to the first and second catalyst bricks respectively. The first insulating support cover is disposed within the first segment of the housing in a first annular space between an inner surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the first catalyst brick. The second insulating support cover is disposed within the second segment of the housing in a second annular space between the inner surface of the housing and an exterior surface of the second catalyst brick. The first and second insulating support covers are independently dimensioned in proportion to the first and second catalyst bricks respectively. | 04-02-2009 |
Michael Paul Macoritto, Boston, MA US
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20130218581 | Stratifying patient populations through characterization of disease-driving signaling - A method of stratifying a set of disease-exhibiting patients prior to clinical trial of a target therapy begins by using a molecular footprint derived from a knowledgebase and other patient data to identify genes that are differentially expressed in a direction consistent with increase in the target activity. Therapeutic target “signaling strength” in individual patients of the set is then assessed using the genes identified and a strength algorithm. Based on their therapeutic target signaling strength, the set of disease-exhibiting patients are then stratified along a continuum. One or more gene expressions or other biomarkers may be specified for use in categorizing other disease-exhibiting patient populations. Alternative therapeutic targets are analyzed with respect to the likely non-responders, as evidenced by their differential signaling strength. | 08-22-2013 |
Michael Paul May, Wamego, KS US
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20150292171 | Snow Wing Hard Link With Adjustable Float Capability - A hard link, which is connected to a moldboard of a machine, includes a first range of float capability and a second range of float capability. The second range of float capability may provide a greater float height to the moldboard than the first range of float capability. In another embodiment, a machine includes a moldboard, a jib arm operatively configured to raise and lower the moldboard, and a link attaching the jib arm to the moldboard. The link includes two discrete float capabilities. | 10-15-2015 |
Michael Paul Michalyshyn, Nepean CA
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20130326479 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR A BUILD-SYSTEM PRODUCT - Systems and methods for tracking compliance information for a build-system product are described. The compliance information is associated with one or more source code files used to build the build-system product. Tracking information is created for the build-system product including a source code identifier for each source code file that contributes to the build-system product. The tracking information can be utilized to identify the source codes files that contributed to the build-system product and identify the associated compliance information. | 12-05-2013 |
Michael Paul Myers, San Diego, CA US
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20150134265 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE INDEX - A distributed network system and method includes a processing unit configured to manage safety data for a plurality of medical devices, a database software component in communication with the processing unit, and a monitoring software component in communication with the processing unit. The monitoring software component is configured to monitor a number of messages between a number of medical devices and the processing unit, to process performance parameters to generate an overall performance index, and to generate an output that is viewable by a user. The output includes relative contributions of each of the performance parameters to the overall performance index, where the overall performance index is generated using a weighting factor associated with each of the performance parameters. The performance parameters include the number of messages waiting to be processed, which has the largest weighting factor, and a disk queue length, which has the smallest weighting factor. | 05-14-2015 |
Michael Paul Nesnidal, Shakopee, MN US
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20160131691 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROBE HEATER HEALTH INDICATION - A multi-function probe wire de-icing apparatus is described. The multi-function probe wire de-icing apparatus may include a multi-function probe wire, a main heater wire collocated with the multi-function probe wire, and a sacrificial wire deposed adjacent to the main heater wire. The sacrificial wire is configured to fail prior to the main heater wire failing. | 05-12-2016 |
Michael Paul Novellie, Ballakillowey GB
Michael Paul Osterhart, Milford, MI US
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20130052850 | CONNECTOR - A connector is provided that may include first and second housings. The first housing may include a first body and a lock arm. The first body may include a first receptacle. The lock arm may be pivotably coupled to the first body. The second housing may include a second body having a second receptacle and a support member. The first and second housings may be engageable with each other in a first position and a second position and movable relative to each other from the first position to the second position. The lock arm may be deflectable relative to the support member when the first and second housings are in the first position. The support member may restrict deflection of the lock arm when the first and second housings are in the second position. | 02-28-2013 |
20130244469 | CAM-ACTUATED INDEPENDENT SECONDARY LOCK - A connector assembly according to the present disclosure includes a connector body, a lock reinforcement, and a secondary lock. The connector body has a plurality of terminal cavities and a plurality of lock projections configured to engage a plurality of terminals to retain the terminals in the terminal cavities. The lock reinforcement is slidable relative to the connector body for engagement with a subset of the lock projections to maintain the lock projections engaged with a first subset of the terminals. The secondary lock is slidable relative to the connector body for engagement with a second subset of the terminals to retain the terminals in the terminal cavities independent from the lock projections. The secondary lock is coupled to the lock reinforcement such that moving one of the lock reinforcement and the secondary lock moves the other one of the lock reinforcement and the secondary lock. | 09-19-2013 |
Michael Paul Popule, Wescoscille, PA US
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20080227928 | Polyamide Curing Agent Compositions - The present invention provides polyamide curing agent compositions comprising the reaction products of (1) multifunctional amines of structure 1 | 09-18-2008 |
Michael Paul Raneri, San Francisco, CA US
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20100332340 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO FACILITATE ON-LINE TRADING - A method and system to facilitate on-line transactions is presented. An example system, in one embodiment, comprises a content scanner, a security symbol resolver, a web page manipulator, an event detector, and a trading ticket activator. The content scanner may be configured to scan a web page in order to detect security symbol information. The page manipulator may be configured to insert a trading control into the web page to produce a trade-enabled web page. The trading control may be used by users accessing the trade-enabled web page to initiate trades using the trading service associated with the trading control. The system may be provided on a client (e.g., as a browser plug-in) or on a server, as a trading access module associated with a particular web site. | 12-30-2010 |
20100332366 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO FACILITATE ON-LINE TRADING - A method and system to facilitate on-line trading is presented. An example system, in one embodiment, comprises a web page scanner, a trading control generator, an event detector, and a trading ticket generator. The web page scanner may be configured to scan a web page in order to detect security symbol information. The trading control generator may be configured to present a trading control to associate visually the trading control with the detected security symbol information, the trading control to access a trading service. The event detector may be configured to detect an event associated with the trading control, so that the trading ticket generator receives a request to launch a trading ticket associated with the security symbol information. A trading ticket may be then utilized by a user for submitting a security order using the trading service. | 12-30-2010 |
Michael Paul Ronayne, Auckland NZ
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20130298912 | HEADGEAR, INTERFACE AND AN ASSEMBLY - This invention relates to a headgear comprising a semi-rigid frame engageable with the head of a user and a releasable connection system for releasable connection with a user interface, wherein the frame extends generally about a rear region of a user's head, generally about an upper region of a user's head, and generally about an ear or both ears of a user. | 11-14-2013 |
20140000626 | NASAL CANNULA, CONDUIT AND SECUREMENT SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20150021909 | CONDUIT CONNECTOR FOR A PATIENT BREATHING DEVICE - In an embodiment, a connector or connector assembly for attaching a nasal cannula with a gas delivery hose includes a sensor port for a sensor probe positioned near an end of a nasal cannula, which can allow the sensor probe to be placed closer to the patient's nostrils than previous connector parts allowed. In an embodiment, the connector is configured to advantageously allow the nasal cannula to rotate relative to the gas delivery hose, thereby allowing a patient or healthcare provider to untangle or otherwise straighten the hose or the cannula. In an embodiment, the connector assembly is configured to automatically align locking protrusions on a first component with locking recesses on a second component, where insertion of the second component within the first component causes the second component to rotate relative to the first component, thereby aligning the locking protrusions with associated locking recesses. | 01-22-2015 |
20150075534 | HEADGEAR, INTERFACE AND AN ASSEMBLY - This invention relates to a headgear component as a part of a headgear. The component comprising a backstrap, a first ear loop extending from one end of the backstrap, the first ear loop following a path defining a first ear opening, and a second ear loop extending from another end of the backstrap, the second ear loop following a path defining a second ear opening. A first pair of connection zones is on the first ear loop, each connection zone spaced an equal distance from the backstrap and spaced from each other, and a second pair of connection zones on the second ear loop, each connection zone spaced an equal distance apart from the backstrap and spaced from each other. A connection zone of the first pair and a connection zone of the second pair are on a first side of the backstrap, and a connection zone of the first pair and a connection zone of the second pair are on a second (other) side of the backstrap, wherein the headgear component is substantially of a symmetrical shape. | 03-19-2015 |
Michael Paul Ronayne, Manukau NZ
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Michael Paul Rowe, Pinckeny, MI US
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20150099135 | MAGNESIUM ION BATTERIES AND MAGNESIUM ELECTRODES EMPLOYING MAGNESIUM NANOPARTICLES SYNTHESIZED VIA A NOVEL REAGENT - Electrodes employing as active material magnesium nanoparticles synthesized by a novel route are provided. The nanoparticle synthesis is facile and reproducible, and provides magnesium nanoparticles of very small dimension and high purity for a wide range of metals. The electrodes utilizing these nanoparticles thus may have superior capability. Magnesium ion electrochemical cells employing said electrodes are also provided. | 04-09-2015 |
Michael Paul Schmidt, Magnetic Island AU
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20130219727 | Three Dimensional Squaring Tool - The invention provides squaring tool comprising at least two members operatively associated with one another to form at least a 90 degree angle, wherein each member comprises at least three arms such that the arms of each member define at least two channels along each member. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael Paul Spearns, St. Johns CA
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20090204631 | Method and System for Masking Data in a Consistent Manner Across Multiple Data Sources - A method and system for data masking a series of interrelated data records is disclosed. A lockable translation matrix repository resource is provided to contain both masked data as well as appropriate key information that provides links between respective copies of respective interlinked databases and maintains the data integrity of masking data inserted therein. Records are masked on a column by column or table by table basis. Records for which masking data is already in the repository are masked by making use of such data, while remaining records are segregated, masked and the masking data updated to the repository. Preferably a backup copy of the masked data records is stored in the repository to permit de-masking of the data records at a later stage. Pivot tables are applied where keys do not match exactly but still exhibit a one-to-one relationship. | 08-13-2009 |
Michael Paul Stewart, Marousi GR
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20100164951 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORIENTATING SCAN CLOUD DATA RELATIVE TO BASE REFERENCE DATA - A system for orientating scan cloud data of a surface relative to base reference data is provided. The orientating system includes an input source generator adapted to provide the scan cloud data, a tilt-correction means for orientating the point cloud data relative to the base reference data, and a data editing means for filtering spurious point data from the accumulated point cloud data, wherein the base reference data represents at least geometrical parameters of a base reference, the base reference being substantially distinct from the target surface. A system for identifying features in scan could data of a surface is also provided. The identifying system includes an input source generator adapted to provide the scan cloud data, and a partitioning means for partitioning the point cloud data into discrete segments corresponding to different geometric sections of the surface. | 07-01-2010 |
Michael Paul Sudak, Arvada, CO US
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20090198547 | Catering method and system - A single caterer or multiple caterers may provide individualized meals for a large number of customers at a number of different institutions. A server computer has individual accounts for each customer, caterer, institution accounts grouping the customers by the institution with which they are affiliated, and an administration account for management functions and kitchen related modules such as preparation sheets. Significantly, with the method of the invention that relationship need not include any food preparation, billing for food, or menu collation, creation or the like by the institution. The kitchen will prepare a monthly menu of options available to the customers, who use individual accounts to access the monthly menu of choices and select menu options for each day and pay the caterer using a payment module. The catering system of the invention then handles payments to the caterers. | 08-06-2009 |
Michael Paul Tankard, Harrogate GB
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20090134831 | Deriving Values of Parameters in Electrical Machines - An electrical drive system includes an electrical machine controlled by an electronic controller and requires control signals representing quantities associated with the operation of the electrical machine. These signals may represent, for example, rotor position and flux or current. A controller includes an estimation routine to use the known magnetic characteristics of the machine and a rotor position signal to provide an estimate of current or of supply voltage. | 05-28-2009 |
Michael Paul Wheatcroft, Southbank AU
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20120164068 | IMMUNO-CONJUGATES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - The present invention provides an isolated protein comprising an immunoglobulin variable region comprising at least two cysteine residues positioned within framework region 1 such that if at least two of the cysteine residues are not conjugated to another compound a disulphide bond forms between the cysteine residues. Preferably the protein comprises an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region and an immunoglobulin light chain variable region, wherein at least one of the variable regions comprises the two cysteine residues. The present invention also provides a protein that binds to TAG72. The present invention also provides conjugates of the protein and another compound. | 06-28-2012 |
20120171115 | IMMUNO-CONJUGATES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM - The present invention provides an isolated protein comprising an immunoglobulin variable region comprising at least two cysteine residues positioned within framework region (FR) 2 and/or at least two cysteine residues positioned within framework region (FR3), wherein if at least two of the cysteine residues in FR2 and/or FR3 are not conjugated to a compound then an intra-framework disulphide bond is capable of forming between the cysteine residues. Preferably the protein comprises an immunoglobulin heavy chain variable region (V | 07-05-2012 |
Michael Paul Winterrowd, Calhoun, LA US
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20130223807 | Apical Conduit and Methods of Using Same - This document discloses novel conduits for telecommunications lines, such as optical fibers. In an aspect, a conduit might have a body defining one or more channels into which optical fibers can be inserted. In another aspect, the body might have a first face that is substantially planar and a second face opposing the first face. The second face might a low-rise arc profile and/or might be configured to be installed into a depression in a material. Also disclosed are methods and tools for installing, using, and/or removing such conduit. | 08-29-2013 |
Michael Paul Witzak, Korb DE
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20110023893 | MODULAR DEVICE FOR POSITIONING AND IMMOBILISATION OF A PATIENT'S BODY FOR SURGICAL OPERATIONS AND CORRESPONDING OPERATING TABLE - This invention relates to a modular device ( | 02-03-2011 |
Michael Paul Yajko, Peninsula, OH US
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20150262383 | REAL-TIME DIGITALLY ENHANCED IMAGING FOR THE PREDICTION, APPLICATION, AND INSPECTION OF COATINGS - Systems and methods providing digitally enhanced imaging for the prediction, application, and inspection of coatings. A digital imaging and processing device provides image acquisition, processing, and display of acquired digital imaging data to allow a user to discern variations, beyond that which can be discerned by observing a coating or a substrate with the naked eye. The digital imaging and processing device may also provide pre-coating and post-coating inspection capabilities as well as coating prediction capabilities. | 09-17-2015 |