Paul, US
Angelika Christina Paul, Cambridge, MA US
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20100305036 | COMBINATION OF PROTEIN TYROSINE PHOSPHATASE INHIBITORS AND HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE FOR THE TREATMENT OF MUSCLE ATROPHY AND RELATED DISORDERS - The invention relates to the use of a combination of protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibitors and human growth hormone for the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, particularly for the treatment of muscle atrophy. | 12-02-2010 |
Barry Paul, Milwaukee, WI US
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20110060654 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATM-BASED CROSS-SELLING OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - A method of and apparatus for automatically displaying an advertisement or promotional material to a user of an automated teller machine or point of purchase terminal. The method includes accessing debit data and credit bureau data for the applicant, accessing account information for the applicant, generating a score for the applicant based on the data and the account information and determining what advertisements or promotional offers to display on the ATM or POP terminal. The apparatus is a system, including both hardware and software components for effecting the method. | 03-10-2011 |
Bentley Paul, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100003167 | MAGNETICALLY SUSCEPTIBLE PARTICLES AND APPARATUSES FOR MIXING THE SAME - The present invention includes a magnetically susceptible polymer component, a method of making the same, and apparatuses and systems for mixing, separating or localizing a magnetically susceptible polymer compound in a reaction. The magnetically susceptible polymer component includes a polymer and a magnetically susceptible particle of a predetermined size, which yields a component having a much-improved magnetic reactivity due to the increase in magnetic material by mass percentage. The apparatuses and systems of the present invention employ controllable magnetic fields distributable in perpendicular directions in order to precisely control the orientation, position and relative motion of any magnetically susceptible components within a reaction vessel. | 01-07-2010 |
Bernhard J. Paul, Arlington, MA US
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20140046060 | METHOD OF UTILIZING RECYCLED DEUTERIUM OXIDE IN THE SYNTHESIS OF DEUTERATED COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides a method for utilizing recycled deuterium oxide synthesis of deuterated compounds. | 02-13-2014 |
Bernhard J. Paul, Lixington, MA US
Brian James Paul, Wilmington, DE US
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20100081182 | ENHANCED IRON-SULFUR CLUSTER FORMATION FOR INCREASED DIHYDROXY-ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY IN LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - Lactic acid bacteria expressing dihydroxyacid dehydratase polypeptides with increased specific activity are disclosed. The lactic acid bacteria comprise recombinant genes encoding iron-sulfur cluster forming proteins. | 04-01-2010 |
20100081183 | ENHANCED DIHYDROXY-ACID DEHYDRATASE ACTIVITY IN LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - Lactic acid bacterial (LAB) cells were modified such that they have a specific activity of dihydroxy-acid dehydratase enzyme activity that is increased to about 0.1 μmol min | 04-01-2010 |
20100112655 | ENHANCED PYRUVATE TO 2,3-BUTANEDIOL CONVERSION IN LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - A high flux of metabolites from pyruvate to 2,3-butanediol in | 05-06-2010 |
20100120105 | CARBON PATHWAY OPTIMIZED PRODUCTION HOSTS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ISOBUTANOL - A microbial host cell is provided for the production of isobutanol. Carbon flux in the cell is optimized through the Entner-Doudoroff pathway. | 05-13-2010 |
20110136192 | FLUX TO ACETOLACTATE-DERIVED PRODUCTS IN LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - An engineering method was developed to allow genetic modification and isolation of lactic acid bacteria cells that lack lactate dehydrogenase and acetolactate decarboxylase activities. In cells with these modifications and an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway, improved production of isobutanol was observed. | 06-09-2011 |
20110195505 | BACTERIAL STRAINS FOR BUTANOL PRODUCTION - Bacteria that are not natural butanol producers were found to have increased tolerance to butanol when the saturated fatty acids content in bacterial cell membrane was increased. Methods for increasing the concentration of saturated fatty acids in the membranes of bacteria that are not natural butanol produces are described whereby tolerance of the bacterial cell to butanol is increased. Saturated fatty acids concentration in the bacterial cell membrane increased upon exogenously feeding saturated fatty acids to cells. Bacterial strains useful for production of butanol are described herein having modified unsaturated fatty acid biosynthetic pathway. | 08-11-2011 |
20110244536 | FERMENTIVE PRODUCTION OF ISOBUTANOL USING HIGHLY EFFECTIVE KETOL-ACID REDUCTOISOMERASE ENZYMES - Ketol-acid reductoisomerase enzymes have been identified that provide high effectiveness in vivo as a step in an isobutanol biosynthetic pathway in bacteria and in yeast. These KARIs are members of a clade identified through molecular phylogenetic analysis called the SLSL Clade. | 10-06-2011 |
20120064561 | ACTIVITY OF FE-S CLUSTER REQUIRING PROTEINS - The present invention is related to a recombinant host cell, in particular a yeast cell, comprising a dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide. The invention is also related to a recombinant host cell having increased specific activity of the dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide as a result of increased expression of the polypeptide, modulation of the Fe—S cluster biosynthesis of the cell, or a combination thereof. The present invention also includes methods of using the host cells, as well as, methods for identifying polypeptides that increase the flux in an Fe—S cluster biosynthesis pathway in a host cell. | 03-15-2012 |
20130203138 | KETO-ISOVALERATE DECARBOXYLASE ENZYMES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided herein are polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding such polypeptides which have ketoisovalerate decarboxylase activity. Also provided are recombinant host cells comprising such polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods of use thereof. | 08-08-2013 |
20130316414 | ENHANCED PYRUVATE TO 2,3-BUTANEDIOL CONVERSION IN LACTIC ACID BACTERIA - A high flux of metabolites from pyruvate to 2,3-butanediol in | 11-28-2013 |
20140004526 | Genetic Switches for Butanol Production | 01-02-2014 |
20140038263 | Activity of Fe-S Cluster Requiring Proteins - The present invention is related to a recombinant host cell, in particular a yeast cell, comprising a dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide. The invention is also related to a recombinant host cell having increased specific activity of the dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide as a result of increased expression of the polypeptide, modulation of the Fe—S cluster biosynthesis of the cell, or a combination thereof. The present invention also includes methods of using the host cells, as well as, methods for identifying polypeptides that increase the flux in an Fe—S cluster biosynthesis pathway in a host cell. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038268 | Activity of Fe-S Cluster Requiring Proteins - The present invention is related to a recombinant host cell, in particular a yeast cell, comprising a dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide. The invention is also related to a recombinant host cell having increased specific activity of the dihydroxy-acid dehydratase polypeptide as a result of increased expression of the polypeptide, modulation of the Fe—S cluster biosynthesis of the cell, or a combination thereof. The present invention also includes methods of using the host cells, as well as, methods for identifying polypeptides that increase the flux in an Fe—S cluster biosynthesis pathway in a host cell. | 02-06-2014 |
20140141479 | Expression of Hexose Kinase in Recombinant Host Cells - The invention relates to a recombinant host cell having (a) a modification in an endogenous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having dual-role hexokinase activity; (b) a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having hexose kinase activity; and optionally (c) a modification in an endogenous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having pyruvate decarboxylase activity. Additionally, the invention relates to methods of making and using such recombinant host cells including, for example, methods of increasing glucose consumption, methods of improving redox balance, and/or methods of increasing the production of a product of a pyruvate-utilizing pathway. | 05-22-2014 |
20140186910 | DHAD Variants for Butanol Production - Dihydroxy-acid dehydratase (DHAD) variants that display increased DHAD activity are disclosed. Such enzymes can result in increased production of compounds from DHAD requiring biosynthetic pathways. Also disclosed are isolated nucleic acids encoding the DHAD variants, recombinant host cells comprising the isolated nucleic acid molecules, and methods of producing butanol. | 07-03-2014 |
Brian K. Paul, Corvallis, OR US
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20100254858 | MICROCHANNEL STRUCTURES HAVING BONDED LAYERS INCLUDING HEIGHT CONTROL FEATURES - Patterned layers including height control features are stacked and bonded to form microchannels in a micro-fluidic device. The heights of the microchannels are determined by the height control features of the patterned layers. Side walls of the microchannels are partially formed or completely formed by the height control features. Layers are bonded together with a bonding agent disposed between the layers and outside the microchannels near the microchannel side walls. This approach provides numerous significant advantages. Material consumption can be reduced by up to 50%. Mass production can be made easier. Lateral dimensions of microchannels can be more readily controlled. Erosion of the bonding agent by flow through the microchannels can be greatly reduced. | 10-07-2010 |
20120176681 | NANOSTRUCTURED ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATINGS FOR SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the present system and method are useful for chemical deposition, particularly continuous deposition of anti-reflective films. Disclosed systems typically comprise a micromixer and a microchannel applicator. A deposition material or materials is applied to a substrate to form a nanostructured, anti-reflective coating. Uniform and highly oriented surface morphologies of films deposited using disclosed embodiments are clearly improved compared to films deposited by a conventional batch process. In some embodiments, a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating is applied to a polycarbonate substrate, such as a lens. In certain embodiments, an anti-reflective coating is applied to a surface of a solar catalytic microreactor suitable for performing endothermic reactions, where energy is provided to the reactor by absorption of solar radiation. The composition and morphology of the material deposited on a substrate can be tailored. The process can be used at low temperatures as a post-deposition, high-temperature annealing step is obviated. | 07-12-2012 |
20130196053 | FLOW CELL DESIGN FOR UNIFORM RESIDENCE TIME FLUID FLOW - Embodiments of a deposition reactor that compensates for lateral flow variation are disclosed. The reactor has at least one wall defining a deposition chamber comprising a first region and a second region, the wall having a purposely formed curvature defining a height of the deposition chamber. An inlet for a fluid comprising reactants or deposition material is in fluid communication with the deposition chamber. Portions of the fluid flowing through the deposition chamber have a residence time within the deposition chamber that varies by ≦20% across a cross-sectional width of the deposition chamber. The deposition chamber may further comprise an outlet in fluid communication with a third region. The reactor is suitable for depositing material layers having a uniform thickness. Methods of using the reactor also are disclosed. | 08-01-2013 |
20140255293 | CONTROLLED SYNTHESIS OF NANOPARTICLES USING ULTRASOUND IN CONTINUOUS FLOW - Apparatuses and methods for synthesizing nanoparticles are provided. | 09-11-2014 |
Brian Kevin Paul, Corvallis, OR US
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20090165366 | Microreactor Process for Making Biodiesel - Embodiments of a method for using a microreactor to produce biodiesel. For example, the method may comprise flowing a first fluid comprising an alcohol and a second fluid comprising an oil to the microreactor. Alcohols typically, but not necessarily, are lower aliphatic alcohols, including methanol, ethanol, amyl alcohol or combinations thereof. Biodiesel production can be under supercritical conditions, where such conditions typically are determined relative to the alcohol component. Suitable sources of oil products include soy, inedible tallow and grease, corn, edible tallow and lard, cotton, rapeseed, sunflower, canola, peanut, safflower, and combinations thereof. Catalysts can be used to facilitate biodiesel production, such as metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal carbonates, alcoholic metal carbonates, alkoxides, mineral acids and enzymes. Oil conversion to biodiesel typically increases with increasing mean microreactor residence time. Certain embodiments of the present invention can include blending biodiesel produced by the method with petroleum-based products. | 07-02-2009 |
20090245017 | MICROMIXERS FOR NANOMATERIAL PRODUCTION - A micromixer device has at least one fluid inlet channel and at least one fluid outlet channel. A plurality of pathways extend between the fluid inlet channel and the fluid outlet channel. The width of at least some of the plurality of pathways varies in a substantially parabolic manner along at least one dimension of the micromixer device. | 10-01-2009 |
20110253629 | Microfluidic devices, particularly filtration devices comprising polymeric membranes, and method for their manufacture and use - The present disclosure describes devices useful for microscale fluid purification, separation, and synthesis devices. Generally, such devices comprise a fluid membrane that separates two or more fluids flowing through plural microchannels operatively associated with the membrane. The fluids can both be liquids, gases, or a liquid and a gas, such as may be used for gas absorption into a liquid. Often, the membrane is a semipermeable membrane, such as might be used with a filtration device, such as a dialyzer. Devices of the present invention can be combined with other microscale devices to make systems. For example, the devices may be coupled with one or more microchemical microfactories, one or more micromixers, one or more microheaters; etc. Examples of devices made according to the present invention included an oxygenator, a dialzyer, microheat exchangers, etc. Particular materials had to be developed for use with certain embodiments of the device disclosed herein. For example, a new composite material was made comprising nanocrystalline cellulose filler and a polysulfone polymeric material. A dialyzer comprising the composite membrane also is disclosed. In order to make the nanocrystalline cellulose-polymer composite, a new method was devised for making an organic dispersion of nanocrystalline cellulose. The method comprised first forming an aqueous dispersion of nanocrystalline cellulose. A mixture was then formed comprising the aqueous dispersion and an organic liquid having a boiling point higher than water. The water was then selectively removed to form a second mixture comprising the nanocrystalline cellulose and the organic liquid. | 10-20-2011 |
20120074062 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES, PARTICULARLY FILTRATION DEVICES COMPRISING POLYMERIC MEMBRANES, AND METHODS FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - The present disclosure describes devices useful for microscale fluid purification, separation, and synthesis. Such devices generally comprise a fluid membrane that separates two or more fluids flowing through plural microchannels operatively associated with the membrane. Often, the membrane is a semipermeable membrane, such as might be used with a filtration device, such as a dialyzer. Devices of the present invention can be combined with other microscale devices to make systems. For example, the devices may be coupled with one or more microchemical microfactories, one or more micromixers, one or more microheaters, etc. Examples of devices made according to the present invention included an oxygenator, a dialyzer, microheat exchangers, etc. | 03-29-2012 |
20120223015 | MECS DIALYZER METHOD - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for cleansing blood through hemodialysis by the process of diffusion across a membrane into dialysate. This dialyzer also removes solutes from the blood by a process of convection, where fluid and dissolved solutes pass through the membrane out of the blood. In one embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the MECS dialyzer uses a counter-flow between the dialysate and blood through a plurality of microchannels. The dialyzer comprises a plurality of flat semi-permeable membranes interleaved between microchannel sheets to define a plurality of flow channels. The stack of membranes and microchannel sheets are aligned and consolidated to form the MECS dialyzer. The MECS dialyzer acts as a flow manifold with ports and headers to collect the blood and dialysate and direct them to and from the microchannels. | 09-06-2012 |
20120292246 | MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES, PARTICULARLY FILTRATION DEVICES COMPRISING POLYMERIC MEMBRANES, AND METHOD FOR THEIR MANUFACTURE AND USE - The present disclosure describes devices useful for microscale fluid purification, separation, and synthesis. Such devices generally comprise a fluid membrane that separates two or more fluids flowing through plural microchannels operatively associated with the membrane. Often, the membrane is a semipermeable membrane, such as might be used with a filtration device, such as a dialyzer. Devices of the present invention can be combined with other microscale devices to make systems. For example, the devices may be coupled with one or more microchemical microfactories, one or more micromixers, one or more microheaters, etc. Examples of devices made according to the present invention included an oxygenator, a dialyzer, microheat exchangers, etc. | 11-22-2012 |
20120298037 | MICROCHEMICAL NANOFACTORIES - Embodiments of an apparatus, system, and method for chemical synthesis and/or analysis are disclosed. One embodiment of a disclosed apparatus comprises a laminated, microfluidic structure defining a reactor and a separator. Such apparatuses, or portions thereof, generally have dimensions ranging from about 1 micrometer to about 100 micrometers. To implement synthetic processes, disclosed embodiments of the apparatus generally include at least one unit operation, such as a mixer, a valve, a separator, a detector, and combinations thereof. Individual apparatuses may be coupled both in series and in parallel to form a system for making chemical compounds. An individual apparatus or a system also can be used in combination with known devices and processes. | 11-29-2012 |
20140069861 | Dialyzer - The present invention is related to hemodialysis, and more particularly, to a dialyzer with improved efficiency of mass transfer across a dialysis membrane utilizing microchannel separation provided in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In accordance with an embodiment, a dialyzer is provided comprising a plurality of semipermeable membrane sheets and a plurality of flow separators. The membrane sheets and flow separators are arranged in alternating configuration and coupled into a laminae stack defining a plurality of parallel microchannel layers. Each microchannel layer comprises a plurality of first microchannels and a plurality of second microchannels. The first and second microchannels of each microchannel layer are in fluid communication with each other via one of the plurality of membrane sheets therebetween. The dialyzer is characterized as having a high surface to volume ratio and a high mass transfer coefficient. | 03-13-2014 |
Bryan Paul, Peoria, IL US
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20100308974 | WIRELESS SENSOR READER - A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits a narrowband, fixed frequency excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The ring signal corresponds to the value of the physical parameter being sensed. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The low power, simple circuitry required to generate the excitation pulse allows the reader to be a small, battery operated unit. Alternative methods of frequency determination are also disclosed. | 12-09-2010 |
Buddy R. Paul, Perry Hall, MD US
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20090255398 | APPARATUS COMPRISING A PASSIVELY-ACTUATED SNUBBER - A passively-actuated apparatus for providing shock-absorption between a missile and a missile canister prior to missile launch, and for moving out of the path of a missile during missile launch. The apparatus comprises a snubber coupled to a passive actuator that drives a snubber from a position wherein the snubber is engaged with a missile to a position wherein the snubber is cleared from the path of any portion of the missile during launch. The actuator is purely mechanical in nature, and is passively-actuated by the motion of the missile itself as the missile begins launch. | 10-15-2009 |
Buddy Ray Paul, Slidell, LA US
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20110100328 | ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS AND RELATED DEVICES AND METHODS - A cell for use in an electrolysis unit includes a back wall, a side wall extending upwardly from and around a periphery of the back wall to define an inner region of the cell, an electrode disposed on the back wall within the inner region to divide at least a portion of the inner region into first and second regions is disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
20120255518 | Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen Motor - A carbon oxygen hydrogen motor comprises an enclosure, a combustion chamber, and a plurality of injectors. A rotational crank is positioned within the enclosure and connected with a piston. The piston is positioned within the combustion chamber and connected to the rotational crank by a rod. A stream of hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and carbon dioxide gas enter into the combustion chamber through the plurality of injectors. A spark plug, which is connected to the combustion chamber, ignites hydrogen gas, oxygen gas, and carbon dioxide gas inside the combustion chamber causing a reaction. The reaction moves the piston upward. After the reaction has taken place, the piston moves downward. The downward motion of the piston ejects all of the byproducts from the reaction through a ejecting valve located in the combustion chamber. Since the piston is connected with the rotational crank, the rotational crank rotates in cycles creating mechanical energy. | 10-11-2012 |
Candace Paul, Mason, OH US
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20080229586 | Seafood Utensil - A seafood utensil functioning as both a seafood fork and cutting tool, the seafood utensil including a grip portion operably configured for gripping between the thumb and forefinger of a diner, a first tine including a pivot operably configured to function as a fulcrum when cutting shellfish, and a second tine including an edge operably configured to cut through shellfish, the first tine and the second tine being in spaced apart relation. | 09-25-2008 |
Charles Frederic Paul, Incline Village, NV US
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20110145047 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING CREDITS FROM THIRD PARTIES FOR REDEMPTION AT MEMBER RETAILERS - According to one embodiment of the invention, an electronic device is adapted to receive and upload digital credits for later application as part of payment for purchases at particular retailer. The electronic device comprises a memory to store an incoming credit email message, and a processor that, in response to receipt of the credit email message and selection of a link contained on the credit email message, establishes communication with a storage area remote from the electronic device in order to upload a digital credit into an account of a registered user using the electronic device. The storage area is accessible by a plurality of retailers to allow the retailers, when the registered user of the electronic device is present at the retailer, to fetch and apply the digital credit to purchases at the retailer. | 06-16-2011 |
20110145054 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONICALLY CAPTURING DIGITAL COUPONS WITH PRINTING AND REDEMPTION AT A TARGETED RETAILER - According to an embodiment of the invention, a method is performed in which a print configuration for an electronic device is saved. Therefore, a virtual print driver is installed (or activated) on the electronic device. The virtual print driver operates so that, when a digital coupon image is selected for printing, the digital coupon image is captured and re-transmitted over a network for remote storage in lieu of the digital coupon image being printed locally. | 06-16-2011 |
Chris Paul, Lincoln, MA US
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20080320509 | Quantitative Assessment of Marketing Strategies - Systems and methods allow business and marketing professionals to quantitatively measure the success of distributed marketing information and the quality of the sales opportunity at any given phase in the sales process. | 12-25-2008 |
20100132020 | Presentation Management System and Method - An online presentation authoring method includes allowing a primary author to perform a primary set of tasks concerning at least a primary portion of an online presentation, and requesting that a guest author perform a secondary set of tasks concerning a secondary portion of the online presentation. | 05-27-2010 |
Christopher E. Paul, Hillsborough, NC US
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20100232640 | System and Method for Verifying the Contents of a Filled, Capped Pharmaceutical Prescription - A method of verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical includes the steps of: reading identifying indicia on a pharmaceutical vial containing a dispensed pharmaceutical; determining the identity of a prescribed pharmaceutical called for by the identifying indicia; acquiring an image of the dispensed pharmaceutical through the vial; comparing the image of the dispensed pharmaceutical to data storage comprising image data associated with pharmaceuticals; acquiring spectral data for the dispensed pharmaceutical through the vial; comparing the spectral data of the dispensed pharmaceutical to data storage comprising spectral data associated with pharmaceuticals; and automatically determining whether the image and the spectral data of the dispensed pharmaceutical confirm that the dispensed pharmaceutical matches the prescribed pharmaceutical. | 09-16-2010 |
Christopher J. Paul, Durham, NC US
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20090125365 | AUTONOMIC TIME MANAGEMENT CALENDAR SYSTEM - A method, system, and computer program product for autonomically managing a meeting calendar. An Autonomic Meeting Scheduling (AMS) utility detects a set of pre-scheduling data. The AMS utility generates an optimal meeting schedule based upon the set of pre-scheduling data. A meeting invitation is communicated to at least one meeting invitee. The AMS utility detects an invitation reply data from a meeting invitee. Based upon the pre-scheduling data and the invitation reply data, the AMS utility generates and outputs one of at least a meeting probability value (MPV) and a MPV curve. The MPV is a measure of how probable a scheduled meeting will occur. Moreover, a meeting owner may enable the AMS utility to determine whether the MPV has reached a threshold to execute a scheduling decision (i.e., retain a scheduled meeting, reschedule a meeting, or cancel/extinguish a scheduled meeting). | 05-14-2009 |
20110078197 | FILE RESHARING MANAGEMENT - Managing file distribution in an online file sharing system implemented by at least one server includes inviting a first entity to access a shared file hosted by the online file sharing system, and allowing the first entity to reshare the shared file through the online file sharing system with at least a second entity only to an extent permitted by a resharing policy stored by the online file sharing system. | 03-31-2011 |
20110161830 | FACETED PROFILES WITH CUSTOMIZED PRIVACY CONTROLS AND PERSONALIZED VIEW - An entity's profile is augmented. Viewer-supplied data is received from a first viewing computer to modify an initial profile for a profiled entity in order to create an augmented profile about the profiled entity. This viewer-supplied data is hidden from the profiled entity. The augmented profile is generated and transmitted to an authorized viewing computer that has requested the augmented profile. | 06-30-2011 |
Christopher Joseph Paul, Durham, NC US
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20080270518 | Context-Specific Instant Messaging - Context-specific instant messaging is presented. A user views a page of data that is segmented into regions. The user performs a user action (e.g., a mouse click) and, in turn, a message generator displays context-specific phrases for the user to select based upon the region that the user action was performed and a corresponding object type. When a region corresponds to a meeting time, a context-specific phrase may also be time-sensitive. When a region corresponds to meeting participants, a context-specific phrase may include recipient identifiers. The user selects one of the context-specific phrases, and the message generator invokes a message session between the user and a recipient based upon the selected context-specific phrase. The message generator includes a link to the corresponding object such that the message recipient may easily identify the context of the message. | 10-30-2008 |
Curtis Paul, Potomac, MD US
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20100171265 | Methods of Play for Board Games - Methods of play for board games are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of play for a board game with a game board having a plurality of spaces includes the steps of: (a) providing a first player game piece having a strength value; (b) providing a first chance device capable of indicating chance values; (c) determining the movement of the first player game piece among the spaces of the game board; and (d) determining that the first player game piece located on a first space has defeated a second player game piece located on a second space adjacent to the first space, wherein the determinations in steps (c) and (d) are each based on both the strength value of the first player game piece and a chance value provided by the first chance device. | 07-08-2010 |
David Abraham Paul, Peoria, IL US
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20080307900 | Self-contained wireless rotational speed sensing unit - A speed sensing device for use with a traction device is disclosed. The speed sensing device has a rotor having a first rotational, wherein the rotor has magnets affixed thereon to generate a magnetic field. The speed sensing device also has a power-harvesting circuit coupled with the rotor to convert fluctuations in the magnetic field into electrical energy. The speed sensing device further has a sensor having a second rotational speed different from the first rotational speed, wherein the sensor is powered by the power-harvesting circuit to generate a signal indicative of a speed of the traction device. The speed sensing device still further has a transmitting circuit connected with the speed sensor and powered by the power-harvesting circuit to wirelessly transmit the generated signal. | 12-18-2008 |
20090058401 | Machine with a position-sensing system - A machine includes a component. The machine may also include a position-sensing system with a plurality of sensor elements that each generate a signal related to proximity of the sensor element to the component by generating the signal based at least in part on the magnetic permeability of the space adjacent the sensor element and a time-varying magnetic field generated by an electric circuit of the position-sensing system. The machine may also include one or more information-processing devices that determine a positional relationship between the component and the plurality of sensor elements based on a plurality of the signals generated by the sensor elements. | 03-05-2009 |
David C. Paul, Frederick, MD US
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20110030298 | FORM FOR A CONCRETE FOOTING - The form for a concrete footing ( | 02-10-2011 |
Dennis Duane Paul, Atlantis, FL US
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20100040990 | Precombustion chamber for canned heat products - This invention provides an improved chamber within the can of a canned heat product that allows more complete combustion due to a better mixing of air and gasified fuel which eminates from fuel on the surface of a fibrous fill. This improved mixing is the result of pulling cold outside air into the outer annulus of the combustion chamber where mixing occurs prior to ignition and also cools the fuel holding fiber as well as providing a steady height point of maximum temperature due to the combustion. | 02-18-2010 |
Derek Paul, Columbus, OH US
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20090160218 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING PLASTIC GARNISH FOR PAINTING ON-LINE - A garnish for a vehicle body including a plastic exterior skin and a metal reinforcement member. The garnish is installed on the vehicle for coating or painting and then the garnish and the vehicle body are sent through a bake oven to cure the coating or paint. After exposure to the bake oven, the garnish is removed from the vehicle body for installation of a headlight assembly. The garnish is then reinstalled on the vehicle body after the headlight assembly is installed. | 06-25-2009 |
20090302627 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING PLASTIC GARNISH FOR PAINTING ON-LINE - A garnish for a vehicle body including a plastic exterior skin and a metal reinforcement member. The garnish is installed on the vehicle for coating or painting and then the garnish and the vehicle body are sent through a bake oven to cure the coating or paint. After exposure to the bake oven, the garnish is removed from the vehicle body for installation of a headlight assembly. The garnish is then reinstalled on the vehicle body after the headlight assembly is installed. | 12-10-2009 |
Geoffrey Aaron Paul, Atlanta, GA US
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20110055099 | Automated Systems and Methods for Matching Healthcare Professionals with Healthcare Organizations on a Temporary Basis - Automated web-based systems and methods for matching healthcare professionals with healthcare organizations on a temporary basis are disclosed. The systems and methods of the present invention utilize a secure online portal to facilitate communication between healthcare organizations and locum tenens recruitment agencies. The present invention automates and manages all aspects of the connecting of healthcare organizations and vendors for the purpose of matching and placing of temporary medical professionals with healthcare organizations. | 03-03-2011 |
Indraneel Paul, Bixby, OK US
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20100154002 | SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING TELEVISION PROGRAM DATA - A system for collecting program data from television systems is provided. The program data is collected at a main facility that distributes the program data to television distribution facilities for use in passive or interactive electronic television program guides. The system allows personnel at television station office computers to access a database of program data maintained at the main facility and to construct program schedules electronically using this database. The system error checks the program schedules in real time as they are constructed. The system allows reports, such as ad trafficking reports for use by television station personnel, to be generated based on the program schedule of a given television system. | 06-17-2010 |
Jeff Paul, Mandan, ND US
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20110010840 | DUAL-HEAD SHOWER ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a dual shower head assembly and a method of installing where the head assembly includes: a first shower head; a mechanism to split water supply into the first shower head; a second shower head, where the second shower head is opposed to the first shower head; a water supply pipe connector, where said pipe connector connects the second shower head to the means to split the water supply; and a mechanism to hang a shower curtain on the shower head assembly. The pipe connector may provide the mechanism to hang a shower curtain. In one particular embodiment, a splitter connected above the first shower head provides the mechanism to split the water supply. | 01-20-2011 |
John Paul, Mcdonough, GA US
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20080258424 | Unitary vehicular front end and method of use thereof - A unitary vehicular front end is provided comprising a left and right side, each having a handle section with a fork segment thereof, the left and right sides being bridged together via a connecting member having a central bar for receiving the frame of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or other two or three-wheeled vehicle. A method of securing the unitary vehicular front end to the frame of a vehicle is also provided. | 10-23-2008 |
Jonathan P. Paul, Broomfield, CO US
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20090101646 | Storage and Dispensing System - According to one embodiment, a liquid storage and dispensing system includes a closure configured with a spout that is releasably coupled to a body. The body has a base integrally formed with a front region, a back region, and two side regions that form a cavity for storage of a substance. For placement of a product label, the front region is relatively flatter than the two side regions and the back region, and the front region slopes inwardly from the base such that the front region faces upwardly when the base is placed on a horizontal surface. Each of the two side regions includes an indentation proximate the opening and aligned with a longitudinal axis passing through the center of body. The indentations form a handle for grasping the body while dispensing the substance. The front region and the indentations form a volume in the upper portion of the body that is less than the lower portion of the body. | 04-23-2009 |
Joseph Edward Paul, West Fargo, ND US
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20120066006 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING GENERAL ACCOUNT LIFE INSURANCE TO SEPARATE ACCOUNT LIFE INSURANCE - A method is disclosed for converting a third-party owned life insurance policy from being guaranteed by an insurance carrier's general account to a life insurance policy guaranteed by the insurance carrier's separate account. An insurance carrier receives a request from a policy owner to convert the account from being backed by the general account to being backed by a separate account. The insurance carrier transfers cash or assets in an amount equal to the policy value of the life insurance policy from the general account to the separate account. The insurance carrier issues an endorsement to the policy owner amending the policy. In a preferred embodiment, the owner of the third-party life insurance policy is a bank. | 03-15-2012 |
Justin M. Paul, Raleigh, NC US
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20110004411 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING RESULTS OF A POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION (PCR) INSTRUMENT - Methods of managing results of a real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) instrument and software associated with such methods are described herein. One disclosed method, among others, comprises calculating, from results of the real-time PCR instrument, a fluorescence signal of a sample during a cycle of a baseline period of the real-time PCR instrument. The method further comprises determining whether or not the fluorescence signal during the baseline period increases by at least a certain percentage compared to cycles outside the baseline period. The sample is flagged as a potentially high-titer sample when the fluorescence signal increases by at least the certain percentage. | 01-06-2011 |
Jyotirmoy Paul, Redmond, WA US
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20110131484 | TECHNIQUES FOR SUPPORTING MULTIPLE DEVICES IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS - Techniques for interacting with a client process on a mobile device connected to a network over a wireless link includes managing information at a mobile applications server executing on a platform connected to the network. The information includes device profile information about the mobile device. First data is received from an application. The first data describes graphical elements for display on the mobile device. It is determined whether the first data exceeds a capacity of the mobile device based on the device profile information. If it is determined that the first data exceeds the capacity, then a subset of the first data is formed that does not exceed the capacity of the mobile device. The subset of the first data is sent to the client process. If it is determined that an external converter does not convert using a particular format, then a first description of graphical elements is converted internally into a second description using the particular format. Second data including the second description is sent to the client process. These techniques allow network-based services to be made readily available to a wide range of mobile devices without having to explicitly program each application for providing one or more network-based services to support all forms of mobile devices. | 06-02-2011 |
Karon S.n. Paul, Tualatin, OR US
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20080237991 | STACKING GAME ASSOCIATED WITH AN ORGANIZATION - A stacking game including trademarks of an organization is disclosed. Each player forms their own tower of multiple levels of play pieces. A predetermined quantity of the play pieces are distributed to each player. The play pieces include a plurality of first pieces having a first shape and a plurality of second pieces having a second shape. Each first piece bears a first trademark of the organization, and each second piece bears a second trademark of the organization. During a turn of a player, the player rolls a first die to determine whether one or more of the first or the second pieces is designated for play during the turn, and the player rolls a second die to determine a number of the designated play pieces to play during the turn. The player adds the number of designated play pieces to his/her tower. | 10-02-2008 |
Kateri E. Paul, Everett, MA US
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20090097808 | Fluid waveguide and uses thereof - The invention relates to methods and apparatuses for guiding and emitting electromagnetic radiation from a fluid waveguide. Various methods for changing optical properties (e.g., refractive index, absorption, and fluorescence) and/or physical properties (e.g., magnetic susceptibility, electrical conductivity, and temperature) of either the waveguide core or the cladding, or both, are provided herein. In one embodiment, electromagnetic radiation is guided and/or emitted at multiple distinct wavelengths, including emission in the form of an essentially continuous band, in some cases covering at least 150 nanometers. In another embodiment, methods for splitting a waveguide core and/or the joining of at least two waveguide cores in a waveguide are provided. In yet another embodiment, the invention includes the use of thermal gradients to generate a waveguide and/or to change the properties of waveguides. Embodiments of the waveguides may be used for optical detection or spectroscopic analysis. | 04-16-2009 |
Kenneth G. Paul, Holliston, MA US
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20110144054 | Polyol and Polyether Iron Oxide Complexes as Pharmacological and/or MRI Contrast Agents - Pharmacological compositions, and methods for administration, of the type employing an iron oxide complex with a polyol or polyether. The methods of administration may comprise parenteral administration of an effective dose of the complex formulated in a biocompatible liquid delivered at a rate of from about 1 mL/sec to less than 1 mL/min and wherein upon administration the complex provides minimal detectable free iron in a subject, and minimal incidence of anaphylaxis. The pharmacological compositions are of the type employing a polyol or polyether iron oxide complex, which, upon parenteral administration to a subject, are substantially immunosilent, provide minimal anaphylaxis and minimal free iron, and undergo minimal dissolution in vivo. | 06-16-2011 |
20130121929 | Polyol and Polyether Iron Oxide Complexes as Pharmacological and/or MRI Contrast Agents - Iron oxide complexes, pharmacological compositions and unit dosage thereof, and methods for their administration, of the type employing an iron oxide complex with a polyol, are disclosed. The pharmacological compositions employ a polysaccharide iron oxide complex, wherein the polysaccharide is a modified polyol such as a carboxyalkylated reduced dextran. The complex is stable to terminal sterilization by autoclaving. The compositions are suitable for parenteral administration to a subject for the treatment of iron deficiencies or as MRI contrast agent. The complex is substantially immunosilent, provide minimal anaphylaxis and undergo minimal dissolution in vivo. The pharmacological compositions of the complex contain minimal free iron which can be quantified by a variety of methods. | 05-16-2013 |
20140178310 | Polyol and Polyether Iron Oxide Complexes as Pharmacological and/or MRI Contrast Agents - Iron oxide complexes, pharmacological compositions and unit dosage thereof, and methods for their administration, of the type employing an iron oxide complex with a polyol, are disclosed. The pharmacological compositions employ a polysaccharide iron oxide complex, wherein the polysaccharide is a modified polyol such as a carboxyalkylated reduced dextran. The complex is stable to terminal sterilization by autoclaving. The compositions are suitable for parenteral administration to a subject for the treatment of iron deficiencies or as MRI contrast agent. The complex is substantially immunosilent, provide minimal anaphylaxis and undergo minimal dissolution in vivo. The pharmacological compositions of the complex contain minimal free iron which can be quantified by a variety of methods. | 06-26-2014 |
20140296509 | Polyol and Polyether Iron Oxide Complexes as Pharmacological and/or MRI Contrast Agents - Iron oxide complexes, pharmacological compositions and unit dosage thereof, and methods for their administration, of the type employing an iron oxide complex with a polyol, are disclosed. The pharmacological compositions employ a polysaccharide iron oxide complex, wherein the polysaccharide is a modified polyol such as a carboxyalkylated reduced dextran. The complex is stable to terminal sterilization by autoclaving. The compositions are suitable for parenteral administration to a subject for the treatment of iron deficiencies or as MRI contrast agent. The complex is substantially immunosilent, provide minimal anaphylaxis and undergo minimal dissolution in vivo. The pharmacological compositions of the complex contain minimal free iron which can be quantified by a variety of methods. | 10-02-2014 |
Kevin Paul, Colorado Springs, CO US
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20090129573 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AND MANAGING FRAUD - A system, method and computer program product for processing event records. The present invention includes a detection layer, an analysis layer, an expert systems layer and a presentation layer. The layered system includes a core infrastructure and a configurable, domain-specific implementation. The detection layer employs one or more detection engines, such as, for example, a rules-based thresholding engine and a profiling engine. The detection layer can include an AI-based pattern recognition engine for analyzing data records, for detecting new and interesting patterns and for updating the detection engines to insure that the detection engines can detect the new patterns. In one embodiment, the present invention is implemented as a telecommunications fraud detection system. When fraud is detected, the detection layer generates alarms which are sent to the analysis layer. The analysis layer filters and consolidates the alarms to generate fraud cases. The analysis layer preferably generates a probability of fraud for each fraud case. The expert systems layer receives fraud cases and automatically initiates actions for certain fraud cases. The presentation layer also receives fraud cases for presentation to human analysts. The presentation layer permits the human analysts to initiate additional actions. | 05-21-2009 |
Krista Paul, Denver, CO US
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20110153374 | REWARD TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND METHODS - There is disclosed reward travel management software. In an embodiment, reward travel management software includes airline search results by airfare, the airline search results by reward points/miles fare, and a recommendation between the airfare and the reward points/miles fare by a recommendation engine. In another embodiment, reward points/miles management software includes auto rental search results by cash/credit card cost, the auto rental search results by reward points/miles cost, and a recommendation between the cash/credit card cost and the reward points/miles cost by a recommendation engine. In one embodiment, reward points/miles management software comprising product or service search results by cash/credit card cost, the product or service search results by reward points/miles cost, and a recommendation between the cash/credit card cost and the reward points/miles cost by a recommendation engine. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
20120290380 | REWARD TRAVEL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND METHODS - There is disclosed a system, including a computer system, for managing travel points. In one embodiment, the system includes a single graphical user interface provided by a website, the single graphical user interface configured with a plurality of different rewards programs. The system includes a query tool configured to allow searching for award instance based on one of miles and points. The system includes a booking tool configured to facilitate online booking for at least one of regular fares and award redemptions. The system also includes software that determines relevant loyalty program bonus details, credit card offers, or program membership offers to feature in the search results. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 11-15-2012 |
Larry A. Paul, Palmetto, FL US
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20100322717 | Pile Splice Assemblies, Pile Systems Involving Such Assemblies and Methods for Splicing Piles - Pile splice assemblies, pile systems involving such assemblies and methods for splicing piles are provided. In this regard, a representative method includes: using strand locking devices to attach first and second anchors to respective strands of first and second piles; and securing the first and second anchors to each other. | 12-23-2010 |
Lawrence J. Paul, Knapp, WI US
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20090013546 | HAND-HELD LEVEL AND PLUMB TOOL - A hand-held level and plumb tool that includes a homogeneous, L-shaped body, a first level indicating device, and a second level indicating device. The L-shaped body has first and second legs arranged at a 90° angle. The first leg defines an interior side, an exterior side, a central panel extending between the sides, and a length in extension of the first leg from the second leg to a free end. A slot is formed through a thickness of the central panel and extends along at least a majority of the length. The first level indicating device is assembled to the central panel of the first leg at a location spaced from the slot. The second level indicating device is assembled to the second leg. One or both of the legs can include measurement-related indicia selected in accordance with staircase construction standard dimensions. | 01-15-2009 |
Lyle Paul, Russell, KY US
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20110022010 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING MEIBOMIAN GLAND DYSFUNCTION EMPLOYING FLUID JET - According to the present invention, there is provided a method of treating meibomian gland dysfunction in a mammal wherein an occlusion blocks at least a portion of the flow of naturally occurring secretion out of a gland channel orifice. The invention comprises selecting a device capable of delivering a jet of heated medium. The device is positioned such that when the jet is it is applied to the exterior surface of the eyelid, proximate to the gland channel orifice, a jet of heated medium is applied to the exterior surface of the eyelid proximate to the gland channel orifice at a pressure of from about 2 psi to about 30 psi. Application of the jet of heated medium is maintained for sufficient time to loosen, break up, fracture, soften or liquefy at least a portion of the occlusion such that at least a portion of the occlusion is removed. In an exemplary embodiment, the medium is water heated to a temperature of between about 42° C. and about 46° C. Depending on the particular type and composition of the obstruction, the fluid jet operates to melt or soften the obstruction and to milkingly move the corpus of the softened obstruction up the gland channel from the end opposite the meibomian gland orifice and out of the gland orifice. Repeated application of the heated fluid jet may also be necessary to soften and/or express the obstruction. | 01-27-2011 |
Lyle E. Paul, Russell, KY US
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20100292789 | REFRACTIVE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT LENS AND METHOD - A refractive intraocular lens ( | 11-18-2010 |
20110029075 | REFRACTIVE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANT LENS AND METHOD - A refractive intraocular lens ( | 02-03-2011 |
Marc Paul, Memphis, TN US
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20100222825 | SIDE-LOADING OCCIPITAL VERTEBRAL FIXATION SYSTEM - An occipital plating system includes a fixation assembly with a plate and a coupling member extending from a respective one of opposite lateral portions of the plate. The coupling members each include a passage that opens in at least one of a medial or lateral direction to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column. | 09-02-2010 |
Marc T. Paul, Memphis, TN US
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20100125299 | Translational Occipital Vertebral Fixation System - An occipital plating system includes a fixation assembly with a plate and a coupling member extending from a respective one of opposite lateral portions of the plate. The coupling members include a channel to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column. The coupling members are rotatable and translatable relative to the plate. | 05-20-2010 |
20100198259 | Crosslink Interconnection of Bone Attachment Devices - An apparatus comprises a pair of bone attachment devices and a crosslink device for a spinal fixation system or other implant arrangement. The bone attachment devices include a head with socket to receive a spinal rod or other elongate element and the crosslink device includes a pair of bridging members each having an end section for connecting with the bone attachment devices. An interconnection device situated between the bridging members receives the bridging members and allows translational and rotational freedom therebetween while being operable to secure the bridging members in position relative to one another. A pair of engaging members are structured to engage the head of the respective bone attachment device and bear against the respective adjacent end of crosslink device to lock the crosslink and the bone attachment device in a rigid construct are also included. | 08-05-2010 |
20110190828 | ORTHOPEDIC REVISION CONNECTOR - A connector apparatus for use in orthopedic procedures includes a base portion and an extending leg portion that forms a channel. Part of the base portion can be placed atop or adjacent implanted fixation members (e.g. bone screws), and a locking member can be inserted through the base and into the fixation member to anchor the connector to the fixation member. A rod can be inserted into the channel and fixed to the connector by a set screw. The apparatus is useful in connecting a rod to a fixation member, particularly in situations in which a rod is already connected to the fixation member, as by a previous implantation procedure, for example. | 08-04-2011 |
Marc Thomas Paul, Memphis, TN US
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20100087873 | Surgical Connectors for Attaching an Elongated Member to a Bone - The present application is directed to connectors for attaching an elongated member to a bone. The connectors may include a receiver that is attached to an anchor. The receiver may include a base and outwardly-extending arms that form a channel to receive the elongated member. The base may include an opening that extends into a receptacle. The opening may include a first section in an inferior side of the receiver, and a cut-out in a lateral side. During attachment, the anchor may be positioned relative to the receiver such that a head of the anchor may be inserted into the first section and a shaft of the anchor may be inserted into a second section. After insertion, the anchor is rotated to move the shaft out of the cut-out while the head remains in the receptacle. A wedge is then attached to the receiver over the cut-out to prevent the anchor from escaping. | 04-08-2010 |
20110106085 | ADJUSTABLE OCCIPITAL VERTEBRAL FIXATION SYSTEM - An occipital plating system includes a plating assembly with a plate body defining a profile adapted for positioning on the occiput. The plate body includes a central portion that extends bi-laterally across the central axis of the spinal column to opposite lateral portions of the plate. At least one coupling member extends from each of the lateral portions of the plate body to receive a connecting element extending from the spinal column. | 05-05-2011 |
Mark G. Paul, Raleigh, NC US
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20080267510 | Document processing system control using document feature analysis for identification - The present subject matter relates to controlling of mail processing equipment. More specifically, the present subject matter allows for unique recognition of a printed document from all other similar documents, without the inclusion of additional purposeful identifying marks, data or barcodes. A document processing system, such as an inserter, printer, postage meter, sorter or other document processing system is controlled based on document identification which does not depend on unique identifiers. Similarly if a document is identified with a unique identifying mark on the first page, the present subject matter allows for identification of each subsequent page in the document without requiring identifying marks on each page. The identification data is then used to control the processing of the printed document based upon the recognition and enables the performance of quality checks. Further, each subsequent page in the document, as part of a quality check, can be verified without requiring identifying marks on each page. | 10-30-2008 |
Mark Gerard Paul, Raleigh, NC US
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20100106290 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING A POSTAL AUTHORITY BARCODE ON A DOCUMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and an article of manufacture for printing a new postal authority code on a mail piece prepared by and received from an inserter or wrapper. A barcode post-processing system receives a mail piece from an inserter and communicates with the image capture equipment. The barcode post-processing system during performs various functions. The functions can include receiving legacy address block information from the mail piece from the image capture equipment, processing the captured legacy address block information to determine one or more missing parameters of the new postal authority code to create processed data, and supplementing the captured legacy address block information data with the one or more missing parameters of the new postal authority code received from one or more data source. | 04-29-2010 |
20130294879 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEMI-AUTOMATED TRAY LOADING DEVICE - The present application relates to techniques and equipment to stack mailpieces for sweeping. The mailpieces are manufactured on a mail processing machine such as, but not limited to an inserter or wrapper. More particularly, there is provided an on-edge conveyor where components have been ergonomically positioned to permit the filling of a mail tray in an efficient manner with minimal lifting of weight. A quantity of mailpieces that have already been offset can be pulled over the rolled/rounded edge of the conveyor into an awaiting mail tray supported on a roller conveyor. The operator is then able push the full tray to the side, load another empty tray, and repeat the process. | 11-07-2013 |
Nathanael R. Paul, Greenville, SC US
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20110047618 | Method, System, and Computer Program Product for Malware Detection, Analysis, and Response - A method, system, and computer program product for detecting malware from outside the host operating system using a disk, virtual machine, or combination of the two. The method, system, and computer program product detects malware at the disk level while computer files in the host operating system are in actual program execution by identifying characteristic malware properties and behaviors associated with the disk requests made. The malware properties and behaviors are identified by using rules that can reliably detect file-infecting viruses. The method, system, and computer program product also uses the disk processor to provide accelerated scanning of virus signatures, which substantially decreases overhead incurred on the host operating system by existing malware detection techniques. In the event that malware is detected, the method, system, and computer program product can respond by limiting the negative effects caused by the malware and help the system recover to its normal state. | 02-24-2011 |
Patrick J. Paul, Boca Raton, FL US
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20110118806 | Device For Treating Human Vision Using Combined Optical And Electrical Stimulation - An integrated device for improving the visual system of a human subject includes a computer having a timer and in data communication with a display, a current source and a housing that contains the current source in addition to at least one of the display and the computer. The computer and display are adapted to present optical stimuli to a targeted region of an eye. The current source has at least one terminal for connection of at least one electrode assembly. The timer measures a time relationship. The current source provides electrical stimulation to the subject's brain and the display provides optical stimulation to the subject's eye in a time relationship determined by the timer | 05-19-2011 |
20140035604 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPENSING FLUID FROM AN INFUSION PUMP - The present disclosure is directed towards a compact, modular infusion pump and a delivery mechanism for accurate dispensing of very small amounts of medication. The infusion pump comprises a tubular, curved medication reservoir, and a flexible, one-piece drive train configured to push very small amounts of medication out of the medication reservoir. A method of measuring a level of medication inside the medication reservoir or cross-checking the accuracy of medication delivery is also described. | 02-06-2014 |
Prem S. Paul, Ames, IA US
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20080286276 | Proteins encoded by polynucleic acids of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) - The present invention provides a purified preparation containing, for example, at least one polypeptide selected from the group consisting of proteins encoded by one or more open reading frames (ORF's) of an Iowa strain of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), antigenic regions of such proteins which are at least 5 amino acids in length and which effectively protect a porcine host against a subsequent challenge with a PRRSV isolate, and combinations thereof in which amino acids non-essential for antigenicity may be conservatively substituted. The present invention also concerns a vaccine comprising an effective amount of such a protein; antibodies which specifically bind to such a protein; methods of producing the same; and methods of protecting a pig against a PRRSV, treating a pig infected by a PRRSV, and detecting PRRSV in a pig. | 11-20-2008 |
Ram Paul, Bloomington, IN US
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20090105813 | IMPLANTABLE VALVE DEVICE - Valve devices, methods of making valve devices, and methods of treating various venous-related conditions, disorders and/or diseases are described. In one embodiment, a valve device includes an expandable support frame and a bioprosthetic valve attached to the support frame. The bioprosthetic valve comprises a leaflet and a contiguous wall portion harvested from a multi-leaflet xenogeneic valve. The contiguous wall portion includes the attachment region where the leaflets attaches to the vessel wall and, in some embodiments, includes the natural margins of attachment between the leaflet and vessel wall. | 04-23-2009 |
20130116720 | Multi-stage Occlusion Devices - An occlusion device has a covering attached to a support frame that includes a disc-shaped member and a crossbar that extends across a central opening defined by the disc-shaped member. The occlusion device has a first, or deployed, configuration in which the crossbar defines a curve that extends from the disc-shaped member, and a second, or resting, configuration in which the disc-shaped member and the crossbar lie substantially in a single plane. Each of the disc-shaped member and the crossbar include a core wire that extends through a lumen of a coil multiple times. | 05-09-2013 |
Randy J. Paul, Lancaster, OH US
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20090080440 | Method and Apparatus for Establishing and Managing Diameter Associations - The invention includes a method and apparatus for establishing DIAMETER associations between nodes of a network. The invention uses a DIAMETER application server disposed between DIAMETER nodes in order to establish DIAMETER associations between nodes and, further, to provide DIAMETER traffic load balancing using established associations. A method includes receiving a DIAMETER connection establishment request from an originating node requesting an association with a destination node, terminating the DIAMETER connection establishment request, obtaining respective DIAMETER associations for the originating node and the destination node, linking the obtained DIAMETER associations, and storing the linked DIAMETER associations. The DIAMETER association for a node may be obtained by identifying a node associated with the DIAMETER connection establishment request, determining if an association exists for the identified node, and retrieving the association from memory if an association exists for the identified node, retrieving the association from memory, or, if an association does not exist for the identified node, establishing the association. | 03-26-2009 |
Ranjan K. Paul, Sammamish, WA US
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20100070237 | STATISTICAL ANALYSIS FOR MAINTENANCE OPTIMIZATION - A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer program product for identifying an interval for performing a maintenance task. The process retrieves scheduled maintenance data and un-scheduled in-service maintenance data for a given apparatus type. The process maps the un-scheduled in-service maintenance data to the scheduled maintenance data for the given apparatus type to form mapped maintenance data. The process performs a statistical analysis on the mapped maintenance data. The process identifies an optimal interval for performing the maintenance task based on a result of the statistical analysis to form a recommended maintenance interval. | 03-18-2010 |
Robert Paul, Chesterfield, MO US
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20110008495 | LIQUID DIETARY SUPPLEMENT COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to liquid dietary supplement compositions comprising lycopene. These compositions are useful in enhancing cognitive ability. | 01-13-2011 |
Ronald D. Paul, Fort Lauderdale, FL US
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20090111118 | METHOD FOR A RAPID ANTIBODY-BASED ANALYSIS OF PLATELET POPULATIONS - A method for identifying a platelet population, preferably a population of immature, reticulated platelets, in a biological sample involves incubating the biological sample for less than minutes with at least one labeled, ligand (e.g., monoclonal antibody) that binds to an epitope or antigen on platelets and with a nucleic acid dye. In one embodiment, the dye is Acridine Orange and the label on the ligand is PE-Cy7. The sample is then analyzed and one or more platelet populations is rapidly identified or quantified by passing the incubated sample through a sensing region of a flow cytometer. In one embodiment, this method occurs without a washing or physical cell separation step. The incubated sample is irradiated with a laser light source, and fluorescence of the labeled ligand and the nucleic acid dye are measured along with at least one additional parameter, e.g., light scatter, direct current, axial light loss, opacity, radio frequency, and fluorescence. These parameters are used to identify qualitatively or quantitatively the platelet populations in the sample. This rapid analytic method is particularly valuable in clinical situations where either low platelet counts or interfering conditions lead to inaccuracies of the platelet measurement. This method is suitable for performance in an automated hematology analyzer. | 04-30-2009 |
Ronald G. Paul, Corvallis, OR US
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20110075183 | PRINT AND SCAN SHARING PAPER PICK AND PAPER MOTION CONTROL IN A MULTI-FUNCTION PRINTER - A multi-function printer having a compact size and portable configuration while providing printing, scanning and copying functionalities is disclosed herein. The multi-function printer includes a printer assembly and a scanner assembly configured to cooperatively utilize the same pick and paper movement systems along a common feed or paper path to perform these printing, scanning and copying functions. Thus, the disclosed multi-function printer may require a less complex paper movement and control system which, in turn, reduces the printer's overall weight while increasing its flexibility and/or portability. | 03-31-2011 |
Ronald G. Paul, Vancouver, WA US
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20100302603 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSFERRING INFORMATION BETWEEN A MOVABLE SYSTEM AND ANOTHER SYSTEM - An image forming apparatus, which may be a printer, includes an image acquisition subsystem and a processing subsystem. The image acquisition subsystem includes an imager and a source. The imager is configured to scan an image while the image acquisition subsystem moves with respect to the image forming apparatus and configured to provide electrical signals including information related to the scanned image. The source is configured to emanate electromagnetic radiation based on the electrical signals. The processing subsystem includes a receiving component configured to receive the electromagnetic radiation emanated from the source of the image acquisition subsystem. The image forming apparatus also includes a structure supporting both the image acquisition subsystem and the processing subsystem. | 12-02-2010 |
Ronald Gregory Paul, Vancouver, WA US
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20110043571 | INKJET PRINTHEAD SYSTEM AND METHOD USING LASER-BASED HEATING - An inkjet nozzle array includes a plurality of nozzles. Each nozzle includes a chamber having an input aperture adapted to receive ink into the chamber and an output aperture through which ink is ejected from the chamber. Each chamber further includes a window adapted to receive electromagnetic radiation and operable to heat ink in the chamber responsive to the electromagnetic radiation and eject an ink droplet through the output aperture. | 02-24-2011 |
Ryan C. Paul, Chicago, IL US
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20090314793 | SHEET PRODUCT DISPENSER - A sheet product dispenser is provided. The sheet product dispenser includes an enclosure having a hollow interior sized to receive sheet product. A cover having a dispensing opening encloses the hollow interior. A lid having a cavity encloses the dispensing opening. The dispenser has a bottom portion that is sized to fit in a vehicle cup-holder receptacle. In one embodiment, the dispenser includes an enclosure coupled for rotation to a container. The container includes a hollow interior for receiving discarded sheet product. | 12-24-2009 |
Sajit Paul, Plainfield, IL US
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20090274879 | Decorative plastic card - A decorative plastic card is provided. The decorative plastic card may have a first overlay, a second overlay, and a decorative PVC layer sandwiched between the first and second overlays. The decorative layer preferably has a decorative pattern that extends from a first outer surface of the decorative layer, through the decorative layer to a second opposing outer surface of the decorative layer. The first overlay, the decorative layer and the second overlay are laminated together to form the plastic card. Additionally, the decorative plastic card may also have a first substrate positioned between the first overlay and the decorative layer, and a second substrate positioned between the decorative layer and the second overlay. | 11-05-2009 |
Scott Andrew Paul, Lake Wylie, SC US
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20090218183 | BRAKE ROTOR AND ABS TONE RING ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY THAT PROMOTES IN PLANE UNIFORM TORQUE TRANSFER DISTRIBUTION - A brake assembly for use on vehicles includes a rotor having connection tabs and a hub having bobbins, integrally formed or separate, with the rotor connection tabs being positioned between the hub bobbins and clamped together with a top plate. An ABS tone ring is fastened to the hub and is circumscribed by the rotor. Alternatively, an ABS tone ring can be formed as part of the top plate. A spring clip can be used with the top plate to accommodate thermal expansion of the rotor and eliminate rotor rattling. Torque is transferred from the brake rotor to the hub in a common plane to prevent twisting in the fastener connection. | 09-03-2009 |
20100012443 | CALIPER MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT - A brake caliper assembly includes a caliper body connected to a torque plate via a mating protrusion and cavity that transfer torque through facing abutment surfaces to reduce twisting of the caliper. The mating protrusion and cavity provide a stiff connection and also allow use of a smaller, lighter connecting bolt. This arrangement eases removal and reinstallation of the caliper. | 01-21-2010 |
20110272227 | ANTI-LOCK BRAKE DEVICE FOR USE WITH A BRAKE ROTOR DISC - A disc brake assembly includes a rotor with an ABS tone ring insert assembly that functions as a rotation indicator in an anti-lock braking system. The insert is positioned in the hat of a rotor disc in a spaced relationship and is mounted to the mounting flange of the rotor disc. Forming the ring insert separately from the rotor disc also allows different coating materials to be used on the tone ring that may be more heat resistant. The ring insert assembly can be made of powder metal or made as a cast iron cylinder with a toothed cap made of powder metal having a corrosion resistant coating. Cost savings can be realized along with high performance when only a portion of the assembly if made of powder metal and coated. | 11-10-2011 |
Soumen Paul, Overland Park, KS US
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20100317100 | Compositions and methods for establishing and maintaining stem cells in an undifferentiated state - The present invention embraces compositions and methods for establishing and maintaining stem cells and inhibiting stem cell differentiation using a selective Protein Kinase C (PKC) inhibitor. | 12-16-2010 |
20120270313 | Compositions and Methods for Establishing and Maintaining Stem Cells in an Undiffferentiated State - The present invention embraces compositions and methods for establishing and maintaining stem cells and inhibiting stem cell differentiation using a selective Protein Kinase C (PKC) inhibitor. | 10-25-2012 |
Steven C. Paul, Rockford, IL US
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20110148234 | GENERATOR PACKAGING ARRANGEMENT - An accessory system includes an accessory gearbox which includes a geartrain and a 2-Pole generator integrally mounted with the accessory gearbox such that a drive gear of the generator is in meshing engagement with the geartrain, containing a shear section, disconnect mechanism, and torsional compliance. | 06-23-2011 |
Steven D. Paul, Louisville, KY US
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20100154131 | WASHING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOAD SIZE AND WATER RETENTION DETECTION - A washing system and method for load size and water retention detection includes a cabinet, a tub position within the cabinet, a basket with a wash load received therein rotatably supported within the tub, and a drive system for rotating the basket. A controller is operatively coupled to the drive system. The controller rotates the rotatable basket to urge the wash load radially outwardly in the basket and then decelerates the rotatable basket with the wash load urged radially outwardly to or below a predetermined threshold speed. An amount of time from initial deceleration of the rotatable basket until the rotatable basket is at or below the predetermined threshold speed is measured and the measured amount of time is used to determine a parameter of the wash load. | 06-24-2010 |
20120279247 | FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT ICE BOX DOOR - A refrigerator has a compartment defined by a liner. A door is configured to provide access into the compartment. A sub-compartment is mounted in the door. The sub-compartment has an access door that opens to provide access into the sub-compartment. The access door includes an inner door panel, an outer door panel, and a vacuum insulation panel disposed between the inner and outer door panels. | 11-08-2012 |
20130000345 | ICE BOX HOUSING ASSEMBLY AND RELATED REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - A refrigeration appliance includes a refrigerated cabinet with a cooled storage compartment, a door movable between a closed position closing the cooled storage compartment and an opened position allowing access to an interior of the cooled storage compartment, the door having an outer panel and a thermoformed liner attached to an inside of the outer panel, and an ice box frame attached to the thermoformed liner, the ice box frame being formed of injection molded plastic more rigid than the thermoformed liner and defining an ice compartment therein. At least one of an ice maker, an ice storage bin, and a motor for driving an ice storage bin auger is located in the ice compartment and attached to the door via the ice box frame. A related refrigeration appliance is also disclosed. | 01-03-2013 |
20140020423 | MECHANISMS FOR ATTACHING A DISPENSER TO A REFRIGERATOR DOOR - A refrigerator appliance is provided with features for securing a dispenser to a door of the appliance. The dispenser can include a top wall, a bottom wall and a back wall that define a dispenser recess. An insert includes at least one of the top wall, the bottom wall, and the back wall. The insert is mounted to a back of a front panel of the door. As a result, the dispenser can have a trim-less appearance on the front panel of the door. | 01-23-2014 |
Steven M. Paul, Carmel, IN US
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20090238821 | HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES THAT SEQUESTER AMYLOID BETA PEPTIDE - A method to treat conditions characterized by formation of amyloid plaques both prophylactically and therapeutically is described. The method employs humanized antibodies which sequester soluble Aβ peptide from human biological fluids or which preferably specifically bind an epitope contained within position 13-28 of the amyloid beta peptide Aβ. | 09-24-2009 |
20100279433 | ASSAY METHOD FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - A diagnostic test for preclinical and clinical Alzheimer's disease is based on plasma levels of Aβ | 11-04-2010 |
20110158986 | HUMANIZED ANTIBODIES THAT SEQUESTER AMYLOID BETA PEPTIDE - A method to treat conditions characterized by formation of amyloid plaques both prophylactically and therapeutically is described. The method employs humanized antibodies which sequester soluble Aβ peptide from human biological fluids or which preferably specifically bind an epitope contained within position 13-28 of the amyloid beta peptide Aβ. | 06-30-2011 |
20130230513 | Assay Method for Alzheimer's Disease - A diagnostic test for preclinical and clinical Alzheimer's disease is based on plasma levels of Aβ | 09-05-2013 |
Steven M. Paul, Granger, IN US
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20090108564 | Positioning Guide for Aiding Connection of a Fifth Wheel Towed Vehicle - A positioning guide for aiding connection of a fifth wheel towed vehicle to a towing vehicle, where the fifth wheel towed vehicle has a pin box assembly. A mirror is secured to a cover for the pin box assembly, the mirror being located at an orientation so that it is visible from the towing vehicle when the cover is attached to the pin box assembly. The mirror may be convex and located in a cowl forming part of a cover. | 04-30-2009 |
Sumeet Paul, Chicago, IL US
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20090082014 | SYSTEM FOR EXTENDED ROAMING MESSAGES - A method and apparatus are provided for the display of extended roaming messages to a user of a WWAN device. The method includes the steps of retrieving a list of one or more available wireless networks, loading a roaming rule list which contains an ordered list of records, matching each of the available networks against said roaming rule list, selecting a roaming message for at least one match and, and displaying at least one roaming message to the end user. | 03-26-2009 |
Sumeet S. Paul, Chicago, IL US
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20110106579 | System and Method of Management and Reduction of Subscriber Churn in Telecommunications Networks - A closed loop system to monitor a communications system and to detect conditions indicative of deficient subscriber service. Circuitry responsive to the detected conditions to adjust one or more parameters of the communications system to improve subscriber service. Additional circuitry to provide subscriber feedback so as to try to minimize subscriber churn and reduce dissatisfaction. | 05-05-2011 |
20120303823 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOST AND OS AGNOSTIC MANAGEMENT OF CONNECTED DEVICES THROUGH NETWORK CONTROLLED STATE ALTERATION - A method and system for establishing network connectivity with a device is disclosed. A connectivity platform detects a plurality of networks. A network policy of each of the plurality of networks is determined. A signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is determined. The network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks is analyzed. A connection is established between the device and the first network of the plurality of networks based on the analysis of the network policy and the signal quality of each of the plurality of networks. | 11-29-2012 |
Terrance Paul, Boulder, CO US
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20080235016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF SPEECH - Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing the language environment and the development of a key child. A key child's language environment and language development can be monitored without placing artificial limitations on the key child's activities or requiring a third party observer. The language environment can be analyzed to identify words, vocalizations, or other noises directed to or spoken by the key child, independent of content. The analysis can include the number of responses between the child and another, such as an adult and the number of words spoken by the child and/or another, independent of content of the speech. One or more metrics can be determined based on the analysis and provided to assist in improving the language environment and/or tracking language development of the key child. | 09-25-2008 |
20090155751 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT - Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to systems and methods for monitoring and analyzing the language environment and the development of a key child. A key child's language environment and language development can be monitored without placing artificial limitations on the key child's activities or requiring a third party observer. The language environment can be analyzed to identify phones or speech sounds spoken by the key child, independent of content. The number and type of phones is analyzed to automatically assess the key child's expressive language development. The assessment can result in a standard score, an estimated developmental age, or an estimated mean length of utterance. | 06-18-2009 |
Terrance D. Paul, Boulder, CO US
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20090191521 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, the system and method for expressive language development; a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination; and the computer programmed to execute a method that includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method also includes extracting acoustic parameters of the key child recordings and comparing the acoustic parameters of the key child recordings to known acoustic parameters for children. The method returns a determination of a likelihood of autism. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208913 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination, the computer programmed to execute the method, includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments that correspond to the key child are classified as key child recordings. Additionally, the method includes extracting phone-based features of the key child recordings; comparing the phone-based features of the key child recordings to known phone-based features for children; and determining a likelihood of autism based on the comparing. | 08-20-2009 |
20140234811 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LEARNING USING CONTEXTUAL FEEDBACK - A method of supporting vocabulary and language learning by positioning at least one microphone so as to capture speech in the listening environment of a learner. The microphone is monitored to develop a speech signal. The speech signal is analyzed to determine at least one characteristic of the speech or vocalization, wherein the characteristic indicates a qualitative or quantitative feature of the speech. The determined characteristic is compared to a preselected standard or such characteristic is tracked to show growth over time and the comparison or growth is reported to the person associated with the speech signal or person who potentially can affect the language environment of the learner. | 08-21-2014 |
20140255887 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE, DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, AND EMOTION ASSESSMENT - In one embodiment, a method for detecting autism in a natural language environment using a microphone, sound recorder, and a computer programmed with software for the specialized purpose of processing recordings captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination, the computer programmed to execute the method, includes segmenting an audio signal captured by the microphone and sound recorder combination using the computer programmed for the specialized purpose into a plurality recording segments. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments correspond to a key child. The method further includes determining which of the plurality of recording segments that correspond to the key child are classified as key child recordings. Additionally, the method includes extracting phone-based features of the key child recordings; comparing the phone-based features of the key child recordings to known phone-based features for children; and determining a likelihood of autism based on the comparing. | 09-11-2014 |
Terry Paul, Paola, KS US
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20110098871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR UPDATING WINDS ALOFT DISPLAY AS AIRCRAFT ALTITUDE CHANGES - A method and apparatus are provided for displaying wind magnitudes and directions aloft as the aircraft ( | 04-28-2011 |
Thanabalan Thavittupitchai Paul, Carmel, IN US
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20090158273 | Systems and methods to distribute software for client receivers of a content distribution system - A content distribution system employs IP multicast techniques to facilitate in identifying software dynamically, and to facilitate in downloading the software from the appropriate server to diverse client receivers. The clients monitor multicasts from a server and utilize a master/slave hierarchy technique to assist in requesting desired software blocks. The server sends out multicasts with payloads that identity, for example, manufacturers and model numbers of client receivers. The client receivers can then listen and download the payloads that pertain to their specific models. The master/slave technique allows only a master client receiver to request software blocks. Once fulfilled, the master status can be passed to another client receiver to request software blocks. | 06-18-2009 |
20090198793 | Systems and methods for dynamically reporting a boot process in content/service receivers - The boot process of a content/service receiver is dynamically monitored to provide error and/or status information in a step-by-step and/or in a single-snapshot manner. This can be accomplished by, for example, utilizing an application thread running within, and/or, outside the context of the boot code. Status information from, for example, software drivers and/or any other software/hardware/middleware components, is acquired by the application thread utilizing any mechanism, for example, event-driven and/or polling, and then relayed to an external entity, which can be locally and/or remotely located. The external entity can be reached by any means of standard and/or proprietary medium and protocols available, if necessary. The relayed information can then be used, for example, for displaying to a user via a graphical user interface, and/or can be recorded and the like. | 08-06-2009 |
20090271835 | Set top box system parameter retrieval - A method, system and computer readable medium box is disclosed for determining a networked device connection status of an IP set top. A signal strength parameter request is generated associated with the networked device's operation. This request is transmitted to a specific point in a network system where it is received at specific hardware and/or software point. Then a reply or signal strength parameter is generated in response to the signal strength parameter request. This reply or signal strength parameter is transmitted across the network system from the specific hardware and/or software point back to the networked device. There it is loaded into a signal strength parameter variable and displayed to the user. | 10-29-2009 |
20140040953 | REMOTE CONTROL BASED INTERACTIVE PROGRAM GUIDE - The present invention relates to electronic program guides. Program guide state information is stored in a remote control which generates and delivers a pseudo-interactive guide to end users with the system state information (guide information to channel mapping maintained in the remote control device. | 02-06-2014 |
Tiffany L. Paul, Portland, OR US
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20100318442 | On-Line Design of Consumer Products - Computer based systems and methods allow designing of (e.g., customization) consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users. | 12-16-2010 |
20110004524 | CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users. | 01-06-2011 |
20140108148 | CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users. | 04-17-2014 |
20140316995 | CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Computer based systems and methods allow designing (e.g., customization) of consumer products, such as articles of footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, etc., by users. | 10-23-2014 |
Timothy Paul, Atlanta, GA US
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20120115520 | Selective Interference Rejection Combining - It is provided a method, including deciding, based on a previously estimated interference value, whether a user equipment or a sounding reference signal or a channel of a received uplink signal is affected by a colored interference more than a first predefined threshold, wherein colored interference is an interference having a spatial and/or spectral predominance; and suppressing interference rejection combining on the uplink signal if none of the user equipment, the sounding reference signal, and the channel of the received uplink signal is affected more than the first predefined threshold. | 05-10-2012 |
Valerie J. Paul, Fort Pierce, FL US
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20110118323 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The instant invention describes macrocyclic compounds having therapeutic activity, and methods of treating disorders such as cancer, tumors and cell proliferation related disorders, or affect cell differentiation, dedifferentiation or transdifferentiation. | 05-19-2011 |
20110124569 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS, PROTEASE INHIBITION, AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The instant invention describes macrocyclic depsipeptide lyngbyastatins, and methods of treating disorders such as COPD, emphysema, rheumatoid arthritis, and aging related disorders. | 05-26-2011 |
20110195914 | MACROCYCLIC ANTIPROLIFERATION AGENTS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The instant invention describes macrocyclic compounds having antiproliferation activity, and methods of treating disorders such as cancer, tumors and cell proliferation related disorders. | 08-11-2011 |
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20120178669 | PROTEASE INHIBITORS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - This invention relates to grassystatins A, B and C, and their isolated or purified forms. The compounds of the invention are useful as aspartic protease, gamma secretase, or metalloprotease inhibitors. Methods of using the compounds and compositions thereof are also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20140031400 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF TREATMENT - The instant invention describes macrocyclic compounds having therapeutic activity, and methods of treating disorders such as cancer, tumors and cell proliferation related disorders, or affect cell differentiation, dedifferentiation or transdifferentiation. | 01-30-2014 |
20150038404 | MACROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS - This invention relates to novel macrocyclic compounds (e.g., those delineated in the formulae herein), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, and hydrates thereof. This invention also provides compositions comprising a compound of this invention and the use of such compounds and compositions in methods of treating diseases and conditions that are beneficially treated by administering inhibitors of the protease elastase. | 02-05-2015 |
Walter Paul, Falmouth, MA US
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20100246331 | COMPLIANT OCEAN WAVE MITIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD TO ALLOW UNDERWATER SOUND DETECTION WITH OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOY MOORINGS - This systems and methods described herein relate to a device which enables oceanographic surface buoy mooring systems to detect and monitor underwater noise at most sea state and weather conditions. In particular, the systems and methods described herein provide mooring systems that can support a hydrophone or other underwater listening devices connected to a surface buoy located at a deep sea position. As will be more fully described below, the mooring includes an expandable tether cable/hose that reduces noise generated underwater when the buoy moves in response to wave and weather. | 09-30-2010 |
20130040515 | COMPLIANT OCEAN WAVE MITIGATION DEVICE AND METHOD TO ALLOW UNDERWATER SOUND DETECTION WITH OCEANOGRAPHIC BUOY MOORINGS - The systems and methods described herein relate to a device which enables oceanographic surface buoy mooring systems to detect and monitor underwater noise at most sea state and weather conditions. In particular, the systems and methods described herein provide mooring systems that can support a hydrophone or other underwater listening devices connected to a surface buoy located at a deep sea position. As will be more fully described below, the mooring includes an expandable tether cable/hose that reduces noise generated underwater when the buoy moves in response to wave and weather. | 02-14-2013 |
Zbigniew R. Paul, University Park, FL US
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20100239877 | METHOD FOR ADDING A FUSIBLE MATERIAL TO A CONTAINER WALL - A method for adhering a shaped fusible material ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100260491 | PORTABLE VAPORIZING DISPENSER - A vaporizing dispenser comprising a user-activatable chemical reaction heat source and a volatile compound inside a container such that convection currents from the activated heat source volatilize the volatile compound and carry it out of the container. | 10-14-2010 |