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Andrea L. Rauch, Alsip, IL US
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20130158332 | Simulated Moving Bed Systems for Separation of Para-xylene and Processes for Determining Pump-Around Profiles of the Simulated Moving Bed Systems - Embodiments of simulated moving bed systems for separating a preferentially adsorbed component from a feed stream and processes for determining a pump-around profile of the simulated moving bed systems are provided. The process comprises the steps of rotating a rotary valve to a first valve position to direct the feed stream to a first adsorbent sub-bed. An intermediate stream between two adsorbent sub-beds in direct fluid communication with each other is irradiated with laser light that is directed from a probe of a Raman system positioned for inline sampling of the intermediate stream. Scattered light from the irradiated intermediate stream is collected with the probe. A spectrum of the scattered light is generated with the Raman system to determine concentrations of the preferentially adsorbed component and one or more other components in the intermediate stream. | 06-20-2013 |
C. Daniel Rauch, Wallingford, PA US
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20080308665 | TOWEL HOLDER APPARATUS - The Invention is an apparatus for releasably holding a towel. A one-piece body defines a belt clip, a first flat spring and a second flat spring. The first and second flat springs define towel-engaging edges. The flat springs are curved so that the towel-engaging edges are proximal one to the other and define a gap. The spring rate of the flat springs and the gap are selected so that flat springs exerts an adequate force to the towel to securely retain the towel when the towel is placed between said first and said second towel-engaging edges in the center portion of the apparatus. The gap increases with longitudinal distance along the towel-engaging edges from the center portion of the apparatus, allowing insertion or removal of the towel. | 12-18-2008 |
Charles Rauch, Bainbridge Island, WA US
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20100015137 | RECEPTOR THAT BINDS TRAIL - A protein designated TRAIL receptor binds the protein known as TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL). The TRAIL receptor finds use in purifying TRAIL or inhibiting activities thereof. Isolated DNA sequences encoding TRAIL-R polypeptides are provided, along with expression vectors containing the DNA sequences, and host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors. Antibodies that are immunoreactive with TRAIL-R are also provided. | 01-21-2010 |
Charles T. Rauch, Barnesville, GA US
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20110260812 | Balanced transmission line with parallel conductors - An antenna transmission line for feeding multiple items includes a first conductor member, a second conductor member, and a dielectric material positioned between the first and second conductor members, which prevents water from accumulating between the first and second conductive members. Means are provided to connect multiple elements to the transmission line at connection terminals. An insulator may be provided adjacent to each of the connection terminals, the insulator being generally non-conductive. A plurality of holes provided in the insulator on either side of the conductor members allows the elements to be weaved therethrough to provide a more stable connection. | 10-27-2011 |
David W. Rauch, Sandia Park, NM US
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20110034952 | FILTER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A filter delivery device for implanting a vessel filter within a blood vessel of a patient's body. The filter delivery device includes a mechanism for preventing hooks and/or legs on a vessel filter from entangling with each other while the vessel filter is loaded within the delivery device. In one variation, the filter delivery device includes a delivery catheter with grooves at the distal end lumen opening. When a vessel filter with radially expanding legs is compressed and inserted into the distal end of the delivery catheter, the hooks on the distal end of the legs are received and separated by the corresponding grooves on the delivery catheter. In another variation, a pusher rod, with a receptacle for receiving the hooks, is positioned within a delivery catheter to prevent the entanglement of the hooks and/or legs of a filter loaded within the delivery catheter. | 02-10-2011 |
20150230908 | FILTER DELIVERY SYSTEM - A filter delivery device for implanting a vessel filter within a blood vessel of a patient's body. The filter delivery device includes a mechanism for preventing hooks and/or legs on a vessel filter from entangling with each other while the vessel filter is loaded within the delivery device. In one variation, the filter delivery device includes a delivery catheter with grooves at the distal end lumen opening. When a vessel filter with radially expanding legs is compressed and inserted into the distal end of the delivery catheter, the hooks on the distal end of the legs are received and separated by the corresponding grooves on the delivery catheter. In another variation, a pusher rod, with a receptacle for receiving the hooks, is positioned within a delivery catheter to prevent the entanglement of the hooks and/or legs of a filter loaded within the delivery catheter. | 08-20-2015 |
Diane C. Rauch, Williston, VT US
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20120185428 | DATABASE INSTANCE DECOMMISSIONING - A system, method and program product for decommissioning database instances. A computer system is disclosed that includes an agent processing system that deactivates agents associated with a database instance; an access processing system that restricts further access to the database instance; and a mailer processing system that deactivates mailing transactions associated with the database instance. | 07-19-2012 |
Diane C. Rauch, Sunset Beach, NC US
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20140337187 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENTERPRISE-WIDE MIGRATION - Disclosed are a method, system and computer program for collecting inventory data about a group of machines at an office. This method comprises the steps of running an inventory tool on each of the machines, and the tool presenting dialogue displays on each of the machines, filling in or changing data in the dialogues presented by the tool, and submitting the collected information to a server. Also disclosed are a method, system and computer program for customizing an inventory data collection tool for a plurality of logical groups of users. Each of the logical groups of users is provided with a copy of the inventory data collection tool and with a first copy of a common control file. Each of the groups of users uses the first copy of the common control file to customize the tool for the group of users. | 11-13-2014 |
Dustin Charles Rauch, Leesburg, VA US
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20130020843 | Recyclable Seat and Refuse Container - A disposable and portable seating apparatus made from a single sheet of recyclable material, such as corrugated cardboard. The apparatus is intended to be used as temporary seating for events, festivals, gatherings, or similar situations where seating is not readily available, or practical. The structural component of the seating apparatus is designed to interlock providing optimal strength to support the weight of an average adult. The design and material allow the seating apparatus to be assembled and disassembled relatively easily, without the use of any tools or additional bonding agents, such as glue, staples, or other adhesives. After use, the seat can be turned upside down and serve as a recycling container, or trash receptacle for discarded materials, such as; cans, bottles, etc. The exterior of the assembled may act as a medium for advertising purposes, used by companies promoting products, events, contests, teams, or organizations. | 01-24-2013 |
Edwin L. Rauch, Fulton, NY US
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20110049772 | Movable sweat hearth for metal melting furnace - Exemplary embodiments provide a movable sweat hearth for use with a metal melting furnace having a wall provided with a metal-loading entrance. The sweat hearth includes a hearth body movable relative to the furnace into and out of contact with the wall of the furnace at the entrance. The body has exterior walls enclosing a hollow interior except at a furnace-engagable side wall of the hearth body provided with an opening communicating with the interior. The interior has a floor adapted to support a charge of scrap metal, and the opening is positioned relative to the floor to allow molten metal to drain from the interior through the opening. The floor is arranged at an angle to horizontal to slope in a downward direction towards the opening when the container is moved into sealing engagement with the wall of the furnace with the opening aligned with the furnace entrance. Other exemplary embodiments relate to a combination of a movable sweat hearth as described above and a metal melting furnace having a front wall provided with a furnace entrance. | 03-03-2011 |
20110074072 | Side well for metal melting furnace - An exemplary embodiment of the invention provides a side well for a metal melting furnace. The side well comprises an insulated body having a front wall adapted to form part of an insulated side wall of a metal melting furnace and a top, a cavity within the body including a single upright well having a cylindrical wall adjacent to a closed bottom of the cavity, an entrance to the cavity at the top of the insulated body, a metal inlet channel leading directly into the cavity from an inlet aperture in the front wall, and a metal outlet channel leading directly from the cavity to a metal outlet aperture in the front wall. The side well includes a rotatable impeller having a vertical rotatable shaft and at least one vaned section positioned at a lower end of the rotatable shaft; wherein the impeller extends into the cavity with the vaned section positioned in the well adjacent to the cylindrical wall. | 03-31-2011 |
20110076397 | Pipe lining method and apparatus - An exemplary embodiment provides a form for providing a lining in a pipe. The form includes a body having a leading part and a trailing part, a hole in a leading side of the leading part and a channel in the body communicating with the hole. The body has a diameter at the leading part that is similar to the inner diameter of the pipe to be lined and greater than the diameter at the trailing part. The channel has at least one peripheral opening positioned rearwardly of the leading part of the form at a position to discharge lining material from the channel around the trailing part of the form and onto the interior surface of the pipe. The form is preferably provided with an attachment on the leading side for a tube supplying flowable settable lining material to and through the hole. Another embodiment relates to a method of producing a lining in a pipe which comprises supplying flowable settable lining material to the form while pulling the form through the pipe. | 03-31-2011 |
20120164588 | Reverse Flow Regenerative Apparatus and Method - An exemplary embodiment provides a regenerative burner apparatus. The apparatus includes a burner housing having a gas channel and a single-stage heat regenerator equipped with a housing enclosing a fluid-porous heat regenerative media bed. A first gas passageway in the housing directly interconnects the gas channel and the lower surface of the media bed. A second gas passageway in the housing interconnects an opening in the housing communicating with the exterior and the upper surface of the media bed. This arrangement allows hot waste combustion gases to pass upwardly through the media bed so that any condensable contaminant in the gases condenses to a liquid and flows out of the bed under gravity before becoming solid and clogging the bed. The liquid contaminant may then be removed from the regenerator from a position below the media bed. | 06-28-2012 |
20140252697 | MAGNETIC PUMP INSTALLATION - A magnetic pump in a pump well in a molten metal furnace with a long, relatively thin side wall that wraps around a significant fraction of the circumference of the pump, which facilitates creation of an eddy current based flow field in the molten material with better magnetic coupling, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the pump. Breach of the well wall will not result in spillage of metal outside the furnace, and the well can be monitored for any such breach or other change so that the pump can be lifted out of the well to protect it from contact with the molten metal in the event of such a breach, or other appropriate action can be taken. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252698 | MAGNETIC PUMP INSTALLATION - A magnetic pump in a pump well in a molten metal furnace with a long, relatively thin side wall that wraps around a significant fraction of the circumference of the pump, which facilitates creation of an eddy current based flow field in the molten material with better magnetic coupling, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of the pump. Breach of the well wall will not result in spillage of metal outside the furnace, and the well can be monitored for any such breach or other change so that the pump can be lifted out of the well to protect it from contact with the molten metal in the event of such a breach, or other appropriate action can be taken. | 09-11-2014 |
Erik M. Rauch, Park Ridge, NJ US
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20080228728 | GEOSPATIAL SEARCH METHOD THAT PROVIDES FOR COLLABORATION - A computer-implemented method involving a user communicating with a search engine that is also accessible by other users, the method involving: receiving a search query from the user and causing the search query to be submitted to the search engine; on a display device operated by the computer, displaying a multi-dimensional representation of a spatial domain along with search results supplied by the search engine in response to the search query; and on the display device, also displaying other information about the spatial domain, said other information including an indication of how many other users have previously viewed a representation that includes that spatial domain. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228729 | SPATIAL INDEXING OF DOCUMENTS - A computer-implemented method involving: gathering a set of files from one or more computers; analyzing the set of files to identify a plurality of files among the set of files that contain spatial information; storing information about the plurality of files, the stored information indicating that the identified files contain spatial information; and causing to be displayed to a user an indication that the identified files contain spatial information. | 09-18-2008 |
20080228754 | QUERY METHOD INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE CORPUS OF DOCUMENTS - A method of querying a first corpus of documents and a second corpus of documents, the method involving: accepting search criteria from a user, the search criteria including a free text entry query and a domain identifier identifying a domain; requesting a search of the first corpus of documents to identify a first set of documents, wherein each document of the first set of documents: (1) contains anywhere within the document location-related information that identifies a location within the domain; and (2) contains anywhere within the document information that is responsive to the free text entry query, wherein said identified documents are identified by a plurality of document identifiers; receiving a first result set for the first corpus of documents, the first result set identifying the first set of documents in order of relevance; requesting a search of the second corpus of documents to identify a second set of documents, wherein each document of the second set of documents: (1) contains anywhere within the document location-related information that identifies a location within the domain; and (2) contains anywhere within the document information that is responsive to the free text entry query, wherein said identified documents are identified by a plurality of document identifiers; receiving a second result set for the second corpus of documents, the second result set identifying the second set of documents in order of relevance; and merge sorting the first and second result sets to produce a new result set that is ordered in relevance. | 09-18-2008 |
Frank P. Rauch, Wyandotte, MI US
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20080277491 | Powder Barrier Coupling for Powder Spray Systems - A powder barrier coupling for a pneumatic line of a powder spray system which is air passable but powder impassable. An exterior shell forms a passage. Disposed sealingly within the passage is a porous filter media having an average pore size and thickness which are predetermined to permit passage therethrough of air, but prevent the passage therethrough of powder of a selected average cross-sectional size. | 11-13-2008 |
20090050709 | Powder Paint Recirculation Block Assembly - A powder paint recirculation block assembly for use in a powder paint transfer assembly, and a method of operation, is disclosed. The recirculation block assembly includes a powder paint recirculation block body having an intake flow passage directing flow to an applicator flow passage leading to an application flow control assembly and a return flow passage leading to a return flow control assembly. The angles (change in direction) through which powder paint flows may be minimized to minimize potential impact fusion. The pinch rubbers in pneumatic pinch valves of the application flow control assembly and return flow control assembly may be removable to allow for valve repair. | 02-26-2009 |
Gabriela Moraes Rauch, Leesburg, VA US
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20130020843 | Recyclable Seat and Refuse Container - A disposable and portable seating apparatus made from a single sheet of recyclable material, such as corrugated cardboard. The apparatus is intended to be used as temporary seating for events, festivals, gatherings, or similar situations where seating is not readily available, or practical. The structural component of the seating apparatus is designed to interlock providing optimal strength to support the weight of an average adult. The design and material allow the seating apparatus to be assembled and disassembled relatively easily, without the use of any tools or additional bonding agents, such as glue, staples, or other adhesives. After use, the seat can be turned upside down and serve as a recycling container, or trash receptacle for discarded materials, such as; cans, bottles, etc. The exterior of the assembled may act as a medium for advertising purposes, used by companies promoting products, events, contests, teams, or organizations. | 01-24-2013 |
Jamison Rauch, Roseville, IL US
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20110174126 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A THREE DIMENSIONAL SCULPTURE - A method of manufacturing a three dimensional sculpture. An individual determines an object to be sculpted and then cuts metal sheets in predetermined shapes and sizes and stacks the sheets into layers at predetermined locations based on the object to be sculpted. The layers are then fabricated together to form a three dimensional sculpture. | 07-21-2011 |
20120180289 | STAINLESS STEEL WRAP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF DECORATING A MONUMENT USING THE SAME - A stainless steel wrap assembly and method of decorating a monument using the same. When fabricated the stainless steel wrap assembly to have a predetermined decorative design and predetermined size that compliments the size and shaped of a preexisting monument. The wrap is then placed over the monument and attached thereto such that the wrap incorporates features of the preexisting to provide one single view for an observer. | 07-19-2012 |
Jeffrey R. Rauch, Broomall, PA US
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20100205015 | ACCOUNT LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR UNDERWRITING COMPONENTS - An account management system has been developed that enables customer or client-related information to be stored, viewed and manipulated in a manner that reflects the relationship among different customers. The account management system includes an account data structure that defines accounts and relates customers to accounts so that the accounts include a group of related customers. In addition, a method of managing an underwriting account for an insurance policy has been developed. In particular, a method comprises the steps of establishing a plurality of participants; assigning each participant of the plurality of participants to an account; establishing business rules at an account level; and providing an underwriting decision for an account based upon the business rules. | 08-12-2010 |
20120271664 | ACCOUNT LEVEL PARTICIPATION FOR UNDERWRITING COMPONENTS - An account management system has been developed that enables customer or client-related information to be stored, viewed and manipulated in a manner that reflects the relationship among different customers. The account management system includes an account data structure that defines accounts and relates customers to accounts so that the accounts include a group of related customers. In addition, a method of managing an underwriting account for an insurance policy has been developed. In particular, a method comprises the steps of establishing a plurality of participants, assigning each participant of the plurality of participants to an account, establishing business rules at an account level, and providing an underwriting decision for an account based upon the business rules. | 10-25-2012 |
Jeffrey S. Rauch, Columbus, IN US
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20160023621 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING A BATTERY MANAGEMENT AND ACCUMULATOR SYSTEM - Various systems, methods, and apparatuses disclosed herein provide for receiving pressure data for an accumulator system, the pressure data providing an indication of a pressure in an accumulator tank of the accumulator system; receiving energy data, the energy data indicating an availability of free energy for use to charge the accumulator tank; and activating a charging source of the accumulator tank to charge the accumulator tank based on at least one of the pressure data and the energy data. | 01-28-2016 |
Jeremiah Rauch, Grand Island, NY US
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20090241595 | DISTILLATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A distillation method and apparatus having application to the distillation of air in which liquid production make is varied by varying the pressure ratio across a turboexpander used in generating refrigeration. The pressure ratio is varied by varying the pressure of a compressed stream fed to the turboexpander. This is done by solely compressing such compressed stream by a first booster compressor during a low rate of production of liquid products. During a high rate of production of liquid products, the compressed stream is also compressed within a second booster compressor. The second booster compressor is driven by a variable speed drive to allow a variety of liquid production rates between the low level of liquid production and the high level of liquid production. | 10-01-2009 |
Jeremiah J. Rauch, Clarence Center, NY US
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20140174123 | AIR SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method and apparatus for separating air in which production of the liquid products can be selectively varied between high and low production rates by varying the pressure ratio across a turboexpander used in imparting refrigeration with the use of a branched flow path. The branched flow path has a system of valves to selectively and gradually introduce a compressed refrigerant air stream into either a booster compressor branch having a booster compressor to increase the pressure ratio during high modes of liquid production or a bypass branch that bypasses the booster compressor to decrease the pressure ratio during low modes of liquid production. A recycle branch is connected to the booster compressor branch to allow compressed air to be independently recycled from the outlet to the inlet of the booster compressor during turndown from the high to the low liquid mode of liquid production to prevent surge. | 06-26-2014 |
Jeremiah J. Rauch, Clarence, NY US
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20130192301 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIR SEPARATION USING A SUPPLEMENTAL REFRIGERATION CYCLE - A system and method for air separation using a supplemental refrigeration cycle is provided. A portion of the refrigeration required by the air separation plant to produce a liquid product stream is supplied via a supplemental refrigeration circuit configured to direct a cooled refrigerant produced by the turboexpander through the main heat exchanger of the air separation plant. The refrigeration capacity is controlled by removing or adding a portion of the refrigerant in the supplemental refrigeration circuit to adjust the inlet pressure while maintaining a substantially constant volumetric flow rate and substantially constant pressure ratio across the compressor. Removing the refrigerant from the supplemental refrigeration circuit decreases the refrigeration imparted by the supplemental refrigeration circuit and thus decreases the production of the liquid product stream. Adding refrigerant allows for an increase in the refrigeration imparted by the supplemental refrigeration circuit and thus allows for increased production of the liquid product stream. | 08-01-2013 |
20150345857 | AIR SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for separating air in an air separation plant is provided. The disclosed systems and methods divert a portion of the compressed, purified air stream to a bypass system configured to selectively produce a higher pressure compressed output stream or a lower pressure compressed output stream. The higher pressure and/or lower pressure compressed output streams are cooled in a main heat exchanger by indirect heat transfer with a plurality of product streams from the air separation plant and then rectified in the distillation column system. A second portion of the compressed, purified air stream is partially cooled in the main heat exchanger and expanding in a turbo-expander to produce power and an exhaust stream which is directed to the distillation column system of the air separation plant where it imparts additional refrigeration generated by the expansion of the compressed air stream in the turbo-expander. | 12-03-2015 |
Jeremiah James Rauch, Clarence Center, NY US
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20100251766 | REFRIGERATION GENERATION METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for generating refrigeration in a process operating at sub-ambient temperatures in which the refrigeration is generated by a turboexpander. The turboexpander is coupled to a generator controlled so that its speed is maintained at a setpoint through electromagnetic braking and its power output is maintained at line matching voltage and frequency. The speed control of the generator therefore, also controls the speed of the turboexpander. The setpoint is calculated to be equal to a product of an operational efficiency parameter, U/C | 10-07-2010 |
John Rauch, Batavia, IL US
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20160033659 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL PROTON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - A high performance computer system for three dimensional proton computed tomography and method of imaging an object are disclosed. The system includes a proton computed tomography (pCT) detector assembly with an arrangement of fibers attached to silicon photo multipliers (SiPMs). An electronic circuit amplifies and digitizes signals received from the SiPMs and communicates the digitized data over a network for image reconstruction. | 02-04-2016 |
John C. Rauch, Savoy, IL US
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20090192385 | Method and system for virtual roadmap imaging - A system and method of producing virtual roadmap image of a patient is described. CT-like image data may be obtained for a patient, with or without a contrast agent, and differenced so as to form a roadmap mask. The roadmap mask is in the form of a 2-dimensional digitally reconstructed radiograph from the same orientation as that of a fluoroscopic X-ray device which takes real-time images of the patient during treatment. The fluoroscopic image may be subtracted from the roadmap mask so as to more clearly visualize the position of a catheter introduced into the patient for treatment. When the orientation of the fluoroscopic image is changed during the course of treatment, the roadmap mask image for the corresponding orientation is used. | 07-30-2009 |
John Christopher Rauch, Warwick, RI US
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20100053209 | System for Processing Medical Image data to Provide Vascular Function Information - A system creates a visually (e.g., color) coded 3D image that depicts 3D vascular function information including transit time of blood flow through the anatomy. A system combines 3D medical image data with vessel blood flow information. The system uses at least one repository for storing, 3D image data representing a 3D imaging volume including vessels, in the presence of a contrast agent and 2D image data representing a 2D X-ray image through the imaging volume in the presence of a contrast agent. An image data processor uses the 3D image data and the 2D image data in deriving blood flow related information for the vessels. A display processor provides data representing a composite single displayed image including a vessel structure provided by the 3D image data and the derived blood flow related information. | 03-04-2010 |
20110235885 | System for Providing Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) Medical Images - A method generates a two dimensional (2D) medical image through a three dimensional (3D) imaged volume of patient anatomy at a desired position, by storing 3D image data representing a 3D imaging volume including vessels in the presence of a contrast agent. The 3D image data comprises, data identifying multiple voxels representing multiple individual volume image element luminance values and luminance distribution data for individual voxels of a vessel in the 3D image data. For multiple individual voxels of a 2D image, the method determines composite luminance distribution data of an individual voxel in the 2D image by combining luminance distribution data of the 3D image data of multiple identified voxels substantially lying on a projection line from a source point to the individual voxel and generating data representing the 2D image using the determined composite luminance distribution data of the multiple individual voxels. | 09-29-2011 |
20110299749 | Medical Image and Vessel Characteristic Data Processing System - An image data processing system automatically indicates an image of a digitally subtracted Angiography (DSA) image sequence is associated with at least one of, arterial, venous, or capillary phases of blood flow. The system includes an interface for acquiring data representing a DSA sequence of digitally subtracted images enhancing vessel structure. An image data processor automatically indicates an image of the DSA sequence is associated with at least one of, arterial, venous, or capillary phases of blood flow by determining individual minimum luminance intensity level values of individual images of the DSA sequence and using the determined individual minimum luminance intensity level values in identifying images of the DSA sequence are associated with at least one of, arterial, venous, or capillary phases of blood flow. An output processor automatically assigns an attribute to image data to identify vessel phase in response to the identifying images of the DSA sequence, | 12-08-2011 |
20110301980 | Automated Medical Image Storage System - An automated medical image storage system comprises an interface, a configuration interface and an output processor. The interface acquires a sequence of images of patient vessels both prior to and following introduction of contrast agent into the vessels and subtracts a mask image representing background detail in the absence of a contrast agent to produce data representing a DSA sequence of digitally subtracted images enhancing vessel structure. The configuration interface enables a user to configure image processing (e.g., pixel shift, edge enhancement) and selection of images from the sequence of images for automatic documented archiving in an archival system by determining criteria to select images associated with one of arterial, venous, or capillary phases of blood flow. The output processor automatically initiates storage of images selected from the sequence of images in response to the determined criteria. | 12-08-2011 |
20120201439 | Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) Motion Compensated Imaging System - A motion compensated digitally subtracted Angiography (DSA) image processing system includes an interface for acquiring a sequence of images of patient vessels both prior to and following introduction of contrast agent into the vessels. An image data processor automatically, (a) determines a first shift vector for a first image of the sequence for compensating for shift between the first image and a first reference image of the sequence, (b) applies the determined first shift vector to the first image of the sequence to produce a shifted image, (c) subtracts the first reference image from the shifted image to produce a subtracted image enhancing vessel structure, (d) determines a second shift vector for compensating for shift between the subtracted image and a second reference image and (e) shifts content of the subtracted image relative to the second reference image in response to the second shift vector, to provide a shifted subtracted image enhancing and aligning vessel structure. | 08-09-2012 |
20130094734 | System for Comparison of Medical Images - A system automatically processes different medical image sequences facilitating comparison of the sequences in adjacent respective display areas. An image data processor, identifies first and second mask images of first and second image sequences respectively as images preceding introduction of contrast agent and determines a translational shift between the first and second mask images. The image data processor transforms data representing individual images of at least one of the first image sequence and the second image sequence in response to the determined translational shift to reduce mis-alignment of the individual images of the first image sequence relative to the individual images of the second image sequence. A display presents first and second image sequences corrected for mis-alignment, in substantially adjacent display areas to facilitate user comparison. | 04-18-2013 |
20130281832 | System for Coregistration of Optical Coherence Tomography and Angiographic X-ray Image Data - A system comprises a catheter including a lens, for acquiring optical coherence tomography images within the vessel of interest as the catheter is being retracted from the vessel in the presence of contrast agent. An X-ray imaging system interface receives a first set of X-ray images of an anatomical region including the vessel of interest containing the catheter. The first set of X-ray images are acquired at points corresponding to the particular points within a heart cycle, while the catheter is stationary in the vessel, in response to a heart electrical activity representative signal and in the absence of contrast agent. An image data processor associates the received X-ray images and corresponding optical coherence tomography image data derived at corresponding time points within respective acquisition heart cycles. | 10-24-2013 |
John Christopher Rauch, Savoy, IL US
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20090097612 | System for 3-Dimensional Medical Image Data Acquisition - A method and system provides medical image processing and 3-dimensional image construction of an examination subject. A user is enabled to selectively orient an x-ray imaging system having a variable 3-dimensional acquisition axis relative to an examination subject support for holding an examination subject. A non-planar image data acquisition path is set for the x-ray imaging system oriented around the variable 3-dimensional acquisition axis in response to user instruction. Acquisition of image data of the examination subject is initiated by the x-ray imaging system at a plurality of points along the non-planar image data acquisition path. A 3-dimensional image is constructed from the acquired image data such that any metal artifacts introduced by radio-opaque objects within the examination subject are minimized. The 3-dimensional image is displayed. | 04-16-2009 |
20090287066 | METHOD FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE MEDICAL INTERVENTION - A workflow for a minimally invasive intervention, such as a treatment for a cancerous tumor, includes positioning a patient at a multi-functional imaging apparatus, obtaining pre-interventional images of the anatomy of the patient using a computed tomography or angiography imaging function, performing the minimally invasive intervention while the patient is positioned at the multi-functional imaging apparatus and while using a fluoroscopic imaging function, and performing a post-interventional imaging of the patient's anatomy while the patient is positioned at the multi-functional imaging apparatus using the computed tomography or angiographic imaging function. If the post-interventional imaging determines that additional intervention is in order, the additional intervention is performed while the patient is positioned at the imaging apparatus. Pre-intervention images and data sets from other sources may be combined with or used during the intervention. A treatment planning step may be included following the pre-interventional imaging and the intervention. | 11-19-2009 |
20090297011 | METHOD FOR OBTAINING A 3D (CT) IMAGE USING A C-ARM X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM VIA ROTATIONAL ACQUISITION ABOUT A SELECTABLE 3D ACQUISITION AXIS - In a method for acquiring a 3D image rotational acquisition and reconstructed 3D image of an examination subject in whom a highly dense object is located, the 3D acquisition axis for acquiring the 3D image rotational acquisition is selected prior to acquisition, such that the orientation of the region of interest with respect to an artifact inducing object is not perpendicular to the 3D acquisition axis. | 12-03-2009 |
John Christopher Rauch, Mesa, AZ US
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20160001044 | PIEZOELECTRIC STEERING FOR CATHETERS AND PULL WIRES - A steerable body insertion device is provided that includes a bendable non-piezoelectric element configured to move within patient anatomy. The non-piezoelectric element extends an element length between a proximal end and a distal end and having an element center axis extending along the element length when the non-piezoelectric element is in a non-bent state. The insertion device also includes a first piezoelectric strand coupled to a surface of the non-piezoelectric element and extending a first strand length. The first piezoelectric strand has a first strand center axis extending substantially parallel to the element center axis along the first stand length. When a first voltage is applied to the first piezoelectric strand, the first piezoelectric strand is configured to contract and cause the non-piezoelectric element to bend away from the element center axis. | 01-07-2016 |
John G. Rauch, Chicago, IL US
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20090316876 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING ENHANCED CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION - A tangible storage medium stores code which permits handling of unwanted calls from callers such as telemarketers, when caller identification is provided. In one embodiment, the called party adds the caller identification information for the telemarketer to a personal list after receiving the unwanted call. Subsequent calls from the telemarketer are intercepted. In a second embodiment, the called party identifies the telemarketer by detecting the caller identification information before answering the call. By providing a screen listing indication, the caller identification information is added to the called party's personal list before the call is completed, permitting the call to be intercepted and while future calls from the telemarketer to be intercepted. | 12-24-2009 |
Joseph Robert Rauch, Cary, IL US
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20090251308 | THREE-PHASE FAULTED CIRCUIT INDICATOR - A three-phase faulted circuit indicator adjustable to accommodate a variety of three-phase power cables is disclosed. In one embodiment, faulted circuit indicator comprises a flexible holder that encircles the monitored conductor slightly more than one time. The flexible holder includes a plurality of magnetic sensors for monitoring the current within the internal conductors of the power cable, a logic circuit for determining the occurrence of a fault, and an output device for providing an indication of a fault. In a second embodiment, the faulted circuit indicator comprises a plurality of sensor compartments, each disposed about a central point, and each coupled to two other sensor compartments. | 10-08-2009 |
Loren Curtis Rauch, Oakland, CA US
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20120150033 | ANTIMICROBIAL ULTRASOUND TRANSMISSION GEL - An antimicrobial ultrasound transmitting gel has an ultrasound-transmitting gel and an effective amount of one or more antimicrobial additives. The gel may further include one or more skin cleansers to provide a gel that may be used to both decontaminate the skin and for the performance of the ultrasound. | 06-14-2012 |
Manfred Rauch US
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20080228729 | SPATIAL INDEXING OF DOCUMENTS - A computer-implemented method involving: gathering a set of files from one or more computers; analyzing the set of files to identify a plurality of files among the set of files that contain spatial information; storing information about the plurality of files, the stored information indicating that the identified files contain spatial information; and causing to be displayed to a user an indication that the identified files contain spatial information. | 09-18-2008 |
Nicholle Yoshikawa Rauch, Cincinnati, OH US
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20150178425 | METHOD FOR MODELING GRAPHICS ON A FLEXIBLE FORM - A method for modeling a flexible form that includes creating a computer based predictive simulation of a flexible form surface with graphics comprised of a mesh made of one or more nodes is disclosed. The method is used in the creation of flexible forms. | 06-25-2015 |
Paul Rauch, Sacramento, CA US
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20140262196 | THERMOSTAT - Discussed generally herein are systems and methods for comfort level regulation in a building. A comfort level regulation system for a building can include a plurality of air intakes configured to draw air into the building, and a processor configured to open the one or more air intakes of the plurality of air intakes as a function of an orientation of the building, the location of the air intake relative to the orientation of the building, air temperatures inside and outside the building, and humidity inside and outside the building. | 09-18-2014 |
Paul J. Rauch, Charlotte, NC US
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20110303024 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 12-15-2011 |
20140157912 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157913 | Inlet Sampling Method and Device - An inlet apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a first conduit for sampling, and a second and third conduit for directing flow throughout the inlet apparatus. Flow may be induced in two opposite directions through the second conduit, which affect the flow of gas through the first conduit for sampling. The various conduits of the apparatus may be connected to a device for inducing flow in different directions. The duration of the flow in a particular direction affects the amount of sample gas that enters a detection device. | 06-12-2014 |
Paul Joseph Rauch, Charlotte, NC US
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20090121128 | Chemical Detection System and Method Using a Prediction Methodology - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 05-14-2009 |
20090212207 | Chemical Detection System and Method Using a Capacitive Trans Impedance Amplifier - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 08-27-2009 |
20120068061 | CHEMICAL DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The exemplary embodiments provide a method, system, and device for identifying chemical species in a sample. According to one embodiment, the method, system, and device may include introducing a sample gas into a differential ion mobility device, ionizing at least a portion of the sample gas to generate at least one ion species, filtering the at least one ion species between a pair of filter electrodes, generating a detection signal in response to the at least one ion species depositing a charge on a collector electrode, and detecting a spectral peak associated with the at least one ion species. | 03-22-2012 |
Peter Rauch, St. Peters, MO US
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20160025129 | Dust Boot For A Moveable Joint - A moveable joint assembly is provided. The assembly includes a housing with an inner bore that extends along an axis. A stud is at least partially disposed in the inner bore of the housing and is pivotable relative to the housing. A top edge of the housing is bent radially inwardly to present a flange. A two-piece dust boot is provided including a cover piece of an elastic material and a spring washer. The cover piece extends from a first end portion that is sealed against the housing to a second end portion that is sealed against the stud. The spring washer is at least substantially encapsulated within the cover piece at the first end portion and biases the cover piece against the flange of the housing to establish a seal that is resistant to compression setting between the cover piece and the housing. | 01-28-2016 |
Peter Mandt Rauch, Sherman, TX US
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20090295085 | Darts scoreboard - The game of darts may be played in a number of different ways with each game having its own rules and scoring processes. The present invention discloses a multi-purpose scoreboard utilizing a series of cylinders to record scoring results. The unit can be wall mounted. A darts scoreboard. mechanism containing horizontal cylinders on both sides of the scoreboard utilized as scoring markers to record the corresponding players results for thrown darts during the game. The horizontal cylinders are turned manually to record the results of the player and allows the opposing player to view the results and game status. The frame of the darts scoreboard has openings for each horizontal cylinders which reveals one of four possible indicators. The darts scoreboard contains vertical cylinders which record the individual players score and the team scores. The frame has openings for each vertical cylinder which reveals one of ten possible indicators. | 12-03-2009 |
Robert Rauch, Baudette, MN US
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20130277935 | COMPACT STEERING MECHANISM - A compact steering mechanism for steering a vehicle having a steering input being a pinion shaft coupled to a pinion meshing with a rack, and a steering output member coupled to the rack. The pinion is positioned at a middle portion of the rack and the output member is positioned between opposing ends of a rack. The mechanism includes a compact steering housing supporting the pinion shaft and containing the rack-and-pinion. The pinion and pinion shaft have a center axis parallel to an axis of the output member. The output member, being a steering pin and rack carrier, a gear, or a flange, is coupled to left and right tie rod assemblies and wheels for steering the vehicle to improve handling. | 10-24-2013 |
Robert A. Rauch, Dove Canyon, CA US
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20080302064 | Novel Packaging Solution for Highly Filled Phase-Change Thermal Interface Material - A packaging system, packaging method and method of depositing a thin layer of material at a desired location upon a substrate, and in particular a layer of thermally-conductive phase change material at the interface between a heat-dissipating component and heat sink coupled therewith. The packaging comprises a thin layer of material sandwiched between a first base liner and a second top liner. A segment of tape is adhesively bound to the top liner and preferably includes a graspable portion, such as a tab, to enable the same to pull the top liner away from the material to thus leave the layer of material deposited upon the substrate. | 12-11-2008 |
Robert R. Rauch, Edina, MN US
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20120000430 | BARRIER STRUCTURE AND CONFINEMENT CRATE - A crate or barrier structure utilizes frames forming the sides of the crate or part of the barrier which include vertical or horizontal wires spaced apart from one another and extending codirectionally. Discrete structural design elements are welded, or otherwise fastened, to two or more of the wires, but not all, such that at least two of the wires are interconnected over a given one of the design elements. By placing a plurality of such design elements at various locations within a given one of the frames comprising the crate or barrier so as to interconnect different ones of the wires, enhanced support is provided without having to provide continuous wires crosswise to the vertical or horizontal wires. | 01-05-2012 |
Sharon F. Rauch, El Cerrito, CA US
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20120253968 | EFFICIENT CHOICE SELECTION IN A USER INTERFACE - A method for efficiently enabling a user to specify elements in a product includes providing a single user-interactive page in a graphic user interface that includes user selections. The method further includes receiving a user selection of at least one product element and providing at least two separate first product choices wherein each first product choice includes a representation of the selected product element. The method further includes receiving a user selection of one of the first product choices and providing at least two separate second product choices that-are shown to the user in the user-interactive page wherein each second product choice includes a representation of the selected product element and the selected first product choice, and receiving a user selection of one of the second product choices to specify the product with the product element, first product choice, and second product choice. | 10-04-2012 |
Steven Rauch, Yorktown, VA US
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20100008781 | Method and Apparatus for Creating Seal Slots for Turbine Components - A sealing slot system for a turbine dovetail. The sealing slot system may include a dovetail tab with a first leg and a second leg, an insert positioned between the first leg and the second leg so as to define a sealing slot, and a pin extending through the dovetail tab and the slot insert. | 01-14-2010 |
20100059573 | PROCESS OF FILLING OPENINGS IN A COMPONENT - A process for filling openings, including blind holes, through-holes, and cavities, in high temperature components. The process entails forming a powder mixture by mixing particles of at least a base alloy and a second alloy that contains a sufficient amount of a melting point depressant to have a lower melting temperature than the base alloy. The powder mixture is combined with a binder and compacted to form a compacted preform, which is then heated to remove the binder and form a rigid sintered preform. The sintered preform is produced, or optionally is further shaped, to have a cross-sectional shape and dimensions to achieve a clearance of up to 200 micrometers with the opening, after which the preform is placed in the opening and diffusion bonded within the opening to form a brazement comprising the particles of the base alloy dispersed in a matrix formed by the second alloy. | 03-11-2010 |
Steven D. Rauch, Watertown, MA US
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20100292606 | Signal Processing in Physiological Noise - The invention relates to systems and methods for estimating a response of at least a part of a physiological system to a first deterministic stimulus signal. The methods include separating a measured first signal into a plurality of segments, each segment representing a response of the physiological system to a corresponding portion of the first stimulus signal and generating a template signal representing the plurality of segments. The methods further include calculating a measure of similarity of each segment in the plurality of segments to the template signal to provide a set of scalar quantities, and determining a metric representing a characteristic of the response of at least a part of the physiological system to the first stimulus signal. | 11-18-2010 |
20120000474 | VESTIBULAR CANAL PLUG - An apparatus to reduce the sensitivity of the vestibular system to stimulation. The apparatus comprises a plugging device configured to constrain the movement of endolymph fluid within a semicircular canal, and a control module coupled to the plugging device that causes the plugging device to maintain a set actuated position. | 01-05-2012 |
20120123383 | VESTIBULAR STIMULATOR - A method for providing relief from Meniere's disease, includes reversibly disabling vestibular function following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease following detection of an attack of Meniere's disease. | 05-17-2012 |
20120300963 | HEARING AID FEEDBACK NOISE ALARMS - Disclosed are methods and systems for informing a user about hearing aid feedback noise including, for example, receiving, through one or more microphones, an acoustic signal sample, analyzing the acoustic signal sample to determine whether feedback noise is present in the acoustic signal sample, and displaying to the user an indication of whether feedback noise is present in the acoustic signal sample. | 11-29-2012 |
Steven Scott Rauch, Short Hills, NJ US
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20140109328 | Surgical Instrument Tip Cleaner - The present invention is a tool for use during surgical procedures for cleaning tissue and debris from the in-vivo end of surgical instruments. The tool is used during various surgical procedures to clean debris from various surgical instruments. A substantially cylindrical, hollow shaft extends from one or both ends of the invention. An elastomeric suction tip coupler is configured at one or both ends of the hollow shaft to allow connection of commonly used suction tips. The invention includes a plurality of substantially parallel, elastomerized, concentric cleaning blades. The user of the invention may insert or swipe an instrument to be cleaned along cleaning blade edges configured at the peripheries of the cleaning blades, thereby causing the instrument to be cleaned. A hollow suction bulb, either integrated or stand-alone, is used to force fluid through clogged, commonly used suction tips in a backwash fashion, thereby clearing them of debris. | 04-24-2014 |
Thyra Lynne Rauch, San Jose, CA US
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20110153635 | Interactive Visualization of Sender and Recipient Information In Electronic Communications - An approach is provided that visually distinguishes between entity types in a communication system. A Data store with entities is queried, with entities connected to one another as senders and receivers, resulting in a query result. A node data structure corresponding to each of the entities is created and an edge data structure corresponding to each of the connections between the entities is also created. Nodes corresponding to the node data structures are displayed, along with edges (e.g., connection lines) corresponding to the edge data structures. A user selects one of the nodes that is displayed, and the selected node is visually highlighted. Different types of non-selected nodes are identified based on the selected node. Types of nodes may include sender type nodes, receiver type nodes, and sender/receiver type nodes. The types of identified nodes are highlighted in a manner that visually distinguishes each type from the other types. | 06-23-2011 |
20130226951 | Interactive Visualization Of Sender and Recipient Information In Electronic Communications - An approach is provided that visually distinguishes between entity types in a communication system. A Data store with entities is queried, with entities connected to one another as senders and receivers, resulting in a query result. A node data structure corresponding to each of the entities is created and an edge data structure corresponding to each of the connections between the entities is also created. Nodes corresponding to the node data structures are displayed, along with edges (e.g., connection lines) corresponding to the edge data structures. A user selects one of the nodes that is displayed, and the selected node is visually highlighted. Different types of non-selected nodes are identified based on the selected node. Types of nodes may include sender type nodes, receiver type nodes, and sender/receiver type nodes. The types of identified nodes are highlighted in a manner that visually distinguishes each type from the other types. | 08-29-2013 |
Tibor A. Rauch, Chicago, IL US
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20090305256 | DNA methylation biomarkers for lung cancer - The present invention relates to the identification of novel DNA biomarkers and the use of the aberrant methylation patterns of the biomarkers to diagnose a disease or a condition (e.g., a cancer) associated therewith. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of the novel DNA biomarkers to diagnose lung cancers, e.g., squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas. | 12-10-2009 |
20110301050 | DNA HYPERMETHYLATION BRAIN CANCER MARKERS - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a composition comprising a DNA hypermethylation brain cancer marker on acellular DNA of a human subject. DNA hypermethylation brain cancer markers (or DNA hypermethylation markers) are frequently methylated in the DNA of brain cells and acellular DNA of individuals suffering from brain cancer. These DNA hypermethylation markers are not frequently methylated in the DNA of brain cells and acellular DNA of individuals who do not suffer from brain cancer. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of diagnosing brain cancer in a human subject comprising providing a sample containing acellular DNA from the human subject, determining whether one or more DNA hypermethylation markers on the acellular DNA are hypermethylated, and diagnosing brain cancer when the DNA hypermethylation markers are hypermethylated. | 12-08-2011 |
20130116147 | DNA METHYLATION BIOMARKERS FOR LUNG CANCER - The present invention relates to the identification of novel DNA biomarkers and the use of the aberrant methylation patterns of the biomarkers to diagnose a disease or a condition (e.g., a cancer) associated therewith. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of the novel DNA biomarkers to diagnose lung cancers, e.g., squamous cell carcinomas and adenocarcinomas. | 05-09-2013 |
Ursula Rauch US
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20080228729 | SPATIAL INDEXING OF DOCUMENTS - A computer-implemented method involving: gathering a set of files from one or more computers; analyzing the set of files to identify a plurality of files among the set of files that contain spatial information; storing information about the plurality of files, the stored information indicating that the identified files contain spatial information; and causing to be displayed to a user an indication that the identified files contain spatial information. | 09-18-2008 |
William Rauch, Knoxville, TN US
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20150056518 | AMORPHOUS IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE METAL OXIDES AND SOL GEL METHOD OF PREPARATION - Amorphous lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) is formed as an ionically-conductive electrolyte medium. The LLZO comprises by percentage of total number of atoms from about 0.1% to about 50% lithium, from about 0.1% to about 25% lanthanum, from about 0.1% to about 25% zirconium, from about 30% to about 70% oxygen and from 0.0% to about 25% carbon. At least one layer of amorphous LLZO may be formed through a sol-gel process wherein quantities of lanthanum methoxyethoxide, lithium butoxide and zirconium butoxide are dissolved in an alcohol-based solvent to form a mixture which is dispensed into a substantially planar configuration, transitioned through a gel phase, dried and cured to a substantially dry phase. | 02-26-2015 |
William Rauch, Douglasville, GA US
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20120196189 | AMORPHOUS IONICALLY CONDUCTIVE METAL OXIDES AND SOL GEL METHOD OF PREPARATION - Amorphous lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) is formed as an ionically-conductive electrolyte medium. The LLZO comprises by percentage of total number of atoms from about 0.1% to about 50% lithium, from about 0.1% to about 25% lanthanum, from about 0.1% to about 25% zirconium, from about 30% to about 70% oxygen and from 0.0% to about 25% carbon. At least one layer of amorphous LLZO may be formed through a sol-gel process wherein quantities of lanthanum methoxyethoxide, lithium butoxide and zirconium butoxide are dissolved in an alcohol-based solvent to form a mixture which is dispensed into a substantially planar configuration, transitioned through a gel phase, dried and cured to a substantially dry phase. | 08-02-2012 |
20150056520 | IMPREGNATED SINTERED SOLID STATE COMPOSITE ELECTRODE, SOLID STATE BATTERY, AND METHODS OF PREPARATION - An impregnated solid state composite cathode is provided. The cathode contains a sintered porous active material, in which pores of the porous material are impregnated with an inorganic ionically conductive amorphous solid electrolyte. A method for producing the impregnated solid state composite cathode involves forming a pellet containing an active intercalation cathode material; sintering the pellet to form a sintered porous cathode pellet; impregnating pores of the sintered porous cathode pellet with a liquid precursor of an inorganic amorphous ionically conductive solid electrolyte; and curing the impregnated pellet to yield the composite cathode. | 02-26-2015 |
20150333307 | HIGH CAPACITY SOLID STATE COMPOSITE CATHODE, SOLID STATE COMPOSITE SEPARATOR, SOLID-STATE RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A high capacity solid state composite cathode contains an active cathode material dispersed in an amorphous inorganic ionically conductive metal oxide, such as lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide and/or lithium carbon lanthanum zirconium oxide. A solid state composite separator contains an electronically insulating inorganic powder dispersed in an amorphous, inorganic, ionically conductive metal oxide. Methods for preparing the composite cathode and composite separator are provided. | 11-19-2015 |
William L. Rauch, Douglasville, GA US
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20130230777 | LITHIUM BASED ANODE WITH NANO-COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SUCH - An active anode ( | 09-05-2013 |
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