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Ruth Aloni-Lavi, Ra'Anana IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120155663FAST SPEAKER HUNTING IN LAWFUL INTERCEPTION SYSTEMS - A method for spotting an interaction in which a target speaker associated with a current index or current interaction speaks, the method comprising: receiving an interaction and an index associated with the interaction, the index associated with additional data; receiving the current interaction or current index associated with the target speaker; obtaining current data associated with the current interaction or current index; filtering the index using the additional data, in accordance with the current data associated with the current interaction or current index, and obtaining a matching index; and comparing the current index or a representation of the current interaction with the matching index to obtain a target speaker index.06-21-2012

Ruth Bauer, Mannheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080319109Solid Pigment Preparations Containing Resin - Solid pigment preparations comprising as essential components 12-25-2008

Ruth Beck Keissary, Haifa IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110253910Electromagnetic Beams Power Combining - A method for combining power of separate directed energy beams each associated with a separate firing unit, on a common spot on target. The firing units are coordination and synchronization unit (FUSU) tracks a target and assigns a master firing unit and slave firing units. The master firing unit sends a guide beam to the target, forming a local coordinate system on said target, while the slave firing units track the target and track at least one spot of EM (electromagnetic) radiation on the target. The slave units calculate a direction vector, and fire a power beam at the target, together with the master unit.10-20-2011
20120026734OPTOMECHANICAL MEMS DEVICE - A micro-opto-electro-mechanical system having a proof mass; at least one illumination source for providing illumination; an illumination detector; peripheral electronics; and an illumination mitigating mechanism for mitigating the effect of illumination emitted from the at least one illumination source on the peripheral electronics. According to various embodiments, the illumination mitigating mechanism includes handles disposed on the proof mass, an illumination collimating device, a substrate with a recess, a narrow beam light source, an illumination absorbing layer or optical limiters.02-02-2012

Ruth Belostotsky, Maale Adumim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080255339Chimeric proteins with cell-targeting specificity and apoptosis-inducing activities - The present invention relates to chimeric proteins with cell-targeting specificity and apoptosis-inducing activities. In particular, the invention is illustrated by examples of chimeric proteins including recombinant chimeric proteins between a gonadoptropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and an apoptosis-inducing moiety, such as a pro-apoptotic member of Bcl-2 family, such as Bik, Bax and Bak, or caspases, such as caspase-3. The chimeric proteins specifically target cells expressing a GnRH-binding site, such as adenocarcinoma cells, and induce cell-specific apoptosis.10-16-2008
20090317358CHIMERIC PROTEINS WITH CELL-TARGETING SPECIFICITY AND APOPTOSIS-INDUCING ACTIVITIES - The present invention relates to chimeric proteins with cell-targeting specificity and apoptosis-inducing activities. In particular, the invention is illustrated by a recombinant chimeric protein between human interleukin-2 (IL2) and Bax. The chimeric protein specifically targets IL2 receptor (IL2R)-expressing cells and induces cell-specific apoptosis.12-24-2009

Patent applications by Ruth Belostotsky, Maale Adumim IL

Ruth Birner-Gruenberger, Hitzendorf AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140234988Methods for Diagnosing and Treating Medical Conditions Associated With Oxidative Stress - Non-mercaptalbumin-2 is used as a biomarker for diagnosing a medical condition associated with oxidative stress. A method for diagnosing a condition associated with oxidative stress includes determining the redox state of albumin at the cysteine residue at sequence position 34; quantifying the level of non-mercaptalbumin-2 present, non-mercaptalbumin-2 representing the albumin fraction irreversibly oxidized at cysteine 34; and comparing the result to a control level, wherein an elevated level of non-mercaptalbumin-2 as compared to the control level is indicative of the condition associated with oxidative stress. A method for the prevention and/or treatment of a medical condition associated with oxidative stress includes quantifying a level of non-mercaptalbumin-2 that is elevated as compared to a control, wherein such elevated level of non-mercaptalbumin-2 is indicative of the condition associated with oxidative stress; and restoring a control level of albumin by removing excess nonmercaptalbumin-2 and/or exogenously adding albumin.08-21-2014

Ruth Birner-Grünberger, Hitzendorf AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110224096FLUORESCENT PHOSPHONIC ESTER LIBRARY - An assay library comprising 14 fluorescently labeled phosphonate esters which act as serine hydrolase inhibitors is provided as an analytical tool enabling activity based identification of serine hydrolases and characterization of enzyme preparations, protein mixtures and complex proteome samples.09-15-2011

Ruth Brack-Werner, München DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110294721ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to a peptide comprising or consisting of a sequence of formula I A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I (formula I), wherein A is a peptide consisting of three or four basic amino acid residues; B is a peptide consisting of two to four hydrophobic amino acid residues; C is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic and basic amino acid residues; D is a peptide consisting of two hydrophobic amino acid residues; E is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic and basic amino acid residues; F is a peptide consisting of three amino acid residues selected from the group consisting of glycine and hydrophobic amino acid residues; G is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of hydrophobic and basic amino acid residues; H is a peptide consisting of two or three amino acid residues selected from the group consisting of serine and hydrophobic amino acid residues; I is a peptide consisting of two to four basic amino acid residues; or a peptidomimetic thereof, wherein the basic amino acid residues are selected from the group consisting of arginine, lysine and histidine; wherein the hydrophobic amino acid residues are selected from the group consisting of leucine, alanine, isoleucine, valine and phenylalanine; and wherein said peptide or peptidomimetic has antimicrobial and/or antiviral activity. Furthermore, the invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the peptide of the invention, a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as well as a host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule or the vector. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the peptide of the invention, a composition comprising the peptide or peptidomimetic of the invention as well as to the peptide or peptidomimetic of the invention for use in treating infectious diseases.12-01-2011
20120020940ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDES - The present invention relates to a peptide comprising or consisting of the following amino acid sequence: A0-A1-A2-A3-A4-A5-A6-A7-A8-A9-A10-A11-A12 (formula II), wherein A0 is a hydrophobic amino acid residue or is absent; A1, A4, A7, A8, A12 each are a hydrophobic amino acid residue; and A2, A6, A9, A10 each are a basic amino acid residue; A5 is an alanine or a basic amino acid residue; A3, A11 each are a basic amino acid residue, or a hydrophobic amino acid residue; or a peptidomimetic thereof; wherein the basic amino acid residues are selected from the group consisting of arginine, lysine and histidine; wherein the hydrophobic amino acid residues are selected from the group consisting of leucine, alanine, isoleucine, valine, methionine and phenylalanine; and wherein said peptide or peptidomimetic has antimicrobial and/or antiviral activity. Furthermore, the invention relates to a nucleic acid molecule encoding the peptide of the invention, a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule as well as a host cell comprising the nucleic acid molecule or the vector. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the peptide of the invention, a composition as well as to the peptide or peptidomimetic of the invention for use in treating infectious diseases.01-26-2012

Ruth Chinarro Vera, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140090772TAPE LAYING TOOL AND METHOD USED IN MANUFACTURING COMPOSITE MATERIAL PARTS - A method of manufacturing composite material parts is provided. The method includes tape laying by means of fiber placement on the outer surface of a tape laying tool , such that at least one laminate with a geometry different from the end geometry of the part is obtained and forming the at least one laminate obtained in tape laying by means of a forming tool, such that the laminate acquires the end geometry of the part. The method also includes curing the at least one part.04-03-2014

Ruth Chiquet-Ehrismann, Prattein CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110229494TENEURIN AND CANCER - The present invention relates to a method for treating cancer, for instance brain tumors, in a subject by inhibiting a teneurin by administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of said teneurin, for example a specific antibody or a siRNA. The present invention also encompasses methods of diagnosing cancer by measuring levels of teneurin.09-22-2011

Ruth Chiquet-Ehrismann, Reinach CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100173314DIAGNOSTIC METHODS USING TENASCIN-W COMPOSITIONS - Tenascin-W. an extracellular matrix molecule that is specifically expressed in metastatic tumours is provided. A system comprising a sample expressing tenascin-W is used as an in vitro method for screening possible anti-tumour agents or for agents that promote osteogenesis.07-08-2010

Patent applications by Ruth Chiquet-Ehrismann, Reinach CH

Ruth Chiquet-Ehrismann, Pratteln CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130004519SMOCI, TENASCIN-C AND BRAIN CANCERS - The present invention relates to a method for treating brain cancer in a subject by administering to said subject a therapeutically effective amount of a modulator of the interaction between SPARC related modular calcium binding 1 (SMOC1) and tenascin-C, for example a specific antibody or a siRNA. The present invention also encompasses methods of diagnosing cancer by measuring levels of SMOC1, as well as method of targeted therapy using anti-SMOC1 or tenascin-C antibodies conjugated to therapeutic agents.01-03-2013

Ruth Cohen, Neveh Ephraim IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100048728POLYCYCLIC DIANTHRAQUINONES AS INHIBITORS OF INFLAMMATORY CYTOKINES - The present invention relates to the therapeutic use of polycyclic dianthraquinones including hypericin, helianthrones and helianthrone derivatives as inhibitors of the proinflammatory cytokine cascade mediated inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease and cachexia. In addition the compositions can be used for prevention of development of inflammation, fibrosis and vasculopathy as a sequelae induced by irradiation treatment, and to the use thereof, as protective modes for the consequences of irradiation treatment in diseases such as cancers. The present invention can also be used to prevent or improve the inflammatory consequences of infections with viruses or bacteria and to prevent or treat neuroinflammatory disorders.02-25-2010

Ruth Collins-Nakai, Edmonton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120064056DICHLORACETATE IN COMBINATION WITH CLINICALLY HIGH LEVELS OF CARDIOPROTECTIVE OR HEMODYNAMIC DRUGS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for using cardioprotective or hemodynamic drugs in combination with dichloroacetate enabling usage of cardioprotective or hemodynamic drugs at concentrations higher than used in normal clinical practice without increasing deleterious side effects normally associated with the cardioprotective or hemodynamic drug, thereby conferring added clinical benefit. The present invention teaches administration of DCA with cardioprotective or hemodynamic drugs as an adjunct therapy thereby conferring added clinical benefit to clinically recommended protocols.03-15-2012

Ruth Corcoran-Henry, Middlesex GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110256074NOVEL USE - A oral care composition comprising a triple polymer system and a source of fluoride ions for combating (i.e. helping to prevent, inhibit and/or treat) dental erosion and/or tooth wear is described. Such compositions are also of use in combating dental caries.10-20-2011

Ruth Corcoran-Henry, Brentford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140037556Novel Use - A oral care composition comprising a triple polymer system and a source of fluoride ions for combating (i.e. helping to prevent, inhibit and/or treat) dental erosion and/or tooth wear is described. Such compositions are also of use in combating dental caries.02-06-2014

Ruth Dammert, Stenungsund SE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080254289Scorch-Retarding Polymer Composition - The present invention relates to crosslinkable polymer composition, comprising an unsaturated polyolefin having a total amount of carbon-carbon double bonds/1000 carbon atoms of at least 0.1, at least one scorch retarder, and at least one crosslinking agent.10-16-2008

Ruth Frikke-Schmidt, Alsgarde DK

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120252041METHOD OF PROGNOSIS - The present invention relates to the use of soluble CD163 as a prognostic marker for the assessment of the risk for contracting a disorder, in particular for contracting diabetes and/or a liver disorder. The invention also relates to the use of CD163 as a prognostic marker for assessing lifetime expectancy.10-04-2012

Ruth Gallily, Jerusalem IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100099756USES OF INCENSOLE, INCENSOLE ACETATE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The described subject matter relates to the use of incensole, incensole acetate, and derivatives thereof, for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of diseases or conditions, including inflammatory-associated conditions; a disease or condition where neuroprotection is required; and a disease or condition selected from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, deterioration in cognitive function, and deterioration in neurobehavioral function. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of treatment, prevention or amelioration of the above-mentioned diseases or conditions are also provided.04-22-2010
20100158973THERAPEUTIC USES OF CANNABIDIOL COMPOUNDS - The present invention provides the use of a Cannabidiol (CBD) compound for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for treatment as well as for the prevention of at least one fundamental parameter affecting a vascular system selected from (a) the cardiovascular system; (b) the peripheral vascular system; or (c) a combination of (a) and (b); as well as pharmaceutical compositions and therapeutic methods for treating the above. A fundamental parameter may include blood/plasma lipid profile; atherosclerosis plaque load; size of heart scar; thickness of heart scar; and cardiac function in general. In accordance with a preferred embodiment the invention concerns treatment of heart scars as well as preventing the formation of heart scars.06-24-2010
20130190393USES OF INCENSOLE, INCENSOLE ACETATE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The described subject matter relates to the use of incensole, incensole acetate, and derivatives thereof, for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of diseases or conditions, including inflammatory-associated conditions; a disease or condition where neuroprotection is required; and a disease or condition selected from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, deterioration in cognitive function, and deterioration in neurobehavioral function. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of treatment, prevention or amelioration of the above-mentioned diseases or conditions are also provided.07-25-2013

Patent applications by Ruth Gallily, Jerusalem IL

Ruth Golden-Morace, Arlington, TX US

Ruth Guptil, Taunton, MA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090152272Removable Breathable Covers for Beverage Containers - Covers for containers and specifically, beverage containers are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment of the invention, a cover has a breathable membrane and a peripheral rim. The membrane is substantially planar in shape and has a length and width to substantially cover a top opening of a beverage container. A plurality of orifices extend through a top surface toward and through a bottom surface of the breathable membrane, and are sized and shaped to allow air to pass therethrough, but are sufficiently small to prevent external contaminants such as leaves and insects, for example, from passing through the membrane. The peripheral rim is sized and shaped to receive an upper portion of a rim of the container, and be releasably attached thereto. Thus, the cover provides means for enjoying beverages such as wines requiring breathing prior to consummation, carbonated drinks, and other beverage, in the outdoors.06-18-2009

Ruth Halaban, New Haven, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130315934Methods and Compositions for Assessing and Treating Cancer - The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying mutations associated with cancer, such as melanoma. More particularly, the invention relates to methods and compositions for assessing particular mutations as markers for cancer, such as melanoma. Such methods and compositions allow medical providers to diagnose cancer, such as melanoma, based upon the presence of one or more particular mutations in a subject, as compared with an otherwise healthy control. The methods and compositions are also useful in guiding the type of therapy to be applied, and monitoring the effects of the therapy applied.11-28-2013

Ruth Houbertz, Werneck-Schraudenbach DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090252471CONDENSATION PRODUCTS OF SILICIC ACID DERIVATIVES AND OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE DEVICES USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to condensation products of silicic acid derivatives usable especially in optical waveguides and particularly to a condensation product obtained by condensing a silane diol compound (A) of the general formula (1): R10-08-2009

Ruth Houbertz-Krauss, Wurzburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130168597Structured Layers Composed of Crosslinked or Crosslinkable Metal-Organic Compounds, Shaped Bodies Containing Them as well as Processes for Producing Them - The invention relates to a process for producing a structured shaped body or a layer of this type from a precursor of a metal oxide or mixed oxide selected from among magnesium, strontium, barium, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, tin, lead and the transition metals.07-04-2013
20140051821POLYMERIZABLE COMPOSITIONS, CURED PRODUCTS OBTAINED THEREWITH, AND USE OF THESE MATERIALS - [Problem] To provide a polymerizable composition having an excellent transparency in near-infrared wavelength and excellent heat resistance, and a method for producing the same.02-20-2014

Ruth Houbertz-Krauss, Wuerzburg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130012612METHOD FOR GENERATING BIOCOMPATIBLE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS OR SURFACES BY LASER IRRADIATION, SUCH OBJECTS, THE USE THEREOF AND STARTING MATERIALS FOR THE METHOD - The present invention pertains to a process for producing three-dimensional, self-supporting and/or substrate-supported formed pieces or structures on surfaces by means of site-selective solidification of a liquid to pasty, organic or organically modified material within a bath consisting of this material by means of two- or multiphoton polymerization, whereby the material has at least one compound that has both an organic radical polymerizable via two-photon or multiphoton polymerization and a biocompatible, biodegradable or bioresorbable group, and/or wherein the bath material additionally contains groups or radicals, which are available for an inorganic crosslinking or which are already inorganically crosslinked, providing that both an organic radical polymerizable via two-photon or multiphoton polymerization and a biocompatible, biodegradable or bioresorbable group must be contained in the material. The formed pieces or surface structures according to the present invention are suitable as matrices for binding live cells, which can be multiplied after that or stimulated for the production of specific substances. They can be used, e.g., as an extracorporeal [sic—Tr.Ed.] matrix or as an implant.01-10-2013
20130056910DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURES - The present invention relates to a device as well as a method for creating three-dimensional structures consisting of a material to be consolidated, in particular a material containing organopolysiloxane, by way of locally selective consolidation of the latter as a result of light-induced organic cross-linking. The device is characterized by a movable focusing optical system for the formation of one or a plurality of laser foci, wherein either the laser beam of a laser source can be introduced into the material to be consolidated through the material container and a movable carrier unit is arranged in said container or the focusing optical system is immersed into the material bath and the laser beams can be introduced into the material to be consolidated via a beam exit area of the focusing optical system. In the method, a focusing optical system that is movable in at least one plane is used for the formation of at least one laser focus, and a movable carrier unit is positioned in the material to be consolidated in one embodiment.03-07-2013

Ruth Houbertz-Krauss, Werneck DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110017944Method for Encapsulating Latent Heat Storage Material and Products Obtained Thereby - The invention relates to a method for producing an inorganic latent heat storage material that is surrounded by an encapsulating layer that is made of an inorganic-organic polymer material that comprises a metal and/or semi-metal oxygen network with embedded organic groups. The method is characterised in that a liquid or liquefied latent heat storage material, in the form of discrete units that are to be, respectively, encapsulated, is introduced into a liquid or viscous precursor material of the encapsulating material such that the encapsulating material solidifies when coming into contact with the outer surfaces of said latent heat storage material. The invention also relates to an inorganic latent heat storage material that is surrounded by an encapsulating layer and is present in said encapsulation, said encapsulating material being made of an inorganic-organic polymer material that comprises a (semi) metal oxygen network with embedded organic groups, connected, preferably at least partially to (semi) metal. Silane resins are well suited as precursor material.01-27-2011

Ruth Iaconi-Forrer, Moehlin CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080302688Container and Carrier System - The invention relates to a container (12-11-2008

Ruth Isabel Gomez, Segovia ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080261090Catalyst for a Catalytic Process Which is Used to Obtain Hydrogen from Bioethanol and/or Ethanol, Catalyst-Preparation Method and Use Thereof in Said Catalytic Process - The invention relates to a catalyst which is used to obtain hydrogen or a hydrogen-rich gas that is suitable for use in fuel cells or other applications from bioethanol and/or ethanol, comprising a support, a promoter agent and an active phase which is incorporated into the support, said catalyst taking the form of a calcinated solid in which the support comprises at least one oxide with high surface mobility and is modified with the promoter agent. According to the invention, the promoter agent comprises at least one oxide of a rare earth that is selected from the lanthanide group and the active phase comprises at least one oxide of a transition metal from group VIII or IB.10-23-2008

Ruth Isabel Gomez US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120181484CATALYTIC METHOD FOR OBTAINING HYDROGEN OR A HYDROGEN-RICH GAS STARTING FROM BIOETHANOL AND/OR ETHANOL - The invention relates to a catalyst which is used to obtain hydrogen or a hydrogen-rich gas that is suitable for use in fuel cells or other applications from bioethanol and/or ethanol, comprising a support, a promoter agent and an active phase which is incorporated into the support, said catalyst taking the form of a calcinated solid in which the support comprises at least one oxide with high surface mobility and is modified with the promoter agent. According to the invention, the promoter agent comprises at least one oxide of a rare earth that is selected from the lanthanide group and the active phase comprises at least one oxide of a transition metal from group VIII or IB.07-19-2012

Ruth Isserlin, Thornhill CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100285491USE OF IGFBP-7 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro comprising the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker IGFBP-7, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for IGFBP-7 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of IGFBP-7 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising IGFBP-7 and a kit for measuring IGFBP-7.11-11-2010
20100285492USE OF SLIM-1 IN THE ASSESSMENT OF HEART FAILURE - The invention relates to a method for assessing heart failure in vitro comprising the steps of measuring in a sample the concentration of the marker SLIM-1, of optionally measuring in the sample the concentration of one or more other marker(s) of heart failure, and of assessing heart failure by comparing the concentration determined in for SLIM-1 and the concentration(s) determined for the optionally one or more other marker to the concentration of this marker or these markers as established in a reference population. Also disclosed are the use of SLIM-1 as a marker protein in the assessment of heart failure, a marker combination comprising SLIM-1 and a kit for measuring SLIM-1.11-11-2010

Ruth Jostock, Solberg DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090186899Substituted Sulfonamide Compounds - Substituted sulfonamide compounds corresponding to the formula I07-23-2009
20090203672Substituted Sulfonamide Compounds - Substituted sulfonamide compounds corresponding to the formula I′08-13-2009

Ruth Kikin-Gil, Redmond, WA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120158863HASH TAG MANAGEMENT IN A MICROBLOGGING INFRASTRUCTURE - Architecture that provides enhanced tag telemetry in a microblogging communications infrastructure. The architecture provides efficient discovery and tracking of topics that are of interest to a specific user by enabling users to follow (track) hash tags (#tag) and to receive and view all messages tagged with the hash tag appear in the user's personal feed. Each hash tag has a persisted tag page that aggregates all the associated activity, and includes a list that includes, but is not limited to, the tag followers, the most frequent user (uses the tag the most often in a specific time frame), a description, related tags, for example. The user can receive all the updates in the user's personal feed, and see an aggregation of all the messages and conversations associated with the tag in single place. The user can also mute the tag to prevent the receiving of tag information.06-21-2012
20120209850AGGREGATED VIEW OF CONTENT WITH PRESENTATION ACCORDING TO CONTENT TYPE - Architecture that facilitates the discovery of interesting and relevant content by a user in a serendipitous way on a microblogging site. For example, relevant content can be defined as connected to the user, the user's work, and user interests, while interesting content can be defined as content that does not directly affect the user, yet the user chooses to obtain (e.g., for viewing, interacting, etc.). The content can be presented as a tile cluster, where each tile is a specific content type (e.g., image, link, post, user recommendations, tags, etc.). Additionally, the content can be obtained and presented relative to a specific temporal setting such as the latest content. The different content types are visually distinguished such that one type of content looks and behaves differently from another content type. The user can also drill into content details from the top content.08-16-2012

Ruth Kimmons, West Orange, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110094365BOW HOLD TRAINING DEVICE - Training devices for facilitating proper bow holds on bow sticks of bowed stringed instruments. An exemplary training device may include a fingers stabilizer having a body with one or more thumb opening walls that define a thumb opening in the body. The thumb opening walls and/or the thumb opening may guide a thumb to the bow stick and position an end of the thumb at an approximate intersection of a bow stick frog and a bow stick shaft. The body may also include a finger separator that helps position an index finger and a middle finger on the bow stick. The fingers stabilizer may also have contact areas for positioning a ring finger and a pinky finger on the bow stick.04-28-2011

Ruth Kluser, Bonn DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090028783Gas/solid phase reaction - The invention relates to a process and reactor for the quasi-continuous performance of a chemical reaction on the surface of a fixed reactant in a gas/solid phase reaction. In particular, the invention relates to a thermal process and a reactor for the continuous preparation of hydrogen from water vapor on the surface of a metal oxide in a gas/solid phase reaction.01-29-2009

Ruth Kummerlen, College Station, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090203329Patient Medication IV Delivery Pump with Wireless Communication to a Hospital Information Management System - A wireless communication system from an IV medication infusion pump to a hospital information management system (HIMS) is disclosed. The system includes an IV pump having pump operation circuitry for monitoring pre-selected characteristics of pump operation indicative of IV administration of medication to a patient. A transmitter or transceiver is connected to the pump operation circuitry for receiving a wireless pump signal representing instructional data to the IV pump and for transmitting a wireless pump signal representing the pre-selected pump operation characteristics. The wireless pump transmitter or transceiver communicates with a hospital information management system (HIMS). The HIMS includes a receiver or transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving the pump signal representing the pump operation characteristics and also includes a computer processor capable of storing and displaying the pump operation characteristics that are represented by the received wireless pump signal. In one embodiment, is a medication order transmitter capable of receiving doctor order input and transmitting a signal representing a pumping operation to the HIMS for comparison to pump operation characteristics represented by the pump signal.08-13-2009

Ruth KÜster, Bonn DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110135566GAS/SOLID PHASE REACTION - The invention relates to a process and reactor for the quasi-continuous performance of a chemical reaction on the surface of a fixed reactant in a gas/solid phase reaction. In particular, the invention relates to a thermal process and a reactor for the continuous preparation of hydrogen from water vapor on the surface of a metal oxide in a gas/solid phase reaction.06-09-2011

Ruth Ladenstein, Vienna AT

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140170155Method for Treating a GD2 Positive Cancer - Preparations and methods for treating a GD2 positive cancer by administering a preparation comprising an anti-GD2 antibody to a patient, wherein the patient is not concomitantly treated with Interleukin-2 (IL-2), and wherein one or more treatment periods with the antibody may be preceded, accompanied, and/or followed by one or more treatment periods with a retinoid.06-19-2014

Ruth Li, Shanghai CN

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090327679OS-MEDIATED LAUNCH OF OS-INDEPENDENT APPLICATION - A system, method, and computer readable medium for an operating system (OS) mediated launch of an OS dependent application is disclosed. An application running within an OS may operate outside an OS environment by constructing for example a capsule file, passing the capsule file to firmware interface, and restarting the system. The firmware interface may load various drivers and applications contained within the capsule file and execute them to perform a task. Upon completion of the task, the OS is booted again and the original application may resume control, making use of any information stored by the firmware interface in a dedicated status table or file. Other embodiments may be employed, and other embodiments are described and claimed.12-31-2009

Ruth Lopeze, Paris FR

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140021814PROCESS FOR INTERCONNECTION OF ELECTRONIC POWER MODULES OF A ROTARY ELECTRICAL MACHINE, AND ASSEMBLY OF INTERCONNECTED POWER MODULES OBTAINED BY MEANS OF THIS PROCESS - A method for interconnecting electronic power modules of a polyphase rotary electric machine. The power modules are disposed in open cavities of a heat sink and comprise substrates on which are provided MOSFETs of a synchronous rectifier bridge and integrated control circuits. The method comprises the production of: a planar connector (01-23-2014

Ruth Lorberth, Berlin DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100174061PLANTS WHICH SYNTHESIZE A MODIFIED STARCH, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND MODIFIED STARCH - Nucleic acid molecules are described encoding a starch granule-bound protein as well as methods and recombinant DNA molecules for the production of transgenic plant cells and plants synthesizing a modified starch with modified viscosity properties and a modified phosphate content. Moreover, the plant cells and plants resulting from those methods as well as the starch obtainable therefrom are described.07-08-2010
20130209635PLANTS WHICH SYNTHESIZE A MODIFIED STARCH, PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF AND MODIFIED STARCH - Nucleic acid molecules are described encoding a starch granule-bound protein as well as methods and recombinant DNA molecules for the production of transgenic plant cells and plants synthesizing a modified starch with modified viscosity properties and a modified phosphate content. Moreover, the plant cells and plants resulting from those methods as well as the starch obtainable therefrom are described.08-15-2013

Patent applications by Ruth Lorberth, Berlin DE

Ruth Luthi-Carter, Preverenges CH

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140113014CHICORY FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATION - The invention pertains to a composition comprising chicory, particularly roasted chicory root, for use in the prevention or treatment of a neurodegenerative disorder and/or a loss of cognitive ability. In a further aspect, the invention pertains to a non-therapeutic method for maintaining mental or cognitive capabilities.04-24-2014

Ruth Luthi-Carter, Leicester GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130109048METHOD FOR IN-VITRO MONITORING OF NEURONAL DISORDERS AND USE THEREOF05-02-2013

Ruth Männer, Oberpframmern DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090102591Inductive Component and Method for Manufacturing an Inductive Component - A method for manufacturing an inductive component which is formed from a plurality of layers, wherein the method comprises the steps of a) arrangement of an electrically conductive material as a winding of the component on a first non-magnetic, dielectric ceramic layer; b) formation of at least one cutout which passes all the way through in the non-magnetic, dielectric ceramic layer; c) arrangement of a first magnetic ceramic layer on an upper face and a second magnetic ceramic layer on a lower face of the non-magnetic, dielectric ceramic layer; and d) carrying out a process step in which at least one of the magnetic ceramic layers is plastically deformed such that contact is made with the two magnetic ceramic layers in the area of the cutout, and the two magnetic ceramic layers form a magnetic core of the component.04-23-2009
20100014253Electronic Component Module and Method for Production Thereof - An electronic component module comprising at least one ceramic circuit carrier (01-21-2010
20100089620Electronic Component Module and Method for the Production Thereof - An electronic component module comprising: at least one multilayer ceramic circuit carrier (04-15-2010

Ruth Mckernan, Canterbury GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120035207Use of GABAA Receptor Agonists for the Treatment of Hearing, Vestibular and Attention Disorders, Intention Tremor and Restless Leg Syndrome - The invention provides a method of treating a condition selected from hearing disorders, vestibular disorders, attention disorders, intention tremor and restless leg syndrome comprising administering to a human patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound which is an agonist at GABA02-09-2012

Ruth Munoz Melgar, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080252051Knee Airbag - The present invention relates to an airbag intended for retaining the knees of the occupants of automotive vehicles during a collision consisting of an inflatable cushion (10-16-2008

Ruth Munoz Risueno, Hamilton CA

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120214236GENERATING INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS AND PROGENITOR CELLS FROM FIBROBLASTS - The present disclosure provides a method of generating progenitor cells, such as hematopoietic or neural progenitor cells, from fibroblasts, such as dermal fibroblasts, comprising providing fibroblasts that express or are treated with a POU domain containing gene or protein and culturing the cells under conditions that allow production of progenitor cells, without traversing the pluripotent state. Also provided is a method of isolating a subpopulation of fibroblasts with reprogramming potential comprising providing fibroblasts that express an Oct-4-reporter and isolating cells that are positive for the reporter. Further provided is a method of generating reprogrammed fibroblast-derived induced pluripotent stem cells. Also provided are uses and assays of the cells produced by the methods of the disclosure.08-23-2012

Ruth Munoz Risueno, Baroelona ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130065887Treatment of Cancer with Dopamine Receptor Antagonists - Described are methods of treating a cancer comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a dopamine receptor (DR) antagonist. The DR antagonist may be a phenothiazine derivative, such as thioridazine or chlorpromazine. Optionally, the cancer is acute myeloid leukemia. Also described are methods for identifying subjects with cancer, methods for providing a prognosis for a subjects with cancer and methods for identifying subjects likely to be responsive to therapy with DR receptor antagonists. Methods for identifying cancer stem cells and chemotherapeutic compounds that are DR receptor antagonists as also provided. Also described are methods for the identification and validation of agents that target cancer stem cells.03-14-2013

Ruth Muschel, Oxford GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130006034METHODS OF ENHANCING THE RESPONSE TO RADIATION IN TUMOR THERAPY USING ANTI-DLL4 ANTIBODIES - The disclosure provides methods of treating cancer, tumors, and neoplasias by administering ionizing radiation and an anti-DLL4 antibody or a DLL4-binding fragment.01-03-2013

Ruth Nussenzweig, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110182929MULTICOMPONENT VACCINE FOR MALARIA PROVIDING LONG-LASTING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST PLASMODIA - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates which elicit an immune response to 07-28-2011
20130216570MULTICOMPONENT VACCINE FOR MALARIA PROVIDING LONG-LASTING IMMUNE RESPONSES AGAINST PLASMODIA - Disclosed are immunogenic conjugates which elicit an immune response to 08-22-2013

Ruth Osbrink, North Riverside, IL US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120253230ADJUSTABLE-THROW BIOPSY NEEDLE - Among other things, there is disclosed a biopsy needle system in which the needle is capable of obtaining more than one length of sample. Generally, the needle includes an inner stylet, an outer cannula, and a handle connected to the stylet and cannula. The stylet has a notch that is extendable from the cannula to accommodate a tissue sample. An insert member is provided for attachment to the handle to make the amount of exposed notch smaller. Consequently, when the insert member is not attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a larger sample of tissue, and when the insert member is attached to the handle, the needle can obtain a smaller sample of tissue.10-04-2012

Ruth Osovsky, Rehovot IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110006285CORE-ALLOYED SHELL SEMICONDUCTOR NANOCRYSTALS - The invention relates to a core-alloyed shell semiconductor nanocrystal comprising: (i) a core of a semiconductor material having a selected band gap energy; (ii) a core-overcoating shell consisting of one or more layers comprised of an alloy of the said semiconductor of (i) and a second semiconductor; (iii) and an outer organic ligand layer, provided that the core semiconductor material is not HgTe. In certain embodiments, the core semiconductor material is PbSe and the alloy shell semiconductor material has the PbSe01-13-2011

Ruth Pallares Del Egido, Madrid ES

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140068025Method and Node For Automatically Exchanging Network Service Provider Information - A method is provided for automatically exchanging network service provider information between two sets of network service providers. The method comprises configuring at least one address of a proxy function of a second set of network service providers for a proxy function of a first set of network service providers; sending network service provider information of the first set of network service providers to the proxy function of the second set of network service providers with the at least one address of the proxy function of the second set of network service providers; and receiving network service provider information of the second set of network service providers from the proxy function of the second set of network service providers. The network service provider information includes information for addressing the network service provider and ID of service provided by the network service provider.03-06-2014

Ruth Pegington, Cambridgeshire GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130187145ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING COMPOSITION COMPRISING ANTHRANTHENE DERIVATES AND DEVICE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - Composition comprising a fluorescent light-emitting material and a triplet-accepting unit comprising an optionally substituted compound of formula (I): The composition may be used in an organic light-emitting device; the optionally substituted compound of formula (I) may be blended with or attached to the fluorescent light emitting material; and the composition may be deposited by solution deposition.07-25-2013

Ruth Polachek, Rehovot IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090292608Method and system for user interaction with advertisements sharing, rating of and interacting with online advertisements - A platform includes an overall system for user interaction, associated with a particular advertisement. The process enables users to interact with a widget directly associated with an advertisement and express themselves in regards to the advertisement. Advertisement displayed in the Internet or similar distributed computer network-based information distribution system. Such user interactions include engagement methods such as rating advertisements, sharing them with other users, commenting on them, and more. The platform can also include a host site, storing and processing data received by users. As well as means for targeting advertisements and serving them to users according to data collected through the platform directly inserted by the users or collected by the platform in regards to their interaction with the platform.11-26-2009

Ruth Poliakine, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120116251SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING DECUBITUS ULCERS - A pressure detection mat is disclosed, comprising a plurality of pressure-detection sensors. The mat is configured to be placed between a subject and a platform and to couple with a pressure-wound prevention system. The pressure wound prevention system is configured to receive data from the sensors within pressure detection mats, process, interpret and analyze the data, and display the analyzed data to a user. This pressure wound prevention system aims to assist in the prevention of bedsores in immobilized patients, and may be particularly useful in home care environments, acute care facilities, long term care facilities, hospices, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and the like.05-10-2012
20130191057SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID DATA COLLECTION FROM PRESSURE SENSORS IN A PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM - A system and method for the management of data collection from a pressure sensing apparatus. The system allows rapid measurement of pressure exerted upon a surface and may be useful in preventing bed sore development in a bed bound subject.07-25-2013

Ruth Poliakine-Baruchi, Tel Aviv IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130317393PRESSURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND ASSOCIATED METHOD FOR PREVENTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESSURE INJURIES - A pressure wound prevention system comprising at least one management device which comprises at least one user input apparatus, at least one output mechanism, at least one data input for connecting with a pressure sensor assembly and a processor configured to measure elapsed time, to receive pressure data from the data input and to present an output via the output mechanism. The system may be modular. A method for preventing the development of pressure wounds of a subject is also presented.11-28-2013
20150045630PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pressure wound prevention system operable to prompt at least one caregiver to reposition a subject at risk of developing pressure wounds. A pressure detection apparatus comprising a plurality of sensors monitors pressure exerted upon the subject by a surface. A processor is operable to interpret and analyze data from the sensors and a notification mechanism such as a display, an alert, alarm or the like is provided to notify a caregiver when the subject requires repositioning.02-12-2015

Ruth Roland-Jones, Salisbury GB

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130109079METHOD FOR SEPARATING AN ORGANIC COMPONENT FROM A MIXTURE CONTAINING THE ORGANIC COMPONENT05-02-2013

Ruth Sahler, Costa Mesa, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140135920Hydrophilicity Alteration System and Method - A system/method allowing hydrophilicity alteration of a polymeric material (PM) is disclosed. The PM hydrophilicity alteration changes the PM characteristics by decreasing the PM refractive index, increasing the PM electrical conductivity, and increasing the PM weight. The system/method incorporates a laser radiation source that generates tightly focused laser pulses within a three-dimensional portion of the PM to affect these changes in PM properties. The system/method may be applied to the formation of customized intraocular lenses comprising material (PLM) wherein the lens created using the system/method is surgically positioned within the eye of the patient. The implanted lens refractive index may then be optionally altered in situ with laser pulses to change the optical properties of the implanted lens and thus achieve optimal corrected patient vision. This system/method permits numerous in situ modifications of an implanted lens as the patient's vision changes with age.05-15-2014
20140239524HYDROPHILICITY ALTERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system/method allowing hydrophilicity alteration of a polymeric material (PM) is disclosed. The PM hydrophilicity alteration changes the PM characteristics by decreasing the PM refractive index, increasing the PM electrical conductivity, and increasing the PM weight. The system/method incorporates a laser radiation source that generates tightly focused laser pulses within a three-dimensional portion of the PM to affect these changes in PM properties. The system/method may be applied to the formation of customized intraocular lenses comprising material (PLM) wherein the lens created using the system/method is surgically positioned within the eye of the patient. The implanted lens refractive index may then be optionally altered in situ with laser pulses to change the optical properties of the implanted lens and thus achieve optimal corrected patient vision. This system/method permits numerous in situ modifications of an implanted lens as the patient's vision changes with age.08-28-2014
20140243443HYDROPHILICITY ALTERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system/method allowing hydrophilicity alteration of a polymeric material (PM) is disclosed. The PM hydrophilicity alteration changes the PM characteristics by decreasing the PM refractive index, increasing the PM electrical conductivity, and increasing the PM weight. The system/method incorporates a laser radiation source that generates tightly focused laser pulses within a three-dimensional portion of the PM to affect these changes in PM properties. The system/method may be applied to the formation of customized intraocular lenses comprising material (PLM) wherein the lens created using the system/method is surgically positioned within the eye of the patient. The implanted lens refractive index may then be optionally altered in situ with laser pulses to change the optical properties of the implanted lens and thus achieve optimal corrected patient vision. This system/method permits numerous in situ modifications of an implanted lens as the patient's vision changes with age.08-28-2014
20140249516HYDROPHILICITY ALTERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system/method allowing hydrophilicity alteration of a polymeric material (PM) is disclosed. The PM hydrophilicity alteration changes the PM characteristics by decreasing the PM refractive index, increasing the PM electrical conductivity, and increasing the PM weight. The system/method incorporates a laser radiation source that generates tightly focused laser pulses within a three-dimensional portion of the PM to affect these changes in PM properties. The system/method may be applied to the formation of customized intraocular lenses comprising material (PLM) wherein the lens created using the system/method is surgically positioned within the eye of the patient. The implanted lens refractive index may then be optionally altered in situ with laser pulses to change the optical properties of the implanted lens and thus achieve optimal corrected patient vision. This system/method permits numerous in situ modifications of an implanted lens as the patient's vision changes with age.09-04-2014
20140288644HYDROPHILICITY ALTERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system/method allowing hydrophilicity alteration of a polymeric material (PM) is disclosed. The PM hydrophilicity alteration changes the PM characteristics by decreasing the PM refractive index, increasing the PM electrical conductivity, and increasing the PM weight. The system/method incorporates a laser radiation source that generates tightly focused laser pulses within a three-dimensional portion of the PM to affect these changes in PM properties. The system/method may be applied to the formation of customized intraocular lenses comprising material (PLM) wherein the lens created using the system/method is surgically positioned within the eye of the patient. The implanted lens refractive index may then be optionally altered in situ with laser pulses to change the optical properties of the implanted lens and thus achieve optimal corrected patient vision. This system/method permits numerous in situ modifications of an implanted lens as the patient's vision changes with age.09-25-2014

Ruth Schmid, Tiller NO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130277621POLYMER PARTICLE - A heat-treated polymer particle comprising an addition polymer core particle which has had swollen and polymerised therein a blend of an aromatic alcohol with an aldehyde or a blend of an aromatic amine or urea with an aldehyde and which has been subsequently heat treated, e.g. to a temperature of at least 150° C.10-24-2013

Ruth Schmid, Tille NO

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090291506PROCESS - A process for the preparation of coated polymer particles containing superparamagnetic crystals, said process comprising reacting surface-functionalized, superparamagnetic crystal-containing polymer particles of diameter less than 0.5 μm with at least one polyisocyanate and at least one diol.11-26-2009

Ruth Sebagereka, Nairobi KE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140158151Hair Grooming Device - A hair grooming device (FIG. 06-12-2014

Ruth Shalgi, Herzlia IL

Ruth Shrairman, Boulder, CO US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120167414AUTONOMOUS BALANCE-ENHANCED INSERT FOR FOOTWEAR - An article of footwear and insert for an article of footwear are provided with means for provisional instantaneous enhancing cutaneous mechanoreceptors pressure sensation from the plantar surface (sole) of the foot perimeter zone.07-05-2012

Ruth Smocha, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110152465CARBONYL-ENE FUNCTIONALIZED POLYOLEFINS - Disclosed is a method for preparing a hydroxyl functionalized polymer from a Lewis acid promoted carbonyl-ene reaction comprising: selecting a vinylidene terminated polyolefin having a number average molecular weight from about 950 to about 5000 and having a terminal vinylidene content greater than 50 mole percent; selecting a carbonyl enophile; selecting a Lewis acid; and contacting the components in step a), b) and c) under reactive conditions to form the hydroxyl functionalized polymer.06-23-2011
20120151830POLYISOBUTENYL ALCOHOLS AND FUEL COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are polyisobutenyl alcohols and substituted polyisobuentyl alcohols of the formula:06-21-2012

Ruth Tenengauzer, Raanana IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100120848STABLE PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF MONTELUKAST SODIUM - The invention encompasses stable pharmaceutical compositions comprising montelukast or salts thereof and methods of preparing the same.05-13-2010
20130344146DRY FORMULATIONS OF ARIPIPRAZOLE - The invention encompasses dry compression pharmaceutical compositions of aripiprazole, methods of making tablets from the compositions, and tablets of the dry compression pharmaceutical composition.12-26-2013

Patent applications by Ruth Tenengauzer, Raanana IL

Ruth Thieroff-Ekerdt, Mendham, NJ US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110003005Methods of Treating PDNV and PONV with Extended Release Ondansetron Compositions - Extended release ondansetron compositions of the present invention are useful for treating postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and/or postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PDNV).01-06-2011
20110064799Pancreatic Enzyme Compositions and Methods for Treating Pancreatitis and Pancreatic Insufficiency - Compositions of the present invention, comprising the combination of enterically coated and uncoated pancreatic enzyme-containing beads are useful for treating or preventing pancreatitis pain, and optionally disorders associated with digestive enzyme deficiencies.03-17-2011
20140287035PANCREATIC ENZYME COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PANCREATITIS AND PANCREATIC INSUFFICIENCY - Compositions of the present invention, comprising the combination of enterically coated and uncoated pancreatic enzyme-containing beads are useful for treating or preventing pancreatitis pain, and optionally disorders associated with digestive enzyme deficiencies.09-25-2014

Ruth Timme, Avon, CT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090200842WASHABLE CHILD CAR SEAT SUBFRAME - A child car seat subframe that is easily disassembled into component sections for washing within a residential-sized dishwasher. The car seat subframe can be disassembled by hand, and each individual component is cable of fitting in a residential-sized dishwasher individually and collectively. The component sections are attached by a combination of registration tabs and slots, and held tightly together by fasteners, or attached by a combination of tongue and groove joints. Hanging devices, such as hooks, may be formed on one side of each component section to facilitate hanging on racks in a dishwasher. The car seat subframe back panel and side panels are disassembled into a plurality of segments for easily fitting in a dishwasher.08-13-2009
20120153691Washable Child Car Seat Subframe - A child car seat subframe that is easily disassembled into component sections for washing within a residential-sized dishwasher. The car seat subframe can be disassembled by hand, and each individual component is capable of fitting in a residential-sized dishwasher individually and collectively. The component sections are attached by a combination of registration tabs and slots, and held tightly together by fasteners, or attached by a combination of tongue and groove joints. Hanging devices, such as hooks, may be formed on one side of each component section to facilitate hanging on racks in a dishwasher. The car seat subframe back panel and side panels are disassembled into a plurality of segments for easily fitting in a dishwasher.06-21-2012

Ruth Usem, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130264168System for Storage of Article in a Secured Area - A storage system includes storage units for securely retaining articles therein. The storage system includes an electronic user identification system to insure that the individual storing articles therein is the same individual removing the articles there from. The user identification system also compares the user identification information with database information to determine if the user is permitted to use the storage unit or not. The storage system provides such information to security personnel so that improper use of the storage system can be identified and appropriate action taken.10-10-2013

Ruth Vandoren, Sint-Joris Winge BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110289755ENGAGEMENT MEMBER WITH FASTENING PIN AND METHOD FOR INTERCONNECTING TWO COMPONENTS - The invention relates to an engagement member that is adapted to be fixed in a groove of a component and to a method for interconnecting two components via an engagement member. In order to provide an engagement member and a method, which provide for an easy assembly of the engagement member in the groove, whilst still providing sufficient forces for interconnecting the two components, the invention provides that the engagement member comprises a fastening pin that can be pushed into a cavity of one of the two components.12-01-2011
20110290953CABLE HOLDER AS WELL AS KIT AND CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a cable holder for guiding a plurality of computer-network cables, including a loop with an inner circumference at least partially adapted to provide a support for the cables. The loop is formed of a first leg and a second leg extending essentially parallel to each other and being interconnected at a proximal end segment of each of the first and the second leg via a yoke, and a closure section, arranged at a distal end segment of each of the first and the second leg. The closure section includes at least one flap which is arranged at the distal end segment of the first or the second leg and extends towards the opposing distal end segment of the second or the first leg, respectively. Further, the invention relates to a kit and a cable management system comprising the cable holder. In order to easily add and remove a plurality of cables to and from the cable holder, respectively, the present invention provides that the at least one flap abuts the opposing distal end segment of the second or the first leg, respectively, in a resting position of the at least one flap, the at least one flap being adapted to be resiliently deflected from its resting position.12-01-2011

Ruth Wirschem, Mannheim DE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120202937LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYACRYLIC ACIDS AND USE THEREOF AS DISPERSANTS - An aqueous solution of acrylic acid polymers having a total phosphorus content of organically and possibly inorganically bound phosphorus, wherein 08-09-2012
20120214941PROCESS FOR PREPARING AQUEOUS POLYACRYLIC ACID SOLUTIONS - A process for preparing aqueous solutions of homo- or copolymers of acrylic acid by means of free-radical polymerization of acrylic acid and optionally water-soluble, monoethylenically unsaturated comonomers in an aqueous medium in the presence of at least one water-soluble initiator and of at least one water-soluble regulator, wherein the polymerization is conducted by means of a continuous process, and wherein, after the polymerization, low molecular weight components are at least partly removed from the resulting aqueous polymer solution. For the polymerization, preference is given to using microstructured mixers and reactors. Preference is given to using at least one reactor and/or mixer with microstructures for the process.08-23-2012
20120220707LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYACRYLIC ACIDS AND USE THEREOF AS DISPERSANTS - Aqueous solutions of acrylic acid polymers are prepared by polymerization of acrylic acid in a feed operation with a free-radical initiator in the presence of hypophosphite in water as solvent, by a process comprising (i) initially charging water and optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, (ii) continuously adding acrylic acid in acidic, unneutralized form, optionally one or more ethylenically unsaturated comonomers, aqueous free-radical initiator solution and aqueous hypophosphite solution, and (iii) adding a base to the aqueous solution on completion of the acrylic acid feed, wherein a comonomer content does not exceed 30% by weight and the aqueous hypophosphite solution is added during a total feed time made up of three consecutive feed time spans Δt08-30-2012
20140080702Copolymers of N-vinylcarboxamide and diallyldialkylammonium salt as dispersant for agrochemical formulations - The present invention relates to a composition comprising an agrochemical active substance and a copolymer which comprises an N-vinylcarboxamide and a diallyldialkylammonium salt incorporated into the polymer. The invention furthermore relates to a method of preparing this composition; to the use of this composition for dispersing agrochemical active substances; to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and furthermore to seed comprising the composition.03-20-2014
20140080957LOW MOLECULAR WEIGHT PHOSPHORUS-CONTAINING POLYACRYLIC ACIDS AND USE THEREOF AS DISPERSANTS - An aqueous solution of an acrylic acid polymer which contains bound phosphonite groups is provided. The acrylic acid polymer is prepared by a feed operation polymerization which results in the formation of phosphinite groups bound within the acrylic acid polymer chain. The dried acrylic acid polymer is also provided. Dispersions of inorganic pigments prepared in the presence of the acrylic acid polymer or the aqueous solution of the acrylic acid polymer are also provided.03-20-2014
20140148337Acrylate-acrylamide-AMPS terpolymer as dispersant for agrochemical formulations - The present invention relates to a composition comprising an agrochemical active substance and a random terpolymer which comprises the monomers i), ii), iii) and optionally further monomers incorporated into the polymer, where 05-29-2014

Ruth Wittmann-Price, Bethlehem, PA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090260134SENSORY DEVELOPMENTAL CAP - A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.10-22-2009
20110091062SENSORY DEVELOPMENTAL CAP - A cap having ear pieces and an eyepiece. The ear pieces are preferably connected to an audio device that can play stored audio and/or rebroadcast ambient sounds at a reduced audio level. The ear pieces preferable provide sound attenuation of at least 20 dB. The stored audio may include sounds that simulate sounds heard by a fetus while in the womb. The eye piece is preferably removable.04-21-2011

Ruth Wittoek, Laame BE

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110263948 SCORING SYSTEM TO MONITOR NATURAL OR DRUG-MODIFIED DISEASE PROGRESSION IN "EROSIVE OSTEOARTHRITIS" OF THE INTERPHALANGEAL FINGER JOINTS - The present invention provides a scoring system to monitor natural or drug-modified disease progression in erosive inter-phalangeal finger joint osteoarthrits and the use of said scoring system to identify and value drugs with anticatabolic and/or repair promoting potential.10-27-2011

Ruth Zajdman, Haifa IL

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20100292718FIXATING MEANS BETWEEN A MESH AND MESH DEPLOYMENT MEANS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR HERNIA REPAIR SURGERIES AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention provides a fixating means (11-18-2010
20140051915FIXATING MEANS BETWEEN A MESH AND MESH DEPLOYMENT MEANS ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR HERNIA REPAIR SURGERIES AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention provides a fixating means adapted for use in hernia repair surgeries in attaching a mesh and mesh deployment means; said fixating means are attached to said mesh deployment means; and fixating means comprising: (a) a first portion coupled to said deployment means; and, (b) a second portion comprising a coil having a predetermined retracted shape; said coil is reconfigurable from a plurality of unretracted positions to a plurality of retracted positions and from said plurality of retracted positions to said plurality of unretracted positions; wherein said attachment between said deployment means and said mesh is obtained by reconfiguration of said coil from at least one of said unretracted positions to at least one of said retracted positions.02-20-2014
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