Ryan, CA
Allison Ryan, Redwood City, CA US
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20110178719 | Methods for Allele Calling and Ploidy Calling - Disclosed herein is a system and method for making allele calls, and for determining the ploidy state, in one or a small set of cells, or where a limited quantity of genetic data is available. Poorly or incorrectly measured base pairs, missing alleles and missing regions are reconstructed and the haplotypes are determined using expected similarities between the target genome and the knowledge of the genomes of genetically related individuals. In one embodiment, incomplete genetic data from an embryonic cell are reconstructed at a plurality of loci using the genetic data from both parents, and possibly one or more sperm and/or sibling embryos. In another embodiment, the chromosome copy number can be determined using the same input data. In another embodiment, these determinations are made for embryo selection during IVF, for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, or for making phenotypic predictions. | 07-21-2011 |
20110288780 | Methods for Non-Invasive Prenatal Ploidy Calling - Methods for non-invasive prenatal ploidy calling are disclosed herein. Methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father are disclosed herein. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 11-24-2011 |
20120122701 | Methods for Non-Invasive Prenatal Paternity Testing - Methods for non-invasive prenatal paternity testing are disclosed herein. The method uses genetic measurements made on plasma taken from a pregnant mother, along with genetic measurements of the alleged father, and genetic measurements of the mother, to determine whether or not the alleged father is the biological father of the fetus. This is accomplished by way of an informatics based method that can compare the genetic fingerprint of the fetal DNA found in maternal plasma to the genetic fingerprint of the alleged father. | 05-17-2012 |
20120185176 | Methods for Non-Invasive Prenatal Ploidy Calling - Disclosed herein are methods for determining the copy number of a chromosome in a fetus in the context of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. In an embodiment, the measured genetic data from a sample of genetic material that contains both fetal DNA and maternal DNA is analyzed, along with the genetic data from the biological parents of the fetus, and the copy number of the chromosome of interest is determined. In an embodiment, the maternal serum is measured using a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray, along with parental genomic data, and the determination of the chromosome copy number is used to make clinical decisions pertaining to the fetus. | 07-19-2012 |
20120270212 | Methods for Non-Invasive Prenatal Ploidy Calling - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a mixed sample of DNA comprising DNA from both the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and optionally from genotypic data from the mother and father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a plurality of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. The mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias, for example using massively multiplexed targeted PCR. | 10-25-2012 |
20130178373 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a mixed sample of DNA comprising DNA from both the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and optionally from genotypic data from the mother and father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a plurality of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. The mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias, for example using massively multiplexed targeted PCR. | 07-11-2013 |
20130225422 | METHODS FOR ALLELE CALLING AND PLOIDY CALLING - Disclosed herein is a system and method for making allele calls, and for determining the ploidy state, in one or a small set of cells, or where a limited quantity of genetic data is available. Poorly or incorrectly measured base pairs, missing alleles and missing regions are reconstructed and the haplotypes are determined using expected similarities between the target genome and the knowledge of the genomes of genetically related individuals. In one embodiment, incomplete genetic data from an embryonic cell are reconstructed at a plurality of loci using the genetic data from both parents, and possibly one or more sperm and/or sibling embryos. In another embodiment, the chromosome copy number can be determined using the same input data. In another embodiment, these determinations are made for embryo selection during IVF, for non-invasive prenatal diagnosis, or for making phenotypic predictions. | 08-29-2013 |
20130261004 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PATERNITY TESTING - Methods for non-invasive prenatal paternity testing are disclosed herein. The method uses genetic measurements made on plasma taken from a pregnant mother, along with genetic measurements of the alleged father, and genetic measurements of the mother, to determine whether or not the alleged father is the biological father of the fetus. This is accomplished by way of an informatics based method that can compare the genetic fingerprint of the fetal DNA found in maternal plasma to the genetic fingerprint of the alleged father. | 10-03-2013 |
20140100134 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 04-10-2014 |
20140154682 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - Disclosed herein are methods for determining the copy number of a chromosome in a fetus in the context of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis. In an embodiment, the measured genetic data from a sample of genetic material that contains both fetal DNA and maternal DNA is analyzed, along with the genetic data from the biological parents of the fetus, and the copy number of the chromosome of interest is determined. In an embodiment, the maternal serum is measured using a single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) microarray, along with parental genomic data, and the determination of the chromosome copy number is used to make clinical decisions pertaining to the fetus. | 06-05-2014 |
20140162269 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 06-12-2014 |
20140206552 | METHODS FOR PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC DIAGNOSIS BY SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of an embryo at a chromosome from a sample of DNA from an embryo. The ploidy state is determined by sequencing the DNA from one or more cells biopsied from the embryo, and analyzing the relative amounts of each allele at a plurality of polymorphic loci on the chromosome. In an embodiment, the ploidy state is determined by comparing the observed allele ratios to the expected allele ratios for different ploidy states. In an embodiment, the DNA is selectively amplified at a plurality of polymorphic loci by targeted sequencing. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 07-24-2014 |
20140336060 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 11-13-2014 |
20150051087 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a mixed sample of DNA comprising DNA from both the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and optionally from genotypic data from the mother and father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a plurality of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. The mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias, for example using massively multiplexed targeted PCR. | 02-19-2015 |
20150072872 | METHODS FOR NON-INVASIVE PRENATAL PLOIDY CALLING - The present disclosure provides methods for determining the ploidy status of a chromosome in a gestating fetus from genotypic data measured from a sample of DNA from the mother of the fetus and from the fetus, and from genotypic data from the mother and optionally also from the father. The ploidy state is determined by using a joint distribution model to create a set of expected allele distributions for different possible fetal ploidy states given the parental genotypic data, and comparing the expected allelic distributions to the pattern of measured allelic distributions measured in the mixed sample, and choosing the ploidy state whose expected allelic distribution pattern most closely matches the observed allelic distribution pattern. In an embodiment, the mixed sample of DNA may be preferentially enriched at a plurality of polymorphic loci in a way that minimizes the allelic bias. | 03-12-2015 |
Andrew Ryan, Atherton, CA US
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20120071867 | DIODE LASER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF TISSUE - Embodiments of the present invention provide improved laser systems and methods for endoscopic laser treatment of abnormal tissue such as abnormal mucosal tissue, for example esophageal dysplasia that is also referred to as Barrett's esophagus (BE). The systems and methods described here can also be used in many applications where treatment of shallow surface layers with minimal damage to the tissue beneath is desirable, for example BE tissue comprising hemoglobin. In many embodiments, the system is configured to emit light energy having an optical wavelength to treat tissue having oxygenated hemoglobin. | 03-22-2012 |
20120143176 | LASER SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VAPORIZATION OF PROSTATE AND OTHER TISSUE - The present invention provides systems, devices, and methods to vaporize prostatic tissue having oxygenated hemoglobin. The systems, devices, and methods include a laser module configured to emit light near an absorption peak of the oxygenated hemoglobin and a delivery catheter that is optically coupled to the laser module and configured to deliver the light from the laser module to the prostatic tissue. | 06-07-2012 |
Andrew T. Ryan, Atherton, CA US
Anne Irene Ryan, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100005463 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND PROGRAM FOR AUTOMATICALLY CHANGING KEYBOARD LAYOUT SETTINGS - A user visiting a computer other than his or her customary one logs on to a website or email server where the user's personal keyboard preference profile has been stored. The personal preferences are downloaded via the browser to the computer being used, and passed to its operating system via an Applications Programming Interface where the computer can install the personal preference profile as the temporary keyboard layout profile. The original keyboard layout of that computer is retrieved from the operating system and sent to the website or email for temporary storage so that the original layout may be restored once the user is finished. | 01-07-2010 |
20100238002 | Active/Passive RFID Transponder Control Function - Devices, systems, processes, and articles of manufacture are provided herein. These may include an RFID transponder having a microprocessor, nonvolatile memory, a battery, and an antenna, wherein the microprocessor is configured to operate in a passive mode and a battery operated mode, and wherein, when in the passive mode only a portion of the microprocessor may be powered by energy received from an RFID reader interrogating the RFID transponder. The RFID transponder may further include MEMS sensors coupled to the microprocessor and the microprocessor may be further configured to add physical data, instructions, or a unique identify of the RFID transponder to the nonvolatile memory. | 09-23-2010 |
Anne M. Ryan, Millbrae, CA US
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20100313283 | USES OF GDNF AND GDNF RECEPTOR - GDNFRα, GDNFRα extracellular domain (ECD), GDNFRα variants, chimeric GDNFRα (e.g., GDNFRα immunoadhesin), and antibodies which bind thereto (including agonist and neutralizing antibodies) are disclosed. Various uses for these molecules are described, including methods to modulate cell activity and survival by response to GDNFRα-ligands, for example GDNF, by providing GDNFRα to the cell. Also provided are methods for using GDNFRα, GDNF, or agonists thereof, separately or in complex, to treat kidney diseases. | 12-09-2010 |
Ari Ryan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130138082 | Intravascular Tissue Disruption - Medical systems and devices adapted to deliver a fluid agent to target tissue within a patient. | 05-30-2013 |
20130197621 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING A CAROTID ARTERY - Systems and methods are adapted for treating the carotid artery. The systems include interventional catheters and blood vessel access devices that are adapted for transcervical insertion into the carotid artery. Embodiments of the systems and methods can be used in combination with embolic protection systems including blood flow reversal mechanisms, arterial filters, and arterial occlusion devices. | 08-01-2013 |
Ari Ryan, Mountain View, CA US
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20100152711 | OFFSET COUPLING REGION - The invention provides a medical device delivery system comprising an offset coupling region interposed between an elongated hypotube guide member or catheter and a support segment. The medical device to be delivered is disposed about the support segment and contained and/or constrained within a containment element. The medical device may be released from the containment element by moving an actuation element from a first position to a second position. The offset coupling region allows the actuation element to exit a lumen within the guide member and to engage the containment element in the first position while traveling along a line generally coaxial with the lumen of the guide member. | 06-17-2010 |
20100191274 | FILTER DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - This invention provides a filter device attached to a guidewire, tube, or catheter and a device for deploying the filter. The deployment device employs heating to activate a shape memory material moving a free end of a latch with respect to the guide wire, tube, or catheter thereby releasing the filter from a containment element. The actuation mechanism of the deployment device is well suited to the deployment of certain filter elements as well as other medical devices. | 07-29-2010 |
20100191275 | FILTER DEPLOYMENT DEVICE - The invention provides a filter device associated with a guide wire, a device for deploying the filter from a containment element associated with the filter, and a method of deploying the filter from the containment element. | 07-29-2010 |
Benjamin B. Ryan, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20130186256 | CAPO FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - A tuning apparatus for a musical instrument is provided. The instrument includes a neck having a front surface over which a plurality of strings is stretched. The apparatus includes a clamp and a plurality of string-contacting members. The clamp is adapted to removably attach to a desired longitudinal position on the neck. Each of the members is rotatably supported by the clamp and is adapted to rotate on the clamp independently of the other members, this rotation occurring along a plane which is substantially parallel to either a given string or course of strings. Each of the members is further adapted to adjustably impinge upon and urge the given string or course of strings toward a user-selectable one of three different longitudinal positions on the front surface, these positions including a home position, a home− | 07-25-2013 |
20140060283 | CAPO FOR STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - A tuning apparatus for a musical instrument is provided. The instrument includes a neck having a front surface over which a plurality of strings is stretched. The apparatus includes a clamp and a plurality of string-contacting members. The clamp is adapted to removably attach to a desired longitudinal position on the neck. Each of the members is rotatably supported by the clamp and is adapted to rotate on the clamp independently of the other members, this rotation occurring along a plane which is substantially parallel to either a given string or course of strings. Each of the members is further adapted to adjustably impinge upon and urge the given string or course of strings toward a user-selectable one of three different longitudinal positions on the front surface, these positions including a home position, a home−1 position, and a home+1 position. | 03-06-2014 |
Cecily Ryan, Mountain View, CA US
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20090020044 | Hydraulic cements comprising carbonate compound compositions - Hydraulic cement compositions that include a carbonate compound composition, e.g., a salt-water derived carbonate compound composition containing crystalline and/or amorphous carbonate compounds, are provided. Also provided are methods of making and using the hydraulic cements, as well as settable compositions, such as concretes and mortars, prepared therefrom. The cements and compositions produced therefrom find use in a variety of applications, including use in a variety of building materials and building applications. | 01-22-2009 |
Charles J. Ryan, Mill Vally, CA US
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20090280112 | INHIBITORY EFFECTS OF NORDIHYDROGUAIARETIC ACID (NDGA) ON THE IGF-1 RECEPTOR AND ANDROGEN DEPENDENT GROWTH OF LAPC-4 PROSTATE CANCER CELLS - Disclosed herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of prostate cancer with an IGF-1 receptor kinase inhibitor. Methods are also provided for the treatment of prostate cancer by identifying a level of IGF-1 receptor expression and making a decision whether to treat with an IGF-1 receptor kinase inhibitor. | 11-12-2009 |
Chris Ryan, Mountain View, CA US
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20090003620 | DYNAMIC ROUTING OF AUDIO AMONG MULTIPLE AUDIO DEVICES - A routing screen is presented on an electronic device by a user interface application in response to receiving a notification that an external audio device is connected to the electronic device. The routing screen displays representations of an internal audio device and the external audio device. In one aspect, the representations are buttons. In another aspect, the representations are entries in a list. If a user selects one of representations, the user interface application causes the audio signals to be routed to the audio device represented by the selection. An application control screen having a set of objects that represent functions for an audio application may also be displayed. One of the objects on the application control screen is modified in response status changes in the external audio device. A user may select this object to access the routing screen when the external audio device is connected. | 01-01-2009 |
Christopher Ryan, Mountain View, CA US
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20110238799 | MIGRATION OF DATA BETWEEN COMPUTERS - Techniques and mechanisms that allow configuration information, applications and/or data to be transferred between computer systems in an automated, or partially automated, manner, which may allow for more efficient transfer as compared to manual transfer. A source computer system may be coupled with a destination computer system directly via a wired or wireless communications channel. Data including, for example, user identification information, network settings, system settings, permissions and/or other data may be transferred from the source computer system to the destination computer system. | 09-29-2011 |
Daniel A. Ryan, San Diego, CA US
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20140066391 | STEROID COMPOUNDS AS RORyt MODULATORS AND USES THEREOF - Steroid compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: | 03-06-2014 |
Esther Ryan, San Jose, CA US
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20120003629 | Biological control of nanoparticle nucleation, shape and crystal phase - The present invention includes compositions and methods for selective binding of amino acid oligomers to semiconductor and elemental carbon-containing materials. One form of the present invention is a method for controlling the particle size of the semiconductor or elemental carbon-containing material by interacting an amino acid oligomer that specifically binds the material with solutions that can result in the formation of the material. The same method can be used to control the aspect ratio of the nanocrystal particles of the semiconductor material. Another form of the present invention is a method to create nanowires from the semiconductor or elemental carbon-containing material. Yet another form of the present invention is a biologic scaffold comprising a substrate capable of binding one or more biologic materials, one or more biologic materials attached to the substrate, and one or more elemental carbon-containing molecules attached to one or more biologic materials. | 01-05-2012 |
Fred Ryan, Venice, CA US
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20120272974 | Corded earplug - An apparatus and a method of making a corded earplug including a flexible cord material having a particular cross-section. An earplug having a nose portion for insertion into the ear and a handle portion extending from the nose portion and lying outside of the ear when the nose portion is inserted into the ear. The handle portion including at least two openings physically displaced from each other. At least one of the openings extends within the handle portion and with at least one of the openings having a cross-section different than the cross-section of the cord material. A end portion of the flexible cord material is inserted into the at least one opening extending within the handle portion. The end portion of the flexible cord material is then inserted into the other opening in the handle portion so that the end portion of the flexible cord material is frictionally engaged along its length to lock the flexible cord material to the rear portion of the earplug because of the difference in cross-section between the cord and the at least one opening having a cross-section different than the cross-section of the cord material. | 11-01-2012 |
Gregory L. Ryan, Fullerton, CA US
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20100047439 | Barrier coating corrosion control methods and systems for interior piping systems - Methods and systems for providing cleaning and providing barrier coatings to interior wall surfaces of small diameter metal and composite piping systems in buildings. An entire piping system can be cleaned in one single pass by dry particulates forced by air throughout the building piping system by an external generator, and the entire piping system can be coated in one single pass by a machine also connected exterior to the piping system. Small diameter pipes can be protected by the effects of water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis, extending the life of small diameter piping systems such as copper, steel, lead, brass, cast iron piping and piping systems made of composite materials. The invention meets the National Sanitation Foundation standard for products and services that come into contact with potable water, and the American Water Works Association. Coatings can be applied to pipes having diameters of approximately ⅜″ up to approximately 6″ so that entire piping systems such as potable water lines, natural gas lines, HVAC piping systems, drain lines, and fire sprinkler systems in buildings such as single-family homes to smaller walk-up style apartments to multi-floor concrete high-rise hotel/resort facilities and office towers, as well as high-rise apartment and condominium buildings and schools, can be cleaned and coated to pipes within existing walls. The barrier coating forms an approximately 4 mils or greater covering to the inside of pipes. Entire buildings can return to service within approximately 24 to approximately 96 hours depending on the size of the building piping system. | 02-25-2010 |
20120021124 | Barrier Coating Corrosion Control Methods and Systems for Interior Piping Systems - Methods and process steps for mapping, cleaning and providing barrier coatings to interior walls of piping systems. An entire piping system can be cleaned in one single pass by dry particulates forced by air and the piping system coated in one single pass. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis. Pipes having diameters of approximately ⅜″ up to approximately 6″ are treatable. Piping systems such as potable water lines, natural gas lines, HVAC, drains, and fire sprinkler systems in homes, apartments, high-rise hotel/resorts, office towers, high-rise apartment and condominiums and schools, can be treated. The coating forms an approximately 4 mils or greater covering inside the pipes. Buildings can return to service within approximately 24 to approximately 96 hours. | 01-26-2012 |
20120067277 | Barrier Coating Corrosion Control Methods and Systems for Interior Piping Systems - Methods and process steps for mapping, cleaning and providing barrier coatings to interior walls of piping systems. An entire piping system can be cleaned in one single pass by dry particulates forced by air and the piping system coated in one single pass. Pipes can be protected from water corrosion, erosion and electrolysis. Pipes having diameters of approximately ⅜″ up to approximately 6″ are treatable. Piping systems such as potable water lines, natural gas lines, HVAC, drains, and fire sprinkler systems in homes, apartments, high-rise hotel/resorts, office towers, high-rise apartment and condominiums and schools, can be treated. The coating forms an approximately 4 mils or greater covering inside the pipes. Buildings can return to service within approximately 24 to approximately 96 hours. | 03-22-2012 |
Gregory Paul Ryan, Hillsborough, CA US
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20120239543 | Payment System and Method Using Commodity-Based Electronically Traded Funds - A system and a method are disclosed for using a commodity-based exchange traded fund (ETF) to implement an electronic payment currency. The commodity-based ETF provides an inflation mirror using a basket of tradable commodities such as metals, energy, agricultural products, etc. Shares of the commodity-based ETF function as an electronic currency unit for use in transactions. A user may direct the system to transfer shares of the commodity-based ETF to a merchant in exchange for non-currency consideration such as goods and services. | 09-20-2012 |
James J. Ryan, Mountain View, CA US
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20120010998 | System for Providing Localized Shopping Information - A localization service is provided that provides users with online information on local retailers that sell particular products. A user can perform a search using a web page associated with the localization service or by searching using an internet search engine. The user's search includes a search origin. The search origin may be defined in terms of location information such as a place name or a postal code. A search for a particular product at local retailers may be made using search parameters such as search origins, product names, model numbers, product categories, and product attributes. The localization service may provide the user with search results in the form of web pages that list which retailers sell the desired product in the vicinity of the search origin. A targeted advertisement server at the localization service may use display criteria to determine which targeted advertisements should be displayed for the user. | 01-12-2012 |
John Ryan, Sausalito, CA US
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20120127140 | MULTI-MODE LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH AUXILIARY NON-DISPLAY COMPONENTS - A liquid crystal display, alone or in combination with any kind of computing device, may comprise a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising a plurality of sub-pixels, each sub-pixel comprising a transmissive part and a reflective part, wherein a cross sectional area of the reflective part is greater than half of a total cross sectional area of an entire size of that sub-pixel; one or more auxiliary components that are in a non-transmissive part of the sub-pixel and that are configured to provide one or more auxiliary functions that do not affect optical performance of that sub-pixel. In various embodiments the auxiliary components are electronic digital memory logic or drivers; electronic high refresh rate logic or drivers; touch sensor elements, and the display further comprising a touch panel sheet over the pixels; light sensors; photodiodes; photovoltaic solar power generating cells; organic light emitting diodes. | 05-24-2012 |
20130187962 | Mixed Transmissive-Reflective-Transflective Liquid Crystal Display - A display panel comprises two or more display portions having two or more different types of pixels in two or more different spatial segments of the display panel. The display panel may be coupled to a display driving circuit configured to drive two or more display portions in two or more different spatial segments of the display panel to operate in two or more different display modes. | 07-25-2013 |
20150022754 | CONFIGURATIONS FOR TILEABLE DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE PIXEL ARRAYS - A display including a screen layer for displaying a unified image to a viewer on a viewing side of the screen layer that is opposite a backside of the screen layer, and an illumination layer having an array of light sources. Each light source in the array is configured to emit a divergent projection beam having a limited angular spread. A display layer is disposed between the screen layer and the illumination layer, and includes a matrix of pixlets, a spacing region disposed between the pixlets in the matrix, wherein the array of light sources are positioned to emit the divergent projection beams having limited angular spread to project sub-images displayed by the pixlets as magnified sub-images on the backside of the screen layer, the magnified sub-images to combine to form a substantially seamless unified image, and one or more components positioned on the display layer in the spacing region. | 01-22-2015 |
John O. Ryan, Woodside, CA US
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20080292269 | MEHTOD AND APPARATUS FOR STORING COPY PROTECTION INFORMATION SEPARATELY FROM PROTECTED CONTENT - A copy protection apparatus and method enabling storage of copy protection information separately from protected content is disclosed. One embodiment includes a digital data signal receiver to receive a digital data signal, the digital data signal receiver also to receive a copy protection signal produced from a copy protection information file being storable on a copy protection information storage device, a digital to analog converter operatively connected to the digital data signal receiver for converting the digital data signal to an analog signal, and a signal modifier connected to the digital to analog converter and the digital data signal receiver to produce a viewable copy protected analog signal from the analog signal and the copy protection signal, the copy protection signal specifying a modification to the analog signal to change video lines of the analog signal. | 11-27-2008 |
20110107438 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALLOWING COPYING OR DISTRIBUTION OF A COPY PROTECTED SIGNAL - A copy protection system and method for allowing copying or distribution of a copy protected signal is disclosed. One embodiment includes an apparatus and method for receiving a content signal via a WiFi communications channel, the content signal including a control signal; and using a modifying circuit coupled with the WiFi communications channel to generate an analog copy protection signal based on the control signal, the control signal causing the modifying circuit to add or delete the analog copy protection signal to or from the content signal. | 05-05-2011 |
20130058629 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING AND RESTORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF A COMMERCIAL SKIP SYSTEM - A method and apparatus is disclosed which reduces or removes the effectiveness of commercial skip systems such as presently found in VCRs, PVRs, etc. which are designed to delete commercials from signal material upon playback of a previously recorded version of the signal material. In an embodiment, the effectiveness of the commercial skip system is reduced or removed by adding a flat field of selected signal level to active line portions of video lines of the signal material. Other embodiments modify the normal fade to black signal indicative of a commercial to provide a fade to non-black signal. In further embodiments, a fade to non-black signal is inserted in an overscan area of the signal picture. Still further embodiments modify audio signals or selected signals in the horizontal blanking interval which may be used in commercial skip systems to detect the presence of commercials. | 03-07-2013 |
John O. Ryan, Cupertino, CA US
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20100021133 | METHOD FOR COPY PROTECTION FOR VIDEO SIGNAL WITH ADDED PULSES - Enhancements to a video anticopying process that causes an abnormally low amplitude video signal to be recorded on an illegal copy. In one version, positive going pulses are added to the video signal. The enhancements in one version introduce into the overscan portion of the television picture, just prior to the horizontal or vertical sync signals but in active video, a negative going waveform that appears to the television receiver or videotape recorder to be a sync signal, thereby causing an early horizontal or vertical retrace. One version provides (in the right overscan portion of the picture), a checker pattern of alternating gray and black areas which causes the TV set on which the illegal copy is played to horizontally retrace earlier than normal in selected lines with a consequential horizontal shift of the picture information on those lines. This substantially degrades picture viewability. In another version a gray pattern at the bottom overscan portion of the picture causes vertical picture instability. In another version selected horizontal sync signals are narrowed, causing irregular vertical retraces. Also provided is apparatus for removing or attenuating these enhancements from the video signal, to allow copying. | 01-28-2010 |
20100246882 | SCALING INDEPENDENT TECHNIQUE FOR WATERMARKING IMAGES WITH RECORDER SHUT-OFF - A robust technique to prevent illicit copying of video information notwithstanding the use of image scaling. A watermark is embedded into the video signal (e.g., DVD's content or other video sources) at different scales (i.e., sizes). The watermark is maintained at each scale for a predetermined time duration that is sufficient to allow the detector circuit in a DVD-recorder, DVHS recorder, DVCR, or any other digital format recorder to detect, extract, and process information contained in the watermark. At the end of the predetermined time duration, the watermark is changed to a different scale preferably on a pseudo-random basis to ensure that each one of all the scales in a predetermined scaling range is achieved a predetermined number of times. Thereby the recorder shuts off a number of times during play of the content, each time the detector circuit senses the watermark. | 09-30-2010 |
John P. Ryan, Sausalito, CA US
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20100225640 | Switching Operating Modes of Liquid Crystal Displays - In an embodiment, a computer comprises a liquid crystal display (LCD) operable in a transmissive mode, a reflective mode, and a transflective mode; a display driver coupled to the LCD; one or more processors coupled to the display driver; mode switching logic coupled to the one or more processors and/or to the display driver; one or more electronic input sources coupled to the mode switching logic and providing input signals to the mode switching logic, wherein the input signals represent states of ambient conditions, other computer elements, user input, or user applications of the computer; and the mode switching logic is configured to cause the one or more processors to perform receiving one or more of the input signals; based on the input signals, selecting a particular operational mode for the LCD from among the transmissive mode, the reflective mode, and the transflective mode; causing the LCD to operate in the particular operational mode. | 09-09-2010 |
Karl V. Ryan, Los Gatos, CA US
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20110097677 | System for decontaminating marine life infestations from marine vessels - A marine life decontamination system embodiment of the present invention comprises a drive-in chamber large enough to accommodate a boat on its trailer and even the two vehicle too. Once inside the chamber, eaters are used to bring the boat and trailer temperatures up to 112° F. to 165° F. for a minimum soak-in time, with five minutes being sufficient in most cases. Humidity measurements of the off-gassing water vapors are used to sense when all the available water that could harbor marine life has been removed. Such combination of high temperatures and no available water assures that pests cannot survive to contaminate a new body of water. | 04-28-2011 |
Kenneth Ryan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130150369 | Benzotriazine Oxides as Drugs Targeting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis - Benzotriazine doxides are disclosed as drugs targeting | 06-13-2013 |
Kevin Ryan, Westminster, CA US
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20120247656 | Method of Manufacturing Flexible Shell Inlay Strips - A method of fabricating shell purfling strips having sufficient flexibility to be placed within a curved configuration. The shell purfling strips may be placed, as a single unit, in curved channels which require the strip to bend. The flexibility results from a laminated structure comprising a layer of binding material overlain by an organic shell layer, with a bonding agent attaching the layers together. The organic shell layer comprises a plurality of precisely placed breaks along its length. The binding material retains the individual fragments of the shell layer in the strip, but because the binding material comprises a flexible material, such as rubber, the layer of binding material is sufficiently flexible to allow the purfling strip to flex longitudinally and transversely. The shell purfling strips may be attached in parallel relationship to other perfling components allowing installation as a unit. | 10-04-2012 |
20130078409 | Flexible Inlay Strips and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A method of fabricating an ornamental purfling strip which has sufficient flexibility to be placed within a curved configuration. The ornamental purfling strips are sufficiently flexible to be placed, as a single unit, in curved channels which require the strip to bend. The flexibility results from a laminated structure comprising a layer of binding material overlain by an ornamental layer, with an adhesive or bonding agent attaching the layers together. The ornamental layer comprises a plurality of precisely placed breaks along its length. The binding material retains the individual fragments of the ornamental layer in the strip, but because the binding material comprises a flexible material, the layer of binding material is sufficiently flexible to allow the purfling strip to flex longitudinally and transversely. The ornamental layer may comprise organic shell material or synthetic materials such as synthetic opal. | 03-28-2013 |
Kyle J. Ryan, San Diego, CA US
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20090140878 | SOUND CUSTOMIZATION FOR OPERATING ACTIONS OF AUTOMOBILES - Customizing sounds for operating actions of an automobile, comprising: receiving signal emitted by a remote; determining a requested operating action corresponding to the signal; and assigning a customized sound to the requested operating action when a sound assignment is requested. | 06-04-2009 |
Lucas C. Ryan, San Francisco, CA US
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20100161984 | SECURE MESSAGE SYSTEM WITH REMOTE DECRYPTION SERVICE - Systems and methods for secure messaging are provided. A sender may encrypt content and send the encrypted content to a recipient over a communications network. The encrypted content may be decrypted for the recipient using a remote decryption service. Encrypted message content may be placed into a markup language form. Encrypted content may be incorporated into the form as a hidden form element. Form elements for collecting recipient credential information such as username and password information may also be incorporated into the form. At the recipient, the recipient may use the form to provide recipient credential information to the remote decryption service. The recipient may also use the form to upload the encrypted content from the form to the decryption service. The decryption service may provide the recipient with access to a decrypted version of the uploaded content over the communications network. | 06-24-2010 |
Margaret A. Ryan, Pasadena, CA US
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20090242416 | Nanowire sensor, sensor array, and method for making the same - The present invention relates to a nanowire sensor and method for forming the same. More specifically, the nanowire sensor comprises at least one nanowire formed on a substrate, with a sensor receptor disposed on a surface of the nanowire, thereby forming a receptor-coated nanowire. The nanowire sensor can be arranged as a sensor sub-unit comprising a plurality of homogeneously receptor-coated nanowires. A plurality of sensor subunits can be formed to collectively comprise a nanowire sensor array. Each sensor subunit in the nanowire sensor array can be formed to sense a different stimulus, allowing a user to sense a plurality of stimuli. Additionally, each sensor subunit can be formed to sense the same stimuli through different aspects of the stimulus. The sensor array is fabricated through a variety of techniques, such as by creating nanopores on a substrate and electrodepositing nanowires within the nanopores. | 10-01-2009 |
20100022731 | Co-polymer films for sensors - Embodiments include a sensor comprising a co-polymer, the co-polymer comprising a first monomer and a second monomer. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is polystyrene and the second monomer is poly-2-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium benzylamine chloride. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 01-28-2010 |
20100286929 | System for detecting and estimating concentrations of gas or liquid analytes - A sensor system for detecting and estimating concentrations of various gas or liquid analytes. In an embodiment, the resistances of a set of sensors are measured to provide a set of responses over time where the resistances are indicative of gas or liquid sorption, depending upon the sensors. A concentration vector for the analytes is estimated by satisfying a criterion of goodness using the set of responses. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 11-11-2010 |
20110060114 | Co-Polymer Films for Sensors - Embodiments include a sensor comprising a co-polymer, the co-polymer comprising a first monomer and a second monomer. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is polystyrene and the second monomer is poly-2-vinyl pyridinium propylamine chloride. For some embodiments, the first monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridine, and the second monomer is poly-4-vinyl pyridinium benzylamine chloride. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-10-2011 |
Matt Ryan, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20110208093 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT - Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s). | 08-25-2011 |
20120316567 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT - Systems and methods for joint replacement are provided. The systems and methods include a surgical orientation device, a reference sensor device, and at least one orthopedic fixture. The surgical orientation device, reference sensor device, and orthopedic fixtures can be used to locate the orientation of an axis in the body, to adjust an orientation of a cutting plane or planes along a bony surface, or otherwise to assist in an orthopedic procedure(s). | 12-13-2012 |
Michael B. Ryan, Los Gatos, CA US
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20120320919 | AUTOMATIC PATH SELECTION FOR HYBRID COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A hybrid network device can implement functionality for automatic path selection and modification in a hybrid communication network. The hybrid network device can select an initial network interface from a plurality of network interfaces for transmitting a packet stream. In response to determining that the medium utilization of the initial network interface exceeds the medium utilization threshold, the hybrid network device can identify one or more packet streams originating from the initial network interface to shift to corresponding one or more alternate network interfaces. The hybrid network device can attempt to reduce the medium utilization of the initial network interface below the medium utilization threshold while maintaining the medium utilization of the one or more alternate network interfaces below the corresponding medium utilization thresholds. The hybrid network device can shift the one or more packet streams from the initial network interface to the corresponding one or more alternate network interfaces. | 12-20-2012 |
20120320924 | COORDINATED BACK-OFF MECHANISM FOR PATH SELECTION IN HYBRID COMMUNICATION NETWORKS - A coordinated back-off mechanism for automatic path selection for minimizing race conditions in hybrid communication networks is disclosed. A network device determines a stream medium utilization associated with packet streams for each priority class and network interface of a plurality of communication devices (including the network device). For each priority class and network interface, the communication devices are ranked according to the stream medium utilization. In response to determining that a medium utilization of a network interface exceeds a corresponding medium utilization threshold, the network device determines whether one of its network interfaces originates a packet stream with the greatest stream medium utilization value for a selected priority class. If so, path selection operations are executed to reduce the medium utilization associated with network interface below the medium utilization threshold. Otherwise, a back-off period is calculated based on the ranking associated with the network device for the selected priority class. | 12-20-2012 |
20130128738 | Hybrid Networking Path Selection and Load Balancing to Provide Robust High Bandwidth Availability in Home Networks - System and method for selecting a transmission medium on which to transmit a first stream. At least one of the plurality of transmission media may be substantially dynamic in nature. Path characteristics of each of a plurality of transmission media may be determined. A first transmission medium may be selected from the plurality of transmission media for the first stream based on the determined path characteristics. A first plurality of packets of the first stream may be transmitted on the first transmission medium. | 05-23-2013 |
Michael C. Ryan, San Jose, CA US
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20080291626 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - A method for cooling electronic equipment. The method including propagating air through a first electronic component of the electronic equipment into a first enclosed area, where propagating the air through the first electronic component cools the first electronic component, circulating a refrigerant in a cooling loop, where the cooling loop comprises a heat exchanger, and propagating the air out of the first enclosed area by passing through the heat exchanger into a second enclosed area, where the air is cooled by passing through the heat exchanger. | 11-27-2008 |
20110239671 | Blended Water-Based Data Center Cooling - A method of providing cooling by a cooling system to a computer data center. The method includes providing a plurality of air-and-water radiators and one or more chillers, the chillers each having a first side in fluid communication with a chilled water loop and a second side in communication with a condenser water loop. The method also includes circulating a first portion of return water coming from the computer data center to a first subset of the air-and-water radiators and through the condenser water loop, circulating a second portion of the return water from the computer data center to a second subset of the air-and-water radiators and through the chilled water loop, and circulating the first portion and the second portion of the return water to the computer data center as cooled supply water. | 10-06-2011 |
Nicholas M. Ryan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090150546 | Protecting Encrypted Files Transmitted over a Network - An improved system and approaches for protecting secured files when being used by an application (e.g., network browser) that potentially transmits the files over a network to unknown external locations are disclosed. According to one aspect, access to secured files is restricted so that unsecured versions of the secured files are not able to be transmitted over a network (e.g., the Internet) to unauthorized destinations. In one embodiment, processes operating on a computer system are monitored to determine destination locations, if any, of said processes, and then using such destination locations to determine whether to permit the processes to open files in a secure or unsecured manner. | 06-11-2009 |
Nicholas Michael Ryan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090100268 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 04-16-2009 |
20140201850 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 07-17-2014 |
Nicholas Micheal Ryan, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140075206 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS CONTROL TO SECURED DATA - In a system for providing access control management to electronic data, techniques to secure the electronic data and keep the electronic data secured at all times are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a secured file or secured document includes two parts: an attachment, referred to as a header, and an encrypted document or data portion. The header includes security information that points to or includes the access rules and a file key. The access rules facilitate restrictive access to the secured document and essentially determine who/when/how/where the secured document can be accessed. The file key is used to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. Only those who have the proper access privileges are permitted to retrieve the file key to encrypt/decrypt the encrypted data portion. | 03-13-2014 |
Patrick Ryan, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140088508 | DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED NEEDLE-INSERTION MECHANISM - Drug-delivery devices for subcutaneous injections may be provided with pre-filled drug reservoirs and/or integrated needle-insertion mechanisms to increase ease of use of the devices. Certain device configurations include a needle disposed above or below the drug vial, parallel to the bottom wall of the device, with the needle-insertion mechanism placed at least partially side-by side with the vial. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088554 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMP WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention utilize a closed-loop feedback control system to ensure accurate drug delivery. This control system may, for example, utilize a flow sensor to measure the volume of delivery and an intelligent control algorithm to anticipate and compensate for overdoses and underdoses. Feedback control systems in accordance herewith can be applied to any piston- or plunger-driven pump system utilizing sensors that measure flow directly or indirectly. Depending on the mode of operation, fluid may be dispensed continuously or in discrete pulses, and the manner of adjustment or calibration may be tailored to the operational mode in use. | 03-27-2014 |
20140088555 | Systems and Methods for Electrolysis Pump Control - Drug-delivery devices may utilize electrolysis pumps to push a plunger so as to deliver drug from a reservoir. The volume and/or rate of drug delivery may be monitored based on pressure measurements in the pump chamber. Pressure signatures characteristic of end-of-dose and occlusion events may be used to detect when plunger movement stops. | 03-27-2014 |
20140094770 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMP WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention utilize a closed-loop feedback control system to ensure accurate drug delivery. This control system may, for example, utilize a flow sensor to measure the volume of delivery and an intelligent control algorithm to anticipate and compensate for overdoses and underdoses. Feedback control systems in accordance herewith can be applied to any piston- or plunger-driven pump system utilizing sensors that measure flow directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, adjustments are made during a “priming” stage when liquid is pumped through the internal fluid path but does not exit the pump. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094771 | DRUG-DELIVERY PUMP WITH INTELLIGENT CONTROL - Embodiments of the present invention utilize a closed-loop feedback control system to ensure accurate drug delivery. This control system may, for example, utilize a flow sensor to measure the volume of delivery and an intelligent control algorithm to anticipate and compensate for overdoses and underdoses. Feedback control systems in accordance herewith can be applied to any piston- or plunger-driven pump system utilizing sensors that measure flow directly or indirectly. In some embodiments, adjustments are made based on the flow “tail” that occurs in a piston- or plunger-type pump as relaxation of the plunger material continues to push fluid out of the drug reservoir; this residual flow eventually ceases after the plunger returns to its natural state. | 04-03-2014 |
Patrick Ryan, Concord, CA US
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20110099621 | Process for monitoring, filtering and caching internet connections - A one-box system and process for controlling Internet usage by users on a network. The system controls usage by combining two or more of the following functions into a single operating unit: 1) monitoring and logging internet access on a user and/or work station basis; 2) preventing or authorizing access on a user and/or work station basis to ULR's (or groups of URL's) that have been previously designated an inappropriate or appropriate, respectively, for that user or work station; 3) preventing or authorizing the downloading of files with any pre-designated file extension to any user or workstation; 4) blocking of peer-to-peer access of any pre-designated Internet file-sharing or other service (such as Kazaa, RealPlayer, AOL Instant Messaging, etc); 5) periodically or immediately alerting a designated representative of the attempt by any user or work station to access of pre-determined inappropriate site or file; 6) allowing remote review of the Internet activity log for any user by anyone (such as a student's parents) with knowledge of that user's log-in information (i.e., name and password); and 7) caching downloaded Internet objects for subsequent in-network retrieval. The system and process of this invention can also be configured to perform the traditional firewall function as well. | 04-28-2011 |
Patrick Ryan, West Hollywood, CA US
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20130053814 | DEVICE - The present application is directed to devices. The device may used for connecting a closed receptacle and a container, such as a syringe. | 02-28-2013 |
Patrick D. Ryan, Yorba Linda, CA US
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20110099352 | Automatic control of multiple arithmetic/logic SIMD units - There is provided a method of performing single instruction multiple data (SIMD) operations. The method comprises storing a plurality of arrays in memory for performing SIMD operations thereon; determining a total number of SIMD operations to be performed on the plurality of arrays; loading a counter with the total number of SIMD operations to be performed on the plurality of arrays; enabling a plurality of arithmetic logic units (ALUs) to perform a first number of operations on first elements of the plurality of arrays; performing the first number of operations on first elements of the plurality of arrays using the plurality of ALUs; decrementing the counter by the first number of operations to provide a remaining number of operations; and enabling a number of the plurality of ALUs to perform the remaining number of operations on second elements of the plurality of arrays. | 04-28-2011 |
Patrick J. Ryan, West Hollywood, CA US
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20130046238 | DEVICE FOR THE AUTOMATIC INJECTION OF TWO DOSES OF A MEDICAMENT - A two-dose autoinjector for a medicament wherein the locking and releasing of the drive spring of the autoinjector is controlled through stepped guides with ramps for two successive slidings of slides operated by the spring and connected with the syringe and plunger. The guides and the slides are pivotable relative to one another and the sliding direction, while the syringe can only slide axially To enable or disable the sliding of the slides within the guides an angularly angularly mobile arming member is provided formed with a guide track substantially equal to that of the stationary member where the guides are formed. | 02-21-2013 |
Paul Anthony Ryan, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20100258082 | ROTARY CYLINDER BLOCK ENGINE WITH UNEQUAL COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION STROKES - A rotary block engine having unequal compression and expansion characteristics. Pistons carried within the rotary block have rollers which roll across the internal surface of a guide which encircles the rotary block. The rotary block is eccentrically located within the guide, which causes the power and intake strokes to be unequal. Induction and exhaust functions are accommodated by a conduit located at the center of the rotary block, and about which the rotary block rotates. The conduit and the guide are fixed parts of the engine. The rotary block and pistons are moving parts of the engine. | 10-14-2010 |
Richard H. Ryan, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20090221884 | VITAL SIGNS MONITORING USING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - A vital signs monitor system is integrated with personal protective equipment (“PPE”) so that upon wearing the PPE, the monitor is placed in an operational position to monitor a vital sign. In one embodiment, the vital signs sensor comprises a thermal sensor located at a mouth guard to automatically make operational contact with tissue under the tongue when the mouth guard is worn. A second vital signs monitor comprising reflective pulse oximetry devices senses oxygen saturation and heart rate. Vital signs data are communicated to an RF module located in an associated helmet for transmission to a remote location. A gateway at that remote location receives the transmitted vital signs data and forwards that data to a data collection, organization, and access system that is programmed to make the vital signs data available over the Internet. Medical personnel, coaches, supervisors at the location of the PPE can monitor the vital signs of the wearer by accessing the data collection, organization, and access system with hand held, or portable computing equipment over the Internet. | 09-03-2009 |
20110152696 | AUDIBLE BIOFEEDBACK HEART RATE MONITOR WITH VIRTUAL COACH - A system and associated method that provides a virtual coach to a person during an exercise routine includes a sensor used to sense the level of a physiological parameter of the exerciser, such as heart rate, a processor programmed to compare the sensed physiological parameter to a target level of the physiological parameter, and, depending on the comparison, provide coaching prompts to the exerciser. Coaching prompts include audible and visual prompts. In another feature, a visual image of a virtual coach may be made available for display to the exerciser, and in yet another feature, a video of the virtual coach saying the audio prompt may be displayed. The system allows for selection from a plurality of virtual coaches. The audio and video of virtual coaches are recordings of real people and may be produced or obtained from other sources. In one embodiment, audio, visual, and video of the virtual coach may be downloaded from the Internet. | 06-23-2011 |
Richard Lee Ryan, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090037378 | AUTOMATIC GENERATION OF FORMS BASED ON ACTIVITY - A user can be presented with a form or other record that can enable efficient performance of various actions including a workflow or process. As actions are performed, the user can be presented with different forms more applicable to a current task being performed. The forms can be automatically created and modified, or a user can request various changes or updates to the form. A language associated with the form or other information can be changed from a first language to a second language based upon a request for the change. | 02-05-2009 |
20090043404 | DISCOVERABLE SERVICES - A goal or desired output can be stated in terms of a high-level overview in a natural language or other format. The high-level overview can be automatically partitioned into steps to be performed in order to achieve the stated goal, such as by interpreting terms within the overview, analyzing definitions, historical data or other information. Each step can be dynamically assigned to various resources distributed throughout an environment. Such resources can include agents or other machinery that are selected based on a multitude of criteria including location, availability, performance level as well as other factors. If needed, the resources can be dynamically balanced in order to achieve the desired output while mitigating wasted resources. | 02-12-2009 |
20090088871 | HISTORIAN INTEGRATED WITH MES APPLIANCE - A simulation that integrates historical data and real-time data as a test or simulation tool can capture an entry that relates to a desired output as function points. A determination can intellectually be made as to which activities can achieve the desired output. The activities can be process steps that can represent a workflow that can be automatically implemented by an MES Appliance or other enterprise components. If a simulation reveals that the desired output might not be achieved, a change to one or more function points can be analyzed in an attempt to achieve the desired result. This change can be input into a simulation tool through a feedback loop, for example. Another simulation can performed on the modified data until a determination is made that the desired output can be achieved. | 04-02-2009 |
Robert O. Ryan, El Cerrito, CA US
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20100311595 | LIPOPHILIC DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles. | 12-09-2010 |
20110237435 | LIPOPHILIC NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Provided herein are compositions and methods for delivery of nucleic acids to individuals and to cells, including nucleic acid delivery particles that comprising a lipid-binding polypeptide, a lipid bilayer comprising one or more cationic lipids, and a nucleic acid. | 09-29-2011 |
20120309628 | BIOACTIVE AGENT DELIVERY PARTICLES - The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles. | 12-06-2012 |
20140308339 | LIPOPHILIC DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The invention provides compositions and methods for delivery of a bioactive agent to an individual. Delivery vehicles are provided that include a bioactive agent in disc shaped particles that include one or more lipid binding polypeptides circumscribing the perimeter of a lipid bilayer in which the bioactive agent is localized. Chimeric lipid binding polypeptides are also provided and may be used to add additional functional properties to the delivery particles. | 10-16-2014 |
Robert P. Ryan, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20100053796 | DISK DRIVE INCLUDING A DELAY CIRCUIT TO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESET SIGNAL - A disk drive including a delay circuit to provide a delayed reset signal is disclosed. The disk drive includes a head to perform write and read operations to and from a disk and a disk controller that is coupled to the head to control the write and read operations performed by the head. The disk drive further includes: a power loss detection circuit to detect a power loss and to generate a reset signal in response to the power loss; a reset power line coupled to the disk controller and the power loss detection circuit to provide a non-delayed reset signal to the disk controller; and a delay circuit coupled to the reset power line wherein the delay circuit delays the reset signal to provide a delayed reset signal. | 03-04-2010 |
20130070363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA THROTTLING DURING DISK DRIVE POWER DOWN - Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a data storage system that includes a disk and solid-state non-volatile memory (NVM). During a power failure, the data storage system may use back EMF (BEMF) voltage from the spindle motor of the disk to park the heads of the disk and/or store data in the NVM. In one embodiment, a demand regulation circuit regulates loads that use voltage generated from the BEMF. The demand regulation circuit may be used to selectively cause a controller to adjust the rate of programming to the NVM in order to reduce the load. For example, the demand regulation circuit may assert a throttle signal to the controller upon detecting that the voltage generated from the BEMF is below a certain threshold. Programming rate may be throttled, programming cycles may be staggered, and/or programming time may be lengthened. Throttling may enable the use of smaller circuitry. | 03-21-2013 |
20130148240 | DISK DRIVE CHARGING CAPACITOR USING MOTOR SUPPLY VOLTAGE DURING POWER FAILURE - A disk drive is disclosed comprising a disk, a spindle motor operable to rotate the disk, a head actuated over the disk, an interface operable to receive a host supply voltage, and a capacitor. The host supply voltage is used to charge the capacitor to a capacitor voltage higher than the host supply voltage. During a power failure, the host supply voltage stops charging the capacitor, and a motor supply voltage is generated from the spindle motor. The capacitor voltage is used to operate control circuitry, and when the capacitor voltage decays below the motor supply voltage, the motor supply voltage charges the capacitor. | 06-13-2013 |
Sean Ryan, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20090175262 | VOIP With Internet Access - Systems and methods allow an analog phone line to concurrently carry both non-packetized data from a telephone handset and packetized data from a computer to a common network access number. An access device is provided to connect the handset and the computer to a common phone line, which provides both VoIP connectivity and Internet access. Since the access number is located within the user's local calling area, the inventive system avoids long distance charges that would otherwise be applied to Internet connectivity and long distance phone calls. | 07-09-2009 |
Sean Ryan, San Francisco, CA US
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20120216293 | MEDIA SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM PROVIDING CONDITIONAL ACCESS TO MEDIA CONTENT FROM VARIOUS CLIENT DEVICES - A system for protecting the digital rights of content owners allows digital media to be delivered to only those media rendering client devices that have been approved for the media content. Before delivering requested media, the media service provider may determine whether the media rendering client device that requested the media is the type of device that is authorized to receive the request media. If it is, the media service provider may transmit the media to a middleman server over a network (such as the Internet). A middleman server may then serve the media to the client device over a local network. By allowing the media content to be distributed to approved devices only, the media service provider can prevent a user from using the media in a way that is not authorized by the content owner. | 08-23-2012 |
20140115179 | MEDIA SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM PROVIDING CONDITIONAL ACCESS TO MEDIA CONTENT FROM VARIOUS CLIENT DEVICES - A system for protecting the digital rights of content owners allows digital media to be delivered to only those media rendering client devices that have been approved for the media content. Before delivering requested media, the media service provider may determine whether the media rendering client device that requested the media is the type of device that is authorized to receive the request media. If it is, the media service provider may transmit the media to a middleman server over a network (such as the Internet). A middleman server may then serve the media to the client device over a local network. By allowing the media content to be distributed to approved devices only, the media service provider can prevent a user from using the media in a way that is not authorized by the content owner. | 04-24-2014 |
20140283137 | MEDIA SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM PROVIDING CONDITIONAL ACCESS TO MEDIA CONTENT FROM VARIOUS CLIENT DEVICES - A system for protecting the digital rights of content owners allows digital media to be delivered to only those media rendering client devices that have been approved for the media content. Before delivering requested media, the media service provider may determines whether the media rendering client device that requested the media is the type of device that is authorized to receive the request media. If it is, the media service provider may transmit the media to a middleman server over a network (such as the Internet). A middleman server may then serves the media to the client device over a local network. By allowing the media content to be distributed to approved devices only, the media service provider can prevent a user from using the media in a way that is not authorized by the content owner. | 09-18-2014 |
Shannon Ryan, Claremont, CA US
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20120329753 | CHITOSAN-DERIVATIVE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING MICROBIAL POPULATIONS - The present invention is directed to chitosan-derivative compounds and structures, methods of making chitosan-derivative compounds and methods for controlling, inhibiting and enhancing microbial populations in a variety of environments. The present invention is also directed to the control, inhibition and enhancement of microbial populations in animals, particularly humans. The microbial populations include bacteria, viruses and other pathogens where control of microbial populations are a necessity. The chitosan-derivative compounds of the present invention include chitosan-arginine compounds, related chitosan-L/D unnatural amino acid compounds, chitosan-acid amine compounds, chitosan-L/D natural amino acid derivative compounds, co-derivatives of the chitosan-derivative compounds, salts of the chitosan derivative compounds, and chitosan-guanidine compounds. | 12-27-2012 |
Shannon M. Ryan, San Jose, CA US
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20110112880 | ALLOCATION OF COMMON RESOURCES IN AN ENTITY - Systems and methods for allocation of common resources in an entity are provided. Various programs within the entity each utilize a shared resource. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving a ranking of programs within the entity. The method also includes identifying common tasks and an amount of time required to complete each respective common task. Upon receiving a set of desired tasks associated with each of the programs, a desired budget is determined for each of the programs. The method results in allocating the common resource based on the ranking and the respective desired budget of the programs. | 05-12-2011 |
Stephen L. Ryan, San Jose, CA US
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20080290124 | BAGGAGE SYSTEM FOR A MOTORCYCLE - A baggage system includes a first bag supported by a rigid frame may be secured by anchoring straps to a luggage rack and to a passenger's back rest of a motorcycle by wrap-around straps. In addition, fasteners are provided on a surface of the first bag provide corresponding attaching points to fasteners so a second bag to form a two-bag system secured around the passenger seat rest of a motorcycle. Each of the first and the second bag provides attachment means for attaching front pouches, side pouches and cold-drink pouches. The cold-drink pouch is insulated for cold drinks. | 11-27-2008 |
Stephen W. Ryan, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20080301056 | ONLINE PAYER AUTHENTICATION SERVICE - A payment authentication service authenticates the identity of a payer during online transactions. The authentication service of the present invention allows a card issuer to verify a cardholder's identity using a variety of authentication methods, such as the use of passwords. Also, the only system participant requiring a certificate is the issuing financial institution. One embodiment of the invention for authenticating the identity of a cardholder during an online transaction involves querying an access control server to determine if a cardholder is enrolled in the payment authentication service, requests a password from the cardholder, verifies the password, and notifies a merchant whether the cardholder's authenticity has been verified. In another aspect of the invention, a chip card and the authentication service independently generate cryptograms that must match in order for the service to verify that the correct chip card is being used by the cardholder. | 12-04-2008 |
20100057619 | ACCOUNT AUTHENTICATION SERVICE WITH CHIP CARD - A payment authentication service authenticates the identity of a payer during online transactions. The authentication service of the present invention allows a card issuer to verify a cardholder's identity using a variety of authentication methods, such as the use of passwords. Also, the only system participant requiring a certificate is the issuing financial institution. One embodiment of the invention for authenticating the identity of a cardholder during an online transaction involves querying an access control server to determine if a cardholder is enrolled in the payment authentication service, requests a password from the cardholder, verifies the password, and notifies a merchant whether the cardholder's authenticity has been verified. In another aspect of the invention, a chip card and the authentication service independently generate cryptograms that must match in order for the service to verify that the correct chip card is being used by the cardholder. | 03-04-2010 |
20100332393 | ONLINE PAYER AUTHENTICATION SERVICE - A payment authentication service authenticates the identity of a payer during online transactions. The authentication service of the present invention allows a card issuer to verify a cardholder's identity using a variety of authentication methods, such as the use of passwords. Also, the only system participant requiring a certificate is the issuing financial institution. One embodiment of the invention for authenticating the identity of a cardholder during an online transaction involves querying an access control server to determine if a cardholder is enrolled in the payment authentication service, requests a password from the cardholder, verifies the password, and notifies a merchant whether the cardholder's authenticity has been verified. In another aspect of the invention, a chip card and the authentication service independently generate cryptograms that must match in order for the service to verify that the correct chip card is being used by the cardholder. | 12-30-2010 |
Steven T. Ryan, Westminster, CA US
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20100150639 | Adjustable cartridge pen housing - A writing instrument having a housing accommodating various sizes and lengths of cartridges fixed inside the housing by an adjustable control element. In its correct placement, the cartridge will abut against one end of the control element and will be held in place with a spring at the other end, such that the user may write steadily with the pen. | 06-17-2010 |
Thomas A. Ryan, Los Gatos, CA US
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20080222156 | Personalizing Handheld Electronic Book Readers - Tools and techniques are described herein for personalizing handheld electronic book readers. The tools provide methods that include receiving an indication of a customer transaction involving an electronic book reader device. The methods may also receive an identifier associated with the customer, obtain personalization information associated with the identifier, and load the personalization information into the electronic book reader device. The tools also provide methods that include receiving a command that is input to the electronic book reader device, where the device has been personalized for the particular customer; and responding to the command using the personalization information. A server includes a processor and a computer-readable storage medium that includes a device personalization component for personalizing the electronic book reader device. The electronic book reader device includes a processor and computer-readable storage medium that includes a device personalization unit for personalizing the electronic book reader device. | 09-11-2008 |
20080243788 | Search of Multiple Content Sources on a User Device - Search may be performed on a user device, such as a handheld electronic reader device. In that case, when a search query is received, a determination can be made to search one or more available sources of content for the query term. Available sources of content may include at least one local source of content and at least one remote source of content. | 10-02-2008 |
20080243991 | Content Purchase and Transfer Management for Reader Device - A technique in which content is supplied to an electronic reader device from a server is described. The reader device establishes a connection with the server and then automatically transmits its identification information to the server. In response, the server provides the electronic reader device with a representation corresponding to electronic content available from the server for purchase and/or display. The electronic reader device displays the representation wherein a user of the client electronic device purchases content by selecting the representation on the display. The server acknowledges the selection and/or purchase and automatically provides the electronic reader device with the corresponding electronic content for display. | 10-02-2008 |
20080293450 | Consumption of Items via a User Device - An item-providing system supplies items to a user device for consumption at the user device via communication infrastructure. In one illustrative implementation, the communication infrastructure may rely, in part, on wireless communication. The device may correspond to a book reader device or other type of device. | 11-27-2008 |
20080294674 | Managing Status of Search Index Generation - Electronic items may be searched using search indices. Search indices may be generated for electronic items at a user device. In that case, a list of one or more electronic items stored in memory of the user device may be displayed, and a status of index generation for the electronic items stored in memory of the device may be presented. | 11-27-2008 |
20120329423 | PERFORMANCE METRICS PROCESSING FOR ANTICIPATING UNAVAILABILITY - A system and method for processing performance metrics of wireless devices are described. Usage data of wireless devices is obtained and processed. Based on the processed usage data, a data model associating a set of defined wireless device user activities to wireless performance metrics is created. Data obtained from the wireless devices is compared to the data model created. Based on the comparison, the data model is then maintained or updated, and a result based on the comparison is generated and transmitted. | 12-27-2012 |
Thomas F. Ryan, Folsom, CA US
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20140063937 | MEMORY DEVICES AND OPERATING METHODS FOR A MEMORY DEVICE - Devices and methods facilitate memory device operation in all bit line architecture memory devices. In at least one embodiment, memory cells comprising alternating rows are concurrently programmed by row and concurrently sensed by row at a first density whereas memory cells comprising different alternating rows are concurrently programmed by row and concurrently sensed by row at a second density. In at least one additional embodiment, memory cells comprising alternating tiers of memory cells are programmed and sensed by tier at a first density and memory cells comprising different alternating tiers of memory cells are programmed and sensed by tier at a second density. | 03-06-2014 |
Thomas K. Ryan, Valley Center, CA US
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20090164943 | Open model ingestion for Master Data Management - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to import a first data model into a meta-data representation in one or more computers. An import wizard or graphical user interface is invoked and guides a user through a process of importing the first data model into the meta-data representation. A source is selected that specifies database connectivity information of a source database containing the first data model. A schema is selected from the selected source, from which tables will be imported into the meta-data representation. A list of all table names within the selected schema is retrieved and displayed. Tables are selected from the list of all table names to import into the meta-data representation. Table information, for all of the selected tables, is populated into the meta-data representation. | 06-25-2009 |
20100088286 | DEPLOYMENT MANAGER FOR MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to deploy a data management application to a target computer system. Metadata for a master data management (MDM) application is stored in a deployment database. The metadata is representative of business rules and process workflows that manage business data from multiple sources and a model definition for a model for a central business database. Configuration settings for the MDM application are stored in the deployment database. The metadata and configuration settings are retrieved from the deployment database. Installation instructions of the MDM application are confirmed based on input into a graphical user interface. The master data management application is installed on the target computer system based on the installation instructions, metadata, and configuration settings. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088334 | HIERARCHY MANAGER FOR MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture is configured to define a structured view of data in a computer system. A relational database management system (RDBMS) stores information in the computer system. As part of a process and framework, a series of business rules and process workflows that manage data (that is hierarchical in nature) that resides in one or more RDBMS tables are maintained. User input is accepted that defines a hierarchical structure that is projected onto the data. The hierarchical structure is stored as metadata in the RDBMS. The hierarchical structure is utilized to graphically visualize, manage, and manipulate the data. | 04-08-2010 |
20100114898 | PUBLICATION SERVICES - An apparatus, method, and article of manufacture provide the ability to publish information to an external source as part of an integrated workflow in a computer system. The computer system executes a relational database management system (RDBMS). A publication services processing engine utilizes the RDBMS to publish the information based on a publication node. A publication object defines a collection of information that is published to the external source. A publication action defines a specification of a manner in which the information in the publication object is to be published to the external source. The publication node defines a workflow data process that specifies the publication object and the publication action. | 05-06-2010 |
20100314441 | TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING FRAUD INFORMATION - Techniques are presented for managing fraud information. Metadata defines user profiles, security levels, fraud cases, and presentation information. One or more queries or reports are processed against disparate data store tables and the results are aggregated into a repository. The repository is also defined by the metadata. Furthermore, operations associated with sharing, viewing, and accessing the results from the repository is defined and controlled by the metadata. In an embodiment, portions of the metadata may be viewed and navigated in a hierarchical and graphical formatted presentation. | 12-16-2010 |
20110078201 | RAGGED AND UNBALANCED HIERARCHY MANAGEMENT AND VISUALIZATION - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to define a view of data in a computer system A relational database management system (RDBMS) executes and stores the information in the computer system. As part of a process and framework, a series of business rules and process workflows are maintained to manage hierarchical data that resides in RDBMS tables. User input is accepted that defines a hierarchy that is projected onto the data. The hierarchy may be parent-child relationships with no level consistency. Alternatively, the hierarchy may have branches and levels, with each of the levels having a consistent meaning but inconsistent depths due to one level of a branch being unpopulated. The hierarchy is stored as metadata in the RDBMS and utilized to graphically visualize, manage, and manipulate the data. | 03-31-2011 |
20110078607 | WORKFLOW INTEGRATION WITH ADOBE.TM.FLEX.TM.USER INTERFACE - A method, system, apparatus, and article of manufacture provides the ability to visualize master data management (MDM) data as part of a MDM workflow user interface (UI) in a computer system. MDM data resides in one or more tables of a relational database management system. An MDM system maintains, as part of a process and framework, a first process workflow to manage relationship data. The relationship data is data required to manage an association of one piece of MDM data to another piece of MDM data. A first process workflow provides a UI node that contains a link to a file that describes UI components to display when the first process workflow is executed. A first component of the UI component identifies an Adobe™ Flex™ based UI component. The Adobe™ Flex™ based UI component enables the representation and viewing of the MDM data in a hierarchy. | 03-31-2011 |
20120084257 | MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT VERSIONING - A method, system, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to maintain multiple versions of structured views of data in a computer system. A relational database management system (RDBMS) is executed that stores master data in the computer system in master RDBMS tables. The master data is hierarchical in nature and hierarchy metadata for the master data is stored in the RDBMS tables. As part of a process and framework, a series of business rules and process workflows are maintained to manage the master data. Version tables are created in the RDBMS that correspond to each of the master RDBMS tables. Each of the version tables includes an attribute denoting version information. Versions of the master data are defined by replicating the master data and hierarchy metadata into the corresponding version tables. The version tables are used to graphically visualize, manage, and manipulate the versions of the master data. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084319 | MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT DATABASE ASSET AS A WEB SERVICE - A method, system, apparatus, and article of manufacture is configured to expose a database asset as a web service. A relational database management system (RDBMS) that stores information is executed in a computer system. As part of a process and framework, a series of business rules and process workflows are maintained that manage data that resides in RDBMS tables. A rule is created that contains an application programming interface definition with predefined input and output for exposing the database asset as the web service. The rule is exposed as the web service. The web service is used to invoke a database operation based on the database asset, and to output a result. | 04-05-2012 |
20120084325 | MASTER DATA MANAGEMENT HIERARCHY MERGING - A method, system, apparatus, and article of manufacture is configured to merge hierarchies in a computer system. A relational database management system (RDBMS) stores information in the computer system. As part of a process and framework, a series of business rules and process workflows that manage data (that is hierarchical in nature) that resides in one or more RDBMS tables are maintained. A first and second hierarchy table are obtained/defined. A placeholder column that will contain mapping information may be defined with the database schema. User input is accepted that identifies data in the second table that maps to data in the first table. Based on the user input, the data in the second table is mapped to the data in the first table. The mapping is utilized to create a merged hierarchy in RDBMS. | 04-05-2012 |
Thomas Kevin Ryan, Valley Center, CA US
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20110137957 | TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING DATA RELATIONSHIPS - Techniques for managing data relationships are presented. A database element from a first database table is linked with a database element of a second database table via a Graphical User Interface as directed by a user. The link establishes a data relationship having attributes and properties. The relationship along with the attributes and properties are graphically presented to the user for inspection and analysis. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137961 | TECHNIQUES FOR CROSS REFERENCING DATA - Techniques for cross referencing data are presented. A first database object and a second database object are linked together. The linkage is automatically cross referenced to a third database object. Access to any of the database objects can be achieved via any of the remaining database objects and vice versa. Additionally, the link and cross reference can be visualized and visually manipulated and modified. | 06-09-2011 |
20140279831 | DATA MODELING TECHNIQUES - Techniques for data modeling are provided. Enterprise data is organized into reference data for entities that an enterprise wants to track and monitor. Relationship data is created that establishes relationships among the various entities within the enterprise data. The reference data and the relationship data are published within an enterprise data warehouse for accessing the enterprise data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140280218 | TECHNIQUES FOR DATA INTEGRATION - Techniques for data integration are provided. Source attributes for source data are interactively mapped to target attributes for target data. Rules define how records from the source data are merged, selected, and for duplication detection. The mappings and rules are recorded as a profile for the source data and processed against the source data to transform the source attributes to the target attributes. | 09-18-2014 |
Tim Ryan, Modesto, CA US
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20110114654 | Sensory Aroma Glass - A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container. | 05-19-2011 |
20130062359 | SENSORY AROMA GLASS - A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container. | 03-14-2013 |
20140021211 | TILTED SENSORY AROMA GLASS - A tilted sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a fluid container having a rim and a base. The base is parallel to and in contact with a surface when the fluid container is placed on the surface. The rim and the base lie on intersecting planes. The apparatus further includes a fluid barrier having an opening. The fluid barrier is in contact with the fluid container and extends into the fluid container. The opening is configured to allow an aroma of a fluid in the fluid container to escape through the opening. The aroma glass allows consumers to view and smell the liquid contents of the aroma glass, but prevents consumers from consuming the liquid contents. | 01-23-2014 |
20140041751 | SENSORY AROMA GLASS - A sensory aroma glass is disclosed. According to one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a fluid barrier; and a fluid container designed for containing a fluid. The fluid barrier is in contact with the rim or internal or external sidewall of the fluid container. The fluid barrier extends into the fluid container. The fluid barrier has an opening that allows aroma of the fluid to escape from the fluid container without allowing the fluid to escape from the fluid container. | 02-13-2014 |
Timothy C. Ryan, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20100042080 | Preconditioned Illuminator System and Method - Embodiments of endo-illuminators and related methods are disclosed. One embodiment of an illuminator can comprise a cannula defining a passage, an optical element disposed at an end of the cannula, and an optical fiber running through the passage with the distal end of the optical fiber in contact with the optical element. The optical fiber includes at least a heat preconditioned distal portion that terminates in the distal end that is in contact with the optical element. One embodiment of a method can comprise inserting an optical fiber through a proximal portion of a cannula and optical element assembly until the distal end of the optical fiber contacts the optical element, heating a distal portion of the optical fiber to between a softening temperature and a melting temperature for a period of time to cause the distal portion to axially shrink and moving the optical element so that the optical element is in contact with the distal end of the optical fiber when the distal portion of the optical fiber has axially shrunk. Moving the optical element so that the optical element is in contact with the distal end of the optical fiber when the distal portion of the optical fiber has axially shrunk can comprise applying a force to the cannula and optical element assembly to maintain the optical element in continuous contact with the distal end of the optical fiber while the optical fiber axially shrinks. | 02-18-2010 |
20130081253 | PRECONDITIONED ILLUMINATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of endo-illuminators and related methods are disclosed. One embodiment of an illuminator can comprise a cannula defining a passage, an optical element disposed at an end of the cannula, and an optical fiber running through the passage with the distal end of the optical fiber in contact with the optical element. The optical fiber includes at least a heat preconditioned distal portion that terminates in the distal end that is in contact with the optical element. | 04-04-2013 |
Timothy J. Ryan, San Francisco, CA US
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20100113945 | HEMODYNAMIC MONITORS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING THEM - Systems and methods are provided for determining the pressure-volume relationship for one or more chambers of a heart, e.g., to guide pharmacologic or other treatment of congestive heart failure. An implantable device includes a catheter including a distal end sized for introduction into a chamber of a heart, a pressure sensor for measuring pressure within the chamber, and a sensor for measuring fluid volume within the chamber. A processor coupled to the catheter obtains pressure data from the pressure sensor and fluid volume data from the volume sensor. The processor approximates fluid volume within the chamber as a function of time and determines one or more pressure-volume loops based upon the pressure data and the fluid volume. In one embodiment, the catheter is a lead and a controller which identifies changes in determinants of cardiac output. Changes in medical therapy are guided by pressure volume loop data generated. | 05-06-2010 |
Todd Ryan, Riverside, CA US
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20080230266 | Devices And Methods For Flangeless Installations - A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other components, includes a panel that is finished to provide at least a superficially continuous junction between the edges of the panel and the surrounding wall, ceiling, or other structure. A rim advantageously extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a small distance, which in currently preferred embodiments is about | 09-25-2008 |
20090110229 | Wall Mountable Object With Differently Shaped Finish Options - A speaker mount has differently shaped coverings. Preferred speakers have a mount that is coupled to a base. The speaker has two interchangeable covers with speaker grills that fit over the mount and have two visibly different shapes. | 04-30-2009 |
20090173854 | Adjustable Height Toggle Foot - A clamping system includes a clamp with an optional cap or other extender that adapts the clamp to walls, ceilings or other partitions of different thicknesses. Preferred clamping arms “toggle” out of the way during installation. Kits can include multiple extenders of different sizes. Contemplated systems can be used for installing speakers, lighting fixtures, television monitors, wall switches and myriad other devices. | 07-09-2009 |
20110138739 | Devices And Methods For Flangeless Installations - A flangeless mounting system, suitable for in-wall speakers and other components, includes a panel that is finished to provide at least a superficially continuous junction between the edges of the panel and the surrounding wall, ceiling, or other structure. A rim advantageously extends outwardly from a first surface of the panel by a small distance, which in currently preferred embodiments is about 1/16 | 06-16-2011 |