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20150037889 | Polypeptides Targeting Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor-2 and Alpha V Beta 3 Integrin - Polypeptides comprising variant vascular endothelial growth factor sequences are provided. The polypeptides are useful in cancer imaging, cancer diagnosis, monitoring and treatment as well as treatment of diseases characterized by excessive neovascularization. | 02-05-2015 |
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20100138291 | Adjusting Bids Based on Predicted Performance - A predicted performance metric of a candidate advertisement in an advertising slot can be received and compared to a baseline predicted performance metric for the candidate advertisement. A target bid associated with the candidate advertisement can be adjusted based upon the comparison, and the adjusted bid can be submitted to an auction for the advertising slot. | 06-03-2010 |
20100198772 | DETERMINING CONVERSION PROBABILITY USING SESSION METRICS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for determining a probability that a traffic conversion of a content item associated with a content source (e.g., website) will occur based on past traffic patterns for that content source. A traffic conversion defines, for example, minimum traffic interactions of one or more associated user sessions with a content source. The minimum traffic interactions can be based on, for example, the duration of the one or more user sessions on the content source, or a quantity of pages associated with the content source navigated in the one or more associated user sessions. | 08-05-2010 |
20100228636 | RISK PREMIUMS FOR CONVERSION-BASED ONLINE ADVERTISEMENT BIDDING - An advertiser specifies a conversion-based bid for a conversion event associated with an ad. If a conversion event occurs for the ad, an effective conversion-based bid can be adjusted by a risk premium associated with the ad. An account associated with the advertiser can be debited based upon the adjusted effective conversion-based bid. | 09-09-2010 |
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20100161075 | METHOD FOR TREATING MORBID OBESITY - A method for treating morbid obesity in a body of a mammal having a gastrointestinal tract extending through a stomach and a pyloric sphincter and a wall forming the stomach and pyloric sphincter. At least one implant is formed in the wall in the vicinity of the pyloric sphincter to inhibit emptying of the stomach. | 06-24-2010 |
20100268350 | METHOD FOR TREATING TISSUE WITH AN IMPLANT - A method for forming a valve-like mechanism in a body of a mammal having an esophagus extending through a lower esophageal sphincter to a stomach and formed by a wall having a muscle layer and a mucosal layer. The method comprises the step of forming at least one implant in the muscle layer of the wall in the vicinity of the lower esophageal sphincter. The at least one implant inhibits opening of esophagus at the lower esophageal sphincter and causes the mucosal layer to appose in the vicinity of the implants. | 10-21-2010 |
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20140081419 | METHOD FOR TREATING MORBID OBESITY - A method for treating morbid obesity in a body of a mammal having a gastrointestinal tract extending through a stomach and a pyloric sphincter and a wall forming the stomach and pyloric sphincter. At least one implant is formed in the wall in the vicinity of the pyloric sphincter to inhibit emptying of the stomach. | 03-20-2014 |
20150065790 | METHOD FOR TREATING FECAL INCONTINENCE - A method for treating fecal incontinence in a body of a mammal having a rectum formed by a rectal wall extending to an anus wherein the rectal wall includes a sphincter muscle surrounding the anus. At least one nonaqueous solution is introduced into the rectal wall in the vicinity of the anus. A nonbiodegradable solid is formed in the rectal wall from the at least one nonaqueous solution. | 03-05-2015 |
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20130183439 | CARBON NANOTUBE CONDUCTOR WITH ENHANCED ELECTRICAL CONDUCTIVITY - A method includes the steps of receiving a conductor element formed from a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and exposing the conductor element to a controlled amount of a dopant so as to increase the conductance of the conductor element to a desired value, wherein the dopant is one of bromine, iodine, chloroauric acid, hydrochloric acid, hydroiodic acid, nitric acid, and potassium tetrabromoaurate. A method includes the steps of receiving a conductor element formed from a plurality of carbon nanotubes; and exposing the conductor element to a controlled amount of a dopant solution comprising one of chloroauric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and potassium tetrabromoaurate, so as to increase the conductance of the conductor element to a desired value. | 07-18-2013 |
20140131096 | HYBRID CARBON NANOTUBE SHIELDING FOR LIGHTWEIGHT ELECTRICAL CABLES - A cable comprising hybrid carbon nanotube (CNT) shielding includes at least one conducting wire; at least one insulating layer covering at least one of the at least one conducting wire; a metallic foil component configured for lower frequency shielding function; and a CNT tape component configured for higher frequency shielding function. | 05-15-2014 |
20160025431 | NANO-THERMAL AGENTS FOR ENHANCED INTERFACIAL THERMAL CONDUCTANCE - A thermal interface material (TIM) using high thermal conductivity nano-particles, particularly ones with large aspect ratios, for enhancing thermal transport across boundary or interfacial layers that exist at bulk material interfaces is disclosed. The nanoparticles do not need to be used in a fluid carrier or as filler material within a bonding adhesive to enhance thermal transport, but simply in a dry solid state. The nanoparticles may be equiaxed or acicular in shape with large aspect ratios like nanorods and nanowires. | 01-28-2016 |
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20090263393 | Methods of using(+)-1,4-dihydro-7-[(3s,4s)-3-methoxy-4-(methylamino)-1-pyr- rolidinyl]-4 -oxo-1-(2-thiazolyl)- 1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid for treatment of cancer - Methods of treating, preventing or managing cancer, including certain leukemias are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of enantiomerically pure (+)-1,4-dihydro-7-[(3S,4S)-3-methoxy-4-(methylamino)-1-pyrrolidinyl]-4-oxo-1-(2-thiazolyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid. Also provided are methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods are also disclosed. | 10-22-2009 |
20100029708 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Compounds and compositions for treating, preventing or managing cancer are disclosed. The compositions provided herein comprise SNS-595 and N-desmethyl-SNS-595. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds and compositions. | 02-04-2010 |
20110293745 | AURORA KINASE INHIBITORS - The present invention provides Compound 1, solid forms thereof, compositions thereof, as Aurora kinase inhibitor for use as an oncology agent. The present invention also provides synthetic methods of preparing Compound 1 and intermediates thereto. | 12-01-2011 |
20120245198 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Compounds and compositions for treating, preventing or managing cancer are disclosed. The compositions provided herein comprise SNS-595 and N-desmethyl-SNS-595. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds and compositions. | 09-27-2012 |
20140205679 | METHODS OF USING (+)-1,4-DIHYDRO-7-[(3S,4S)-3-METHOXY-4-(METHYLAMINO)-1-PYRROLIDINYL]-4-OX- O-1-(2-THIAZOLYL)-1,8-NAPHTHYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID IN COMBINATION THERAPY - Methods of treating, preventing or managing cancers are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of SNS-595 in combination with a second active agent. In certain embodiments, the method of treatment comprise administering SNS-595 in combination with cisplatin, carboplatin, gemcitabine or a combination thereof. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205680 | METHODS OF USING (+)-1,4-DIHYDRO-7-[(3S,4S)-3-METHOXY-4-(METHYLAMINO)-1-PYRROLIDINYL]-4-OX- O-1-(2-THIAZOLYL)-1,8-NAPHTHYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Methods of treating, preventing or managing cancer, including certain leukemias are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of enantiomerically pure (+)-1,4-dihydro-7-[(3S,4S)-3-methoxy-4-(methylamino)-1-pyrrolidinyl]-4-oxo-1-(2-thiazolyl)-1,8-naphthyridine-3-carboxylic acid. Also provided are methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods are also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140378505 | SNS-595 AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to SNS-595 and of treating cancer using the same. | 12-25-2014 |
20150150858 | COMPOUNDS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATMENT OF CANCER - Compounds and compositions for treating, preventing or managing cancer are disclosed. The compositions provided herein comprise SNS-595 and N-desmethyl-SNS-595. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment using the compounds and compositions. | 06-04-2015 |
20150190380 | METHODS OF USING (+)-1,4-DIHYDRO-7-[(3S,4S)-3-METHOXY-4-(METHYLAMINO)-1-PYRROLIDINYL]-4-OX- O-1-(2-THIAZOLYL)-1,8-NAPHTHYRIDINE-3-CARBOXYLIC ACID FOR TREATMENT OF CERTAIN HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS - Methods of treating, preventing or managing hematologic disorders, such as leukemia are disclosed. The methods encompass the administration of SNS-595. Also provided are methods of treatment using this compound with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy or immunotherapy. In certain embodiments, the method of treatment comprise administering SNS-595 in combination with Ara-C. Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms suitable for use in the methods are also disclosed. | 07-09-2015 |
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20150197779 | MICROORGANISMS FOR THE ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF AMINO ACIDS AND RELATED METHODS - The present disclosure relates to recombinant microorganisms engineered for enhance production of a desired amino acid, as well as related biomass, and compositions which are useful, inter alia, as animal feed ingredients. The present invention also provides related methods. | 07-16-2015 |
20150218508 | BIOREFINERY SYSTEM, METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to bioengineering approaches for producing biofuel and, in particular, to the use of a C | 08-06-2015 |
20150232886 | PROPYLENE SYNTHESIS USING ENGINEERED ENZYMES - The present disclosure relates to biosynthetic methods for producing propylene and to genetically engineered organisms having propylene biosynthesis capability. | 08-20-2015 |
20150232888 | GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL OXIDATION OF HYDROCARBONS - The present disclosure relates to genetically engineered microorganisms for biological oxidation of hydrocarbons, including production of alcohols from alkanes or epoxides from alkenes, and related methods and systems. | 08-20-2015 |
20150259639 | GAS-FED FERMENTATION SYSTEMS - A fermenter can have at least one hollow fluid conduit disposed at least partially within a vessel. An external circumference of the hollow fluid conduit and an interior circumference of the vessel can define a downward flow path through which a multi-phase mixture including a liquid media and compressed gas substrate bubbles flows. An interior circumference of the hollow fluid conduit can defined an upward flow path which is in fluid communication with the downward flow path. The multi-phase liquid can flow through the upward flow path and exit the fermenter. Cooling may be provided in the hollow fluid conduit or the vessel. One or more backpressor generators can be used to maintain a backpressure on the fermenter. One or more fluid movers can be used to variously create an induced and/or forced flow in the downward and upward flow paths. | 09-17-2015 |
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20090131675 | Methods for structural analysis of proteins - The invention provides methods and compositions for protein structure analysis, including substrate binding sites, sites of protein-protein interactions, three dimensional structure analysis, and stability, all with single amino acid resolution. In general, the subject methods involve introduction of cysteine residues, which serve as probes for physical analysis, into a protein by translational misincorporation in vivo. In many embodiments, proteins containing misincorporated cysteine residues are reacted with a crosslinking agent that covalently links misincorporated cysteine residues to a proximal amino acid in the folded protein. These methods, termed “MXLINK” methods, may be used for protein tertiary structure analysis. In other embodiments, cysteine-misincorporated proteins are used in protein footprinting methods, termed “MPAX” or “MSX” methods. | 05-21-2009 |
20150087036 | Host Cells and Method for Making Acrylate and Precursors Thereof Using an Odd-Numbered Alkane Feedstock - Provided herein is an alkane-metabolizing cell that is unable to convert propionyl-CoA into methylmalonyl-CoA or 2-metylcitrate synthase. Depending on which enzymes are present in the cell, the cell can produce acrylate or a precursor for the same (e.g., propionate, 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, 3-hydroxypropionate, acrylyl-CoA) that can be readily converted to acrylate enzymatically (e.g., in the cell) or by chemical treatment. In one embodiment, the cell may contain a cytochrome P450 or alkane oxidase enzyme that allows the production of 3-hydroxypropionyl-CoA, which can be readily converted to 3-hydroxypropionate. In order to make such compounds, the cell may be grown in the presence of an odd-numbered chain alkane (e.g., pentane or heptane), although another odd-numbered chain alkane may be used. In another embodiment, the cell may contain acyl-CoA oxidase, enoyl-CoA hydratase, and hydrolase. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100159273 | Method and Apparatus for Forming a Layered Metal Structure with an Anodized Surface - Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum. | 06-24-2010 |
20130112565 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A LAYERED METAL STRUCTURE WITH AN ANODIZED SURFACE - Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum. | 05-09-2013 |
20140131210 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING A LAYERED METAL STRUCTURE WITH AN ANODIZED SURFACE - Methods and apparatus for forming a multi-layered metal structure that includes an anodized surface are disclosed. According to one aspect, a housing arrangement can include a stainless steel layer and at least a first layer. The first layer can have a first bonding surface and a first exterior surface. The first bonding surface can be substantially bonded in direct contact with the stainless steel layer, and the first exterior surface can be an exterior of the housing arrangement. The first exterior surface is an anodized surface. In one embodiment, the first layer can be formed from an anodizable material such as aluminum, titanium, niobium, or tantalum. | 05-15-2014 |
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20090049979 | Method for Creating a Beat-Synchronized Media Mix - Methods for beat synchronization between media assets are described. In one embodiment, beat synchronized media mixes can be automatically created. By way of example, a beat synchronized event mix can be created by selecting a plurality of media assets, arranging the media assets into an unsynchronized media mix, determining the a profile of each of the media assets in the media mix, automatically beatmatching the beats of adjacent media assets in the media mix, and automatically beatmixing the beats of adjacent beatmatched media assets to create the beat-synchronized media mix. The media assets that can be used include both audio and video media. Media assets are selected based on a specific set of media asset selection criteria, which can include music speed or tempo, music genre, music intensity, media asset duration, user rating, and music mood. A beat synchronized event mix can be subdivided into one or more event mix segments. Each event mix segment can have its own selection criteria. | 02-26-2009 |
20130008301 | METHOD FOR CREATING A BEAT-SYNCHRONIZED MEDIA MIX - Methods for beat synchronization between media assets are described. In one embodiment, beat synchronized media mixes can be automatically created. By way of example, a beat synchronized event mix can be created by selecting a plurality of media assets, arranging the media assets into an unsynchronized media mix, determining the a profile of each of the media assets in the media mix, automatically beatmatching the beats of adjacent media assets in the media mix, and automatically beatmixing the beats of adjacent beatmatched media assets to create the beat-synchronized media mix. The media assets that can be used include both audio and video media. Media assets are selected based on a specific set of media asset selection criteria, which can include music speed or tempo, music genre, music intensity, media asset duration, user rating, and music mood. | 01-10-2013 |
20130311487 | SEMANTIC SEARCH USING A SINGLE-SOURCE SEMANTIC MODEL - Techniques for providing semantic search of a data store are disclosed. A similarity metric of a document comprising the data store to a concept represented in a semantic model derived at least in part from a reference source that includes content not included in the data store is determined. A relevance metric of a search query to the concept is computed. The similarity metric and the relevance metric are used to determine, at least in part, a ranking of the document with respect to the search query. | 11-21-2013 |
20130332159 | USING FAN THROTTLING TO ENHANCE DICTATION ACCURACY - A dictation computer that includes a fan speed regulator is described. The fan speed regulator monitors a speech recognition unit to determine when the speech recognition unit is activated. Upon detection that the speech recognition unit is activated, the fan speed regulator ducks the speed of a cooling fan embedded within the dictation computer to an optimized speed of rotation over a delay time interval. The fan speed regulator may include components to adapt the optimized speed and delay time to the characteristics of the dictation computer and the user. Other embodiments are also described. | 12-12-2013 |
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20140232615 | DYNAMIC TRANSFORMATION OF DISPLAY MEDIA BASED UPON A PROXIMITY-BASED COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL - A process detects, at a first proximity-based device within a first object, presence of a second proximity-based device within a second object. The presence is within a proximity. Further, the process modifies a first display associated with the first object based upon a second display associated with the second object. | 08-21-2014 |
20150339964 | UTILIZING HEURISTICS TO ENABLE SELF-ADJUSTING DISPLAYS - Systems and methods for self-adjusting displays are provided. A self-adjusting display may receive a display characteristics shift profile, where the display characteristics shift profile can be generated based on calibration event data collected from a plurality of displays. The display characteristics shift profile can be utilized as an estimate or prediction of a shift in display characteristics the self-adjusting display may experience over time. The self-adjusting display may calculate adjustment factors or curves to compensate for the estimated/predicted shift in display characteristics to lessen or altogether eliminate the need for performing actual calibration on the self-adjusting display. | 11-26-2015 |
20160105707 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING SECONDARY CONTENT TO VIEWERS - Systems and methods disclosed herein include systems and methods for delivery of secondary content to a user device. The secondary content may comprise events synchronized to primary content. In a particular embodiment, the process may include: receiving a request from a user device to access secondary content associated with a primary content; determining whether the user device is entitled to receive the secondary content; and if the user device is entitled to receive the secondary content, providing the secondary content to the user device for the user device to play whenever the user watches the primary content. The secondary content comprises at least one of an audio track, and a subtitle file, and the audio track comprises at least one of an alternate language audio track not provided in the primary content, and an audio track with words omitted from the primary content. | 04-14-2016 |
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20090250919 | Elastomeric Book Cover - A book cover, formed from an elastomeric polymer material, has pocket portions for receiving the covers of a book. The pocket portions form an elliptically shaped access slot that encases covers inserted into the pocket portion and have peripheral edges that fold over and cover the top and bottom edge of the book spine. | 10-08-2009 |
20100133801 | BOOK COVER WITH LOWER MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVED STRESS DISTRIBUTION - The present invention is a book cover and a method of manufacturing thereof that requires less fabric than conventional covers and uses seaming/fastening on the inside of the cover in a manner that allows for better stress distribution. The stretchable book cover is formed from a pliable material and has an outer panel portion for covering a front cover, a back cover, and a spine portion of a book; four folded-in edge panel portions, which include a first side edge panel, a second side edge panel, a top edge panel, and a bottom edge panel; and at least one fabric strap for connecting the top edge panel to said bottom edge panel, forming a pair of apertures, permitting insertion of the front and back covers of the book into the cover such that the book cover does not have any seams coincident with any of edges of the book. | 06-03-2010 |
20110031730 | BOOK COVER WITH LOWER MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS AND IMPROVED STRESS DISTRIBUTION - The present invention is a book cover and a method of manufacturing thereof that requires less fabric than conventional covers and uses seaming/fastening on the inside of the cover in a manner that allows for better stress distribution. The stretchable book cover is formed from a pliable material and has an outer panel portion for covering a front cover, a back cover, and a spine portion of a book; four folded-in edge panel portions, which include a first side edge panel, a second side edge panel, a top edge panel, and a bottom edge panel; and at least one fabric strap for connecting the top edge panel to said bottom edge panel, forming a pair of apertures, permitting insertion of the front and back covers of the book into the cover such that the book cover does not have any seams coincident with any of edges of the book. | 02-10-2011 |
20110296666 | Decorative Door Cover - The present specification is directed toward various door covers with decorations on their exterior surface. One exemplary door cover is made of an elastomeric material that is formed in the shape of a loop and affixed to a door by stretching the loop over the ends of the door and sliding the material into place. | 12-08-2011 |