Spitzer, US
Andy Spitzer, Nashville, TN US
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20160135312 | INTERCHANGEABLE PANEL OR PLATE FOR SERVER CASE - A server case, chassis, or enclosure with an easily removable front panel or plate. The outside or front of the front panel may be decorated with a logo, trademark, or other design, and thus be used by a vendor supplying a server case, with or without a computer or computer apparatus installed, as a means of decorating, identifying, or branding the case or contents, or both. The panels or plates may be interchangeable. Panels or plates may be attached to the case by means of tabs with magnets extending from the sides of the panel or plate and fitting within corresponding slots in the front of the case, thereby providing a secure attachment that prevents lateral movement, but is easily removable by hand without tools. | 05-12-2016 |
Christy Spitzer, Kirkland, WA US
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20080307580 | Women's anatomical pillows - An anatomical pillow set for women and especially those enduring post-op breast surgery recuperation, or any other face-down lying situation such as massage in which compression of the breasts would be painful or uncomfortable. The anatomical pillow generally comprises two separate sections, one with a generally rectangular silhouette and semi-circular recess along the bottom edge, and one with a substantially rectangular silhouette. The two sections are used together. In use, a woman separates the two pillow sections and places the lower section beneath her breasts to support the rib cage, and the top section across her neck with neck cradled in the semi-circular recess. The left and right sides of the top pillow section support the woman's shoulders. Additionally, the woman may use her own pillow to support her head if she so chooses. | 12-18-2008 |
Dirk Spitzer, St. Louis, MO US
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20130302270 | TUMOR TARGETED TNF-RELATED APOPTOSIS INDUCING LIGAND FUSION POLYPEPTIDE, METHODS AND USES THEREFOR - Fusion polypeptides comprising a TRAIL trimer and a targeting domain are disclosed. The targeting domain can be, in some embodiments, a sequence that binds MUC16, which is prevalent on some tumor cells such as pancreatic and ovarian tumor cells. A sequence that binds MUC 16 can be mesothelin or a MUC16-binding fragment thereof, such as amino acids 1-64 of mesothelin. A fusion polypeptide of the present teachings can induce apoptosis in a target cell such as a MUC16-expressing cancer cell. Also disclosed are nucleic acids encoding the fusion polypeptides, and methods of use of the fusion polypeptides and nucleic acids. | 11-14-2013 |
Dirk Spitzer, Webster Grores, MO US
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20110300629 | TRAIL trimers, methods and uses therefor - Disclosed are TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) trimers (TR3) and nucleic acids encoding covalently linked TRAIL trimers. A TRAIL trimer can have greater stability compared to native TRAIL, and can retain the native killing ability of TRAIL. Target specificity of a TR3 can be shown by blocking its activity with soluble death receptor 5 (DR5-Fc). Also disclosed are modified TRAIL trimers and nucleic acids encoding them. These modifications include additional functional domains, such as antibody fragments (scFvs). A TR3 comprising an additional functional domain can allow for cell-specific delivery of the TR3. In some configurations, a modification such as the addition of a functional domain can be stoichiometrically controlled. In some configurations, a modification can be inconsequential with regard to the bioactivity of TRAIL. In various embodiments, a TR3, including a modified TR3, can be a cancer-selective drug. In some configurations, a TR3 that comprises an additional biologically active moiety such as a functional domain of a protein can have fewer off-target toxicities compared to TRAIL alone. In some configurations, a TR3 that comprises an additional biologically active moiety such as a functional domain of a protein can have enhanced killing capacities compared to the moiety alone. In some aspects, TR3 activity can be targeted to an RBC membrane. The inventors disclose TR3-decorated RBCs that target cell killing in a model of pancreatic cancer. | 12-08-2011 |
Donald P. Spitzer, Stamford, CT US
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20090018295 | POLYMERS FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING ALUMINOSILICATE SCALE IN A BAYER PROCESS - Materials and a process are provided whereby polymers with the pendant group or end group containing —Si(OR″) | 01-15-2009 |
20090099328 | Hydrophobically Modified Polyamine Scale Inhibitors - Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams | 04-16-2009 |
20110220581 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYAMINE SCALE INHIBITORS - Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams. | 09-15-2011 |
20130180933 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYAMINE SCALE INHIBITORS - Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams. | 07-18-2013 |
20160083277 | HYDROPHOBICALLY MODIFIED POLYAMINE SCALE INHIBITORS - Hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are useful for treating scale in industrial process streams. Preferred hydrophobically modified Si-containing polyamines are particularly useful for treating aluminosilicate scale in difficult-to-treat industrial process streams, such as in the Bayer alumina process streams, nuclear waste streams and kraft paper mill effluent streams. | 03-24-2016 |
Donald Paul Spitzer, Stamford, CT US
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20080257827 | USE OF SILICON-CONTAINING POLYMERS TO IMPROVE RED MUD FLOCCULATION IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The suspended solids content of a Bayer process stream is reduced by contacting the stream with silicon-containing polymers. | 10-23-2008 |
20120125862 | USE OF SILICON-CONTAINING POLYMERS TO IMPROVE RED MUD FLOCCULATION IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The suspended solids content of a Bayer process stream is reduced by contacting the stream with silicon-containing polymers. | 05-24-2012 |
20160052807 | USE OF SILICON-CONTAINING POLYMERS TO IMPROVE RED MUD FLOCCULATION IN THE BAYER PROCESS - The suspended solids content of a Bayer process stream is reduced by contacting the stream with silicon-containing polymers. | 02-25-2016 |
Elizabeth Spitzer, Gatesville, TX US
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20140168598 | Eyewear Attachment Device - A sweat wicking and glare reducing eyeglass attachment is provided that is adapted to secure to the upper surfaces of a pair of eyeglasses or pair of sunglasses. The attachment comprises a U-shaped frame having a frontal portion and a pair of side portions, wherein the cross section of the frame is J-shaped and comprised of an upstanding portion and an upper overhang portion. The overhang portion secures via clips over the top bar, bridge, and upper portions of both eyeglass lenses, while the side portions of the frame secure to the temples of the eyeglass. The frame further comprises a sweat wicking material layer coextensively disposed thereon that is adapted to draw sweat from the user's skin through capillary action and dry swiftly thereafter. Overall, the device acts as a partial visor along the upper portion of eyeglass and a means of absorbing brow sweat from the user. | 06-19-2014 |
James E. Spitzer, Excelsior, MN US
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20090133367 | Plastic Embossed Carrier Tape Apparatus and Process - An embossed carrier tape manufacturing apparatus includes features for integrating with other processing equipment so that other processes such as forming, filling, and sealing the tape can be performed sequentially in one integrated process. The apparatus includes retractable contact spot heaters for heating the tape prior to embossing, along with a unique heat shield arrangement that is interposable between the heaters and the tape so that the process may be paused. Also, a synchronizing apparatus is integrated so that the carrier tape embossing process may be automatically paused for adjusting to the input rate of other carrier tape processing apparatus. | 05-28-2009 |
James M. Spitzer, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20100249684 | WRIST SUPPORT - A wrist support worn by a user can diminish or eliminate pain, stress, or discomfort on the wrist and hand regions while lifting various objects of size and weight in a repetitive or non-repetitive manner. To this end, the disclosed inventions generally seek to inhibit wrist extension and flexion, and ulnar and radial deviation, by means of a support that transfers forces around the wrist muscles and ligaments onto the larger and stronger muscles of the upper and lower arm. | 09-30-2010 |
Jeffrey Spitzer, Taylors, SC US
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20150338053 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire includes a support, a lens, an LED sheet, a top cover, a driver, an end bracket, and an end cap. The lens is connected to the support. The LED sheet is connected to the support between the lens and the support. The LED sheet has a plurality of LEDs, wherein a first LED is positioned in a first direction and a second LED is positioned in a second direction different from said first direction. The top cover is connected to the support. The driver is positioned in the support and electrically connected to the plurality of LEDs. The end bracket is connected to the support and the end cap is connected to the support covering the end bracket. | 11-26-2015 |
Jeffrey J. Spitzer, San Diego, CA US
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20100276011 | ALTERNATING STATE FLOW VALVE - An improved sequencing fluid control valve comprising a housing having inlet and outlet ports, a valve seat disposed within the housing, a collapsible valve member disposed within the housing and forming a chamber and a bulb. A sequencing means disposed within the chamber that controls the axial motion of the valve member in response to application of fluid pressure at the inlet such that the motion of valve member alternates between an open free flowing state and a closed restricted flow state. Housing and valve member cooperate in the open position to provide an annular flow path that does not require the fluid flow direction to substantially change while flowing from inlet to outlet. Housing and valve member bulb cooperate in the closed position to form a circumferential seal to restrict the fluid flow. Alternative embodiments including viscous damping means and variations on the housing mount are described. | 11-04-2010 |
Jeffrey Justin Spitzer, San Diego, CA US
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20100186838 | Alternating State Flow Valve - An improved sequencing fluid control valve comprising a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port, a valve seat disposed within the housing, a collapsible valve member disposed within the housing and forming a chamber and a bulb. A sequencing means disposed within the chamber that controls the axial motion of the valve member in response to application of fluid pressure at the inlet such that the motion of valve member alternates between an open free flowing state and a closed restricted flow state. Housing and valve member cooperate in the open position to provide an annular flow path that does not require the fluid flow direction to change by more than 45 degrees while flowing from inlet to outlet. Housing and valve member bulb cooperate in the closed position to form a circumferential seal to restrict the fluid flow. | 07-29-2010 |
John Spitzer, Morrisville, PA US
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20100212171 | Test procedure for measuring the geometric features of golf club face - The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. | 08-26-2010 |
20100212172 | Test procedure for measuring the geometric features of a golf club face - The test procedure for determining groove conformance employs a replicating compound to obtain a self-supporting mass with a negative image of the grooves of a club face. A thin test specimen strip is sliced from the mass and then scanned to form an electronic trace of the profile of the ribs. A negative image of the profile of the ribs is then obtained as a replica of the profile of the grooves and the grooves measured to determine conformance to USGA Rules. A protective covering may be placed on the self-supporting mass to insure the integrity of the ribs during slicing. | 08-26-2010 |
20100215275 | Test procedure for measuring the geometric features of a test specimen - The test procedure for measuring a geometric feature of a test specimen employs a replicating compound to obtain a casting with a negative image of the geometric feature followed by forming a protective covering over the casting from a replicating compound having a contrasting color. The casting and protective covering unit is cut to obtain a test piece and a flat bed scanner is used to scan the profile of the test piece and obtain an electronic two-dimensional image of the profile for analysis. | 08-26-2010 |
John Spitzer, San Jose, CA US
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20150119149 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GATHERING TIME-VARYING METRICS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel solution which can be used to detect and analyze instances of micro stutter within a given game, GPU and/or driver version. Embodiments of the present invention may be operable to divide an application session into a set of sub-sessions and perform multiple derivative calculations on time-varying application parameters (e.g., frame rates) measured during each sub-session. Embodiments of the present invention may also be operable to generate separate histograms for each derivative calculation performed. As such, based on calculations performed, embodiments of the present invention may synchronously increment histogram bins representing a corresponding range of performance in real-time. Upon the completion of the application session, sub-session histograms may be compressed and then saved into a log which can be fetched and uploaded to a host computer system for aggregation and storage into a database for server-side optimization analysis. | 04-30-2015 |
20150154934 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMIZING OPTIMAL SETTINGS USING END-USER PREFERENCES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel solution that uses subjective end-user input to generate optimal image quality settings for an application. Embodiments of the present invention enable end-users to rank and/or select various adjustable application parameter settings in a manner that allows them to specify which application parameters and/or settings are most desirable to them for a given application. Based on the feedback received from end-users, embodiments of the present invention may generate optimal settings for whatever performance level the end-user desires. Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention may generate optimal settings that may be benchmarked either on a server farm or on an end-user's client device. | 06-04-2015 |
John F. Spitzer, Wimberley, TX US
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20130338966 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING A MONOTONIC SET OF PRESETS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining a monotonic set of presets. In use, a plurality of parameters associated with a product or service is identified. Additionally, a monotonic set of presets associated with the product or service are determined, based on the plurality of parameters. | 12-19-2013 |
20140011581 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DETERMINING SETTINGS FOR A PLURALITY OF PARAMETER VARIATIONS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for simultaneously determining settings for a plurality of parameter variations. In use, a plurality of parameter variations associated with a device is identified, where the plurality of parameter variations are organized into a plurality of segments. Additionally, settings for each of the plurality of parameter variations are determined and consistency of the settings across the plurality of segments is ensured. | 01-09-2014 |
20140012532 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY DETERMINING SETTINGS FOR A PLURALITY OF PARAMETER VARIATIONS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for simultaneously determining settings for a plurality of parameter variations. In use, a plurality of parameter variations associated with a device is identified. Additionally, settings for each of the plurality of parameter variations are determined simultaneously. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013094 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING SETTINGS FOR A DEVICE - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining settings for a device. In use, a plurality of parameters associated with a device is identified. Additionally, one or more settings associated with the device are determined, based on the plurality of parameters. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013159 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR TESTING DEVICE PARAMETERS - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for testing device parameters. In use, a plurality of device parameters is determined, utilizing a directed acyclic graph (DAG). Further, the determined plurality of device parameters is tested. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013303 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR DETERMINING WHETHER PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONS MEET PREDETERMINED CRITERIA - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for determining whether parameter configurations meet predetermined criteria. In use, predetermined criteria associated with a software element are identified. Additionally, it is determined whether each of a plurality of different parameter configurations meets the criteria, utilizing a directed acyclic graph (DAG). | 01-09-2014 |
John F. Spitzer, Wimberly, TX US
Josh Spitzer, Wynnewood, PA US
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20090047933 | Messaging network, system and method for an away user of a mobile communications device - Multiple customized options for Voicemail and Text Message Response, and a method to receive voicemails and text messages for a mobile telecommunication device using an away message technique, are disclosed. Further, if the caller requires the ability to speak with the phone owner (“user”) while the user's away message is activated, the caller may dial a specific number followed by the pound key to bypass the system. | 02-19-2009 |
Kenneth C. Spitzer, Weston, MA US
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20090319356 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED INFORMATION CHANNELS - Systems and methods for managing electronically delivered information channels are provided. A selection of non-textual category data and a plurality of subscriber interest category data are received from a subscriber. Content associated with the non-textual category data and content associated with the subscriber interest category data are identified. The systems and methods can create a subscriber channel associated with the subscriber. The subscriber channel is configured to provide the content associated with both the non-textual category data and the subscriber interest category data to the subscriber. Through the subscriber channel, the content associated with the non-textual category data can be provided to the subscriber in a first format configured for display on a first device. At substantially the same time, through the subscriber channel, the content associated with the subscriber interest category data to the subscriber in a second format configured for display on a second device can be provided. | 12-24-2009 |
20130290484 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING ELECTRONICALLY DELIVERED INFORMATION CHANNELS - Systems and methods for managing electronically delivered information channels are 5 provided. A selection of non-textual category data and a plurality of subscriber interest category data are received from a subscriber. Content associated with the non-textual category data and content associated with the subscriber interest category data are identified. The systems and methods can create a subscriber channel associated with the subscriber. The subscriber channel is configured to provide the content associated with both the non-textual category data and the 10 subscriber interest category data to the subscriber. Through the subscriber channel, the content associated with the non-textual category data can be provided to the subscriber in a first format configured for display on a first device. At substantially the same time, through the subscriber channel, the content associated with the subscriber interest category data to the subscriber in a second format configured for display on a second device can be provided. | 10-31-2013 |
Mark Spitzer, Sharon, MA US
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20150153572 | Adjustment of Location of Superimposed Image - An optical system has an aperture through which virtual and real-world images are viewable along a viewing axis. The optical system may be incorporated into a head-mounted display (HMD). By modulating the length of the optical path along an optical axis within the optical system, the virtual image may appear to be at different distances away from the HMD wearer. The wearable computer of the HMD may be used to control the length of the optical path. The length of the optical path may be modulated using, for example, a piezoelectric actuator or stepper motor. By determining the distance to an object with respect to the HMD using a range-finder or autofocus camera, the virtual images may be controlled to appear at various distances and locations in relation to the target object and/or HMD wearer. | 06-04-2015 |
Mark B. Spitzer, Sharon, MA US
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20080219025 | Bi-directional backlight assembly - A backlight assembly emits light out of two light emitting faces using a light source such as side-emitting LEDs that send light into an optical guide or body of optical material that diffuses the light uniformly and emits bi-facially. In this way, two displays, such as LCDs, can be illuminated at the same time and the efficiency is increased. The backlight assembly can be incorporated into an eyewear system such as a binocular display system. | 09-11-2008 |
20090091838 | Eyewear display and media device interconnection system - An eyewear display and media device interconnection system enables a user to connect various media devices and various eyewear or other displays to each other, by using a common interface. The integrated system offers improved ergonomics, lower size, lower power consumption and lower cost. | 04-09-2009 |
20100259826 | PLANAR PLASMONIC DEVICE FOR LIGHT REFLECTION, DIFFUSION AND GUIDING - A planar plasmonic device includes a first material layer having a surface configured to receive at least one photon of incident light. A patterned plasmonic nanostructured layer is disposed adjacent and optically coupled to the first material layer. The patterned plasmonic nanostructured layer includes a selected one of: a) at least a portion of a surface of the patterned plasmonic nanostructured layer includes a textured surface, and b) at least one compound nanofeature including a first material disposed adjacent to a second material within the compound nanofeature. | 10-14-2010 |
20100288344 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WAVELENGTH CONVERSION IN SOLAR CELLS AND SOLAR CELL COVERS - Method and apparatus for providing a photon conversion device including a first layer for photon absorption, and a second layer for photon emission wherein the first layer is separate from the second layer, wherein the first and second layers enable excited electrons and holes to move from the first layer to the second layer and recombine in the second layer. | 11-18-2010 |
20120060918 | ENERGY CONVERSION DEVICE FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS - An energy conversion device is provided for use, for example, in a photovoltaic solar cell. The device includes an up conversion composite material disposed in cavities in a semiconductor material or in a heat spreader bonded to the solar cell. The up conversion composite material is formed from a mixture of at least two different up conversion materials formed as crystal grains dispersed within an optically transmitting dispersion medium. The up conversion materials may include a crystal material doped with dopant atoms capable of absorbing photons having wavelengths longer than an absorption edge of the semiconductor material and emitting photons having wavelengths shorter than the absorption edge. In this manner, more photons can be utilized in the solar cell and optical coupling between the semiconductor material and the up conversion material is increased, | 03-15-2012 |
20120301074 | IMAGE RELAY WAVEGUIDE AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME - Described are embodiments of a process including patterning one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, and etching one or more reflectors in the surface, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material. Also described are process embodiments for forming a molded waveguide including preparing a waveguide mold, the waveguide mold comprising a master mold including one or more reflectors on a surface of a substrate of a master mold material, the surface oriented at a selected angle relative to a (100) crystallographic plane of the material, each reflector including one or more reflective surfaces formed by (111) crystallographic planes of the material, injecting a waveguide material into the waveguide mold, and releasing the molded waveguide from the waveguide mold. | 11-29-2012 |
20130033756 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A NEAR-TO-EYE DISPLAY - An eyepiece for a head mounted display includes an illumination module, an end reflector, a viewing region, and a polarization rotator. The illumination module provides CGI light along a forward propagation path within the eyepiece. The end reflector is disposed at an opposite end of the eyepiece from the illumination module to reflect the CGI light back along a reverse propagation path within the eyepiece. The viewing is disposed between the illumination module and the end reflector and includes an out-coupling polarizing beam splitter (“PBS”). The out-coupling PBS passes the CGI light traveling along the forward propagation path and redirects the CGI light traveling along the reverse propagation path out of an eye-ward side of the eyepiece. The polarization rotator is disposed in the forward and reverse propagation paths between the out-coupling PBS and the end reflector. | 02-07-2013 |
20130108229 | HEADS-UP DISPLAY INCLUDING AMBIENT LIGHT CONTROL | 05-02-2013 |
20140092461 | PHOTO-CHROMIC COATING FOR OPTICS - A head mounted display (HMD) includes a display module for generating CGI light, an eyepiece, and a frame assembly to support the eyepiece in front of an eye of the user. The eyepiece includes a viewing region to emit the CGI light along an eye-ward direction, an input end peripherally located from the viewing region and optically coupled to receive the CGI light into the eyepiece from the display module, and light bending optics to redirect the CGI light. The eyepiece further includes an ambient scene side through which ambient scene light is received into the eyepiece and an eye-ward side opposite the ambient scene side out of which the ambient scene light and the CGI light are passed along the eye-ward direction. A photo-chromic coating is disposed on the ambient scene and eye-ward sides. | 04-03-2014 |
20140211290 | PHOTO-CHROMIC COATING FOR OPTICS - An eyepiece includes a viewing region to emit display light out of the eyepiece along an eye-ward direction, an input end peripherally located from the viewing region and configured to receive the display light into the eyepiece, one or more optical elements positioned to direct the display light received into the eyepiece out of the viewing region along the eye-ward direction, a first side through which ambient scene light is received into the eyepiece, a second side out of which the ambient scene light and the display light are passed along the eye-ward direction, and a photo-chromic coating disposed on the first side and the second side, the photo-chromic coating to darken in the presence of UV light. | 07-31-2014 |
20150268467 | IMAGING LIGHTGUIDE WITH HOLOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES - An optical element for a Head Mounted Display (“HMD”) includes a lightguide. The lightguide is embedded in the optical element and optically coupled to receive display light and direct the display light in an eyeward direction. The lightguide includes an eyeward hologram, a scene-side hologram, and a propagation region disposed between the eyeward hologram and the scene-side hologram. The eyeward hologram is configured to reflect a wavelength range of the display light that is incident upon the eyeward hologram at a specific angle. The scene-side hologram is configured to reflect the wavelength range of the display light that is incident upon the scene-side hologram at the specific angle. | 09-24-2015 |
Michael J. Spitzer, Portland, OR US
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20120185444 | Clock Monitoring in a Data-Retention Storage System - A clustered storage system includes a machine arranged to check, using its own clock as a current time reference, for expiry of a retention period set for a dataset stored in the system. In order to monitor for any interference with its clock, the expiry-checking machine obtains from other machines of the system, the current times of their clocks, and then derives a value from these times which it compares with a current time value from its own clock; where the difference between these values exceeds a predetermined amount, the expiry-checking machine generates an alert. This monitoring process is carried out repeatedly. | 07-19-2012 |
20120221811 | RETENTION MANAGEMENT IN A WORM STORAGE SYSTEM - A write-once-read-many, WORM, storage system is arranged to store datasets each with associated attributes including a WORM attribute indicating the dataset's WORM status, and to protect from change or deletion WORM datasets, and at least certain of their attributes including those relevant to WORM status. Retention management capabilities are provided for such a storage system, including the ability to set a given dataset for retention for a particular retention period by storing a corresponding retention date in an attribute of the dataset, and setting the WORM attribute to indicate that the dataset is a WORM dataset. Also provided is the ability to determine expiry of the retention period for the given dataset, and then to remove the stored retention date and change the WORM attribute of the dataset to indicate that it is no longer a WORM dataset. | 08-30-2012 |
20130290385 | DURABLY RECORDING EVENTS FOR PERFORMING FILE SYSTEM OPERATIONS - Multiple file system events are detected on one or more nodes of a file system, each file system event corresponding to an operation that is to be performed on the file system. Each of the multiple system events are durably recorded as an entry for a journal of the file system prior to either performance or completion of the corresponding operation. A programmatic component that is external to the file system can process entries from the journal, and in response, the entries can be expired from the journal. | 10-31-2013 |
Michael J. Spitzer, Vancouver, WA US
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20140317157 | AUTOMATIC WORM-RETENTION STATE TRANSITIONS - Example embodiments relate to automatic WORM-retention state transitions. In example embodiments, a storage computing device may detect a request to access, via a file system, a file that is associated with a first retention state. The first retention state may indicate either a first type of WORM-retention protection for the file or no WORM-retention protection for the file. The storage computing device may determine, in response to the request, that the file should be designated with a second retention state. The second retention state may indicate a second type of WORM-retention protection for the file. The determination may be based on a retention policy file that is tightly integrated with the file system and metadata of the file. The storage computing device may transition the file (e.g., by communicating with the file system) to be associated with the second retention state instead of the first retention state. | 10-23-2014 |
Nicholas C. Spitzer, Del Mar, CA US
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20120283193 | MANIPULATION OF BRAIN IN A CIRCUIT-SPECIFIC MANNER - The present invention relates generally to methods, devices and compositions for treating mental, neurological, and cognitive diseases related to deficiencies in the biosynthesis and/or metabolism of neurotransmitters. | 11-08-2012 |
Richard Spitzer, Berkeley, CA US
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20080285331 | SCALABLE NONVOLATILE MEMORY - Various magnetoresistive memory cells and architectures are described which enable nonvolatile memories having high information density. | 11-20-2008 |
20110211387 | SCALABLE NONVOLATILE MEMORY - Various magnetoresistive memory cells and architectures are described which enable nonvolatile memories having high information density. | 09-01-2011 |
20110211388 | HIGH GMR STRUCTURE WITH LOW DRIVE FIELDS - Multi-period structures exhibiting giant magnetoresistance (GMR) are described in which the exchange coupling across the active interfaces of the structure is ferromagnetic. | 09-01-2011 |
Robert E. Spitzer, Naples, FL US
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20090191783 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DISPLAY CONTAINER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a display container. The display container is configured in the shape of a children's toy and contains a cavity and transparent covering disposed over the cavity. An object is disposed in the cavity and enclosed by the transparent covering. The transparent covering is configured to make the contents of the cavity visible to the user. The object can be any object pertaining to a development milestone to be attained by a child. The user places an object pertaining to the developmental milestone in the cavity where it can be viewed by the child but cannot be handled or used by the child. | 07-30-2009 |
Robert W. Spitzer, Sanford, FL US
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20120023968 | EXHAUST MANIFOLD FLANGE CONNECTION - A flange connection for an exhaust section of a gas turbine engine. The flange connection includes a stub flange attached to an exhaust manifold. The stub flange has a first axial face for engagement with the axial face of a cylinder flange extending radially from an exhaust cylinder. A plate structure attached to the cylinder flange is configured to provide axial retention of the stub flange to the axial face of the cylinder flange. The plate structure includes a resilient beam portion extending radially inwardly and engaging a second axial face of the stub flange. The stub flange is retained between the cylinder flange and the beam portion of the plate structure in an interference fit to provide three degrees of freedom of the stub flange relative to the exhaust cylinder. | 02-02-2012 |
Ronald F. Spitzer, Charlotte, NC US
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20130306194 | Manufacturing Process for Aerospace Bearing Rolling Elements - A method of treating bearing rolling elements or bearing rings after a hardening and temper heat treatment is disclosed. The method may include treating the bearing rolling elements in a tumbling treatment and then in a duplex hardening treatment. The method may include treating the bearing rings in a peening treatment and then in a duplex hardening treatment. The duplex hardening treatment may also include at least one sequential process segment consisting of subjecting the bearing rolling element & rings to a nitriding process to increase the surface hardness and compressive residual stress. The combined two-step process produces a deep surface/sub-surface residual stress greater than the depth of the maximum operating von-Mises shear stress along with an ultra-hard surface with high magnitude of compressive residual stress. In so doing, the bearing ring and rolling elements will have significantly enhanced rolling contact fatigue resistance and resistance to surface imperfections and debris. | 11-21-2013 |
20160032976 | COMPONENT CONFIGURED FROM MARTENSITIC STAINLESS STEEL - A rolling element bearing includes a plurality of bearing components, which include one or more rolling elements, an inner ring and an outer ring. A first of the bearing components includes martensitic stainless steel configured with a core and a hardened case. The martensitic stainless steel of the core includes approximately 8% by weight or more chromium. The martensitic stainless steel of the hardened case has a grain size that is substantially equal to or finer than ASTM grain size #7. The martensitic stainless steel of the hardened case includes approximately 6% by weight or more chromium, and carbon. Molecules that include the carbon are substantially uniformly dispersed within the hardened case. | 02-04-2016 |
Roy L. Spitzer, Rockville, MD US
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20110058523 | MANAGING MULTIPLE APPLICATION FLOWS OVER AN ACCESS BEARER IN A QUALITY OF SERVICE POLICY ENVIRONMENT - A method, system and software to dynamically allocate bandwidth on an application flow basis in a non-Internet-Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (non-IMS) environment is described. The method includes: receiving a request to create an application flow for an Internet Protocol (IP) filter with desired Quality of Service (QoS) properties; searching for an access bearer that is comparable to the desired QoS properties; when a comparable access bearer is not found, creating the access bearer adapted to support the IP filter and the desired QoS properties; and associating the application flow with the access bearer. According to various embodiments, a method to add a new application flow from a flow bandwidth manager to a Policy Control and Charging Rules Function (PCRF) is also described The method can include: searching for an access bearer that supports an IP filter and desired QoS properties; when there is an existing access bearer, mapping the new application flow to the access bearer and modifying the properties of the existing access bearer to support the new application flow and creating a new access bearer when there is no existing access bearer. | 03-10-2011 |
Seth Spitzer, New York, NY US
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20140274375 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF FOLLOWING GAME-RELATED CONTENT BASED ON KEYWORDS - A system, machine-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method for following game-related content based on keywords is provided. A game server receives a web feed request for a web feed to be displayed on a client device, where the web feed request includes a keyword identifying a type of content to be displayed in the web feed. The game server identifies web feed content to be displayed in the web feed, including identifying content relevant to the keyword. The web feed content may include game content associated with one or more computer-implemented games. The client device is provided with the web feed content to be displayed in the web feed. | 09-18-2014 |
Shawn D. Spitzer, Anaheim Hills, CA US
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20090026818 | UNIFORM SEAT COVER AND SEAT FASHIONED WITH SAME - A seat includes a seat portion and an attached seat back portion and an attached uniform including a uniform top fitted over the seat back portion and a uniform bottom fitted over the seat portion. The uniform top and the uniform bottom support uniform adornment that identifies the members of a group, profession, organization, or establishment. | 01-29-2009 |
20100019556 | UNIFORM SEAT COVER AND SEAT FASHIONED WITH SAME - A seat includes a seat portion and an attached seat back portion and an attached uniform including a uniform top fitted over the seat back portion and a uniform bottom fitted over the seat portion. The uniform top and the uniform bottom support uniform adornment that identifies the members of a group, profession, organization, or establishment. | 01-28-2010 |
Stuart Spitzer, Lynnfield, MA US
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20090233422 | SWITCHABLE MEMORY DIODE - A NEW MEMORY DEVICE - Systems and methodologies are provided for forming a diode component integral with a memory cell to facilitate programming arrays of memory cells created therefrom. Such a diode component can be part of a PN junction of memory cell having a passive and active layer with asymmetric semiconducting properties. Such an arrangement reduces a number of transistor-type voltage controls and associated power consumption, while enabling individual memory cell programming as part of a passive array. Moreover, the system provides for an efficient placement of memory cells on a wafer surface, and increases an amount of die space available for circuit design. | 09-17-2009 |
Terry Spitzer, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20090271774 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PROGRAM AMONG COOPERATING PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A Veil program analyzes the source code and/or data of an existing sequential target program and determines how best to distribute the target program and data among the processing elements of a multi-processing element computing system. The Veil program analyzes source code loops, data sizes and types to prepare a set of distribution attempts, whereby each distribution is run under a run-time evaluation wrapper and evaluated to determine the optimal distribution across the available processing elements. | 10-29-2009 |
20100251223 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF A PROGRAM AMONG COOPERATING PROCESSING ELEMENTS - A Veil program analyzes the source code and/or data of an existing sequential target program without user interaction and determines how best to distribute the target program and data among the processing elements of a multi-processing element computing system. The Veil program analyzes source code loops, data sizes and types to prepare a set of distribution attempts or strategies, whereby each strategy is run under a run-time evaluation system and evaluated to determine the optimal decomposition and distribution across the available processing elements. | 09-30-2010 |
Thomas R. Spitzer, Andover, MA US
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20090028870 | Treatment of Hematologic Disorders - The inventors have discovered that hematologic disorders, e.g., both neoplastic (hematologic cancers) and non-neoplastic conditions, can be treated by the induction of mixed chimerism using myeloreductive, but not myeloablative, conditioning. Methods of the invention reduce GVHD, especially GVHD associated with mismatched allogeneic or xenogeneic donor tissue, yet provide, for example, significant graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effect and the like. | 01-29-2009 |
Yale Spitzer, Chicago, IL US
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20140268651 | FRAGRANCE WARMER AND LIGHT STRING ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - A fragrance-producing light string assembly can be achieved using either a fragrance warmer configured to connect to a conventional light string assembly or a light string assembly having an integrated fragrance warmer. The fragrance warmer is configured to apply heat to a removable and replaceable fragrance pellet that is formed from a polymeric material that is impregnated with a vaporizing agent and configured to emit the vaporizing agent when heated. The fragrance warmer includes a heating element and a heating plate arranged to apply heat to the fragrance pellet using electrical power from the light string assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140268700 | MULTISIDED AREA-ILLUMINATING DEVICE - A lighting apparatus includes a plurality of light panels and light emitting elements facing in many or all directions. The lighting apparatus can include a controller and a user-operable power switch for controlling electrical power to the light emitting elements. The lighting apparatus can be portable and can be powered by an internal battery. The lighting apparatus can include an orientation detector for detecting its current orientation, e.g., which lighting panel is facing the ground or is facing directly upward. The lighting apparatus can include a timer, which can be used for automatic shutoff and/or delayed-on functionality. The lighting apparatus can be configured to operate in one or more different operational modes, which can be preset and/or user-selectable. | 09-18-2014 |