Whitcomb, US
Aber Whitcomb, Marina Del Ray, CA US
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20140137090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CROSS-PLATFORM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPILATION - Methods of development and compilation of cross-platform software are provided. Through the use of platform-specific libraries, software can be written using only platform-independent instructions and then compiled for one or more different platform targets. In the compilation process, a compiler can obtain a target platform. Then, the compiler can select a platform-specific library associated with that target platform. A platform-independent instruction can then be obtained by parsing source code, for example. The compiler can then link the platform-independent instruction with a platform-specific instruction of the selected platform-specific library. This can allow cross-platform software to be written using only platform-independent instructions, and platform-specific instructions can be linked automatically when compiling the software for a specific target platform. | 05-15-2014 |
Andrew C. Whitcomb, Stillwater, OK US
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20120260375 | Crapemyrtle plant named 'WHIT IX' - A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, | 10-11-2012 |
Carl E. Whitcomb, Stillwater, OK US
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20120012683 | WATERING DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT CONTAINER - A watering device includes a cover, support members, and a water nozzle secured to the underneath side of cover. The water nozzle directs water outward along the first side of the cover to distribute water across the top surface of the plant growth medium in a nursery plant container. A desired water deflection pattern may optionally be achieved using one or more water deflectors secured to the underneath side of the cover in a position within a water distribution pattern of the water nozzle. The cover may include an open slot allowing the cover to be placed about the stem of a plant growing in the container and set on the top surface of the plant growth medium. | 01-19-2012 |
20120159843 | WATER RETENTION DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT CONTAINER - A water retention device is used in conjunction with a plant container. The water retention device comprises a resilient plate structure forming a central cover, a sidewall extending from a perimeter of the central cover, and a slot extending through the sidewall and a portion of the central cover. The sidewall engages an inner surface of the plant container and supports the central cover at a spaced distance above a growth medium. The resilient plate structure is manually configurable to open the slot for receiving a plant stem so that the plant stem extends through the central cover. Water may be supplied to the plant container using either a spray stake disposed under the central cover or using a trough formed in the central cover. Where a spray stake is used, the inner surfaces of the sidewall and central cover may include ribs that deflect water. | 06-28-2012 |
20120260375 | Crapemyrtle plant named 'WHIT IX' - A new and distinct variety of crapemyrtle, | 10-11-2012 |
20120324609 | Sugar maple tree named - WHIT XLV - A variety of sugar maple, | 12-20-2012 |
20150208596 | WATER RETENTION DEVICE FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT CONTAINER - A water retention device for use with a plant container. The water retention device includes a plate structure including a central cover and a sidewall extending from a perimeter of the central cover, wherein the sidewall supports the central cover above a growth medium in the plant container. A trough is formed in the central cover for receiving water from a drip tube, wherein the trough includes a plurality of holes for the passage of water from the trough to the growth medium within the plant container. | 07-30-2015 |
Chris Edward Whitcomb, Elizabethville, PA US
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20140260506 | MOVABLE DIE COMPONENT FOR A PRESS DEVICE - A movable die component for a press device includes a plate body having a workpiece engagement surface configured to engage a workpiece formed by the press device. The plate body has a plurality of internal pockets completely enclosed by the plate body. Optionally, the plate body may be formed by an additive manufacturing process, such as by forming a plurality of direct metal laser sintering layers. The direct metal laser sintering layers may include a lower layer, a plurality of middle layers, and an upper layer with the internal pockets being provided in the middle layers, and with the lower layer covering a bottom of each internal pocket and the upper layer coving a top of each internal pocket. | 09-18-2014 |
Danny Whitcomb, Northport, AL US
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20150088284 | Miniature Surface EMG/EKG - This invention relates to biofeedback device, and more particularly to device for detecting, interpreting and recording the electrical field generated by the contraction of muscles and using the electrical field data to control an external device. | 03-26-2015 |
David C. Whitcomb, Allison Park, PA US
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20080318225 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CANCER - The present invention provides methods and compositions involving detecting the presence of and/or assessing the risk of cancer in a subject. These methods include methods of detecting and diagnosing cancer in an individual; methods of identifying individuals at risk of developing a cancer; and methods of staging a cancer. The methods generally involve detecting a palladin gene nucleotide sequence alteration that has been found to be associated with cancer and/or detecting a level of a palladin mRNA and/or protein in a biological sample. The present invention further provides nucleic acid probes, nucleic acid primers, and antibodies, as well as kits comprising one or more of the same, for use in a subject method. | 12-25-2008 |
20110104694 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CANCER - The present invention provides methods and compositions involving detecting the presence of and/or assessing the risk of cancer in a subject. These methods include methods of detecting and diagnosing cancer in an individual; methods of identifying individuals at risk of developing a cancer; and methods of staging a cancer. The methods generally involve detecting a palladin gene nucleotide sequence alteration that has been found to be associated with cancer and/or detecting a level of a palladin mRNA and/or protein in a biological sample. The present invention further provides nucleic acid probes, nucleic acid primers, and antibodies, as well as kits comprising one or more of the same, for use in a subject method. | 05-05-2011 |
David C. Whitcomb, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20150315649 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AND ASSESSING RISK OF PANCREATITIS USING GENETIC VARIANTS - The present application discloses methods for predicting the risk of developing, or the presence of, recurrent acute pancreatitis and/or chronic pancreatitis, in a subject, by identifying the presence of an rs12688220 C allele, an rs7057398 T allele, and/or an rs10273639 C allele in a sample from the subject. The present application also discloses methods for treating or preventing pancreatitis in a human subject in need thereof. | 11-05-2015 |
David R. Whitcomb, Rochester, NY US
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20150017415 | LIQUID CRYSTALLINE ASSEMBLY OF METAL NANOWIRES IN FILMS - Films, such as a film comprising a substrate comprising a substrate surface, and a layer comprising a plurality of nanowires on the substrate, where the plurality of nanowires are aligned substantially normal to the substrate surface. Methods, such as a method comprising depositing a plurality of nanostructures in a fluid onto a substrate comprising a surface, where the deposited nanostructures are aligned substantially normal to the surface of the substrate. | 01-15-2015 |
David R. Whitcomb, Woodbury, MN US
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20090081578 | METHOD OF PREPARING SILVER CARBOXYLATE SOAPS - Silver salts of long chain carboxylic acids are prepared from long chain carboxylic acids by sequential addition of at least two different alkali metal hydroxides, one of which is lithium hydroxide, followed by converting the mixture of alkali metal carboxylates to silver carboxylates. Photothermographic materials prepared from such silver carboxylates display improved D | 03-26-2009 |
20110232945 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Transparent conductive films, articles made from them, and methods of making them are disclosed. Some transparent conductive films include flexible glass substrates and conductive layers containing metal nanoparticles. Others include at least one layer with cell walls that contain metal nanorods or conductive nanowires. Still others include a substrate with a coating disposed on it, with the coating including conductive components and photopolymers. Such films are useful in such articles as electronic displays, touch screens, and the like. | 09-29-2011 |
20120126181 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Preparation methods, compositions, and articles useful for electronic and optical applications. Methods for reducing metal ions to metals in the presence of IUPAC Group 14 elements in their +2 oxidation state, the metal products, and articles comprising the metal products. Compositions comprising metal nanowires and ions of IUPAC Group 14 elements, the metal nanowires, and articles comprising the metal nanowires. | 05-24-2012 |
20120128529 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such nanowires may be thicker than other nanowires and may be useful in devices requiring high electrical current densities. | 05-24-2012 |
20120148436 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148438 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148442 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies and reduced nitric oxide co-production relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148443 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148844 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148861 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-14-2012 |
20120183434 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of producing metal nanowires, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods allow production of metal nanowires with reproducibly uniform diameter and length, even in the presence of catalyst concentration variation. Such metal nanowires are useful for electronics applications. | 07-19-2012 |
20120183435 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of producing metal nanowires, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods allow production of metal nanowires with reproducibly uniform diameter and length, even in the presence of catalyst concentration variation. Such metal nanowires are useful for electronics applications. | 07-19-2012 |
20120247272 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 10-04-2012 |
20120294755 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Preparation methods, compositions, and articles useful for electronic and optical applications are disclosed. Such methods reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence of bromide ions, IUPAC Group 14 elements in their +2 oxidation state, and optionally chloride ions. The product nanowires are useful in electronics applications. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297927 | BRANCHED NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Branched nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such branched nanowires are useful for electronics and optical applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301348 | NOVEL SOLVENTS FOR METAL ION REDUCTION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods employing novel solvents are disclosed for making metal nanostructures including metal nanowires. Such methods can be carried out at lower temperatures and higher production rates than those employing ethylene glycol. The products of these methods are useful for electronics applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301349 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of preparing metal nanowire are disclosed that employ quaternary phosphonium salts. Such processes can produce long and thin nanowires. Compositions and articles comprising such nanowires are useful in electronics applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301350 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods which reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence of aluminum or gallium ions, are capable of producing long, narrow, nanowires useful for electronics and optical applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301352 | METAL ION CATALYSIS OF METAL ION REDUCTION, METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods for preparing metal nanowires in the presence of IUPAC Group 15 ions are disclosed. Such methods are capable of producing high aspect ratio nanowires that are suitable for electronics applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301353 | METAL ION CATALYSIS OF METAL ION REDUCTION, METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods which reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence complexes comprising metal-metal bonds, are capable of producing long, narrow, nanowires useful for electronics and optical applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301742 | ZERO-VALENT CATALYSIS OF METAL ION REDUCTION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods, which reduce metal ions to metal nanowires in the presence of zero-valent metal atoms, are capable of producing long, narrow, nanowires useful for electronics and optical applications. | 11-29-2012 |
20130186239 | NANOWIRE RING PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods and compositions are disclosed for preparation of both open and closed nanowire metal rings. Such rings may be used in conductive layers of electronic devices. | 07-25-2013 |
20130230737 | COPPER NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - Methods are disclosed for preparing copper nanowires that do not rely on highly reactive reagents, highly corrosive solutions, high temperatures, or long reaction times. Nanowires produced from such methods are free of large attached nanoparticles that have accompanied previously disclosed copper nanowires. Such nanowires are useful for electronics applications. | 09-05-2013 |
20130266898 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Transparent conductive films, articles made from them, and methods of making them are disclosed. Some transparent conductive films include flexible glass substrates and conductive layers containing metal nanoparticles. Others include at least one layer with cell walls that contain metal nanorods or conductive nanowires. Still others include a substrate with a coating disposed on it, with the coating including conductive components and photopolymers. Such films are useful in such articles as electronic displays, touch screens, and the like. | 10-10-2013 |
20130273357 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Transparent conductive films, articles made from them, and methods of making them are disclosed. Some transparent conductive films include flexible glass substrates and conductive layers containing metal nanoparticles. Others include at least one layer with cell walls that contain metal nanorods or conductive nanowires. Still others include a substrate with a coating disposed on it, with the coating including conductive components and photopolymers. Such films are useful in such articles as electronic displays, touch screens, and the like. | 10-17-2013 |
20130340570 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION, METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanowire preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such nanowires may be thicker than other nanowires and may be useful in devices requiring high electrical current densities. | 12-26-2013 |
20140017483 | TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS, ARTICLES, AND METHODS - Transparent conductive films, articles made from them, and methods of making them are disclosed. Some transparent conductive films include flexible glass substrates and conductive layers containing metal nanoparticles. Others include at least one layer with cell walls that contain metal nanorods or conductive nanowires. Still others include a substrate with a coating disposed on it, with the coating including conductive components and photopolymers. Such films are useful in such articles as electronic displays, touch screens, and the like. | 01-16-2014 |
20140023552 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of producing metal nanowires, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods allow production of metal nanowires with reproducibly uniform diameter and length, even in the presence of catalyst concentration variation. Such metal nanowires are useful for electronics applications. | 01-23-2014 |
20140119980 | NOVEL SOLVENTS FOR METAL ION REDUCTION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods employing novel solvents are disclosed for making metal nanostructures including metal nanowires. Such methods can be carried out at lower temperatures and higher production rates than those employing ethylene glycol. The products of these methods are useful for electronics applications. | 05-01-2014 |
20140322069 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Methods of producing metal nanowires, compositions, and articles are disclosed. Such methods allow production of metal nanowires with reproducibly uniform diameter and length, even in the presence of catalyst concentration variation. Such metal nanowires are useful for electronics applications. | 10-30-2014 |
20140373349 | LASER DIODE PATTERNING OF TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILMS - Methods of patterning metal nanowire containing transparent conductive films using laser diodes, where the films comprise a radiation absorbing substance, such as an infrared absorbing substance or an ultraviolet absorbing substance. The use of laser diodes can decrease the time and costs associated with patterning transparent conductive films comprising nanowires, such as silver nanowires. | 12-25-2014 |
20150174659 | NANOWIRE PREPARATION METHODS, COMPOSITIONS, AND ARTICLES - Nanomaterial preparation methods, compositions, and articles are disclosed and claimed. Such methods can provide nanomaterials with improved morphologies and reduced nitric oxide co-production relative to previous methods. Such materials are useful in electronic applications. | 06-25-2015 |
20160001370 | REDUCING AGENTS FOR SILVER MORPHOLOGY CONTROL - A method comprising providing at least one reducing agent comprising at least one phenol group, the at least one reducing agent not also comprising a halogen atom, and reducing at least one silver ion to at least one silver nanowire in a reaction mixture comprising the at least one reducing agent. Exemplary reducing agents are 3,4-dihydroxybenzotriazole, 2,2′-isobutylidene-bis-(4,6-dimethyl-phenol), and tannic acid. | 01-07-2016 |
Douglas Whitcomb, Kent, WA US
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20080232454 | DECISION FEEDBACK EQUALIZATION WITH FRACTIONALLY-SPACED FEEDBACK DATA - A decision feedback equalizer (DFE) architecture uses feedback samples that are over-sampled with respect to the symbol rate. On-baud feedback samples are quantized with a slicer, while off-baud samples are linear, IIR samples. Both forward and feedback filters are fractionally-spaced, but adapted only at the baud instances. | 09-25-2008 |
Gerald R. Whitcomb, Denver, PA US
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20090056072 | Closer arm assembly for an automatic door closer - Closer arm assembly includes a main arm having a first end fixed to the output shaft of a closer fixed to one of a door and a door jamb so that the main arm pivots when the output shaft rotates, and a connecting arm having a first end pivotably connected to the main arm and a second end connected to the other of the door and the door jamb. The connecting arm contacts a stop to limit relative pivoting of the arms, the stop including a cushion with a contact surface which suppresses noise as the connecting arm contacts the cushion. The stop can be in the form of a spring loaded bumper fixed to a soffit plate, or a pin fixed to the second end of the main arm. A hold open device can be fixed to the connecting arm for engaging a feature on either the soffit plate or the main arm, the hold open device having a spring loaded detent which is released by manually turning a knob. | 03-05-2009 |
G. Matthew Whitcomb, Elmdale, KS US
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20100050451 | Adjustable Square Device - The disclosure depicts an adjustable square device with a body having a substantially uniform cross-section at planes orthogonal to a longitudinal axis, the cross-section having a generally rectangular outline. A first groove extends inwardly from a first end of the body and oriented generally parallel a bottom surface of the body. A second groove extends inwardly from the first end and is orthogonal the first groove, the first and second grooves intersecting at a vertex. The device also has a tunnel extending from the vertex to a second end of the body, and a blade slidably engagable into one of the first or second grooves. | 03-04-2010 |
Jeannette Whitcomb, San Mat, CA US
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20100167266 | Compositions and Methods for Determining Whether a Subject Would Benefit from Co-Receptor Inhibitor Therapy - The present invention provides methods and compositions for determining whether a subject would benefit from co-receptor inhibitor therapy. In certain aspects, the methods can be used to determine whether a subject infected with a dual-mixed tropic population of HIV would benefit from CCCR5-inhibitor therapy or CXCR4-inhibitor therapy, the methods comprising determining whether the HIV population is a homogeneous or heterogeneous population of HIV, wherein the nature of the homogenous or heterogenous population of HIV indicates whether the patient would benefit from co-receptor inhibitor therapy. | 07-01-2010 |
Jeannette Whitcomb, San Mateo, CA US
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20080293038 | Method for Determining Resistance of Hiv to Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor Treatment - The present invention provides methods and devices for predicting whether an HIV-1 is resistant to an antiviral drug based on the HIV-1's genotype. In one aspect, the invention provides methods comprising determining whether a mutation or combination of mutations associated with NRTI resistance are present, as disclosed herein, thereby assessing the effectiveness of FTC therapy in the HIV-infected subject. Computer implemented methods comprising determining HIV-1 resistance are provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20110033836 | METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF ANTIBODIES BLOCKING VIRAL INFECTION - The present invention provides a method for identifying whether a compound inhibits entry of a virus into a cell which comprises: (a) obtaining nucleic acid encoding a viral envelope protein from a patient infected by the virus; (b) co-transfecting into a first cell (i) the nucleic acid of step (a), and (ii) a viral expression vector which lacks a nucleic acid encoding an envelope protein, and which comprises an indicator nucleic acid which produces a detectable signal, such that the first cell produces viral particles comprising the envelope protein encoded by the nucleic acid obtained from the patient; (c) contacting the viral particles produced in step (b) with a second cell in the presence of the compound, wherein the second cell expresses a cell surface receptor to which the virus binds; (d) measuring the amount of signal produced by the second cell in order to determine the infectivity of the viral particles; and (e) comparing the amount of signal measured in step (d) with the amount of signal produced in the absence of the compound, wherein a reduced amount of signal measured in the presence of the compound indicates that the compound inhibits entry of the virus into the second cell. | 02-10-2011 |
John Whitcomb, Birmingham, AL US
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20150313653 | FIXATION DEVICE FOR PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES - A fixation device is disclosed for the fixation of proximal humerus fractures includes an implantable humerus plate having a proximal portion adapted to be positioned at a head and medial calcar of the humerus, a distal portion adapted to be positioned along a shaft of the humerus, and a plurality of calcar openings provided through the proximal portion adapted to receive calcar fasteners that extend into the medial calcar. The calcar fasteners are grouped into a rafted configuration and the tips of each fastener are positioned into the calcar region so that torsional forces bearing upon the calcar regions are distributed into the rafted fastener support, thereby avoiding varus collapse of the humerus head after fixation of the fracture. | 11-05-2015 |
20150359576 | APPARATUS FOR THE FIXATION OF PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES - In some embodiments, apparatus for the fixation of proximal humerus fractures includes an implantable humerus plate having a proximal portion adapted to be positioned at a head and medial calcar of the humerus, a distal portion adapted to be positioned along a shaft of the humerus, and a plurality of calcar openings provided through the proximal portion adapted to receive calcar fasteners that extend into the medial calcar. | 12-17-2015 |
John E. Whitcomb, Elm Grove, WI US
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20090164241 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING PRIMARY AND EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE TREATMENT - A four-phase emergency room triage program comprises phases identified as “Assessment;” “Alignment;” “Application;” and “Auditing.” Under the “Assessment” phase, a hospital uses a tool to allow the hospital to fully understand how and whether the present invention should be utilized by it. During the Alignment phase, a step-by-step framework and an “Audit and Quality Checklist” is implemented. The Application phase requires that a physician readiness workshop be conducted to restructure the strategies and thinking of physicians in the method and system, thus providing tools and language that assures success. During this phase, various objectives are accomplished including guiding physicians and staff through numerous consultations and demonstrations to develop new language and behaviors and assuring that all aspects of implementation are successful by reviewing the Checklist. The “Auditing” phase utilizes the Checklist to assure that the healthcare organization is achieving desired results. | 06-25-2009 |
Julia M. Whitcomb, Harrisburg, NC US
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20100212060 | INFANT MASSAGE GARMENT - An infant massage garment including a body portion, sleeves, a hood, and first and second inwardly folding chest flaps having an arcuate shape, the garment defining openings therethrough for accessing the wearers skin through the garment. The garment may further include detachable blanket and towel layers that may also include corresponding openings therethrough. | 08-26-2010 |
Julie A. Whitcomb, Menomonee Falls, WI US
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20100215540 | Vapor phase hydrogen peroxide deodorizer - Compositions and methods for reducing or eliminating malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within indoor environments are described. One method provided is for the reduction or elimination of malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within an indoor environment using hydrogen peroxide in the vapor phase generated and passively emitted from pH neutral to mildly acidic aqueous-based liquid compositions. A second method is provided for the reduction or elimination of malodors from air and surfaces in contact with air within an indoor environment using hydrogen peroxide in the vapor phase as sublimed from solid compositions containing at least one pH neutral to mildly acidic solid hydrogen peroxide-containing compound. | 08-26-2010 |
Louis Whitcomb, Baltimore, MD US
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20090007835 | Systems and methods for tethering underwater vehicles - Systems for tethering an underwater vehicles using a low strength optical fiber tether. The tether system includes, a mechanical fuse that prevents a high load from acting on and severing the tether that is attached to the underwater vehicle, thus allowing use of far smaller cables than typically used. Upon separation of the fuse, a cable payout system pays out an optical fiber that keeps the underwater vehicle, typically a robotic craft, in communication with the surface vessel. The relatively light weight glass fiber may be reinforced and extended to lengths greater than 40 km allowing deep-sea exploration at depths up to 11,000 m. | 01-08-2009 |
Louis L. Whitcomb, Baltimore, MD US
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20100056900 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE WITHIN A BODY DURING A MEDICAL IMAGING PROCESS AND DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A device, system, and method for entering a medical device such as a needle into the body inside a medical imager such as a MRI scanner, CT, X-ray fluoroscopy, and ultrasound imaging, from within a body cavity (such as the rectum, vagina, or laparoscopically accessed cavity). A three degree-of-freedom mechanical device translates and rotates inside the cavity and enters a needle into the body, and steers the needle to a target point selected by the user. The device is guided by real-time images from the medical imager. Networked computers process the medical images and enable the clinician to control the motion of the mechanical device that is operated within the imager, outside of the imager or remotely from outside the imager. | 03-04-2010 |
20120310112 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE DURING A MEDICAL IMAGING PROCESS - The end-effector ( | 12-06-2012 |
20140039298 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE WITHIN A BODY DURING A MEDICAL IMAGING PROCESS AND DEVICES AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A device, system, and method for entering a medical device such as a needle into the body inside a medical imager such as a MRI scanner, CT, X-ray fluoroscopy, and ultrasound imaging, from within a body cavity (such as the rectum, vagina, or laparoscopically accessed cavity). A three degree-of-freedom mechanical device translates and rotates inside the cavity and enters a needle into the body, and steers the needle to a target point selected by the user. The device is guided by real-time images from the medical imager. Networked computers process the medical images and enable the clinician to control the motion of the mechanical device that is operated within the imager, outside of the imager or remotely from outside the imager. | 02-06-2014 |
20140187913 | APPARATUS FOR INSERTION OF A MEDICAL DEVICE DURING A MEDICAL IMAGING PROCESS - The end-effector includes a sheath and a medical device or needle carrier that is disposed within the interior compartment of the sheath. An aperture is located in a portion of the sheath proximal a distal end of the sheath that is inserted into a natural or artificial cavity. This device is guided by a real-time imager. | 07-03-2014 |
20140336970 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND CORRECTING FIELD SENSORS ERRORS - A system and method for determining errors and calibrating to correct errors associated with field sensors, including bias, scale, and orthogonality, includes receiving and providing to a processor angular rate data and a first field vector relative to a first reference directional field and a second field vector relative to a second reference field from at least one field sensor. The processor is configured to relate the first field vector and the second field vector to the angular rate data to determine an error of the at least one field sensor. The processor is also configured to identify a compensation for the error of the at lease one field sensor needed to correct the first field vector and the second field vector and repeat the preceding to identify changes in the error over time and compensate for the changes in the error over time. | 11-13-2014 |
Mark Charles Whitcomb, Woodside, CA US
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20140039194 | PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR PREPARING INTEGRASE INHIBITORS - The invention provides synthetic processes and synthetic intermediates that can be used to prepare 4-oxoquinolone compounds having useful integrase inhibiting properties. | 02-06-2014 |
Michael Whitcomb, Portland, OR US
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20110289314 | PROXY AUTHENTICATION NETWORK - A Proxy Authentication Network includes a server that stores credentials for subscribers, along with combinations of devices and locations from which individual subscribers want to be authenticated. Data is stored in storage: the storage can be selected by the subscriber. The data stored in the storage, which can be personally identifiable information, can be stored in an encrypted form. The key used to encrypt such data can be divided between the storage and server. In addition, third parties can store portions of the encrypting key. Subscribers can be authenticated using their credentials from recognized device/location combinations; out-of-band authentication supports authenticating subscribers from other locations. Once authenticated, a party can request that the encrypted data be released. The portions of the key are then assembled at the storage. The storage then decrypts the data, generates a new key, and re-encrypts the data for transmission to the requester. | 11-24-2011 |
Michael J. Whitcomb, Portland, OR US
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20140157393 | PROXY AUTHENTICATION NETWORK - A Proxy Authentication Network includes a server that stores credentials for subscribers, along with combinations of devices and locations from which individual subscribers want to be authenticated. Data is stored in storage: the storage can be selected by the subscriber. The data stored in the storage, which can be personally identifiable information, can be stored in an encrypted form. The key used to encrypt such data can be divided between the storage and server. In addition, third parties can store portions of the encrypting key. Subscribers can be authenticated using their credentials from recognized device/location combinations; out-of-band authentication supports authenticating subscribers from other locations. Once authenticated, a party can request that the encrypted data be released. The portions of the key are then assembled at the storage. The storage then decrypts the data, generates a new key, and re-encrypts the data for transmission to the requester. | 06-05-2014 |
Misty Whitcomb, Spicewood, TX US
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20120124987 | SELF-CONTAINED MODULAR ACTUATOR - Pneumatic actuator apparatuses with expandable chambers, and methods of using same. In some embodiments, the apparatuses are self-contained and/or self-inflating. | 05-24-2012 |
Myron Whitcomb, Oregon City, OR US
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20140027203 | Ladder Carry Grip - A grip to be used for carrying a ladder increases the contact surface area of the load supported by the user's hand. The grip may include contours on its surface to increase contact area and comfort. | 01-30-2014 |
Randall Whitcomb, South Burlington, VT US
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20130146355 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CABLE BREAKOUT ASSEMBLIES - A cable breakout assembly is provided, including a feeder cable, a breakout structure having a first end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a single-port cable gland through which the feeder cable extends, a central conduit which houses the sections of the feeder cable passing there through, and an opposed second end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a multi-port cable gland, whose number of ports corresponds to the number of splices of the feeder cable. A plurality of environmentally sealed, flexible conduits are provided, each having a first end that interfaces with and extends from a respective port of the multi-port gland, and a second end adapted to interface with an external device, wherein each flexible conduit houses a respective spliced section of the feeder cable therein. | 06-13-2013 |
20150055926 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CABLE BREAKOUT ASSEMBLIES - A cable breakout assembly is provided, including a feeder cable, a breakout structure having a first end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a single-port cable gland through which the feeder cable extends, a central conduit which houses the sections of the feeder cable passing there through, and an opposed second end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a multi-port cable gland, whose number of ports corresponds to the number of splices of the feeder cable. A plurality of environmentally sealed, flexible conduits are provided, each having a first end that interfaces with and extends from a respective port of the multi-port gland, and a second end adapted to interface with an external device, wherein each flexible conduit houses a respective spliced section of the feeder cable therein. | 02-26-2015 |
20150155697 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CABLE BREAKOUT ASSEMBLIES - The invention is directed to a cable breakout assembly ( | 06-04-2015 |
20160049782 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED CABLE BREAKOUT ASSEMBLIES - A cable breakout assembly is provided, including a feeder cable, a breakout structure having a first end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a single-port cable gland through which the feeder cable extends, a central conduit which houses the sections of the feeder cable passing there through, and an opposed second end threadedly engaged with a cable nut having a multi-port cable gland, whose number of ports corresponds to the number of splices of the feeder cable. A plurality of environmentally sealed, flexible conduits are provided, each having a first end that interfaces with and extends from a respective port of the multi-port gland, and a second end adapted to interface with an external device, wherein each flexible conduit houses a respective spliced section of the feeder cable therein. | 02-18-2016 |
Randall Foster Whitcomb, South Burlington, VT US
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20160099527 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHIELDED POWER CABLE CONNECTOR - A connector assembly mechanically and electrically connects a shielded power cable, capable of conducting DC and multiple phase AC electric power, to drive motors and powered accessories of an electric vehicle. The connector assembly includes a shielded power cable, a connector body, a sealing ring, a tapered compression ring and a flexible rubber boot. The hollow frustoconical interior of the connector body and the frustoconical tapered compression ring, with the shield layer of the power cable compressed between them, form a self-locking taper that provides a strong mechanical connection. The sealing ring and the flexible rubber boot inhibit penetration of fluids and particles into the connector assembly. The addition of an adhesive to the compressed section strengthens the connection and reduces corrosion. Filling empty spaces inside the connector body with an adhesive sealer further prevents penetration by contaminants, reduces corrosion and strengthens the connector. | 04-07-2016 |
Robert Whitcomb, Carlisle, PA US
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20090162811 | Dental prophylaxis angle and handpiece assembly - A dental prophylaxis angle and handpiece assembly for cleaning and polishing teeth is provided. The dental prophylaxis angle is removably attached to the dental handpiece by an interlocking mechanism that includes extension locking tabs, a locking annular member, and an interlocking drive member in the handpiece. The prophy angle is securely snap-fitted onto the handpiece and locked in place so that it has minimal lateral movement. After the prophy angle has been used to treat a patient, it can be removed easily from the handpiece and disposed thereof. | 06-25-2009 |
20120107769 | DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS ANGLE AND HANDPIECE ASSEMBLY - A dental prophylaxis angle and handpiece assembly for cleaning and polishing teeth is provided. The dental prophylaxis angle is removably attached to the dental handpiece by an interlocking mechanism that includes extension locking tabs, a locking annular member, and an interlocking drive member in the handpiece. The prophy angle is securely snap-fitted onto the handpiece and locked in place so that it has minimal lateral movement. After the prophy angle has been used to treat a patient, it can be removed easily from the handpiece and disposed thereof. | 05-03-2012 |
Shane C. Whitcomb, Loveland, CO US
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20090218533 | Trigger Activated Vented Valve System - A valve having a valve trigger which operates to provide coincident fluidic coupling of a fluid delivery passage and fluid compensation passage to a fluid source. | 09-03-2009 |
Shepherd H. Whitcomb, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20110090493 | IMAGER HEAD ADJUSTABLE MIRROR MOUNT FOR BORESCOPE - A remote inspection device imager assembly includes an imager body having a male threaded portion. An accessory assembly includes: a tubular body portion having first internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion such that tubular body portion rotation axially translates the tubular body portion with respect to the imager body; and a mirror obliquely angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of both the imager assembly. A threaded coupler positioned between the imager body and tubular body portion has second internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion. The threaded coupler is selectively axially translated by rotation to a first contact position with the imager body or a second contact position with the tubular body portion. The second contact position binds the first and second internal female threads with the male threaded portion to prevent tubular body portion axial rotation and fix a mirror orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
20140192179 | REMOTE INSPECTION DEVICE - A portable inspection unit is provided. The portable inspection unit may include a unit body, a flexible cable, and an imager housing, The flexible cable may extend from the unit body and the imager housing may be disposed at a distal end of the flexible cable. The portable inspection unit may be configured to receive an actuating accessory. | 07-10-2014 |
Thomas William Whitcomb, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20150106787 | ELASTIC APPLICATION FRAMEWORK FOR DEPLOYING SOFTWARE - Software is deployed to, and executed at, one or more computing devices in a computing system based on current conditions in the computing system and the capabilities of the different computing devices to handle the software. A request to run a software process calls a manager which determines an optimal place to run the software process. The manager can consider factors such as response time, user demands, bandwidth, processor utilization, storage utilization, security considerations, compatibility considerations and cost. Once a computing device is selected to run the software process, the manager facilitates movement of code and/or data to the computing device. | 04-16-2015 |
Thomas William Whitcomb, Seattle, WA US
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20140317253 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SERVICE - System and method for agentless computing system configuration management in networked environments. A configuration management service may be implemented as a service on a network with a standard network interface. A client may communicate with the service to specify a configuration for a target system, for example through a browser interface. The specified configuration may be stored by the service. The service may generate a package according to the specified configuration. The package may be delivered to the target system via the network. The package may then install the configuration, for example, one or more software, data, or other digital components, on the target systems in accordance with the specified configuration. The clients may request that the service verify and/or update the installed configuration on the target system. The service may, in response, generate an update package for the installed configuration. Target systems may include computer systems and virtual machines. | 10-23-2014 |
Todd Whitcomb, Cheektowaga, NY US
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20130090280 | CLEANING COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention relates, in part, to compositions including at least one hydrofluoro-olefin or hydrochlorofluoro-olefin solvent. Such compositions may optionally contain one or more alcohols or other co-solvent or agent and may be used to provide one or more cleaning applications. | 04-11-2013 |