Abrahamson, US
Albert L. Abrahamson, Yorktown, VA US
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20100099070 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AGGREGATING, PRESENTING, AND MANIPULATING DATA FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES - A method and apparatus for aggregating data for instructional purposes. The method includes retrieving student responses, determining at least one bucket type and, if needed, changing the algorithmic criteria defining the at least one bucket type, aggregating the responses according to bucket type, and utilizing the aggregated responses for instructional purposes. | 04-22-2010 |
20100099071 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AGGREGATING, ANALYZING, PRESENTING, AND MANIPULATING PROCESS DATA FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES - A method and apparatus for presenting aggregated data for instructional purposes. The method includes retrieving student responses, determining at least one bucket type and, if needed, changing the algorithmic criteria defining the at least one bucket type, aggregating the responses according to bucket type, viewing students responses in the aggregated format, wherein the responses are displayed step by step to show the process of arriving to the response, and comparing at least two students responses to each other. | 04-22-2010 |
20100099072 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESENTING AGGREGATED DATA FOR INSTRUCTIONAL PURPOSES - A method and apparatus for presenting aggregated data for instructional purposes. The method includes retrieving student responses, determining at least one bucket type and, if needed, changing the algorithmic criteria defining the at least one bucket type, aggregating the responses according to bucket type; and utilizing the aggregated responses to view or present at least one response in a different representation. | 04-22-2010 |
Albert Louis Abrahamson, Yorktown, VA US
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20130266921 | Student Response Replay with Flexible Data Organization and Representation Overlays - A method for operating a classroom network including a host computer and a plurality of digital devices communicatively coupled to the host computer is provided. The method includes receiving student responses by the host computer from the plurality of digital devices over a period of time, wherein the student responses are generated while performing a class activity on each digital device, storing the student responses as the student responses are received, and replaying a user selected portion of the stored student responses on the host computer, wherein the replayed student responses are displayed according to a first user specified analysis view. | 10-10-2013 |
20130344469 | Open Paradigm for Interactive Networked Educational Systems - An interactive networked classroom system including a teacher workstation with a base application, and one or more code segments. Each code segment includes a teacher version and a student version. The code segments include API links to a base application at the teacher workstation, or to helper functions such as plug-ins to the base application, such that the student version of the code segment has different rights, typically fewer and less powerful rights, than the teacher version of the same code segment. The teacher workstation forwards the student version of a code segment to student workstations that are in communication with the teacher workstation over a network facility; the student code segments may be embedded in a document corresponding to a classroom activity. Interactive classroom activities are then carried out using the code segments in combination with the base application. The use of scripting language (or applets) enables education personnel to create new educational contexts without requiring alteration of the base application code. | 12-26-2013 |
Allison Abrahamson, New York, NY US
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20090270913 | Sacrifical teething attachment for books - A replaceable article can be secured to and removed from the binding or backing of a children's book. The device can be chewed on without damage to the book or injury to the child. The device can slide onto the binding area and extend away from the book to provide an attracting appearance. The article may be replaced or partially replaced and the size of the device avoids any significant issue of potential choking for the child. | 10-29-2009 |
Christopher T. Abrahamson, Bloomington, MN US
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20120041771 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PATIENT MONITORING - Software, or a pathway assistant, can be utilized to facilitate assessment or treatment recommendations of a remotely monitored patient and can run in the background. The pathway assistant, which searches data for key information and creates pathways, provides an automated system that standardized the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of patients being monitored. The pathways generated allow a user, nurse, or caregiver, to follow precise instructions and assessing a patient's condition. The pathways software limits human error associated with assessment and provide more cost-effective management for large patient populations thus providing an advantage over prior art. | 02-16-2012 |
20120041775 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR PATIENT MONITORING - Software, or a pathway assistant, can be utilized to facilitate assessment or treatment recommendations of a remotely monitored patient and can run in the background. The pathway assistant, which searches data for key information and creates pathways, provides an automated system that standardized the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of patients being monitored. The pathways generated allow a user, nurse, or caregiver, to follow precise instructions and assessing a patient's condition. The pathways software limits human error associated with assessment and provide more cost-effective management for large patient populations thus providing an advantage over prior art. Collecting data for the software may be performed by an interactive voice response (IVR) system. The patient may dial the IVR system or the IVR system may be configured to call the patient at predefined times. | 02-16-2012 |
20130082837 | FIRST EMERGENCY RESPONSE DEVICE - A personal emergency device is provided to individuals to allow the individuals to request emergency assistances. The device communicates with a base receiver to indicate the individual has requested assistances. The base receiver then communicates with an emergency system such as e-911 emergency services or a remote care system. The base receiver or the remote care system may forward information to the emergency services to provide first responders with additional information regarding the individual. The information may include personal information such as age and name, and the information may include medical information such as a recent blood pressure, weight, and blood glucose level. | 04-04-2013 |
20130131574 | DIALYSIS TREATMENT MONITORING - This disclosure describes dialysis treatment monitoring systems and methods for operating dialysis treatment monitoring systems. The disclosure describes novel systems and methods for collecting and processing dialysis treatment information from a patient. | 05-23-2013 |
20130267795 | HEALTH-MONITORING SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE HEALTH MONITORING DEVICES, INTERACTIVE VOICE RECOGNITION, AND MOBILE INTERFACES FOR DATA COLLECTION AND TRANSMISSION - This disclosure describes a remote patient monitoring system configured to monitor one or more patient parameters via one or more monitoring apparatuses for transmitting patient data to a remote, central data-processing facility via a network. The system further includes an interactive voice recognition (“IVR”) system and mobile interfaces for health data collection and transmission via direction communication with the patient. According to embodiments, with the information received from the patient monitoring system, one or more scored indicative of a patient's health status is calculated. The scores are compared to threshold values and, based on the comparisons, further action is taken. For example, a medical caregiver can evaluate the patient's condition, including the effectiveness of the drug therapy, patient compliance, whether the patient's condition is improving, whether the patient requires hospitalization or an office consultation to prevent the condition from getting worse, etc. Enabling medical caregivers to remotely monitor and manage a patient's condition may reduce hospitalizations by early identification of health issues. | 10-10-2013 |
20130332730 | EMBEDDED MODULE SYSTEM WITH ENCRYPTED TOKEN AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM - Method and systems for accessing and providing protected content are disclosed herein. An example system includes a client configured to access a third-party application to receive at least one piece of content associated with a first identifier; wherein the client comprises a token generator configured to generate a token requesting the at least one piece of content, the token comprising at least one private encryption key and the first identifier. The system further includes an embedded module system comprising a database of content, the content separated into a plurality of modules, the embedded module system configured to receive the token and decrypt the at least one private encryption key. The embedded module system may further authorize the client by comparing the first identifier with a second identifier stored in the database. | 12-12-2013 |
20140006054 | SEGREGATION SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Daniel C. Abrahamson, Seattle, WA US
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20100036455 | MEASUREMENT AND USE OF IN-SOCKET RESIDUAL LIMB VOLUME CHANGE DATA FOR PROSTHETIC FITTING - Changes in the volume of residual limbs on which prosthetic sockets are worn can be measured based on bioimpedance measurements along one or more segments of the limb. A current at an appropriate frequency (e.g., in the range from 1 kHz to 1 MHz) is injected at two current electrodes that contact the skin of the residual limb. The voltage at the voltage electrodes disposed between the current electrodes is measured and using an appropriate model, the change in the segmented volume of the limb can be determined during periods of different activity and at different times during the day. This information can be used for assessing the fit of the socket and can also provide a feedback signal for automatically controlling volume management devices, to ensure a more comfortable fit when the volume of the limb is changing. | 02-11-2010 |
20120143077 | MEASUREMENT AND USE OF IN-SOCKET RESIDUAL LIMB VOLUME CHANGE DATA FOR PROSTHETIC FITTING - Changes in the volume of residual limbs on which prosthetic sockets are worn can be measured based on bioimpedance measurements along one or more segments of the limb. A current at an appropriate frequency (e.g., in the range from 1 kHz to 1 MHz) is injected at two current electrodes that contact the skin of the residual limb. The voltage at the voltage electrodes disposed between the current electrodes is measured and using an appropriate model, the change in the segmented volume of the limb can be determined during periods of different activity and at different times during the day. This information can be used for assessing the fit of the socket and can also provide a feedback signal for automatically controlling volume management devices, to ensure a more comfortable fit when the volume of the limb is changing. | 06-07-2012 |
Darwin K. Abrahamson, Portland, OR US
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20120030142 | System and Method for Managing Tax-Deferred Retirement Accounts - A system and method of managing tax-deferred retirement accounts may allow a plurality of participants to invest in a portfolio having a plurality of exchange traded funds (ETFs) according to an asset allocation model. The system and method may use at least one regular contribution to selectively buy at least one underweighted exchange traded fund to cause a participant's portfolio to more closely conform to the asset allocation model. The system and method may allow a plurality of participants to conduct calculations of estimated retirement savings based on a plurality of parameters. | 02-02-2012 |
20140143177 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TAX-DEFERRED RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS - A system and method of managing tax-deferred retirement accounts that enable the participants to invest in exchange traded funds (ETFs) and to forecast and intelligently plan for their retirement savings needs. The system and method preferably allow each participant to select an asset allocation model pursuant to which their investments will be managed and periodically rebalance the portfolio of each participant based on the selected asset allocation model. | 05-22-2014 |
Eric Abrahamson, Encinitas, CA US
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20140109902 | Respirator-Attachable Lamp Unit - A Respirator-Attachable Lamp Unit. The lamp unit is attachable to a conventional respirator mask or gas mask without obstructing the mask or modifying its operation. The lamp unit, once installed, provides the user with a hands-free light source. The lamp unit may be formed in a horseshoe-shaped housing having a translucent front lens surrounding the speech module of the mask. An external power source may be provided for extended use situations. A user is able to select from a variety of wavelengths for the light emitted from the lamp unit. LED light elements are one type of light source employed by the lamp unit. | 04-24-2014 |
James A. Abrahamson, Longboat Key, FL US
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20100318475 | Method for meeting U.S. government security controls under export control regimes - A business method which enables full conformance and probable approval within the U.S. International Export Controls, such as the Export Administration Regulation (EAR); the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR); and the international Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) even though the item may normally be precluded from export. The method includes filing an application for a license to exploit the technology; and including in the application commitments by the participants to comply with and follow certain security related procedures, including a service lease, security compliance training; pre-approval of technical disclosures; and operations and task compartmentalization among the parties. | 12-16-2010 |
Jamie Abrahamson, New York, NY US
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20120302307 | NOVEL SIDE BET GAME WITH ROULETTE PLAY - A method of playing a roulette game with a side bet uses: | 11-29-2012 |
Jamie Abrahamson, Las Vegas, NV US
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20130023331 | ELECTRONIC THREE-DICE GAMING METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method of playing a wagering game on an electronic gaming system has steps of: providing three virtual dice; providing in the memory an event result tables or paytables having a plurality of outcomes; the processor receiving a wager on an event result; effecting a virtual casting the three virtual dice to generate a random event using the electronic random number generator to determine an event outcome, the random event outcome comprising a display of the three virtual dice; comparing the random event of the virtual casting of the three virtual dice with the event result tables or paytables to determine wagering or game events; resolving wins or losses based upon the random event; and moving a virtual game piece on a virtual display; or both resolving wins or losses based upon the random event and moving a virtual game piece on the virtual display system. | 01-24-2013 |
20130225254 | MULTIPLE NUMBER SIDE BET IN DICE GAME - A system and process for effecting a side bet game during play of an underlying game of craps. The side bet wagers are paid at odds for achievement of consecutive random outcome events after establishment of the Point, with the random outcome events being selected from the non-repeating group consisting of remaining available value numbers of 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 10. Making the original Point may provide an even higher level of resolution of the wager. | 08-29-2013 |
20130281177 | WAGERING EVENT ON RANDOM DISTANCE MOVEMENT - A method and apparatus provides a wagering game. Steps may include: | 10-24-2013 |
20130316781 | THREE-WHEEL WAGERING DEVICE AND METHOD - A wagering game is played with three wheels having three parallel but not coincident axes of rotation. Each wheel is spun so they are spinning at the same time. Wagers are placed on any one, two or three of the spinning wheels to predict outcomes of symbol identification on each of the wheels. Each wheel may be similar to a Big 6 wheel. | 11-28-2013 |
20140038680 | DROP ELEMENT GAMING SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, METHODS AND GAMES - Wagering games, bonus games, secondary games and/or progressive games can be enabled on a gaming system having: | 02-06-2014 |
20140135101 | THREE-DICE GAMING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TWO PERSON COMPETITION - A method of playing a non-wagering or wagering game on physical systems or an electronic gaming system has steps of: providing three virtual dice; providing in the memory an event result tables or paytables having a plurality of outcomes; optionally the processor receiving a wager on an event result; effecting a virtual casting of the three virtual dice to generate a random event using the electronic random number generator to determine an event outcome, the random event outcome comprising a display of the three virtual dice; comparing the random event of the virtual casting of the three virtual dice with the event result tables or paytables to determine wagering or game events; resolving wins or losses based upon the random event; and moving a virtual game piece on a virtual display; or both resolving wins or losses based upon the random event and moving a virtual game piece on the virtual display system. | 05-15-2014 |
20140162758 | ELECTRONIC DICE GAMES AND SIC BO VARIANT - A method and apparatus provide a side bet game play method for dice games and particularly Sic Bo. Multiple outcomes may be wagered on for occurrence of Trips. Excess numbers of dice beyond what are needed for a dice game outcome are reduced to the necessary number for use in the dice game by visual identification selection or exclusion by input or automatic processor selection/exclusion. | 06-12-2014 |
Joel T. Abrahamson, Cambridge, MA US
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20120262027 | NANOSCALE THERMOELECTRIC WAVE GENERATORS - In one aspect, the present invention provides nanosized systems for generating electrical energy based on the use of a chemically reactive composition to generate a thermoelectric wave. For example, the system can include at least one nanostructure (e.g., a carbon nanotube) extending along an axial direction between a proximal end and a distal end. A chemically reactive composition is dispersed along at least a portion of the nanostructure, e.g., along its axial direction, so as to provide thermal coupling with the nanostructure. The chemical composition can undergo an exothermic chemical reaction to generate heat. The system can further include an ignition mechanism adapted to activate the chemical composition so as to generate a thermal wave that propagates along the axial direction of the nanostructure, where the thermal wave is accompanied by an electrical energy wave propagating along the axial direction. | 10-18-2012 |
Joel T. Abrahamson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20150199048 | TOUCH PANEL ASSEMBLY - A touch panel module including a flexible transparent substrate, a transparent conductive film disposed on a first surface of the flexible transparent substrate, a conductive paste disposed on a first portion of the transparent conductive film, an optically clear adhesive disposed on a first and second portion of the conductive paste and a second portion of the transparent conductive film, and a cover lens disposed on the optically clear adhesive, where a third portion of the transparent conductive film and a third portion of the conductive paste are not covered by the optically clear adhesive. A touch panel including such a touch panel module, where the touch panel does not include an anisotropic conductive film. | 07-16-2015 |
John Carter Abrahamson, Leeds, UT US
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20150295907 | CONTENT ENCRYPTION AND DECRYPTION - A method of sharing secure content in a group may include receiving a one-time pad (OTP) key. The method may include encrypting content using the OTP key. The encrypting may include generating intermediate codes from the content and the OTP key. The encrypting may also include adding a first common constant to each of the intermediate codes to generate a corresponding encrypted code that includes a predetermined number of digits. The method may include sending encrypted content that includes encrypted codes corresponding to the intermediate codes. | 10-15-2015 |
Kurt W. Abrahamson, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100259561 | VIRTUAL KEYPAD GENERATOR WITH LEARNING CAPABILITIES - Methods and systems enable defining customized virtual keyboards on a touch sensitive surface, such as a touchscreen. Using learning algorithms, a computing device may learn the typing patterns of a user and “morph” the keys of a virtual keyboard into locations, sizes, and orientations that are comfortable for the user and which may reduce typing errors. A user may create a custom keypad layout by performing a series of key strokes on a touch sensitive surface. The computing device may correlate the touch locations to particular keys and generate keypad layout data that can be used to display the virtual keyboard and interpret touches on the touch sensitive surface. The computing device may monitor user typing activity and refine the keypad layout data based on detected or corrected typing errors. Keypad layout data may be exported to other devices to enable users to take their virtual keyboards with them. | 10-14-2010 |
20100281400 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING PORTIONED WEB PAGES IN A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE - Methods and devices enable displaying selected portions of one or more webpages in user defined view windows presented on a computing device display desktop. A selected webpage may be rendered into a full-sized render buffer in order for a rendering engine to render all the elements properly. One or more view windows are created on the display desktop that show user selected portions of the render buffer. In this manner users can select portions of one or more websites for presentation on their computing device desktop, position the selected portions at their preferred locations. | 11-04-2010 |
20110066971 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING APPLICATION INTERFACE PORTIONS ON PERIPHERAL COMPUTING DEVICES - The methods and devices enable displaying image portions generated on a first computing device on a second computing device. A master helper app on the first device receives user content selections and computes bounding boxes on each. The master helper app may expand the system frame buffer to hold the selected content and cause the windows manager to direct applications to draw contents into the expanded frame buffer. The master helper app may invoke a slave helper app on the second device to receive the frame buffer contents. The slave helper app stores the received display data in a frame buffer so the image is displayed. Resizing, blending and partitioning processing of display content can be accomplished on either the first or second devices or on a third proxy device. Keystrokes on the second device can be translated into commands executed on the first device. | 03-17-2011 |
20130239028 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Portioned Web Pages in a Graphical User Interface - Methods and devices enable displaying selected portions of one or more webpages in user defined view windows presented on a computing device display desktop. A selected webpage may be rendered into a full-sized render buffer in order for a rendering engine to render all the elements properly. One or more view windows are created on the display desktop that show user selected portions of the render buffer. In this manner users can select portions of one or more websites for presentation on their computing device desktop, position the selected portions at their preferred locations. | 09-12-2013 |
Lawrence P. Abrahamson, Marcellus, NY US
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20130227752 | Fast growing willow shrub named 'Preble' - A distinct female cultivar of | 08-29-2013 |
Michael Abrahamson, Chicago, IL US
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20110211805 | BY STANDER-ACTIVATED AUDIO/VIDEO DISPLAY WITH REPLACEMENT MEMORY - A motion-sensing sales display, which plays back video and/or audio programming whenever a bystander enters the area in front of the display, is provided. An electronic motion sensor detects the presence of a nearby bystander and electrically triggers a digital media playback device, which plays back video and/or audio program materials stored in the display's digital memory. A video monitor and speaker integrated into the face of the display allow the sales display to present the recorded programming without the need for external audiovisual components. | 09-01-2011 |
Michael Justin Abrahamson, Atlanta, GA US
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20130309734 | Engineered Amine Dehydrogenases and Methods of Use Thereof - Non-naturally occurring amine dehydrogenases (AmDH) and methods of use thereof the produce chiral amines are disclosed. The AmDH are variants of amino acid dehydrogenases. AmDH based on phenylalanine, leucine, and valine scaffolds are provided. The AmDH typically have one, two, three, four, or more amino acid alterations relative to the scaffold. The alterations to the scaffold result in an enzyme that accepts the analogous ketone, such as methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), instead of the wild-type α-keto acid. Chimeric AmDH are also disclosed. The chimeras are fusion proteins that include a substrate binding domain from a first AmDH and a cofactor binding domain from a second AmDH. In a preferred embodiment, one of the domains is from a PheDH-based AmDH and one of the domains is from a LeuDH-based AmDH. | 11-21-2013 |
Nicki Abrahamson, Centennial, CO US
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20140079477 | Adjustable Length Titanium Vaporizing Instrument - A vaporizing instrument used for smoking and consisting of two parts, the upper adjustable head and the fixed lower body. The instrument is used to vaporize herbal medicines or any other fluid capable of being vaporized. The lower body is fixed in length and has threaded hole for upper head, lower body may also have fins and counterweight. The upper head consist of cup to hold vaporizing fluid and is attached to threaded column which is inserted into the lower body. The threads allow the user to adjust length of upper head to desired height. Entire instrument is made of commercially pure titanium. | 03-20-2014 |
Paul V. Abrahamson, Ham Lake, MN US
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20090211792 | Flexible Printed Circuit Assembly With Reduced Dielectric Loss - A flexible printed circuit assembly with a fluorocarbon dielectric layer and an adhesive layer with reduced thickness. The flexible printed circuit assembly includes a first dielectric layer and a signal trace disposed on the first dielectric layer. An adhesive layer with a thickness smaller than a height of the signal trace is disposed on the first dielectric layer, so that only a portion of a side surface of the signal trace is covered. A second dielectric layer made of fluorocarbon is disposed on the adhesive layer, covering a remaining portion of the side surface of the signal trace and a top surface of the signal trace. | 08-27-2009 |
Peter Abrahamson, Burbank, CA US
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20130325182 | ROBOTIC ARM MODULE - A robotic arm module includes a chassis having at least one arm pod. At least one arm connected to the chassis is movable between a stowed position within the at least one arm pod and a deployed position extending from the at least one arm pod. Each arm has a gripping mechanism for gripping articles of work. An attachment structure is configured to allow a host robot to grip and manipulate the robotic arm module. An electrical interface is configured to receive electronic signals in response to a user moving remote manipulators. The electronic signals cause the at least one arm to mimic the movement of the user moving the remote manipulators. | 12-05-2013 |
20140109902 | Respirator-Attachable Lamp Unit - A Respirator-Attachable Lamp Unit. The lamp unit is attachable to a conventional respirator mask or gas mask without obstructing the mask or modifying its operation. The lamp unit, once installed, provides the user with a hands-free light source. The lamp unit may be formed in a horseshoe-shaped housing having a translucent front lens surrounding the speech module of the mask. An external power source may be provided for extended use situations. A user is able to select from a variety of wavelengths for the light emitted from the lamp unit. LED light elements are one type of light source employed by the lamp unit. | 04-24-2014 |
Peter J. Abrahamson, Burbank, CA US
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20130012319 | MECHANISM FOR FACILITATING HYBRID CONTROL PANELS WITHIN GAMING SYSTEMS - A mechanism is described for facilitating hybrid control panels within gaming systems according to one embodiment of the invention. A method of embodiments of the invention includes employing one or more hybrid control panels at a computing device. The computing device may include a gaming device. The method may further include detecting user movements across a surface of each of the one or more hybrid control panels. The detecting may be performed at least in part using sensors of the hybrid control panels. The method may further include interpreting the user movements, and facilitating actions based on the interpreted user movements. | 01-10-2013 |
Scott Abrahamson, Piedmont, SC US
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20140334760 | BEARING OUTER RACE - A roller bearing assembly ( | 11-13-2014 |
Tim Abrahamson, Seattle, WA US
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20080221506 | SMALL VESSEL ULTRASOUND CATHTER - An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site. | 09-11-2008 |
20100204642 | CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE ULTRASOUND RADIATING MEMBERS - A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The method comprises providing a catheter with a plurality of ultrasound radiating members, wherein the plurality of ultrasound radiating members are allocated into electrical groups comprising more than one ultrasound radiating member. The method further comprises independently driving each group of ultrasonic radiating members, and delivering the therapeutic compound through the catheter to the treatment site. | 08-12-2010 |
20100331763 | ULTRASOUND CATHETER WITH EMBEDDED CONDUCTORS - An ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body is disclosed. The elongate tubular body has a proximal region and a distal region opposite the proximal region. The tubular body defines a central lumen having a central lumen surface that is electrically conductive. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an elongate, hollow inner core extending through the central lumen and has an inner core outer surface that is electrically conductive. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an ultrasound radiating member positioned within the distal region of the tubular body and between the tubular body and the inner core, such that the tubular body conductive surface and the inner core conductive surface are both in electrical contact with the ultrasound radiating member. The ultrasound catheter further comprises an insulating sleeve positioned between the tubular body and the inner core in a region proximal to the ultrasound radiating member. | 12-30-2010 |
20120253237 | CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE ULTRASOUND RADIATING MEMBERS - A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element. | 10-04-2012 |
20140249453 | CATHETER WITH MULTIPLE ULTRASOUND RADIATING MEMBERS - A method of delivery ultrasonic energy and a therapeutic compound to a treatment site and an ultrasonic catheter system are disclosed. The ultrasonic catheter system comprises a tubular body having a proximal end, a distal end and a treatment zone located between the distal end and the proximal end, a fluid delivery lumen, at least one ultrasound radiating element positioned in the treatment zone, wiring electrically coupled to the at least one ultrasound radiating element and extending through the tubular body and terminating at a connector, and a control system comprising external circuitry and an isolation pod that is configured to be electrically connected to the connector, the isolation pod being positioned between the tubular body and the external system and comprising an isolation barrier and circuitry for driving the ultrasound radiating element. | 09-04-2014 |
Timothy Alan Abrahamson, Seattle, WA US
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20120308447 | TUBE AND FLOAT SYSTEMS FOR DENSITY-BASED FLUID SEPARATION - Tube and float systems that can be used to detect target materials in a suspension are disclosed. In one aspect, the tube includes structural elements along the inner surface of the tube and the float includes a smooth main body. The float is inserted into the tube along with the suspension and has a specific gravity to position the main body of the float at approximately the same level as the layer containing the target materials. The structural elements are configured so that when the tube, float, and suspension are centrifuged together, the structural elements form at least one channel between the main body of the float and the inner surface of the tube to allow the suspension fluid to flow around the float. Then centrifugation is stopped, the structural elements hold the float in place to enable detection of the target materials located in the at least one channels. | 12-06-2012 |
Todd W. Abrahamson, Woodbury, MN US
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20080198487 | Single step method for transferring digital motion pictures to movie theater systems - The disclosure is directed to techniques for transferring data files representing a digital motion picture to a motion picture system within a theater in a single step. More specifically, the techniques allow a user to press one button to initiate the transfer, or upload, of a plurality of data files stored on a data tape to a predetermined location within a data storage device within the theater. The single input from the user frees the user from completing the plurality of steps needed to manually select a desired data file from the data tape and find the location to transfer the data file. Instead, the data tape or user system may automatically identify the entire plurality of data files and the predetermined location at which to store the plurality of data files. The techniques facilitate the distribution of motion pictures from motion picture studios to theaters using magnetic tape media. | 08-21-2008 |
20110182025 | Solid-State Mass Data Storage Device - In an example, a solid-state data storage system comprises a housing forming an enclosure; a plurality of trays within the enclosure of the housing; a plurality of non-volatile, rewriteable solid-state memory chips mounted to flexible circuit substrates within each of the trays; and a controller configured to apply a power-sequencing scheme that supplies power to active flexible memory strands. | 07-28-2011 |