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Bruce Bier, Warren, NJ US
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20090065250 | CABLE JOINT - A cable joint assembly may include a base and a plurality of removable legs connected to the base, each leg preferably including a limiter. A securing assembly preferably maintains the leg connected to the base. The securing assembly preferably includes an indicator for providing a visual indication whether or not the corresponding limiter is blown. The base is preferably constructed and arranged such that the indicator is visible and accessible to facilitate removal of the blown limiter. | 03-12-2009 |
20140197958 | 7-Way Crab Joint - An apparatus and method for interconnecting mains cables used for underground secondary low-voltage AC network systems utilizing an improved crab joint connector arranged to maximize the number of interconnections in a compact design wherein the plurality of legs are arranged in a rectangle configuration and a single bus leg is positioned at an end of an insulated housing. | 07-17-2014 |
20150282363 | ENCLOSURE FOR SUBMERSIBLE NETWORK PROTECTORS - An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position. | 10-01-2015 |
Colin Bier, New York, NY US
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20150098960 | TREATMENT OF CANCERS WITH IMMUNOSTIMULATORY HIV TAT DERIVATIVE POLYPEPTIDES - Disclosed herein are compositions comprising a Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) trans-activator of transcription (Tat) derivative polypeptide with increased immunostimulatory properties relative to the native Tat polypeptide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Tat derivative polypeptide, and methods of treating cancer using the Tat derivative polypeptide. | 04-09-2015 |
David Bier, Los Angeles, CA US
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20110239099 | System and method for video poetry using text based related media - There is provided a system and method for creating video poetry using text based related media. There is provided a method for creating a video poetry media, the method comprising receiving an ordered list of text phrases selected from a defined plurality of text phrases, presenting a plurality of video clips, wherein each of the plurality of video clips is associated with one or more of the ordered list of text phrases, receiving an ordered list of video clips selected from the plurality of video clips, and generating the video poetry media using the ordered list of video clips. In this manner, the barrier of entry for creating video poetry media is reduced, encouraging increased user participation and the creation of the “viral” effect by sharing video poetry online. Positive publicity for associated brands and media properties and additional channels for commercial promotions are thereby provided. | 09-29-2011 |
Eric A. Bier, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110078615 | System And Method For Providing Context-Sensitive Sidebar Window Display On An Electronic Desktop - A computer-implemented system and method for providing context-sensitive sidebar window display on an electronic desktop is provided. A document that includes digital data is maintained in electronic storage. The document is operated upon through an application window generated by an application program on an electronic desktop. A sidebar window is initially generated. Contextual information relevant to the document is determined. Part of the contextual information to present is selected based on a current state of the document in the application window. The selected part of the contextual information is presented in the sidebar window positioned visually adjacent to the application window. The contextual information presented in and the positioning of the sidebar window is continually updated in step with the current state of the document and the application window. | 03-31-2011 |
20130067384 | Computer-Implemented System And Method For Managing A Context-Sensitive Sidebar Window - A computer-implemented system and method for managing a context-sensitive sidebar window is provided. Contextual information relevant to an electronic document is determined. A portion of the determined contextual information is presented in a sidebar window. A display of the context-sensitive sidebar window is managed by automatically opening the context-sensitive sidebar window when the electronic document is opened and automatically closing the context-sensitive sidebar window when the document is closed. | 03-14-2013 |
20130155068 | GENERATING A RELATIONSHIP VISUALIZATION FOR NONHOMOGENEOUS ENTITIES - A relationship visualization system displays contextual information for a relationship between two entities of a document management system, such as for a user and a document. The system can receive a request for a relationship visualization from a user, such that the request indicates the user and a document. Then, the system determines, from a multipartite graph, a set of relationship paths coupling entity nodes corresponding to the user and the document. A relationship path can include one or more entity nodes indicating contextual information for the relationship between the user and the document. Then, the system selects a first group of entity nodes from the set of relationship paths to represent the relationship between the user and the document. The system then provides a relationship visualization that displays contextual information from the first group of entity nodes to illustrate the relationship between the user and the document. | 06-20-2013 |
20130226928 | System And Method For Mapping Text Phrases To Geographical Locations - A system and method for mapping text phrases to geographical locations is provided. Entities, each comprising one of a location, person, and place, are identified in one or more documents. Possible candidate locations associated with each entity are determined. An initial score is assigned to each location. The initial scores are adjusted and the candidate location with the highest adjusted score is selected for each entity. The selected candidate location is applied to all occurrences of the entity in the documents. | 08-29-2013 |
20130262505 | AUTOMATIC AND SEMI-AUTOMATIC METADATA GENERATION VIA INHERITANCE IN HOMOGENEOUS AND HETEROGENEOUS ENVIRONMENTS - A method and system are provided that analyze a first digital asset to identify a set of attributes of the first digital asset. Search criteria are then formulated, and a search is conducted. Once search results are obtained, at least one second digital asset that is substantially identical to the first digital asset is identified. Then, metadata between the first digital asset and the second digital asset is shared. | 10-03-2013 |
20140136508 | Computer-Implemented System And Method For Providing Website Navigation Recommendations - A system and method for providing Web site navigation recommendations is provided. A Web page of interest is identified as a destination Web page. A domain of Web pages related to the destination Web page is determined. Information is extracted from each Web page in the domain and a recommendation comprising instructions for navigating to the destination Web page is generated based on the extracted information. | 05-15-2014 |
Eric Allan Bier, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110219315 | System And Method For Flexibly Taking Actions In Response To Detected Activities - A computer-implemented system and method for flexibly taking actions in response to detected activities is provided. A trigger in a computing environment is defined and includes at least one of specifying one or more documents, persons, key words, times, and projects associable with the activities of at least one user, and defining one or more actions associable with the activities of at least one such user. At least one of activities, events, and stimuli occurring within the computing environment is monitored in relation to the documents, persons, key words, times, and projects, and to the activities. Action is taken within the computing environment upon activation of the trigger by the at least one activity, event, and stimuli. | 09-08-2011 |
20130111341 | System And Method For Flexibly Taking Actions Upon Activation Of Defined Triggers | 05-02-2013 |
Ethan Bier, San Diego, CA US
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20130203793 | Protection and Treatment Against Influenza Infection - Method and composition for protection and treatment against influenza viral infection by modulating the activity of at least one essential host signaling pathways, including the Hedgehog (Hh), the Bone Morphogenetic Protein (BMP), the Notch (N) signaling pathways or combinations thereof, which activity is altered by the viral protein NS1. The method and composition comprise use of a compound that modulates at least one of these essential host signaling pathways for preventing or controlling symptoms associated with influenza viral infection. The method or composition can also be used either alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents for treating or protecting against influenza infection, and associated syndromes. | 08-08-2013 |
Jonathan Bier, Ashland, MA US
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20080243883 | System and Method for Providing an Intelligent Configuration Rationalization Solution - A system and method is disclosed for rationalizing configurations associated with one or more products. The system includes a database associated with one or more customers. The system further includes an order analysis system coupled with the database. The order analysis system is capable of rationalizing the differences between configurations of various combinations of options that are stored in the database. | 10-02-2008 |
20140019291 | System and Method for Providing an Intelligent Configuration Rationalization Solution - A system and method are disclosed for rationalizing configurations associated with one or more products. The system includes a database associated with one or more customers. The system further includes an order analysis system coupled with the database. The order analysis system is capable of rationalizing the differences between configurations of various combinations of options that are stored in the database. | 01-16-2014 |
20150073854 | System and Method Providing Levelness of a Production Schedule - A system and method are disclosed for providing levelness of a production schedule. The system includes a computer configured to access demand data of one or more items to be processed within a sequence of tasks, access the demand data of the one or more items, calculate one or more time intervals for each of the one or more items, and calculate a weighted average for each of the one or more items. The computer is further configured to calculate a time ratio according to the sequence of tasks by calculating the average of the calculated time intervals and the calculated weighted averages and calculating a minimum ratio of an adjusted time interval for each of the one or more items and the calculated weighted averages. The computer is still further configured to generate a production schedule based on a sequence of tasks having a predetermined calculated time ratio. | 03-12-2015 |
20150254749 | System and Method for Providing an Intelligent Configuration Rationalization Solution - A system and method are disclosed for rationalizing configurations associated with one or more products. The system includes a database associated with one or more customers. The system further includes an order analysis system coupled with the database. The order analysis system is capable of rationalizing the differences between configurations of various combinations of options that are stored in the database. | 09-10-2015 |
Joseph Bier, Warren, NJ US
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20100116638 | SOCKET ASSEMBLY - A socket assembly for use with a cable joint, the socket assembly including a shut off device for disabling the power to the socket after a predetermined period of time, the socket having a body having an interface for connecting to an electric device, a power lead connected to the interface at one end and constructed and arranged to be connected to the cable joint at the other end, a ground lead connected to the interface, and a neutral lead connected to the interface. | 05-13-2010 |
20150282363 | ENCLOSURE FOR SUBMERSIBLE NETWORK PROTECTORS - An enclosure for a network protector in an electrical distribution network includes a cabinet body that defines an interior region that accepts the network protector. The cabinet body three electrodes sealed with and electrically isolated from the cabinet body and each other, which extend through the cabinet body to establish electrical connection between corresponding terminals of the network protector and the electrical distribution network. First and second doors are pivotably connected to opposing sides of the cabinet body and have respective contact surfaces to seal against the cabinet body. A first gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the first door, and a second gasket is disposed along a distal edge surface of the second door. At least a portion of the first gasket and the second gasket have conformal shapes that sealingly mate with each other when the first and second doors are in a closed position. | 10-01-2015 |
Karla J. Bier, Columbia, MO US
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20150285334 | Electrically Conductive Power Transmission Belt - A belt made up of an elastomeric belt body, an electrically conductive tensile cord such as carbon fiber cord in a cord layer reinforcing the belt body, an outer layer of electrically conductive thermoplastic material such as polypropylene film, and an electrically conductive fabric layer residing between the tensile cord layer and the outer layer and providing electrical continuity between the outer layer and the tensile cord. An electrically conductive thread may be woven in the fabric and may present at both surfaces of the fabric and contact both the outer layer and the tensile cord to provide the electrical continuity there between. | 10-08-2015 |
Lloyd G. Bier, Shippensburg, PA US
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20080216396 | FUEL PELLET AND METHOD OF PRODUCING FUEL PELLET - A processed fuel pellet is disclosed, and contains a ground corn product mixed with other commodities that establish the framework for an alternative fuel source burned in pellet stoves and corn stoves. The composition is comprised preferably of about 50% ground shelled corn, about 25% wheat midds as an igniting agent, about 20% soy hulls as a bonding agent and about 5% pulverized limestone as an anti-caking agent. Said ground shelled corn can be varied in alternative embodiments up to a maximum of 75% of the corn component, and other ingredients are adjusted accordingly to provide useful compositions. The pellet produced is a more efficient, hotter burning fuel source that has a low soot output, is economical to produce and environmentally friendly, and a perfect fuel to be used in home heating. A method for producing said fuel pellet is also disclosed which will ensure proper composition and structure. | 09-11-2008 |
20100319245 | Fuel pellet and method of producing fuel pellet - An ignitable combustible fuel pellet and a method for manufacturing an ignitable combustible fuel pellet are disclosed. The ingredients of the fuel pellet are ground shelled corn, an igniting agent for facilitating continued combustion of the fuel pellet, a bonding agent for bonding the ingredients together, and an anti-caking agent for promoting flowability of the ingredients during the manufacture of the food pellet. The method of forming the food pellet comprises the steps of grinding shelled corn in a hammer mill, mixing the shelled corn with the other ingredients in a grinding mill, and pressing the combined ingredients in a pellet mill. | 12-23-2010 |
Mark E. Bier, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090020696 | Membrane Interface Apparatus and Method for Analysis of Volatile Molecules by Mass Spectometry - The disclosed method and apparatus couple a membrane interface directly to a mass spectrometer at atmospheric pressure. The membrane may be in capillary or sheet form and allows the introduction of a liquid or gaseous sample to one side of the membrane while the other side of the membrane is bathed with a solution that can easily be used in an atmospheric pressure ionization source. Volatile molecules permeate through a suitable membrane such as poly-dimethyl silicone (PDMS), mix into the appropriate solvent, and are ionized. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used in construing the claims. | 01-22-2009 |
Michael J. Bier, Marina Del Rey, CA US
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20080249431 | BURST SUPPRESSION MONITOR FOR INDUCED COMA - Methods and systems for monitoring subjects, analyzing EEG data, and maintaining subjects at desired sedation states. | 10-09-2008 |
20140249444 | BURST SUPPRESSION MONITOR FOR INDUCED COMA - Methods and systems for monitoring subjects, analyzing EEG data, and maintaining subjects at desired sedation states using automatic processing systems to determine a mean burst suppression interval for a specified time length and using that interval to inform monitoring or administration of sedation. | 09-04-2014 |
Naomi Bier, Houston, TX US
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20140070085 | Spinning Cell Device for Fast Standardization in Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry - A spinning cell device is described for fast and convenient standardization and analysis of constituents and isotopes in solid samples by laser ablation inductively coupled plasma (LA-ICP) spectrometry. The method and apparatus for performing he method require the sample under test and a standard to be spun during ablation allowing the quasi-simultaneous ablation of both materials. The aerosols resulting from the ablation of sample and standard are mixed in the ablation cell allowing quantification of the ablated metals by the method of standard addition or isotope dilution. The relative proportion of standard verses sample ablated can be changed by altering the trajectory of the laser beam. The ablated aerosol is swept into an inductively coupled plasma by a carrier gas and analyzed by mass spectrometry. | 03-13-2014 |