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Andrew Carpenter, Belmont, CA US
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20140188586 | TOKENIZATION AND THIRD-PARTY INTERACTION - Processing of a transaction involving one or more third-parties and offers is described. Certain embodiments allow for suspending a received authorization request message which includes a transaction amount and a token mapped to a primary account number. One or more third-parties may be queried for an offer or discount eligible towards the transaction. The authorization request message may be adjusted to reflect one or more eligible offers from the one or more third-parties. The authorization request message may also be adjusted to replace the token with the mapped PAN. The authorization request message may then be sent to an issuer for further processing. | 07-03-2014 |
20150032626 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTEROPERABLE NETWORK TOKEN PROCESSING - Systems and methods for interoperable network token processing are provided. A network token system provides a platform that can be leveraged by external entities (e.g., third party wallets, e-commerce merchants, payment enablers/payment service providers, etc.) or internal payment processing network systems that have the need to use the tokens to facilitate payment transactions. A token registry vault can provide interfaces for various token requestors (e.g., mobile device, issuers, merchants, mobile wallet providers, etc.), merchants, acquirers, issuers, and payment processing network systems to request generation, use and management of tokens. The network token system further provides services such as card registration, token generation, token issuance, token authentication and activation, token exchange, and token life-cycle management. | 01-29-2015 |
20150032627 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COMMUNICATING TOKEN ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH A TOKEN VAULT - Systems and methods for interoperable network token processing are provided. A network token system provides a platform that can be leveraged by external entities (e.g., third party wallets, e-commerce merchants, payment enablers/payment service providers, etc.) or internal payment processing network systems that have the need to use the tokens to facilitate payment transactions. A token registry vault can provide interfaces for various token requestors (e.g., mobile device, issuers, merchants, mobile wallet providers, etc.), merchants, acquirers, issuers, and payment processing network systems to request generation, use and management of tokens. The network token system further provides services such as card registration, token generation, token issuance, token authentication and activation, token exchange, and token life-cycle management. | 01-29-2015 |
20150046338 | MULTI-NETWORK TOKENIZATION PROCESSING - Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided for enabling a transaction using a token associated with a first payment network to be conducted using a second payment network. When a transaction using a token is submitted to a payment network, the payment network can determine the payment network associated with the token. If the token is associated with a second payment network, a token verification request including the token can be sent to the second payment network. The second payment network can then return a token verification response including a primary account identifier such as a primary account number (PAN) corresponding to the token and a validation result. The transaction may then be processed using the primary account identifier. | 02-12-2015 |
20160086184 | Secure Mobile Device Credential Provisioning Using Risk Decision Non-Overrides - Embodiments are directed to optimizing the secure provisioning of credentials to mobile devices through use of risk decision non-overrides. In some embodiments, a service provider receives a request from a wallet provider to provision a credential associated with an account to a mobile device. The request includes a first risk level associated with the provisioning. The service provider receives a second risk level associated with the provisioning request from an issuer of the account. Based upon determining that a non-override condition exists, the service provider uses the first risk level from the wallet provider and accordingly causes a user authentication to occur. A non-override condition may be determined based upon scenario indicators received within the provisioning request. In some embodiments, the non-override condition may be ignored when the first risk level indicates medium risk and the second risk level indicates high risk. | 03-24-2016 |
Andrew Carpenter, Foster City, CA US
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20140279474 | MULTI-PURSE ONE CARD TRANSACTION APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS - The Multi-Purse One Card Transaction Apparatuses, Methods And Systems (“MPOC”) transform purchase item information inputs via MPOC components into account payment settlement outputs. In one implementation, the MPOC may obtain purchase item information and consumer digital wallet information at a merchant terminal; obtain consumer payment account usage rules based on the consumer digital wallet information; obtain purchase item category information from the purchase item information; determine that at least one purchase item qualifies for a consumer payment account based on the consumer payment account usage rules; generate a payment authorization request message in compliance with a transaction processing format; and send the generated payment authorization request message to a financial transaction processing server. | 09-18-2014 |
Andrew Brendan Carpenter, Belmont, CA US
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20090106151 | Fraud prevention based on risk assessment rule - A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to import fraud prevention rules from an issuer and implement them in real-time at a payment processor. Usually, a card issuing bank either approves or declines financial transaction; however, in embodiments of the present invention, the issuing bank creates fraud prevention rules, and the payment processor implements the created rules. A payment processor apparatus comprises a network interface, and a verification engine. The verification engine includes a transaction driver, and a real time decisioning processor. The network interface is configured to receive a fraud prevention rule from a payment card issuing bank, and to receive a proposed financial transaction from an acquiring bank. The transaction driver receives the fraud prevention rule. The real time decisioning processor compares the proposed financial transaction from the acquirer and the fraud prevention rule to determine whether the proposed financial transaction should be declined. | 04-23-2009 |
Brian S. Carpenter, Livermore, CA US
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20110164370 | ASSEMBLY OF DISPLAY MODULE - A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing and a display module. The display module can include a protective top glass cover that is bonded to a plastic display frame and surrounded by a seal frame. The display module can also include a display panel and its associated circuitry suspended from the display frame below the protective glass cover. The display module is coupled to the single piece housing mounting clips in a manner that allows the display module to move relative to the single piece housing during an impact event. The plastic display frame can include inserts that provide structural support near openings in the single piece housing. | 07-07-2011 |
20110164372 | DISPLAY MODULE - A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing and a display module. The display module can include a protective top glass cover that is bonded to a plastic display frame and surrounded by a seal frame. The display module can also include a display panel and its associated circuitry suspended from the display frame below the protective glass cover. The display module is coupled to the single piece housing mounting clips in a manner that allows the display module to move relative to the single piece housing during an impact event. The plastic display frame can include inserts that provide structural support near openings in the single piece housing. | 07-07-2011 |
20120268882 | DISPLAY MODULE - A portable computing device is disclosed. The portable computing device can take many forms such as a laptop computer, a tablet computer, and so on. The portable computing device can include a single piece housing and a display module. The display module can include a protective top glass cover that is bonded to a plastic display frame and surrounded by a seal frame. The display module can also include a display panel and its associated circuitry suspended from the display frame below the protective glass cover. The display module is coupled to the single piece housing using mounting clips in a manner that allows the display module to move relative to the single piece housing during an impact event. The plastic display frame can include inserts that provide structural support near openings in the single piece housing. | 10-25-2012 |
Carl E. Carpenter, Ventura, CA US
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20100058220 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR THE CREATION, MONETIZATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONSUMPTION OF METACONTENT - Systems, methods, and computer program products for the creation, distribution, and consumption of metacontent are disclosed. An exemplary metacontent show comprises a playing span, a metacontent track within the playing span, and one or more identifiers to one or more corresponding items of network-accessible information being associated with, or embedded within, the metacontent track. The metacontent track comprises at least one of an audio track, a video track, or both, and can take the form of an audiovisual report narrated by an expert guide. The items of network-accessible information can comprise blog postings, online news articles, other types of Webpages accessible over the Internet or similar network, and even components of other metacontent shows. The identifiers facilitate access to their corresponding items of network-accessible information over the Internet or other network, and can comprise uniform resource locators (URLs), uniform resource identifiers (URIs), and/or identifiers. | 03-04-2010 |
Chris Carpenter, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090259894 | ERROR CORRECTION FOR DISK STORAGE MEDIA - Embodiments of the invention provide methods and systems for improving the reliability of data stored on disk media. Logical redundancy is introduced into the data, and the data within a logical storage unit is divided into sectors that are spatially separated by interleaving them with sectors of other logical storage units. The logical redundancy and spatial separation reduce or minimize the effects of localized damage to the storage disk, such as the damage caused by a scratch or fingerprint. Thus, the data is stored on the disk in a layout that improves the likelihood that the data can be recovered despite the presence of an error that prevents one sector from being read correctly. | 10-15-2009 |
20130035864 | Technique for identifying association variables - During a method, an apparatus determines patterns of occurrence of compound variables based on a set of mathematical interactions and patterns of occurrence of a set of biological variables of a group of life forms. Then, the apparatus calculates statistical relationships corresponding to a pattern of occurrence of a trait in the group of life forms and the patterns of occurrence of the compound variables. Moreover, the apparatus determines numbers of occurrences of biological variables that were used to determine compound variables in at least a statistically significant subset of the compound variables, and determines numbers of different mathematical interactions that were used to determine the compound variables in the subset of the compound variables for the biological variables that are associated with the corresponding numbers of occurrences. Next, the apparatus identifies one or more of the biological variables as one or more association variables based on the numbers of occurrences and the numbers of different mathematical interactions. | 02-07-2013 |
Christopher Montgomery Carpenter, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20100287576 | Optical Disc Storage System - Embodiments provide methods and systems for handling optical discs in a media library appliance and for replacing optical drives in the field. In one embodiment, the media library appliance comprises optical disc handling robotics developed for slim form factor slot load drives in a vertical orientation located on both sides of the robotics within a 19 inch rackable appliance. On the system level, the optical disc storage system provides modularity and scalability. The drives reside in field replaceable units (“FRUs”) that are oriented vertically on a horizontal backplane. The disc handling robotics access discs on each side stored in horizontal stacks within large disc cartridges. A small disc shuttle cartridge attaches to a large disc cartridge to provide a means to import and export a smaller number of discs from the disc cartridge. | 11-11-2010 |
Claudia Carpenter, Los Altos, CA US
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20150199319 | Real-Time Document Sharing and Editing - Methods, systems and apparatus, including computer program products, for real-time document sharing and editing. In one aspect, a method includes comparing a first user's and a second user's changes to a document, the document being edited by the first user and the second user concurrently; and notifying the first user of a conflicting change and content of any conflicting change to the document made by the first user but not Made to the document because of the conflicting change. In another aspect, a method includes recording a saved position of a cursor of a user editing a client-side copy of a document; receiving an update to the document and generating an updated client-side copy of the document; using the saved position to determine an updated position of the cursor; and displaying to the user the updated client-side copy of the document with the cursor displayed at the updated position. | 07-16-2015 |
Colin Carpenter, Redwood City, CA US
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20140242600 | IMAGING THE HETEROGENEOUS UPTAKE OF RADIOLABELED MOLECULES IN SINGLE LIVING CELLS - A radioluminescence microscopy system and method for imaging the distribution of radiolabeled molecules in live cell cultures and tissue sections. Cells are grown and incubated with radiolabeled molecules on a scintillator plate or a scintillator plate is placed adjacent to the cells after incubation. Scintillation light produced by decay of radiolabeled molecules inside, bound to, or surrounding the cells, is recorded on an imaging device. Fluorescence microscopy of the same cells with other types of molecules of interest that are labeled with different fluorophores can be conducted concurrently and the biological activity of the labeled molecules can be correlated. | 08-28-2014 |
Colin Carpenter, San Carlos, CA US
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20140378737 | MULTI-OBJECTIVE RADIATION THERAPY SELECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for facilitating creation of a patient treatment plan includes components configured to receive at least one feature associated with patient data and search a database of previously planned radiation treatments to identify one or more matching plans from the database based on the at least one feature. Parameters corresponding to the identified matching treatment plans may be used to facilitate creation of the patient treatment plan. | 12-25-2014 |
Colin M Carpenter, Redwood City, CA US
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20110250128 | Method for tissue characterization based on beta radiation and coincident Cherenkov radiation of a radiotracer - A method of characterizing a tissue sample is provided that includes injecting a tissue sample with radiotracers, where the radiotracers include beta-emitter radio tracers, the beta-emitter radio tracers emit beta particles according to a decay of the beta-emitter radio tracers, and measuring the beta particles or Cherenkov radiation from the beta particles in the tissue sample, and determining a condition of the radio tracers in the tissue sample according to the measured beta particles or the measured Cherenkov radiation, where the determined condition includes a depth and/or a concentration of the radiotracers in the tissue sample. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251484 | Molecular imaging using radioluminescent nanoparticles - Molecular imaging of radioluminescent nanoparticle probes injected into biological tissue is performed by irradiated the tissue with ionizing radiation to induce radioluminescence at optical wavelengths, preferably at predetermined near infrared wavelengths. The optical light is detected and processed to determine a spatial distribution of the probes. The radioluminescent nanoparticles may be inorganic or organic phosphors, scintillators, or quantum dots. Imaging systems realizing this technique include tomographic systems using an x-ray beam to sequentially irradiate selected regions, systems with a radioactive source producing the ionizing radiation from outside the tissue, such as with a beam, or inside the tissue, such as with an endoscope or injected radiopharmaceutical. The optical signals may be detected by a photodetector array external to the tissue, a photodetector integrated with an endoscope or mammographic paddle, integrated into a capsule endoscope, or an array positioned near the biological tissue. | 10-13-2011 |
Colin M. Carpenter, San Carlos, CA US
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20150297872 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AIDING ORGAN TREATMENT - A medical apparatus includes a catheter having an inflatable balloon at its distal end. The balloon defines at least two spaced larger diameter areas defining a valley therebetween and is adapted to be inserted in a non-inflated condition into a cavity of the human body such as the rectum, and when inflated, is adapted to cradle an organ such as the prostate located in a different body cavity. The balloon is symmetric about an axis defined by the catheter so that positioning issues are limited to axial positioning rather than rotational positioning. Because of the valley in the balloon, when the balloon is inflated, only a limited portion of the rectum is necessarily pushed into contact with the prostate, and thus, the radiation toxicity to the rectum is limited. Methods utilizing the medical apparatus are disclosed. | 10-22-2015 |
Colin Morehouse Carpenter, San Carlos, CA US
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20160121138 | PHYSICIAN DIRECTED RADIATION TREATMENT PLANNING - The treatment planning engine empowers radiation treatment decision makers, such as a physician, to efficiently identify effective radiation treatment outcomes for a given patient during the contouring stage. Specifically, using the treatment planning engine, the physician may iteratively and in real-time evaluate different treatment outcomes for a patient before selecting an optimal outcome that will guide the delivery of radiation treatment to the patient. By providing real-time information as to potential toxicity and treatment efficacy during the contouring stage, the physician is empowered to make informed decisions at the preliminary contouring stage. | 05-05-2016 |
Daniel Lance Carpenter, Anaheim, CA US
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20140014796 | Holder For Musical Instruments and/or Accessories - The invention provides for a simple and inexpensive holder for musical instruments. Unlike existing instrument holders, the present invention mounts without any tools or clamps onto the shaft of a stand such as a microphone stand, music stand, or similar stand and and is easily installed or repositioned or removed. The object of this invention is to hold various musical instruments or a plurality of various instruments and/or accessories when not in use in a convenient place during a performance or rehearsal and display for easy selection of use when desired. It utilizes a stand that is most likely to be already in use therefore eliminating the need for another stand while providing the convenience of the holder. | 01-16-2014 |
David J. Carpenter, Santa Rosa, CA US
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20110159796 | DISPLACEMENT VENTILATION SYSTEMS FOR ENCLOSED SPACES - A displacement ventilation system includes a vertical duct located inside an enclosed space and extending between a floor and a ceiling of the enclosed space, an air inlet coupled with the vertical duct for drawing air into the displacement ventilation system, and an elongated diffuser extending adjacent the floor for diffusing at least some of the outside air over the floor of the enclosed spaced. The displacement ventilation system desirably includes a return air duct extending adjacent the ceiling and being coupled with the vertical duct for removing return air from the enclosed space and advancing the return air toward the vertical duct, a heat exchanger for transferring thermal energy between the return air and the outside air, and a heat pump for changing a temperature level of the outside air or the return air passing through the heat pump. | 06-30-2011 |
Doug Carpenter, Tustin, CA US
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20110190116 | GAS DIFFUSION CATHODE USING NANOMETER SIZED PARTICLES OF TRANSITION METALS FOR CATALYSIS - A gas diffusion cathode for electrochemical cells provides higher power capability through the use of nano-particle catalysts. The catalysts comprise nanometer-sized particles of transition metals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, palladium, ruthenium, gold, silver, and lead, as well as alloys thereof, and respective oxides. These catalysts can substantially replace or eliminate platinum as a catalyst for oxygen reduction. Cathodes using such catalysts have applications to metal-air batteries, hydrogen fuel cells (PEMFCs), direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), direct oxidation fuel cells (DOFCs), and other air breathing electrochemical systems. | 08-04-2011 |
20120100986 | GAS DIFFUSION CATHODE USING NANOMETER SIZED PARTICLES OF TRANSITION METALS FOR CATALYSIS - A gas diffusion cathode for electrochemical cells provides higher power capability through the use of nano-particle catalysts. The catalysts comprise nanometer-sized particles of transition metals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, iron, palladium, ruthenium, gold, silver, and lead, as well as alloys thereof, and respective oxides. These catalysts can substantially replace or eliminate platinum as a catalyst for oxygen reduction. Cathodes using such catalysts have applications to metal-air batteries, hydrogen fuel cells (PEMFCs), direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), direct oxidation fuel cells (DOFCs), and other air breathing electrochemical systems. | 04-26-2012 |
Douglas Carpenter, Tustin, CA US
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20100266973 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NANO-PARTICLES - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing the material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. | 10-21-2010 |
20110091787 | COMPOSITIONS OF NANOMETAL PARTICLES CONTAINING A METAL OR ALLOY AND PLATINUM PARTICLES FOR USE IN FUEL CELLS - A composition of nanoparticles of metal or an alloy or having a metal and alloy core with an oxide shell in admixture with platinum particles is useful as a component for electrodes. More particularly, such composition is useful as an electrode ink for the reduction of oxygen as well as the oxidation of hydrocarbon or hydrogen fuel in a direct oxidation fuel cell, such as, but not limited to, the direct methanol fuel cell. These electrodes encompass a catalyst ink containing platinum, the nanoparticles, and a conducting ionomer which may be directly applied to a conductive support, such as woven carbon paper or cloth. This electrode may be directly adhered onto an ion exchange membrane. The nanoparticles comprise nanometer-sized transition metals such as cobalt, iron, nickel, ruthenium, chromium, palladium, silver, gold, and copper. In this invention, these catalytic powders substantially replace platinum as a catalyst in fuel cell electrooxidation and electroreduction reactions. | 04-21-2011 |
20110091831 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NANO-PARTICLES - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing the material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. | 04-21-2011 |
20130177664 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NANO-PARTICLES - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing the material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. | 07-11-2013 |
20140246816 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NANO-PARTICLES - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing the material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. | 09-04-2014 |
Eric George Carpenter, Chatsworth, CA US
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20080291003 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING EMERGENCY WARNINGS FOR A ROLLOVER VEHICLE - A system and method for providing emergency warnings for a rollover vehicle is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a warning system for an automobile including a power source configured to provide a current, a control circuit coupled to the power source, at least one position sensor coupled to the control circuit, the at least one position sensor configured to detect at least one position of the automobile with respect to a ground surface, and at least one light source coupled to the control circuit, wherein the control circuit is configured to control current flow to the at least one light source based on the at least one position. | 11-27-2008 |
G. Gregory Carpenter, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20080319952 | DYNAMIC MENUS FOR MULTI-PREFIX INTERACTIVE MOBILE SEARCHES - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 12-25-2008 |
20100306228 | DYNAMIC MENUS FOR MULTI-PREFIX INTERACTIVE MOBILE SEARCHES USING PREDICTIVE TEXT TO YIELD TARGETED ADVERTISEMENTS - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques (including predictive text techniques to facilitate the generation of targeted ads) that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 12-02-2010 |
20110078243 | Leveraging Collaborative Cloud Services to Build and Share Apps - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques (including predictive text techniques to facilitate the generation of targeted ads) that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. Applications are built by leveraging existing collaborative cloud services that enable the maintenance and sharing of user content. | 03-31-2011 |
20110083167 | Leveraging Collaborative Cloud Services to Build and Share Apps - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques (including predictive text techniques to facilitate the generation of targeted ads) that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. Applications are built by leveraging existing collaborative cloud services that enable the maintenance and sharing of user content. | 04-07-2011 |
20120296934 | MULTI-PREFIX QUERY OPTIMIZATIONS - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 11-22-2012 |
20120310924 | MULTI-PREFIX INTERACTIVE MOBILE SEARCH - A system and a method are disclosed for multi-prefix, interactive search capability on a mobile communications device. A keystroke is input into a search query field of a landing page and a multi-prefix search is performed. The landing page is refreshed to display the results. The landing page displays a first tier of search results, which can include channels or links to web pages associated with the user input. If the search result that is selected is a channel, the channel is displayed. If the search result that is selected is a web page, the web page is displayed. The landing page corresponding to the selected channel, or to the web page, may then be searched or explored. If the desired channel is not displayed within the first tier of search results, another keystroke may be input. The landing page refreshes accordingly and additional keystrokes may be entered. | 12-06-2012 |
20120323965 | DYNAMIC MENUS FOR MULTI-PREFIX INTERACTIVE MOBILE SEARCHES - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 12-20-2012 |
20130124606 | AUTOMATIC PERSONALIZATION OF DOWNLOADABLE MOBILE APPS - The present invention greatly simplifies the process of downloading and personalizing a mobile app by employing a unique code or “User ID” that associates the user with the mobile app. This User ID enables the mobile app to personalize itself automatically—i.e., without requiring the user to enter login information. To overcome the obstacle of providing the mobile app with access to the User ID, the invention existing web browser functionality is leveraged by employing a “cookie” into which the User ID is stored, and from which it is retrieved by an app server after the mobile app has been downloaded and initially launched by the user, thereby enabling the app server to provide the user with a personalized experience automatically. The app server sends the User ID to the mobile app, which stores it to enable a personalized experience whenever the user subsequently invokes the mobile app. | 05-16-2013 |
20140096081 | Dynamic Menus for Multi-Prefix Interactive Mobile Searches - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 04-03-2014 |
20140164363 | Multi-Prefix Interactive Mobile Search - A system and a method are disclosed for multi-prefix, interactive search capability on a mobile communications device. A keystroke is input into a search query field of a landing page and a multi-prefix search is performed. The landing page is refreshed to display the results. The landing page displays a first tier of search results, which can include channels or links to web pages associated with the user input. If the search result that is selected is a channel, the channel is displayed. If the search result that is selected is a web page, the web page is displayed. The landing page corresponding to the selected channel, or to the web page, may then be searched or explored. If the desired channel is not displayed within the first tier of search results, another keystroke may be input. The landing page refreshes accordingly and additional keystrokes may be entered. | 06-12-2014 |
20140172610 | ACCOUNT-BASED CHECKOUT - The present invention leverages the account-creation process that necessarily precedes any account-based transaction. The process of creating an account is enhanced to include the pre-association of various “ID Factors” that can be employed in combination to identify that account. Permitted combinations of ID Factors are those that comply with the account provider's security policy. Subsequently, at the time of a transaction in which a customer desires to check out items, the customer need only present an acceptable combination (i.e., one which meets the provider's security policy) of the ID Factors which have been pre-associated with the customer's account. In one embodiment, such an account-identification mechanism is coupled with a product-identification mechanism to enable a flexible and secure automated self-checkout system. | 06-19-2014 |
20140258273 | Dynamic Menus for Multi-Prefix Interactive Mobile Searches Using Predictive Text to Yield Targeted Advertisements - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques (including predictive text techniques to facilitate the generation of targeted ads) that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 09-11-2014 |
20140304259 | Multi-Prefix Query Optimizations - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 10-09-2014 |
20150120716 | Dynamic Menus for Multi-Prefix Interactive Mobile Searches - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 04-30-2015 |
20150161221 | Leveraging Collaborative Cloud Services to Build and Share Apps - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive multi-prefix, multi-tier and dynamic menu information retrieval techniques (including predictive text techniques to facilitate the generation of targeted ads) that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. Applications are built by leveraging existing collaborative cloud services that enable the maintenance and sharing of user content. | 06-11-2015 |
20160070753 | Multi-Prefix Query Optimizations - The present invention includes systems and methods for retrieving information via a flexible and consistent targeted search model that employs interactive dynamic menu information retrieval techniques that provide context-specific functionality tailored to particular information channels, as well as to records within or across such channels, and other known state information. Users are presented with a consistent search interface among multiple tiers across and within a large domain of information sources, and need not learn different or special search syntax. A thin-client server-controlled architecture enables users of resource-constrained mobile communications devices to locate targeted information more quickly by entering fewer keystrokes and performing fewer query iterations and web page refreshes, which in turn reduces required network bandwidth. | 03-10-2016 |
Gloria Carpenter, Pittsburg, CA US
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20090038663 | Multifunctional walking stick with dog deterrent and adaptable base - A multifunctional walking stick includes a telescopic stem having an adjustable handle and an interchangeable base. A modular safety device is detachably attached to the stem. The modular safety device includes a dog deterrent device, an audible alarm device and a location tracer device. The dog deterrent device can issue inaudible ultrasonic sound to deter barking dogs from a user. The interchangeable base can receive different selectable base bottoms for different activities i.e. walking, hiking, etc. The multifunctional walking stick also includes a compass, a flare compartment and a shock absorber for reducing vibrations caused by a walking surface. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038664 | Modular safety device with dog deterrent and panic alarm - A modular safety device has an ultrasonic device capable of transmitting ultrasonic sound with a frequency of at least 20 kHz. The ultrasonic sound is inaudible to human ear and can cause barking or approaching dogs to stay in place, stop or move away from the user. The modular safety device also includes a power supply and an audible alarm device. The audible alarm device is capable of issuing a distress sound audible to human ear. The power supply, ultrasonic device and audible alarm device are incorporated into a detachable and portable unit that can be easily carried on a user's person or attached to a user's mobile device such as walker or wheelchair. | 02-12-2009 |
Hutch Carpenter, San Francisco, CA US
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20130346501 | System and Method for Calculating Global Reputation - As social networks become more powerful and sophisticated, each member of a social network may belong to different communities. The computing reputation for users in a single community is not adequate anymore. As a result, a method of calculating global reputation for each member is desirable. Various considerations are described to address challenges related to global reputation for a user who participates in activities among multiple communities. Considerations on accessibility of a community, quality vs. quantity of submissions, posting ideas vs. comments, weighting of each community, and volatility of the reputation value are discussed in the present invention. Finally, a formula for calculating a global reputation value of the user is proposed by combining all the considerations. A system that implements the global reputation computation is described. | 12-26-2013 |
James F. Carpenter, Mountain View, CA US
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20140310595 | AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL PERSONAL ASSISTANT FOR EXTERNAL REPRESENTATION - A computing system for virtual personal assistance includes technologies to, among other things, correlate an external representation of an object with a real world view of the object, display virtual elements on the external representation of the object and/or display virtual elements on the real world view of the object, to provide virtual personal assistance in a multi-step activity or another activity that involves the observation or handling of an object and a reference document. | 10-16-2014 |
20150149177 | Sharing Intents to Provide Virtual Assistance in a Multi-Person Dialog - A computing system is operable as virtual personal assistant (VPA) to understand relationships between different instances of natural language dialog expressed by different people in a multi-person conversational dialog session. The VPA can develop a common resource, a shared intent, which represents the VPA's semantic understanding of at least a portion of the multi-person dialog experience. The VPA can store and manipulate multiple shared intents, and can alternate between different shared intents as the multi-person conversation unfolds. With the shared intents, the computing system can generate useful action items and present the action items to one or more of the participants in the dialog session. | 05-28-2015 |
20150149182 | Sharing Intents to Provide Virtual Assistance in a Multi-Person Dialog - A computing system is operable as virtual personal assistant (VPA) to understand relationships between different instances of natural language dialog expressed by different people in a multi-person conversational dialog session. The VPA can develop a common resource, a shared intent, which represents the VPA's semantic understanding of at least a portion of the multi-person dialog experience. The VPA can store and manipulate multiple shared intents, and can alternate between different shared intents as the multi-person conversation unfolds. With the shared intents, the computing system can generate useful action items and present the action items to one or more of the participants in the dialog session. | 05-28-2015 |
Jason Andrew Carpenter, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100158380 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CUSTOMIZATION - A method for customizing media is provided. The method comprises obtaining an image including at least one image of a portion of a person. The method further comprises extracting the at least one image of a portion of a person from the image based on object finding and generating customized media including the at least one image of a portion of a person extracted from the scene image. An amusement park attraction is also disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
20130222585 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CUSTOMIZATION - An amusement park attraction including customizable media. The amusement park attraction includes at least one ride vehicle configured to seat one or more guests, the at least one ride vehicle including at least one first computing device with a display. Additionally, the amusement park attraction includes an imaging device positioned to capture at least one image of the at least one or more guests. The at least one first computing device is configured to display customized media comprising a stock media altered to include the at least one guest image. | 08-29-2013 |
Jeffrey D. Carpenter, Pasadena, CA US
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20090172722 | SERVICE ACTIVATION OF SET-TOP BOX FUNCTIONALITY USING BROADCAST CONDITIONAL ACCESS SYSTEM - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to activate functionality in a set-top box | 07-02-2009 |
John A. Carpenter, San Jose, CA US
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20110316446 | POWER CONVERTER WITH COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR ADJUSTING OUTPUT CURRENT PROVIDED TO A CONSTANT LOAD - A power converter for constant loads includes an energy transfer element, a switch, a controller, and a compensation circuit. The energy transfer element is coupled to receive a rectified voltage having a non-blocked portion and a blocked portion, where an amount of the blocked portion corresponds to a phase angle. The controller is coupled to control switching of the switch to regulate an output current of the power converter in response to a plurality of signals. The plurality of signals includes a peak input voltage signal and a feedback signal, where the peak input voltage signal is representative of a peak input voltage of the power converter and the feedback signal is representative of the output voltage of the power converter. The compensation circuit is coupled to adjust at least one of the plurality of signals in response to the phase angle exceeding a phase angle threshold. | 12-29-2011 |
20130020965 | POWER CONVERTER WITH COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR ADJUSTING OUTPUT CURRENT PROVIDED TO A CONSTANT LOAD - A power converter for constant loads includes an energy transfer element, a switch, a controller, and a compensation circuit. The energy transfer element is coupled to receive a rectified voltage having a blocked portion that corresponds to a phase angle. The controller is coupled to control switching of the switch to regulate an output current of the power converter in response to a plurality of signals. The plurality of signals includes a peak input voltage signal and a feedback signal. The compensation circuit is coupled to output a compensation signal to adjust at least one of the plurality of signals in response to the phase angle exceeding a phase angle threshold. The compensation circuit does not output the compensation signal and does not adjust the at least one of the plurality of signals when the phase angle is less than the phase angle threshold. | 01-24-2013 |
20130214702 | POWER CONVERTER WITH COMPENSATION CIRCUIT FOR ADJUSTING OUTPUT CURRENT PROVIDED TO A CONSTANT LOAD - A method for use in a power converter includes generating a peak input voltage signal that is representative of a peak value of the input voltage for phase angles less than a phase angle threshold and is representative of a value that is less than the peak value of the input voltage for phase angles greater than the phase angle threshold. The method also includes controlling a switching of a switch to regulate an output current of the power converter in response to the peak input voltage signal and the feedback signal. A compensation current is then added to the peak input voltage signal when the phase angle is greater than the phase angle threshold to allow for natural dimming at an output of the power converter. | 08-22-2013 |
John Allen Carpenter, San Jose, CA US
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20100039838 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONDUCTING PATHWAY HAVING A NOISE FILTER SPARK GAP - A printed circuit board includes a primary region, a secondary region and an isolation region disposed between the primary region and the secondary region to galvanically isolate the primary region from the secondary region. The primary region is to be coupled to an AC source. The primary region also includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) conducting pathway to redirect current to the AC source that crosses the isolation region. A spark gap is included in the ESD conducting pathway to filter noise and to provide a current path to the AC source for the current that crosses the isolation region. | 02-18-2010 |
20120120539 | ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CONDUCTING PATHWAY HAVING A NOISE FILTER SPARK GAP - A printed circuit board includes a primary region, a secondary region and an isolation region disposed between the primary region and the secondary region to galvanically isolate the primary region from the secondary region. The primary region is to be coupled to an AC source. The primary region also includes an electrostatic discharge (ESD) conducting pathway to redirect current to the AC source that crosses the isolation region. A spark gap is included in the ESD conducting pathway. | 05-17-2012 |
John Richard Carpenter, Irvine, CA US
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20140271273 | HANDHELD OCULAR ASPIRATION TOOL - A variety of systems, processes, and techniques may provide ocular aspiration. In certain implementations, a handheld ocular aspiration tool may include an electrical motor, a peristaltic pump assembly, a fluid input port, and a fluid output port. The peristaltic pump assembly may include a helically wound compressible conduit and a plurality of variable radius rollers. The rollers may be configured to increasingly occlude the conduit as the rollers are rotated in contact with the conduit, wherein two rollers substantially occlude the conduit at one time to pump fluid through the conduit. The fluid input port may be in fluid communication with an input end of the peristaltic pump assembly, and the fluid output port may be in fluid communication with an output end of the peristaltic pump assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20150157501 | Devices, Systems, and Methods for Tip Vacuum Control During Aspiration - Disclosed herein is an apparatus for insertion in an eye of a patient for aspirating material from the eye in the treatment of an ocular condition, the apparatus comprising a needle disposed at a distal end of the apparatus, an aspiration channel extending from a distal aperture of the needle to a proximal end of the apparatus, and an irrigation sleeve coaxially disposed about the needle. The aspiration channel comprises a proximal portion having a first diameter, a bypass portion having a second diameter and at least one bypass port, and a distal portion having a third diameter. The second diameter is larger than the first diameter. The irrigation sleeve and the needle form an annular irrigation passageway therebetween. The bypass port is shaped and configured to establish fluid communication between the irrigation passageway and the aspiration channel. | 06-11-2015 |
Jon Carpenter, Torrance, CA US
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20150210407 | LIFTING ENTRY/ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT (LEAF) UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR ULTRA-LOW BALLISTIC COEFFICIENT ATMOSPHERIC ENTRY AND MANEUVERABLE ATMOSPHERIC FLIGHT AT SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES - An aerial vehicle including a collapsible and inflatable vehicle body capable of being filled with a lighter than air gas so as to make the vehicle semi-buoyant or 100% buoyant at a predetermined altitude in an atmosphere above a solar system body. The vehicle body has a shape suitable to provide aerodynamic lift. The vehicle may include a propulsion device coupled to and extending from the vehicle body, where the device provides power to aerodynamically lift the vehicle above the 100% buoyant altitude to a higher altitude where the vehicle can maintain that altitude through the aerodynamic lift and vehicle buoyancy. The vehicle is configured to be deployed/inflated from a collapsed and stowed configuration to a deployed/inflated configuration in an orbit above the atmosphere of the solar system body, and is configured to enter the atmosphere in the inflated configuration and descend without propulsion. | 07-30-2015 |
Jon R. Carpenter, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140188535 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REVIEWING AND RATING SCRIPTS TO GENERATE A QUANTIFIABLE SCORE - The present invention discloses a method and system for reviewing script file(s) to provide a quantified quality score. The system includes a server system, a processing module, and a data storage module. The server system is configured to receive the script files from a writer and assign these script files to multiple readers for analysis. The processing module is operatively coupled to the server system for processing the analyzed script files by the plurality of readers. The processor checks the status of individual reviews of the plurality of readers before generating a final score. The data storage module is operatively coupled to the server system and the processing module for storing the script files and the reviewed script files. | 07-03-2014 |
Kalind C. Carpenter, Pasadena, CA US
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20140203623 | TERRAIN TRAVERSING DEVICE HAVING A WHEEL WITH MICROHOOKS - A terrain traversing device is described. The device includes an annular rotor element with a plurality of co-planar microspine hooks arranged on the periphery of the annular rotor element. Each microspine hook has an independently flexible suspension configuration that permits the microspine hook to initially engage an irregularity in a terrain surface at a preset initial engagement angle and subsequently engage the irregularity with a continuously varying engagement angle when the annular rotor element is rotated for urging the terrain traversing device to traverse a terrain surface. Improvements related to the design, fabrication and use of the microspine hooks in the device are also described. | 07-24-2014 |
Kenneth Carpenter, San Diego, CA US
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20130043678 | CARBON DIOXIDE-BASED GEOTHERMAL ENERGY GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A system comprises an injection well for accessing a reservoir containing a native fluid comprising a hydrocarbon. The reservoir is located below one or more caprocks, is at a first temperature, and is accessible without using large-scale hydrofracturing. The system further includes a production well in fluid communication with the reservoir, a supply apparatus configured to feed a non-water based working fluid at a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature through the injection well to the reservoir. The working fluid mixes with the native fluid to form a production fluid comprising at least a portion of the working fluid and at least a portion of the hydrocarbon at a third temperature that is higher than the second temperature. An energy recovery apparatus in fluid communication with the productions well converts energy contained in the production fluid to electricity, heat, or combinations thereof. | 02-21-2013 |
Kenneth W. Carpenter, La Jolla, CA US
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20090022772 | BIOABSORBABLE ELASTOMERIC ARTERIAL SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides bioabsorbable elastomeric arterial support devices fabricated using elastomeric polymer networks and semi-interpenetrating networks in which a linear polymer is crosslinked by ester or alpha-amino-acid containing cross-linkers that polymerize upon exposure to active species. The invention devices are designed for implant into curved segments of artery and can be expanded during arterial implant and cross-linked in vivo in the expanded state to restore a clogged artery to extended function. The invention devices are useful for in vivo implant in diseased arteries and for delivery of a variety of therapeutic molecules in a time release fashion to surrounding tissues to reduce or eliminate arterial response to implant of the device. | 01-22-2009 |
Kenneth W. Carpenter, San Diego, CA US
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20080288057 | Bioactive Stents For Type II Diabetics and Methods for Use Thereof - The present invention is based on the discovery that a vascular stent or other implantable medical device can be coated with a biodegradable biocompatible polymer to which is attached a bioligand that specifically captures progenitors of endothelial cells (PECs) from the circulating blood to promote endogenous formation of healthy endothelium in Type II diabetics. In one embodiment, the bioligand is a peptide that specifically binds to an integrin receptor on PECs. The invention also provides methods for using such vascular stents and other implantable devices to promote vascular healing in Type II diabetics, for example following mechanical intervention. | 11-20-2008 |
20110137406 | BIOACTIVE STENTS FOR TYPE II DIABETICS AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - The present invention is based on the discovery that a vascular stent or other implantable medical device can be coated with a biodegradable biocompatible polymer to which is attached a bioligand that specifically captures progenitors of endothelial cells (PECs) from the circulating blood to promote endogenous formation of healthy endothelium in Type II diabetics. In one embodiment, the bioligand is a peptide that specifically binds to an integrin receptor on PECs. The invention also provides methods for using such vascular stents and other implantable devices to promote vascular healing in Type II diabetics, for example following mechanical intervention. | 06-09-2011 |
Laura Carpenter, Palos Verdes Estates, CA US
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20120299150 | Power Semiconductor Module with Embedded Chip Package - A power semiconductor module includes a power semiconductor die, a metal substrate, a patterned metallization layer, a plurality of padless electrical connections, a plurality of vias and an inductor. The power semiconductor die has a top surface, an opposing bottom surface and a plurality of sides extending between the top and bottom surfaces. The metal substrate is attached to the bottom surface of the die. The patterned metallization layer is disposed above the top surface of the die. The plurality of padless electrical connections are at the top surface of the die and connect the patterned metallization layer to the die. The plurality of vias are disposed adjacent one or more of the sides of the die and electrically connected to the patterned metallization layer at a first end of the plurality of vias and to the metal substrate at a second end of the plurality of vias. | 11-29-2012 |
Melissa Carpenter, San Diego, CA US
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20100041150 | EXPANSION OF DEFINITIVE ENDODERM CELLS - Disclosed herein are cell cultures comprising expanded definitive endoderm cells as well as methods for expanding definitive endoderm cells in culture. | 02-18-2010 |
20140193905 | EXPANSION OF DEFINITIVE ENDODERM CELLS - Disclosed herein are cell cultures comprising expanded definitive endoderm cells as well as methods for expanding definitive endoderm cells in culture. | 07-10-2014 |
Melissa K. Carpenter, San Diego, CA US
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20090291495 | Neural Cell Populations from Primate Pluripotent Stem Cells - This invention provides a system for efficiently producing differentiated cells from pluripotent cells, such as human embryonic stem cells. Rather than permitting the cells to form embryoid bodies according to established techniques, differentiation is effected directly in monolayer culture on a suitable solid surface. The cells are either plated directly onto a differentiation-promoting surface, or grown initially on the solid surface in the absence of feeder cells and then exchanged into a medium that assists in the differentiation process. The solid surface and the culture medium can be chosen to direct differentiation down a particular pathway, generating a cell population that is remarkably uniform. The methodology is well adapted to bulk production of committed precursor and terminally differentiated cells for use in drug screening or regenerative medicine. | 11-26-2009 |
20090305405 | USE OF TGF BETA SUPERFAMILY ANTAGONISTS AND NEUROTROPHINS TO MAKE NEURONS FROM EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - This invention provides a system for efficiently producing differentiated cells from pluripotent cells, such as human embryonic stem cells. Rather than permitting the cells to form embryoid bodies according to established techniques, differentiation is effected directly in monolayer culture on a suitable solid surface. The cells are either plated directly onto a differentiation-promoting surface, or grown initially on the solid surface in the absence of feeder cells and then exchanged into a medium that assists in the differentiation process. The solid surface and the culture medium can be chosen to direct differentiation down a particular pathway, generating a cell population that is remarkably uniform. The methodology is well adapted to bulk production of committed precursor and terminally differentiated cells for use in drug screening or regenerative medicine. | 12-10-2009 |
20140242691 | Neural Progenitor Cell Populations - This invention provides populations of neural progenitor cells, differentiated neurons, glial cells, and astrocytes. The populations are obtained by culturing stem cell populations (such as embryonic stem cells) in a cocktail of growth conditions that initiates differentiation, and establishes the neural progenitor population. The progenitors can be further differentiated in culture into a variety of different neural phenotypes, including dopaminergic neurons. The differentiated cell populations or the neural progenitors can be generated in large quantities for use in drug screening and the treatment of neurological disorders. | 08-28-2014 |
Melissa K. Carpenter, Castro Valley, CA US
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20080299582 | Culture System for Rapid Expansion of Human Embryonic Stem Cells - This disclosure provides an improved system for culturing human pluripotent stem cells. Traditionally, pluripotent stem cells are cultured on a layer of feeder cells (such as mouse embryonic fibroblasts) to prevent them from differentiating. In the system described here, the role of feeder cells is replaced by components added to the culture environment that support rapid proliferation without differentiation. Effective features are a suitable support structure for the cells, and an effective medium that can be added fresh to the culture without being preconditioned by another cell type. Culturing human embryonic stem cells in fresh medium according to this invention causes the cells to expand surprisingly rapidly, while retaining the ability to differentiate into cells representing all three embryonic germ layers. This new culture system allows for bulk proliferation of pPS cells for commercial production of important products for use in drug screening and human therapy. | 12-04-2008 |
20090117639 | Neural Progenitor Cell Populations - This invention provides populations of neural progenitor cells, differentiated neurons, glial cells, and astrocytes. The populations are obtained by culturing stem cell populations (such as embryonic stem cells) in a cocktail of growth conditions that initiates differentiation, and establishes the neural progenitor population. The progenitors can be further differentiated in culture into a variety of different neural phenotypes, including dopaminergic neurons. The differentiated cell populations or the neural progenitors can be generated in large quantities for use in drug screening and the treatment of neurological disorders. | 05-07-2009 |
20100203633 | Culture System for Rapid Expansion of Human Embryonic Stem Cells - This disclosure provides an improved system for culturing human pluripotent stem cells. Traditionally, pluripotent stem cells are cultured on a layer of feeder cells (such as mouse embryonic fibroblasts) to prevent them from differentiating. In the system described here, the role of feeder cells is replaced by components added to the culture environment that support rapid proliferation without differentiation. Effective features are a suitable support structure for the cells, and an effective medium that can be added fresh to the culture without being preconditioned by another cell type. Culturing human embryonic stem cells in fresh medium according to this invention causes the cells to expand surprisingly rapidly, while retaining the ability to differentiate into cells representing all three embryonic germ layers. This new culture system allows for bulk proliferation of pPS cells for commercial production of important products for use in drug screening and human therapy. | 08-12-2010 |
20100317101 | Culture System for Rapid Expansion of Human Embryonic Stem Cells - This disclosure provides an improved system for culturing human pluripotent stem cells. Traditionally, pluripotent stem cells are cultured on a layer of feeder cells (such as mouse embryonic fibroblasts) to prevent them from differentiating. In the system described here, the role of feeder cells is replaced by components added to the culture environment that support rapid proliferation without differentiation. Effective features are a suitable support structure for the cells, and an effective medium that can be added fresh to the culture without being preconditioned by another cell type. Culturing human embryonic stem cells in fresh medium according to this invention causes the cells to expand surprisingly rapidly, while retaining the ability to differentiate into cells representing all three embryonic germ layers. This new culture system allows for bulk proliferation of pPS cells for commercial production of important products for use in drug screening and human therapy. | 12-16-2010 |
20120149025 | Screening Methods for Human Embryonic Stem Cells - This disclosure provides an improved system for culturing human pluripotent stem cells. Traditionally, pluripotent stem cells are cultured on a layer of feeder cells (such as mouse embryonic fibroblasts) to prevent them from differentiating. In the system described here, the role of feeder cells is replaced by components added to the culture environment that support rapid proliferation without differentiation. Effective features are a suitable support structure for the cells, and an effective medium that can be added fresh to the culture without being preconditioned by another cell type. Culturing human embryonic stem cells in fresh medium according to this invention causes the cells to expand surprisingly rapidly, while retaining the ability to differentiate into cells representing all three embryonic germ layers. This new culture system allows for bulk proliferation of pPS cells for commercial production of important products for use in drug screening and human therapy. | 06-14-2012 |
20120308534 | NEURAL PROGENITOR CELL POPULATIONS - This invention provides populations of neural progenitor cells, differentiated neurons, glial cells, and astrocytes. The populations are obtained by culturing stem cell populations (such as embryonic stem cells) in a cocktail of growth conditions that initiates differentiation, and establishes the neural progenitor population. The progenitors can be further differentiated in culture into a variety of different neural phenotypes, including dopaminergic neurons. The differentiated cell populations or the neural progenitors can be generated in large quantities for use in drug screening and the treatment of neurological disorders. | 12-06-2012 |
20120322146 | NEURAL CELL POPULATIONS FROM PRIMATE PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - This invention provides a system for efficiently producing differentiated cells from pluripotent cells, such as human embryonic stem cells. Rather than permitting the cells to form embryoid bodies according to established techniques, differentiation is effected directly in monolayer culture on a suitable solid surface. The cells are either plated directly onto a differentiation-promoting surface, or grown initially on the solid surface in the absence of feeder cells and then exchanged into a medium that assists in the differentiation process. The solid surface and the culture medium can be chosen to direct differentiation down a particular pathway, generating a cell population that is remarkably uniform. The methodology is well adapted to bulk production of committed precursor and terminally differentiated cells for use in drug screening or regenerative medicine. | 12-20-2012 |
20140302600 | PRIMATE PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL EXPANSION WITHOUT FEEDER CELLS AND IN THE PRESENCE OF FGF AND MATRIGEL OR ENGELBRETH-HOLM-SWARM TUMOR CELL PREAPARATION - This disclosure provides an improved system for culturing human pluripotent stem cells. Traditionally, pluripotent stem cells are cultured on a layer of feeder cells (such as mouse embryonic fibroblasts) to prevent them from differentiating. In the system described here, the role of feeder cells is replaced by components added to the culture environment that support rapid proliferation without differentiation. Effective features are a suitable support structure for the cells, and an effective medium that can be added fresh to the culture without being preconditioned by another cell type. Culturing human embryonic stem cells in fresh medium according to this invention causes the cells to expand surprisingly rapidly, while retaining the ability to differentiate into cells representing all three embryonic germ layers. This new culture system allows for bulk proliferation of pPS cells for commercial production of important products for use in drug screening and human therapy. | 10-09-2014 |
Meredith L. Carpenter, San Mateo, CA US
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20150232834 | PARTITIONING OF DNA SEQUENCING LIBRARIES INTO HOST AND MICROBIAL COMPONENTS - Described herein is a method for isolating microbial DNA from a sample that comprises host DNA and microbial DNA. In some embodiments, the method may comprise: obtaining a tagged DNA sample, wherein the tagged DNA sample contains host DNA and microbial DNA, both comprising an appended universal adaptor; b) hybridizing the extracted DNA, in solution, with affinity-tagged RNA probes generated by in vitro transcribing, in the presence of an affinity-tagged ribonucleotide, a library of fragmented host DNA that has been ligated to an RNA promoter adaptor; c) binding the product of step b) with a capture agent that is tethered to a substrate, in the presence of RNA oligonucleotides that are complementary to or have the same sequence as one or more strands of the universal adaptor, thereby capturing the host DNA on the substrate; and d) collecting the unbound DNA, wherein the unbound DNA comprises the microbial DNA. | 08-20-2015 |
20150360194 | Enrichment of DNA Sequencing Libraries from Samples Containing Small Amounts of Target DNA - Provided herein is a method for capturing DNA molecules in solution. The method may comprise: extracting DNA from a sample that comprises endogenous DNA and environmental DNA to produce extracted DNA; ligating universal adaptors to the extracted DNA; hybridizing the extracted DNA, in solution, with affinity-tagged RNA probes generated by: in vitro transcribing a library of fragmented reference genomic DNA that has been ligated to an RNA promoter adaptor, in the presence of an affinity-tagged ribonucleotide; binding the product with a capture agent that is tethered to a substrate in the presence of RNA oligonucleotides that are complementary to the adaptors, thereby capturing the hybridized DNA molecules on the substrate; washing the substrate to remove any unbound DNA molecules; and releasing the captured DNA molecules. A kit for performing the method is also provided. | 12-17-2015 |
Michael Andrew Carpenter, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100158380 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CUSTOMIZATION - A method for customizing media is provided. The method comprises obtaining an image including at least one image of a portion of a person. The method further comprises extracting the at least one image of a portion of a person from the image based on object finding and generating customized media including the at least one image of a portion of a person extracted from the scene image. An amusement park attraction is also disclosed. | 06-24-2010 |
20130222585 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CUSTOMIZATION - An amusement park attraction including customizable media. The amusement park attraction includes at least one ride vehicle configured to seat one or more guests, the at least one ride vehicle including at least one first computing device with a display. Additionally, the amusement park attraction includes an imaging device positioned to capture at least one image of the at least one or more guests. The at least one first computing device is configured to display customized media comprising a stock media altered to include the at least one guest image. | 08-29-2013 |
Quiché John Carpenter, Bonsall, CA US
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20090289439 | Shock absorbing and energy return system for board sports - A skiing mechanism comprises an elongated board, a first plate and a second spring plate, comprised of two separate & fastened material(s), one continuous material, or one spring plate integrated with board at manufacture. The first spring plate includes an angled section with a first predetermined cant directed toward the tip of the board. This angled section is separated from the board by a first distance. Furthermore, the second spring includes a section angled according to a second predetermined cant directed toward the tail of the board. This section of the second spring plate is separated from the board by a second distance. | 11-26-2009 |
Quiché John Carpenter, Bonsall, CA US
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20090289439 | Shock absorbing and energy return system for board sports - A skiing mechanism comprises an elongated board, a first plate and a second spring plate, comprised of two separate & fastened material(s), one continuous material, or one spring plate integrated with board at manufacture. The first spring plate includes an angled section with a first predetermined cant directed toward the tip of the board. This angled section is separated from the board by a first distance. Furthermore, the second spring includes a section angled according to a second predetermined cant directed toward the tail of the board. This section of the second spring plate is separated from the board by a second distance. | 11-26-2009 |
Ray Douglas Carpenter, Tustin, CA US
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20110014310 | Method and apparatus for forming nano-particles - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. A raw material feeder can be configured to feed raw material toward a heater which vaporizes the raw material. The feeder can include a metering device for controlling the flow of raw material toward the heater. A gas source can also be used to cause gas to flow through a portion of the raw material feeder along with the raw material. | 01-20-2011 |
20110123901 | NANO-MATERIAL CATALYST DEVICE - A catalyst member can comprise nano-scale nickel particles. The catalyst member can be used for a plurality of different uses, for example, electrodes of a fuel cell or an electrolysis device. The nano-scale nickel particles can be sintered or combined in other manners to form the desired shape. | 05-26-2011 |
20120088182 | NANO-MATERIAL CATALYST DEVICE - A catalyst member can comprise nano-scale nickel particles. The catalyst member can be used for a plurality of different uses, for example, electrodes of a fuel cell or an electrolysis device. The nano-scale nickel particles can be sintered or combined in other manners to form the desired shape. | 04-12-2012 |
20130302455 | Method and apparatus for forming nano-particles - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. A raw material feeder can be configured to feed raw material toward a heater which vaporizes the raw material. The feeder can include a metering device for controlling the flow of raw material toward the heater. A gas source can also be used to cause gas to flow through a portion of the raw material feeder along with the raw material. | 11-14-2013 |
20140242205 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING NANO-PARTICLES - Nano-scale particles of materials can be produced by vaporizing material and allowing the material to flow in a non-violently turbulent manner into thermal communication with a cooling fluid, thereby forming small particles of the material that can be in the nano-scale size range. A raw material feeder can be configured to feed raw material toward a heater which vaporizes the raw material. The feeder can include a metering device for controlling the flow of raw material toward the heater. A gas source can also be used to cause gas to flow through a portion of the raw material feeder along with the raw material. | 08-28-2014 |
R. Douglas Carpenter, Santa Ana, CA US
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20080280190 | Electrochemical catalysts - A composition useful in electrodes provides higher power capability through the use of nanoparticle catalysts present in the composition. Nanoparticles of transition metals are preferred such as manganese, nickel, cobalt, iron, palladium, ruthenium, gold, silver, and lead, as well as alloys thereof, and respective oxides. These nanoparticle catalysts can substantially replace or eliminate platinum as a catalyst for certain electrochemical reactions. Electrodes, used as anodes, cathodes, or both, using such catalysts have applications relating to metal-air batteries, hydrogen fuel cells (PEMFCs), direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs), direct oxidation fuel cells (DOFCs), and other air or oxygen breathing electrochemical systems as well as some liquid diffusion electrodes. | 11-13-2008 |
20100233577 | Nano-material catalyst device - A catalyst member comprising a blended mixture of nano-scale metal particles compressed with larger metal particles and sintered to form a structurally stable member of any desired shape. The catalyst member can be used in one of many different applications; for example, as an electrode in a fuel cell or in an electrolysis device to generate hydrogen and oxygen. | 09-16-2010 |
Richard D. Carpenter, Suisun City, CA US
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20100310455 | Heterocyclic Ligands for Integrin Imaging and Therapy - The present invention provides α | 12-09-2010 |
Robert Carpenter, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120066093 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING, PROVIDING NOTICE OF AND PURCHASING A GIFT IN AN ONLINE OR ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - Methods of purchasing a gift include: providing a retailer website, providing a FriendGiftr website, selecting at least one gift on the retailer website, retailer catalog, retail store or combination thereof, selecting a FriendGiftr payment option on the retailer website, connecting with the FriendGiftr website and accessing options to display the at least one gift. Contemplated methods also include paying for part or all of a single gift or multiple gifts, setting up “immediate gratification” delivery or a combination thereof. Software systems are also provided for purchasing at least one gift, comprising: providing an internet connection or two way communication connection, providing a retailer website on the internet or two way communication portal, providing an executable FriendGiftr software program, selecting at least one gift on the retailer website, retailer catalog, retail store or combination thereof, selecting a FriendGiftr payment option on the retailer website, executing the FriendGiftr software program; and accessing options to display the at least one gift. Methods of purchasing at least one gift, comprise: providing a retailer website, retail catalog, retail store or a combination thereof, providing a FriendGiftr website, providing at least one notice of at least one gift that has been selected on the providing a retailer website, retail catalog, retail store or a combination thereof, reviewing the at least one notice, accessing the FriendGiftr website; and paying for at least part of the at least one gift. | 03-15-2012 |
20120284149 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IDENTIFYING, PROVIDING NOTICE OF AND PURCHASING A GIFT IN AN ONLINE OR ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - System and Methods are disclosed relating to the online purchase of a gift or other item. A gift recipient may purchase one or more gifts or items and receive such one or more gifts or items immediately. Thereafter, others who would seek to purchase a gift or item for the gift recipient from an online retailer or web service provider may choose to contribute to the cost of the already received gift or item and the gift recipient is reimbursed his cost for purchasing of such immediately received gift or item as the purchasers make such contributions towards the received gift or item. | 11-08-2012 |
20130179300 | Providing Notice and Purchasing A Gift In An Online Or Electronic Environment - Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for funding the purchase of one or more gifts. In one embodiment, a method for purchasing gifts may include providing a computing device configured to access one or more retailer websites. Each retailer website may list one or more gifts available for purchase. The method may include selecting a plurality of gifts available for purchase. The method may include ranking the selected plurality of gifts to indicate a funding order. The method may include receiving one or more monetary contributions to fund the purchase of one or more of the selected plurality of gifts. The method may include allocating the one or more monetary contributions according to the rank of the selected plurality of gifts prior to purchase of one or more of the gifts. The method may include deselecting at least one of the selected gifts. | 07-11-2013 |
20140089123 | Providing Notice and Purchasing A Gift In An Online or Electronic Environment - Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for funding the purchase of one or more gifts. In one embodiment, a method for purchasing gifts may include providing a computing device configured to access one or more retailer websites. Each retailer website may list one or more gifts available for purchase. The method may include selecting a plurality of gifts available for purchase. The method may include ranking the selected plurality of gifts to indicate a funding order. The method may include receiving one or more monetary contributions to fund the purchase of one or more of the selected plurality of gifts. The method may include allocating the one or more monetary contributions according to the rank of the selected plurality of gifts prior to purchase of one or more of the gifts. The method may include deselecting at least one of the selected gifts. | 03-27-2014 |
20140249954 | PROVIDING NOTICE AND PURCHASING A GIFT IN AN ONLINE OR ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT - Various embodiments are directed to systems and methods for funding the purchase of one or more gifts. In one embodiment, a method for purchasing gifts may include providing a computing device configured to access one or more retailer websites. Each retailer website may list one or more gifts available for purchase. The method may include selecting a plurality of gifts available for purchase. The method may include ranking the selected plurality of gifts to indicate a funding order. The method may include receiving one or more monetary contributions to fund the purchase of one or more of the selected plurality of gifts. The method may include allocating the one or more monetary contributions according to the rank of the selected plurality of gifts prior to purchase of one or more of the gifts. The method may include deselecting at least one of the selected gifts. | 09-04-2014 |
Robert Carpenter, Folsom, CA US
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20090077632 | PROACTIVE NETWORK ATTACK DEMAND MANAGEMENT - Various embodiments described and illustrated herein provide one or more of systems, methods, software, and firmware to handle attack generated demand proactively using distributed virtualization. One goal of some such embodiments is to provide a time window of stable operational response within which an intrusion detection system may detect an attack and/or cause a countermeasure against the attacks to be activated. Demand excursions which are not caused by an attack are supported during the variability of demand providing transparent response to legitimate users of the system. These embodiments, and others, are described in greater detail below. | 03-19-2009 |
Robert G. Carpenter, San Mateo, CA US
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20110258012 | DYNAMIC WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURES FOR LOAN PROCESSING - Systems and methods are provided for processing loan applications in dynamic workflows. In a preferred embodiment, a system calls an activity engine with a top-level activity for processing a work-item, e.g., a loan application. The activity engine decomposes the top-level activity into child activities and lower-level child activities, and recursively calls itself to process the child activities until all constituent child activities have been preformed, thus performing the original top-level activity. In the preferred embodiment, each activity, work-item, user, event and role has associated rules, wherein an event represents a change in state of an activity and a role represents a class of users of the system having shared attributes. The evaluation of the associated rules dynamically creates the flow of activities, thereby creating a dynamic workflow. | 10-20-2011 |
20140089037 | DYNAMIC WORKFLOW ARCHITECTURES FOR LOAN PROCESSING - A method according to certain aspects includes launching a plurality of activities representing tasks to be completed in the processing of a workflow. The method can include determining that a set of the plurality of activities are not currently available for execution, and updating an output comprising a user interface based at least in part on the determination. | 03-27-2014 |
Roger Carpenter, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130227511 | METHOD FOR REPEATED BLOCK MODIFICATION FOR CHIP ROUTING - In various embodiments, each possible different instance of a repeated block can be concurrently modified for chip routing. Repeated blocks can be implemented where all instances of a repeated block are identical or substantially identical. Pin placement may be determined based on analysis of the I/O for all instances. The pin placement may be generated to be identical or substantially similar for all instances. Flyover blockages can be designed into repeated blocks to enable the global router to wire through the repeated block. Buffers and associated pins can be inserted into repeated block within the flyover space where the global router wires to the needed buffer through area pins. | 08-29-2013 |
20150076564 | MULTI-THRESHOLD CIRCUITRY BASED ON SILICON-ON-INSULATOR TECHNOLOGY - Multiple threshold voltage circuitry based on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology is disclosed which utilizes N-wells and/or P-wells underneath the insulator in SOI FETs. The well under a FET is biased to influence the threshold voltage of the FET. A PFET and an NFET share a common buried P-well or N-well. Various types of logic can be fabricated in silicon-on-insulator (SOI) technology using multiple threshold voltage FETs. Embodiments provide circuits including the advantageous properties of both low-leakage transistors and high-speed transistors. | 03-19-2015 |
Scott Carpenter, Fremont, CA US
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20120109223 | BONE ANCHORING DEVICE - A bone anchoring device includes a shaft for anchoring in a bone and a head, the shaft including a first section having a plurality of barb elements, the barb elements being elastically deformable relative to the body of the shaft, and a second section including a bone thread for engagement with the bone. The first section is located near the tip of the shaft and allows insertion by pushing whereas the second section provides enhanced resistance against pull-out. | 05-03-2012 |
20140109383 | METHOD FOR MAKING TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES ON A SURFACE OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - The invention relates to methods and apparatus for manufacturing medical devices wherein the medical device has a surface treated to promote the migration of cells onto the surface of the medical device. In particular, the surface of the medical device has at least one topographical feature formed therein. | 04-24-2014 |
20140114435 | TOPOGRAPHICAL FEATURES AND PATTERNS ON A SURFACE OF A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to medical devices that has a surface configured to promote the migration of cells onto the surface of the medical device. In particular, the surface of the medical device has a noncontiguous pattern of topographical features formed therein or thereon. | 04-24-2014 |
20140296965 | MONOLITHIC MEDICAL DEVICES, METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - The monolithic device comprises a plurality of scaffolding members and a mesh patterned members webbed between the scaffolding members; the mesh patterned member webbed between the scaffolding members surround a lumen and generally expands from a contracted state to an expanded state; and mesh patterned members including a plurality of openings traversing the thickness of the mesh patterned member, and the mesh patterned members including a surface on which a pattern of openings is formed. | 10-02-2014 |
Scott Alan Carpenter, Cupertino, CA US
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20120245858 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES THROUGH MULTIPLE THICKNESSES - Apparatuses, methods, software, and systems for analyzing homogenous samples containing signal-emitting entities, such as, but not limited to, radioisotopes, are disclosed. The apparatuses mainly involve sample-container apparatuses that shape samples into different thicknesses; equipment; and software for detecting, processing, preserving, and presenting the signals and computational results. The methods mainly involve characteristic signal acquisition and processing in order to compute sample self-attenuation of signals emitted from within special sample-container apparatuses. The software intelligently pairs characteristic signals from samples of varying thicknesses; carries out the sample self-attenuation, transmittance, and other computations related to signal-detection-efficiency calibration of the detection system; and identifies and quantifies signal emitters. The systems primarily integrate and support the methods, apparatuses, and software as various embodiments that identify and quantify signal emitters within homogenous samples. | 09-27-2012 |
20120259589 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR ANALYSIS OF SAMPLES THROUGH MULTIPLE THICKNESSES WITH BEAM-THROUGH ASSIST - Apparatuses, methods, software, and systems for analyzing homogeneous samples containing signal emitting entities, such as, but not limited to, radioisotopes, are disclosed. The apparatuses involve sample-container apparatuses that shape samples into different thicknesses. The methods involve characteristic signal acquisition and processing in order to compute sample self-attenuation of signals emitted from within special sample-container apparatuses. An external radiation reference-source having at least one prominent characteristic signal to beam-through the sample without interfering with the radiation signals emitted by the homogeneous sample, wherein the external reference-source is affixed to the reference-source positioning device, which is affixed to the sample-container. The software pairs characteristic signals from samples of varying thicknesses; computes sample self-attenuation, transmittance, signal detection-efficiency calibration of the detection system, identifies, and quantifies signal-emitters. The systems integrate and support the methods, apparatuses, and software. | 10-11-2012 |
Staecy Carpenter, San Jose, CA US
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20140297443 | Method of bidding to qualify and win a meeting in an on-line auction - Method of bidding in an on-line auction to qualify and satisfy requirements for winning meeting time with a person, either in-person or through an interactive on-line communications network such as the Internet. The method includes the bidder uploading a document or data on-line with information relative and in response to the stated meeting requirements or criteria of meeting host when placing a bid, acceptance of meeting bids based on the information submitted, not accepting meeting bids based on the highest bid amount, accepting one or multiple bids and scheduling one or multiple meetings in a single meeting auction. | 10-02-2014 |
20160048911 | BID OVERSIGHT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Oversight system includes receiving, by a meeting auction entity within a bid oversight system from a meeting host on a host system, meeting information about a meeting. The meeting information includes availability dates, type of meeting, and a minimum bid amount. A bidder using a bidder system initiates a bid. The bidder provides information about the bid from the bidder system to the bid oversight system. The information includes bidder contact information, bid price, and a proposed parameter document or video for a meeting. | 02-18-2016 |
Steven A. Carpenter, San Francisco, CA US
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20090240574 | Systems and Methods for Ranking Investors and Rating Investment Positions - Systems and methods for ranking an investor are described. An investor is one buying an investment position. The ranking comprises generating a skill score for each investor of a plurality of investors, where the skill score represents an Information Ratio (IR) of the investor. The ranking comprises generating a persistence score for each investor of the plurality of investors such that the persistence score represents skill of the investor relative to a benchmark. The ranking comprises generating a confidence score for each investor of the plurality of investors. The confidence score represents an investment win percentage relative to an investment loss percentage. The ranking comprises generating a rank score for each investor by combining the skill score, the persistence score and the confidence score. The rank score categorizes the investor relative to other investors based upon historical investment data and real-time brokerage account data. | 09-24-2009 |
20090265283 | Systems and Methods for Ranking Investors and Rating Investment Positions - Systems and methods for rating a plurality of investment positions are described. The rating comprises identifying a set of investors corresponding to each investment position of a plurality of investment positions. An investor is one who owns the investment position. The rating comprises, for each set of investors, generating a rank score for each investor, the rank score categorizing the investors for a time period of a plurality of time periods. The rating comprises, for each set of investors, generating an average rank score for the period of time. The rating comprises, for each set of investors, generating a trailing rank score by averaging the rank scores across the plurality of periods of time. The rating comprises generating a stock rating score for each investment position by combining the average rank score and the trailing rank score of the set of investors corresponding to the investment position. | 10-22-2009 |
20100005034 | Systems and Methods for Providing Investment Performance Data to Investors - Systems and methods for generating a performance index are described. A rank score is generated for each investor relative to a group of investors of which the investor is a member. Generation of the rank score uses investment data of a portfolio of the investor, and the portfolio comprises at least one investment position. A set of investors is selected from the group of investors, and the selection is based on the rank score of each investor. The performance index is generated to provide a measure of performance of top individual investors over time relative to a market index. Generation of the performance index includes generating a composite portfolio comprising investment positions of each portfolio of each investor of the set of investors. | 01-07-2010 |
20100005035 | Systems and Methods for a Cross-Linked Investment Trading Platform - Systems and methods for an investment trading platform are described. An investment platform forms electronic links among member investors and investment portfolios and brokerage accounts of the investors, wherein a portfolio includes at least one investment position. The investment platform shares between the investors the portfolio data or the portfolios and/or brokerage data of the brokerage accounts. A trading application programming interface (API) conducts operations in portfolios and/or brokerage accounts in response to the portfolio data and/or the brokerage data. The trading API conducts automatic operations in portfolios and/or brokerage accounts in response to the portfolio data and/or the brokerage data. | 01-07-2010 |
20100280976 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOMMENDING INVESTMENT POSITIONS TO INVESTORS - A method includes aggregating investment data and real-time trade data of investors. The method further includes ranking the investors according to investment performance derived from the investment data, and generating ratings for positions held by the investors using the ranking and the real-time trade data. | 11-04-2010 |
20120330861 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INVESTMENT PERFORMEANCE DATA TO INVESTORS - Systems and methods for generating a performance index are described. A rank score is generated for each investor relative to a group of investors of which the investor is a member. Generation of the rank score uses investment data of a portfolio of the investor, and the portfolio comprises at least one investment position. A set of investors is selected from the group of investors, and the selection is based on the rank score of each investor. The performance index is generated to provide a measure of performance of top individual investors over time relative to a market index. Generation of the performance index includes generating a composite portfolio comprising investment positions of each portfolio of each investor of the set of investors. | 12-27-2012 |
20130103462 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system includes an offer serving engine, and an analytics engine with data intelligence. The analytics engine compares information about similar goods or services sold by different entities, manufacturers or service providers to create product and service categories. A redemption engine is included. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103471 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system includes a receipt intelligence engine with receipt processing that extracts information from a receipt, including information about items purchased based on a receipt from at least one of a shopping trip and an electronic receipt from an online or offline transaction. An analytics engine includes data intelligence coupled to the receipt processing and performs analysis of the receipt. The system is configured to be coupled to a mobile device. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103473 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system includes an offer serving engine that provides offers or rewards. An analytics engine, with data intelligence, identifies receipt line items and ties the line items, including uniform price code (“UPC”), stock keeping unit (“SKU”) or product short name from different receipts to create a list of products and services not matched to advertisers. A redemption engine is in communication with a database that includes a reward budget. The redemption engine assists in controlling the redemption of rewards in view of the reward budget and in response to a communication from the analytics engine. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103475 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system is provided. A receipt intelligence engine includes receipt processing that in operation extracts information about items purchased based on an image of a receipt from at least one of a shopping trip and an electronic receipt from an online or offline transaction. An analytics engine includes data intelligence coupled to the receipt processing and performs analysis of the receipt. In response to processing and analysis, an offer is then sold. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103476 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system includes a campaign reward engine and a memory that stores offer reward data. An analytics engine predicts a probability that a user will redeem a given offer and estimates a reward the user will be owed when it redeems the offer and calculates an expected amount of the campaign's budget that will be consumed if the user is presented with that offer. | 04-25-2013 |
20130103481 | Systems and methods for campaign offers and rewards with offer serving engine based on digitized receipt data - A campaign offers and rewards system has an offer serving engine coupled to one or more network servers. A receipt intelligence engine includes a processor and receipt processing. The receipt processing extracts information from a receipt, including information about items purchased based on a receipt from at least one of a shopping trip and an electronic receipt from an online or offline transaction. An output outputs information. An analytics engine is coupled to the receipt intelligence engine. The analytics engine includes a predictive model function using information from the receipt processing. The analytics engine determines values representing statistical correlations from the receipt processing. | 04-25-2013 |
Thomas W. Carpenter, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20110308231 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COOLING ROCKET MOTOR COMPONENTS USING A SATURATED LIQUID VAPOR COOLANT MIXTURE - A system and method of cooling a rocket motor component includes injecting a high pressure liquid coolant through an injector nozzle into a cooling chamber. The cooling chamber having a pressure lower than the high pressure liquid coolant. The liquid coolant flashes into a saturated liquid-vapor coolant mixture in the cooling chamber. The saturated liquid-vapor coolant mixture is at equilibrium at the lower pressure of the cooling chamber. Heat from the rocket motor component to be cooled is absorbed by the coolant. A portion of the liquid portion of the saturated liquid-vapor coolant mixture is converted into gas phase, the converted portion being less than 100% of the coolant. A portion of the coolant is released from the cooling chamber and the coolant in the cooling chamber is dynamically maintained at less than 100% gas phase of the coolant as the thrust and heat generated by the rocket motor varies. | 12-22-2011 |
Tom Carpenter, Aliso Veijo, CA US
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20090083577 | Scheduling and Decision System - The inventive subject matter herein is directed toward improved scheduling and planning system in which computer implemented software uses a hierarchical selection list to select at least one of a plurality of unconnected users and contact the selected user(s) as a function of an event. | 03-26-2009 |
William N. Carpenter, Auburn, CA US
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20100231334 | Magnetically operated electrical switch - A magnetically operated electrical switch is presented. The electrical switch includes a linear magnet assembly contained within a housing and movable along an axis of the housing, a rod attached to an end of the linear magnet facing an open end, and means for attaching the housing to a surface. An electrical switch assembly attachable to the open end includes a make/break switch, a switch plunger and an operating lever engaging the plunger where the make/break switch is placed in the first position when an end of the operating lever is contacted by the rod. An electrical wire connection harness includes at least two conductors where the make/break switch closes/opens a connection between one of the conductors. When an operating magnet assembly is positioned on the surface proximate to the switch, the operating magnet moves the linear magnet and a position of the make/break switch is changed. | 09-16-2010 |
Wiltse Carpenter, San Francisco, CA US
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20140122620 | ATTACHMENT HANDLING DURING EMAIL DELIVERY - A system and method for improving attachment handling during email delivery is disclosed. A partial message data structure stores data associated with an email except the email's attachments' contents. Attachment contents may be stored in the partial message data structure if necessary. When an email is sent to a recipient, a message router constructs the full email message including attachments from the partial message data structure and the stored attachment contents before sending the email to an SMTP server. When an email is received from an SMTP server, a message router transmits the email to a message parser that parses attachments from the email and stores the attachments in persistent storage. The message parser sends a partial message data structure containing data associated with the email and references to the email's attachments to the message router. The message router transmits the partial message data structure to a server for delivery. | 05-01-2014 |
Wiltse J. Carpenter, San Francisco, CA US
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20110088062 | PROXY FOR VIDEO ON DEMAND SERVER CONTROL - A video on demand system includes a head-end coupled through a proxy server to plural client terminals. The proxy server performs (or cooperates with another component in performing) various functions, including user interface definition, security, system administration (e.g. channel management, load distribution, and failover), and protocol translation. | 04-14-2011 |