Carroll, PA
Brian M. Carroll, Quakertown, PA US
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| 20140043538 | Two-Way HDMI Communication - A device is provided for use with an audiovisual device and an HDMI cable having a first end and a second end. The first end can connect to the audiovisual device, whereas the second end can connect to the device. The audiovisual device can provide power to the power line of the HDMI cable when providing the digital television audiovisual signals. The device includes an output portion, and input portion and a control portion. The output portion can provide output signals as the digital television audiovisual signals to the second end. The input portion can receive input signals as the digital television audiovisual signals from the second end. The control portion can instruct the output portion to output the digital television audiovisual signals to the second end or can instruct input portion to receive the digital television audiovisual signals from the second end based on the power. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140043539 | Power for an HDMI Source Device - A device is provided for use with an audiovisual device and a cable having a first end and a second end. The audiovisual device can receive digital television audiovisual signals. The cable includes a data channel, a control channel and a power line and can transmit the digital television audiovisual signals. The first end can connect to the audiovisual device, whereas the second end can connect to the device. The device includes a connector, a detecting portion and a power source. The connector can connect to the second end. The detecting portion can generate a connection signal based on a connection of the connector to the second end. The power source can provide power based on the connection signal. | 02-13-2014 |
Glenn T. Carroll, Jeffersonville, PA US
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| 20080214414 | Organosulfonyl Latent Acids for Petroleum Well Acidizing - Oil wells are treated with latent acids containing a sulfonyl moiety, wherein the latent acid is capable of providing an active acid after injection into an oil well. The latent acids are converted to active acids, such as mineral acids or strong organic acids, in the oil well, with resultant dissolution of acid-soluble minerals that impede oil or gas flow. RYSO2X is an exemplary latent acid, where: R is C(1)-C(30) hydrocaryl alone, or appended to an oligomeric or polymeric chain, or substituted; X is halogen; and Y is O, S, Se, or NR or a direct bond. M is a Group IVA metal, a Group IVB metal, a Group IB metal, or a Group HB metal. Other exemplary latent acids include amine functionality. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20110136706 | ORGANOSULFONYL LATENT ACIDS FOR PETROLEUM WELL ACIDIZING - Oil wells are treated with latent acids containing a sulfonyl moiety, wherein the latent acid is capable of providing an active acid after injection into an oil well. The latent acids are converted to active acids such as mineral acids or strong organic acids in the oil well, with resultant dissolution of acid-soluble minerals that impede oil or gas flow. Exemplary latent acids are according to any of formulas (I), (II), and (III) | 06-09-2011 |
Glen T. Carroll, Norristown, PA US
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| 20120247367 | WATER SOLUBLE POLYMER POWDER FORMULATION HAVING IMPROVED DISPERSING PROPERTIES - The present invention relates generally to water soluble polymer powder formulations, and more particularly, to a cellulose ether formulation which in powder form is suitable for direct addition to water-based systems to produce smooth, lump free solutions. The cellulose ethers are crosslinked with an aldehyde crosslinker and include a dry weak acid which slows hydrolysis of the hermiacetal linkage formed by the crosslinker. The selected acid does not adversely affect solubility stability. | 10-04-2012 |
James F. Carroll, Gilbertsville, PA US
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| 20090080973 | Estimation of Actual Conditions of a Roadway Segment by Weighting Roadway Condition Data with the Quality of the Roadway Condition Data - Actual conditions of a roadway segment are estimated by providing roadway condition data to a processor for the roadway segment from a plurality of different types of sources of the roadway condition data, assigning a quality to each of the plurality of different types of sources of the roadway condition data, and estimating in the processor the actual conditions of the roadway segment by using the roadway condition data and the quality of each of the plurality of different types of sources of the roadway data. The quality determines weightings given to each of the plurality of different types of sources. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110010081 | Method of creating a virtual traffic network - A computer-implemented method of creating a virtual traffic network includes inputting map data representing a road system, inputting flow data related to traffic flow on the road system and integrating the map data and the flow data to produce a virtual traffic network representing traffic conditions on the road system. | 01-13-2011 |
James J. Carroll, Richboro, PA US
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| 20130140837 | PORTABLE COMPUTER HOLDER WITH ADJUSTABLE HAND GRIP - An apparatus and method for ergonomically and securely holding a portable computing device and standing the portable computing device at least partially upright on a flat surface are disclosed. The apparatus and method include a holder base with a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, the holder base being configured to hold a portable computing device at its front face by engaging distal edges of the portable computing device, a dome-shaped grip extending from the rear face of the holder base, the dome-shaped grip having at least one opening for receiving a user's finger, and a flange extending from the dome-shaped grip for supporting the holder base at an angle on a flat surface. The dome-shaped grip is configured to be collapsible so that it can be easily stored when not in use. | 06-06-2013 |
James J. Carroll, Philadelphia, PA US
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| 20120104185 | PORTABLE COMPUTER HOLDER - An apparatus and method for ergonomically and securely holding a portable computing device and standing the portable computing device at least partially upright on a flat surface are disclosed. The apparatus and method include a holder base with a front face and a rear face opposite the front face, the holder base being configured to hold a portable computing device at its front face by engaging distal edges of the portable computing device, a dome-shaped grip extending from the rear face of the holder base, the dome-shaped grip having at least one opening for receiving a user's finger, and a flange extending from the dome-shaped grip for supporting the holder base at an angle on a flat surface. The holder base may include a central portion configured to mount flush with a rear face of the portable computing device, a plurality of arms extending from the central portion at different angles, the plurality of arms also being configured to mount flush with the rear face of the portable computing device, and a curved lip at a distal end of each of the plurality of arms, each curved having a grooved portion configured to hold a distal edge of the portable computing device therein. | 05-03-2012 |
Jamie Carroll, Drexel Hill, PA US
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| 20120010653 | Soft Tissue Repair System - A soft tissue repair system is provided for covering or filling openings in the annulus of an intervertebral disc. The soft tissue repair system uses a single plug or a combination of a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is a flowable plug such as an adhesive material or a material that hardens to a flexible plug material. Each plug is configured to close the opening in the annulus and can be positioned within the opening, over the opening at the exterior surface or over the opening at the interior surface. The plug can also be combined with a clamping mechanism that engages the annulus to secure the plug in the opening. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20130060339 | Intervertebral Fusion Implant - The present invention provides an intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine. The implant includes a spacer portion having an inferior and superior surface, wherein the inferior and superior surfaces each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the inferior and superior surfaces define a through-hole extending through the spacer body. The present invention further provides screw holes extending from a side portion to the inferior and superior surfaces of the spacer portion and a plate portion rigidly coupled to the spacer portion through a coupling means, wherein the plate portion contains screws holes for receiving screws. A screw back out prevention mechanism adapted on the plate portion and prevents the back out of screws from the screw holes. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20140194994 | Intervertebral Fusion Implant - The present invention provides an intervertebral implant for implantation in a treated area of an intervertebral space between vertebral bodies of a spine. The implant includes a spacer portion having an inferior and superior surface, wherein the inferior and superior surfaces each have a contact area capable of engaging with anatomy in the treated area, and the inferior and superior surfaces define a through-hole extending through the spacer body. The present invention further provides screw holes extending from a side portion to the inferior and superior surfaces of the spacer portion and a plate portion coupled to the spacer portion through a coupling means, wherein the plate portion contains screws holes for receiving screws. A screw back out prevention mechanism adapted on the plate portion and prevents the back out of screws from the screw holes. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20150039032 | Lateral Spinous Process Spacer - Interspinous process implants are disclosed. Also disclosed are systems and kits including such implants, methods of inserting such implants, and methods of alleviating pain or discomfort associated with the spinal column. | 02-05-2015 |
Jamie A. Carroll, Drexel Hill, PA US
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| 20120245645 | NAVIGATION AND POSITIONING SYSTEMS AND GUIDE INSTRUMENTS FOR JOINT REPAIR - A system and associated instruments for locating, and accurately and controllably delivering, a device to an area sufficiently near a bone defect using anatomical landmarks is provided. The instruments allow the surgeon to navigate to the area around the bone defect quickly and easily, while also facilitating proper insertion of the device. In some embodiments, the defect is located on a femur. Guide instruments having a plurality of device portals are also provided for use as standalone instruments or as accessories to the system. In addition, a protective guide sleeve is provided for the insertion of small diameter devices. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120316513 | INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL JOINT REPAIR - Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. In general, the embodiments relate to instruments and associated methods for the surgical treatment of a joint, and particularly to a subchondral bone defect at that joint region. More specifically, the embodiments relate to instruments that allow fast, easy, precise, and controllable subchondral delivery to, or removal of materials from, a bone joint being treated. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130090662 | METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR SUBCHONDRAL TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS IN A SMALL JOINT - Devices, instruments and associated methods for the subchondral treatment of osteoarthritis in small joints are provided. In addition, a method for treating joint pain in small joints is provided. These small joints may be ankle, elbow or wrist joints. The methods may target one of many different access points having trajectories with a common focal point at or near the small joint. The instruments may limit access to areas within or near the small joint by providing predefined entry paths that avoid damage to surrounding tissues. | 04-11-2013 |
John B. Carroll, Irwin, PA US
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| 20100283316 | Empty/Load Brake Control Device with Multi-Stage Sensing - An empty/load valve brake control device for a railway vehicle includes a body and a valve member disposed within the body. The body defines an inlet passageway, an outlet passageway, an exhaust passageway, and a secondary passageway. The valve member has an empty position, a load position, and a partial load position. The inlet passageway is connected to the outlet passageway when the valve member is in the empty position, the outlet passageway is connected to the exhaust passageway when the valve member is in the load position, and the inlet passageway is connected to the secondary passageway when the valve member is in the partial load position. | 11-11-2010 |
Michael B. Carroll, Center Valley, PA US
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| 20090166251 | All catalytic medicinal white oil production - All catalytic process for producing white oils is provided. More particularly, medicinal grade white oils are produced from a process including hydrotreating and/or hydrocracking, catalytic dewaxing followed by hydrofinishing to produce a medicinal white oil. | 07-02-2009 |
Michael Brian Carroll, Center Valley, PA US
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| 20090261015 | Production of high viscosity index lube base oils - The invention below shows a preferred method to make high quality base oil at unexpectedly high yields using a combination of hydrotreatment of high waxy feedstocks accompanied by hydroisomerization of the resulting wax to produce an extra high VI lube of greater than 140VI and at least −18 deg C. pour point or less. The preferred combinations of conditions identified below can surprisingly lead to unexpectedly high yields. This allows the use of higher oil content (or lower wax content) feedstocks. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20150027925 | LUBRICANT BASE OIL HYDROPROCESSING AND BLENDING - Methods are provided for producing a plurality of lubricant base oil products with an increased overall yield. Prior to the final hydrocracking stage for viscosity index uplift, a feed for making a lubricant base oil is fractionated in order to form at least a feed for making a lighter lubricant base oil and a feed for making a heavier lubricant base oil. The fractionation cut points are selected to so that the feed fraction for forming a light lubricant base oil has a higher Noack volatility and a lower viscosity than the desired targets for the lighter lubricant base oil. The feed fractions are then hydroprocessed separately to achieve desired properties. After hydroprocessing, a portion of the heavier base oil is blended into the light lubricant base oil to produce a blended base oil product. This returns the volatility and the viscosity of the blended base oil to the desired specifications. | 01-29-2015 |
Norman L. Carroll, Butler, PA US
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| 20140245844 | SIMPLIFIED SPINE TESTING DEVICE - A sample testing device includes a motor, a gear reducer, and an output shaft coupled for rotation by the motor via the gear reducer. The sample testing device further includes a first device adapted to enable the output shaft to move linearly in a first direction substantially parallel with an axis of the output shaft and a second device coupled to the first device for enabling the output shaft to move linearly in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The sample testing can further include a third device coupled to the first and second devices for enabling the output shaft to translate linearly in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions. | 09-04-2014 |
Richard G. Carroll, Landsdowne, PA US
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| 20100061958 | Modulation of Regulatory T Cells by Human IL-18 - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating the presence and/or activity of regulatory T cells in a subject. | 03-11-2010 |
Richard G. Carroll, Lansdowne, PA US
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| 20100291678 | Regulatory T Cells and Their Use in Immunotherapy and Suppression of Autoimmune Responses - Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4 | 11-18-2010 |
| 20120064033 | MODULATION OF REGULATORY T CELLS BY HUMAN IL-18 - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating the presence and/or activity of regulatory T cells in a subject. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120207727 | Regulatory T Cells and Their Use in Immunotherapy and Suppression of Autoimmune Responses - Based upon a strong correlation between regulator T cells (Treg cells) and suppressing or preventing a cytotoxic T cell response, provided are methods for the production of ex vivo activated and culture-expanded isolated CD4 | 08-16-2012 |
Steven S. Carroll, Yardley, PA US
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| 20140328799 | COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR THE TREATMENT OF VIRAL DISEASES - The present invention is directed to compositions comprising inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) protease and one or more additional therapeutically effective agents. Uses of such compositions as HCV inhibitors and methods of treating infection by HCV by administration of such compositions are also disclosed. | 11-06-2014 |
Thomas J. Carroll, Bensalem, PA US
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| 20140006952 | PLAYLISTS AND BOOKMARKS IN AN INTERACTIVE MEDIA GUIDANCE APPLICATION SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
Thomas J. Carroll, Mechanicsburg, PA US
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| 20090123502 | MULTI-LAYERED FONDANT CONTAINING CHEWING GUM - The present invention is directed to a multi-layered chewing gum, comprising alternative layers of a chewing gum region comprising a chewing gum composition containing a gum base and a fondant, each layer being separate and discrete and co-extensive, said multilayered chewing gum comprised of at least three layers, wherein the outer layers are comprised of said chewing gum composition, and the fondant layer is sandwiched between the layers comprised of a chewing gum region, said fondant comprised of a first component selected from tastant, a flavor, a sensate and a functional agent and the gum region being comprised of a second component selected from tastant flavor, sensate and a functionality, said first component being distinct from said second component. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20120157416 | XYLITOL CONTAINING COMESTIBLE PRODUCT - The present invention relates to a process for preparing a comestible product comprising xylitol said method comprising: (a) subjecting a composition comprising xylitol in an amount ranging from about 60% to about 100% by weight to extrusion treatment inside an extrusion apparatus under conditions sufficient to form and maintain the xylitol in a slurry and (b) then shaping the extruded slurry and cooling the product to form a solid. The present invention additionally is directed to a product produced therefrom. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120288591 | FILM COATED CONFECTIONERY PRODUCT - A film-coated confectionery product is disclosed in which a confectionery base includes or more film coated layers to impart one or more flavors, sensations, textures or combinations of these characteristics to the product when the product is consumed. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130149258 | RAPIDLY DISSOLVING COMESTIBLE SOLID - A rapidly dissolving comestible solid is disclosed that includes a fondant formed from a super saturated solution having a bulk sweetener, a hydrocolloid, a texturizing agent, and water. Other ingredients may also be added, and in embodiments in which the solid is provided as a breath freshener, flavoring agents, cooling agents and/or other ingredients useful in conventional breath freshening products may be used. A method for making the comestible solid is also disclosed. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20140302203 | Sealed, Edible Film Packets and Methods of Making and Using Them - The invention provides, in one aspect, a method of making a confectionery packet or sachet formed with an edible film and enclosing a center composition. The packet or sachet can be designed to be placed in the mouth, where the film dissolves and the center composition is released. In preferred embodiments, the center composition comprises a sugar alcohol, such as xylitol, that creates a cooling sensation. Many other flavors and/or colors or sensates can also be used in the center composition, and some embodiments include breath-freshening, anti-bacterial, nutriceutical, or pharmaceutical compositions in the center composition. The invention also comprises the edible packets or sachets, especially those composed of film with a desired retained water level suitable for producing a self-sealing film and/or an edible film packet that is stable at room temperature for at least six to twelve months. | 10-09-2014 |
Tim J. Carroll, Lancaster, PA US
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| 20100286988 | Hybrid Permanent/Reversible Dynamic Range Control System - A technique for controlling audio dynamic range in a manner that can be permanent, reversible, or anywhere in between, and can accomplish this goal in the baseband PCM or encoded domains. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20120059491 | CARRYING AUXILIARY DATA WITHIN AUDIO SIGNALS - A system for inserting auxiliary data into an audio channel that carries an audio signal includes a modulator configured to convert an auxiliary data signal into a modulated auxiliary data signal that has a passband within the audio channel's passband. The system for inserting auxiliary data into an audio channel that carries an audio signal further includes summing means configured to combine the modulated auxiliary data signal and the audio signal into a combination signal to be carried in the audio channel. | 03-08-2012 |
Timothy J. Carroll, Lancaster, PA US
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| 20100145713 | ADDING ADDITIONAL DATA TO ENCODED BIT STREAMS - A method of adding additional data to encoded bit streams may include receiving a signal containing an encoded data frame, where the encoded data frame includes a plurality of data blocks. The method may further include transforming the encoded data frame into a modified encoded data frame by inserting at least one additional data block between a synchronization information block and an error check block, where the at least one additional data block includes the additional data, and modifying data in at least one of the synchronization information block and the error check block to account for the inserting of the at least one additional data block. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100272290 | LOUDNESS CONSISTENCY AT PROGRAM BOUNDARIES - Improving loudness consistency of an audio stream may include delaying an encoded audio stream and adjusting the delayed encoded audio stream based at least in part on the loudness of the audio stream before a transition and the loudness of the audio stream after the transition. Improving loudness consistency of an audio stream may further include determining the loudness of the audio stream before the transition, detecting the transition, storing the loudness of the audio stream before the transition, and determining the loudness of the audio stream after the transition. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20120250893 | HYBRID PERMANENT/REVERSIBLE DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system for controlling dynamic range of an audio signal comprises an automatic gain control element that receives an input signal having a varying level and outputs a control signal that varies based on the varying level of the input signal and a modified input signal having a dynamic range different than a dynamic range of the input signal. The system also comprises an inverter that inverts the control signal or a block-based control signal corresponding to the control signal in block format. The system also comprises a variable gain element that receives the modified input signal and at least some of the inverted control signal or block-based control signal. The variable gain element also outputs a remainder signal corresponding to the modified input signal as unmodified based on the at least some of the inverted control signal or block-based control signal. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20140373044 | AUTOMATIC PARAMETRIC CONTROL OF AUDIO PROCESSING VIA AUTOMATION EVENTS - A system for automatic control of audio processing based on at least one of playout automation information and broadcast traffic information includes a receiver configured to receive an electronic signal including scheduling data representing at least one of playout automation information and broadcast traffic information including at least timing and content type information of content, and a content logic configured to determine audio parameters for the processing of audio associated with the content based on the scheduling data. | 12-18-2014 |