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Adauto Diaz, Saratoga, CA US
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20120222699 | METHOD FOR REMOVING HALOGEN-CONTAINING RESIDUES FROM SUBSTRATE - Methods for removing halogen-containing residues from a substrate are provided. By combining the heat-up and plasma abatement steps, the manufacturing throughput can be improved. Further, by appropriately controlling the pressure in the abatement chamber, the removal efficiency can be improved as well. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222752 | METHOD EXTENDING THE SERVICE INTERVAL OF A GAS DISTRIBUTION PLATE - Methods for reducing the contamination of a gas distribution plate are provided. In one embodiment, a method for processing a substrate includes transferring the substrate into a chamber, performing a treating process on the substrate, and providing a purge gas into the chamber before or after the treating process to pump out a residue gas relative to the treating process from the chamber. The treating process includes distributing a reactant gas into the chamber through a gas distribution plate. | 09-06-2012 |
Adriana P. Diaz, Reseda, CA US
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20110104985 | ADAPTABLE MULTI-FUNCTION BRA - An adaptable multi-function bra to be worn by women whose breasts have been surgically augmented, for athletic support, sleeping. The brassiere is fabricated from cloth of soft cotton, spandex, a polyester blend or combinations thereof. The bra is devoid of any breast supporting structure such as elastic panels and/or underwire. Adjustable attached cloth straps on each side having a hook at a free end of the strap attaches to one of a plurality of loops provided at each side along the midriff to adjust the breast support firmness. | 05-05-2011 |
Alejandro Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20130031506 | HOTEL RESULTS INTERFACE - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for information retrieval. In one aspect, a method includes receiving an input specifying one or more hotel search parameters; obtaining hotel search results responsive to the input; presenting the hotel search results in a first region of a hotel search results interface; receiving a user selected hotel from among the hotel search results; and presenting the user selected hotel in a second region of the hotel search results interface. | 01-31-2013 |
20140052714 | FLIGHTS SEARCH - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for information retrieval. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a search query in a search interface; determining that the received search query is a flights-related query; and in response to determining that the search query is a flights-related query and without further user input, providing a flight search interface including a plurality of search dimensions and a plurality of flight search results, each dimension associated with an attribute of flight search and each dimension having an associated value, wherein one or more dimension values correspond to values extracted from the search query, and wherein the plurality of flight search results are filtered according to the dimension values. | 02-20-2014 |
Alejandro Santiago Diaz, Ross, CA US
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20160033768 | Method And Apparatus For Self-Relative Body Tracking For Virtual Reality Systems Using Magnetic Tracking - A method and apparatus for self-relative body tracking in virtual reality systems using magnetic tracking is disclosed, which allows more accurate tracking of a user's body relative to the user's field of vision. A head-mounted magnetic tracking (HMMT) system is used, in which other parts of a user's body are tracked relative to the HMD on the user's head, rather than relative to a base station. This results in less distortion of the magnetic field used for tracking and thus allows for more accurate determination of the position and orientation of a user's body parts relative to the user's field of vision, so that a more accurate avatar may be presented on the HMD to the user. This allows the avatar of the user's body part to be shown in a location that corresponds closely to its physical position. In an alternative embodiment, multiple portions of the user's body may be tracked. | 02-04-2016 |
Aleshandre M. Diaz, San Mateo, CA US
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20100163818 | FORMING A CARBON PASSIVATED OVONIC THRESHOLD SWITCH - By making an ovonic threshold switch using a carbon interfacial layer having a thickness of less than or equal to ten percent of the thickness of the associated electrode, cycle endurance may be improved. In some embodiments, a glue layer may be used between the carbon and the chalcogenide of the ovonic threshold switch. The glue layer may be effective to improve adherence between carbon and chalcogenide. | 07-01-2010 |
Alex Diaz, San Luis Obispo, CA US
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20140243684 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING, PROCESSING, AND DISPLAYING TOTAL BODY IMAGE - A system and method for creating and processing a total body image of a user from a plurality of user images. The system and method also includes enabling a medical professional/provider to access the user images and manage medical care for the user. | 08-28-2014 |
Carlis H. Diaz, Mountain View, CA US
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20100237441 | Gated Diode with Non-Planar Source Region - A gated-diode semiconductor device or similar component and a method of fabricating the device. The device features a gate structure disposed on a substrate over a channel and adjacent a source and a drain. The top of the source or drain region, or both, are formed so as to be at a higher elevation, in whole or in part, than the bottom of the gate structure. This configuration may be achieved by overlaying the gate structure and substrate with a profile layer that guides a subsequent etch process to create a sloped profile. The source and drain, if both are present, may be symmetrical or asymmetrical. This configuration significantly reduces dopant encroachment and, as a consequence, reduces junction leakage. | 09-23-2010 |
Carlos Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20130276014 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING LIVE ACTION REWARDS - Systems and methods for use in games and entertainment systems are provided. The present system produces items for capture on one or more user devices that are triggered by live events. As an example, live events include, but are not limited to sporting events (e.g., football games, basketball games, rounds of golf, tennis matches), political debates, television shows, dramas, and other viewable events. The user of the user device is challenged to capture the correct item at the right moment. If the capture is successful, the user receives a reward. | 10-17-2013 |
Cesar M. Diaz, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130096545 | SMALL FLEXIBLE LIQUID CORE CATHETER FOR LASER ABLATION IN BODY LUMENS AND METHODS FOR USE - Embodiments relate to the design and use of a low profile ablation catheter with a liquid core for use in laser ablation removal of arterial plaque blockages to restore blood flow. | 04-18-2013 |
Conrad Diaz, Pasadena, CA US
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20140088508 | DRUG-DELIVERY DEVICES WITH INTEGRATED NEEDLE-INSERTION MECHANISM - Drug-delivery devices for subcutaneous injections may be provided with pre-filled drug reservoirs and/or integrated needle-insertion mechanisms to increase ease of use of the devices. Certain device configurations include a needle disposed above or below the drug vial, parallel to the bottom wall of the device, with the needle-insertion mechanism placed at least partially side-by side with the vial. | 03-27-2014 |
Conrad O. Diaz, Canoga Park, CA US
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20130243631 | UNIFORM FLOW DISPLACEMENT PUMP - A displacement pump comprising a pump assembly and a cassette assembly. The pump assembly includes upper and lower housing portions that define a cavity, an arm disposed in the cavity, a roller attached to the distal end of the arm, and a motor attached to the proximal end of the arm for rotating the arm. The cassette assembly is removably disposed in the cavity and comprises upper and lower cassette housing portions that form an annular compression surface with a channel therein. A hollow compression tube having a flange extending along a length thereof is secured to the compression surface by the flange being engaged with the channel. As the motor rotates the roller arm, the roller presses the compression tube against the compression surface to create a moving occlusion of the compression tube for pushing fluid through the compression tube. | 09-19-2013 |
David Diaz, San Clemente, CA US
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20080213887 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CRYOPRESERVING OOCYTES - Disclosed are methods and compositions useful for cryopreserving oocytes and, in particular, mammalian oocytes such as human oocytes. | 09-04-2008 |
David J. Diaz, Valley Village, CA US
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20110270748 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270760 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270761 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270763 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276493 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A FINANCIAL DOCUMENT CLEARINGHOUSE AND SECURE DELIVERY NETWORK - An electronic clearinghouse system (ECS) for securely delivering, retrieving, authenticating, storing, generating and distributing messages, such as financial documents and/or records are described. For message providers, the ECS can provide a secure and trusted venue for delivering messages, such as messages including financial data to their clients that reduces their delivery costs. For users of the ECS, the ECS can provide a central location where each user can receive and consolidate their messages, such as financial documents and associated financial data from a number of different financial data providers. To facilitate these functions, the ECS can include an automated system for recording delivery status as well as evidence of delivery of messages, including whether a message has been viewed by a particular user. Further, the ECS can include components for scheduling events, such as monetary transfers and bill payments, and providing reminders for such events. Also, the ECS can provide utilities that allow a user to package and securely deliver messages to other users. | 11-10-2011 |
David Joseph Diaz, Valley Village, CA US
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20130278492 | DISTRIBUTED, PREDICTIVE, DICHOTOMOUS DECISION ENGINE FOR AN ELECTRONIC PERSONAL ASSISTANT - A system, method and user interface are described for providing a personal assistant functionality using a predictive, adaptive, dichotomous (two choices) decision engine that proactively prompts the user for decisions on matters deemed relevant by the decision engine based on past user decisions and activities. | 10-24-2013 |
Eduardo Diaz, Chula Vista, CA US
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20140072927 | ADJUSTABLE MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICE - An adjustable mandibular advancement device has an upper plate for covering upper teeth of a human and a lower plate for covering lower teeth of the human. A magnetic closure mechanism is provided in the device in order to hold the upper plate in contact with the lower plate when the device is positioned in a person's mouth. The magnetic closure mechanism includes one or more magnets in the upper plate and one or more magnets in the lower plate. The magnets are positioned so that when the upper plate and lower plate are in contact, the lower plate pulls the person's lower teeth and lower jaw forward and down in order to reduce obstruction of an airway during sleep or physical activity such as sport. An adjustment mechanism between the plates allows the position of the lower plate relative to the upper plate to be adjusted. | 03-13-2014 |
Fernando Diaz, San Franciso, CA US
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20130173568 | METHOD OR SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING WEBSITE LINK SUGGESTIONS - Methods and systems are provided that may be utilized to generate website link suggestions. | 07-04-2013 |
Fernando Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20110131246 | System for Integrating Content from External Corpora into Primary Search Engine Results - A computer implemented method, computer-readable medium and system for deciding which external corpora, such as verticals, to integrate into primary Internet search engine results in response to a query is disclosed. Offline query-related data and user feedback data is incorporated. A probabilistic estimate is formed of the relevance of the verticals to the query. | 06-02-2011 |
20120005204 | SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND OPTIMIZING FOR RELEVANCE IN MATCH-MAKING SYSTEMS - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for automatically determining the relevance of matches between entities. A set of one or more indicators of relevance for each of a plurality of matches may be detected, where each of the plurality of matches exists between a first entity and a different one of a plurality of entities. Each set of one or more indicators of relevance indicates a degree of two-way interest for a corresponding one of the plurality of matches, the degree of two-way interest indicating both a degree of interest of the first entity in the corresponding one of the plurality of entities and a degree of interest of the corresponding one of the plurality of entities in the first entity. A probability of relevance of each of the plurality of matches may be determined based at least in part upon a corresponding set of one or more indicators of relevance. Each of the plurality of matches may be ranked based at least in part on the corresponding probability of relevance. A ranking function may be trained based upon the probability of relevance of each of the plurality of matches. The ranking function may subsequently be applied to identify and rank matches (e.g., in the absence of indicators of relevance). | 01-05-2012 |
Fernando David Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20120150855 | CROSS-MARKET MODEL ADAPTATION WITH PAIRWISE PREFERENCE DATA - Embodiments are directed towards generating market-specific ranking models by leveraging target market specific pairwise preference data. The pairwise preference data includes market-specific training examples, while a ranking model from another market captures the common characteristics of the resulting ranking model. In one embodiment, the ranking model is trained by applying a Tree Based Ranking Function Adaptation (TRADA) algorithm to multi-grade labeled training data, such as editorially generated training data. Then, contradictions between the TRADA generated ranking model and target-market specific pairwise preference data are identified. For each identified contradiction, new training data is generated to correct the contradiction. Then, in one embodiment, an algorithm such as TRADA is applied to the existing ranking model and the new training data to generate a new ranking model. | 06-14-2012 |
Francisco Diaz, Bellflower, CA US
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20100258471 | ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TRAY - A food container system can include a tray with a bottom and a side wall, which together define a recess. The tray can have an array of ribs on the bottom panel that can extend to the side wall. The side wall can have female ribs that extend from the bottom panel to the top edge of the side wall. An inverted corner creating a concave shape on the exterior edge of the tray can be disposed at the intersection of the bottom wall and the side wall. The tray can include a rim that extends around the perimeter of the tray, which can accept a complimentary surface of a lid. | 10-14-2010 |
20130313257 | Food Storage Container Closure - Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel. | 11-28-2013 |
20160101910 | FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER CLOSURE - Container includes a base and a lid. The base has a base rim forming a base channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall to define a channel space, a lock projection extending into the channel space from a first portion of the base rim, and a lever projection extending substantially outwardly from a second portion of the base rim. The lid has a lid rim forming a lid channel including a bottom wall, an inner sidewall, and an outer sidewall. The lid has a closed position in which the lid channel is aligned with and disposed at least partially within the channel space. The lever projection is configured to pivot upon application of an external force to cause the lock projection to move out from the channel space and to urge at least a portion of the lid rim out of the base channel. | 04-14-2016 |
Gerardo C. Diaz, Merced, CA US
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20090126381 | TRIGENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A trigeneration system comprising a cooling loop and a heat/power loop connected by a heat exchanger. Energy available at the high side of the cooling loop is transferred from cooling loop to the heat/power loop by the heat exchanger. This energy is put to use by the heat/power loop to efficient produce heat and power. The system can be run transcritical and use environmentally friendly working fluid, such as carbon dioxide. | 05-21-2009 |
20100307169 | TRIGENERATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A trigeneration system comprising a cooling loop and a heat/power loop connected by a heat exchanger. Energy available at the high side of the cooling loop is transferred from cooling loop to the heat/power loop by the heat exchanger. This energy is put to use by the heat/power loop to efficient produce heat and power. The system can be run transcritical and use environmentally friendly working fluid, such as carbon dioxide. | 12-09-2010 |
20110186043 | MINI-CHANNEL TUBE SOLAR COLLECTOR - A solar collector device is provided. The solar collector device includes an evacuated tube and a mini-channel tube mounted within the evacuated tube, the mini-channel tube comprising a first plurality of ports for inflow of a heat-transfer fluid and a second plurality of ports for outflow of the heat-transfer fluid to a heat exchange system. The mini-channel tube may have a hydraulic diameter in a range of approximately 3 millimeters to approximately 200 micrometers. The mini-channel tube may have a hydraulic diameter in a range of approximately 200 micrometers to approximately 10 micrometers. | 08-04-2011 |
James R. Diaz, Alhambra, CA US
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20090309350 | DEVICE TO PRESENT CONTENT - Content is displayed in an apparatus, such as a book, using an input device, an electromechanical device, a light emitting device and an audio device. A user selects an input device coupled with the apparatus. In response to the selection, an object is moved within the apparatus with the electromechanical device while simultaneously flashing light from the light emitting device and playing a sound with the audio device. | 12-17-2009 |
Juan Diaz, Colma, CA US
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20160115220 | PROTEOLYTIC RELEASE OF CELL SURFACE ANTIGENS FOR PHAGE BIOPANNING - The invention described herein features methods of isolating monoclonal antibodies or polypeptides that bind to a cell surface expressed antigen. The method of catch and release utilizes engineered protease site for cleavage antigen-antibody or antigen-polypeptide complexes. In some embodiments the protease cleavage site to cleave the complexes is an exogenous protease to mammalian cell. In various embodiments the protease cleavage site to cleave the complexes is an endogenous protease to mammalian cell. | 04-28-2016 |
Juan E. Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20120183478 | Compositions, Devices, and Methods related to Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen - PSMA ligands, compositions, and methods therefore are disclosed where the ligand is a peptide having the sequence X | 07-19-2012 |
Luis Arturo Diaz, Redwood City, CA US
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20150154713 | CLAIM WORK ASSIGNMENT USING WEIGHTED WORKLOADS - Automated assignment of insurance claim work includes: obtaining an insurance claim work unit; identifying among a plurality of users of the insurance claims processing platform a set of eligible users who are eligible to process the insurance claim work unit; and automatically selecting among the set of eligible users a selected user to process the insurance claim work unit, including determining a set of weighted workloads that corresponds to the set of eligible users and applying a set of one or more assignment rules based on the set of weighted workloads. | 06-04-2015 |
Manuel Diaz, San Jose, CA US
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20090149996 | MULTIPLE INLET ABATEMENT SYSTEM - A method of operating an electronic device manufacturing thermal abatement system is provided, including: flowing a gaseous effluent through an inlet into a thermal abatement reaction chamber; abating the effluent; flowing the abated effluent through an outlet out of the thermal abatement reaction chamber; using a pressure sensor to measure an inlet pressure; using the same pressure sensor to measure an outlet pressure; wherein the pressure sensor sequentially measures the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure; determining the difference between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure; and if the difference between the inlet pressure and the outlet pressure exceeds a pre-determined pressure, diverting the flow of effluent away from the inlet. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 06-11-2009 |
Maria Teresa Gonzalez Diaz, Mountain View, CA US
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20110231215 | OPTIMIZATION OF A RESOURCE MATCHING MODEL BY MAPPING A MODEL TO A BIPARTITE GRAPH - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a mechanism for optimizing a resource matching model. In particular, a mechanism is provided to access, in a resource matching system, input data for a mixed integer programming (MIP) model, which may include resource data describing resources and demand data describing corresponding demand instances. Mechanisms are also provided to convert the MIP model to a binary integer programming (BIP) model by redefining the input data to unary data and to map the BIP model to a bipartite graph using the unary data. The resulting bipartite graph may include a number of nodes including a first set corresponding to the resources and a second set corresponding to the demand instances, and a number of edges corresponding to decision variables of the BIP model, each edge representing a potential allocation of a resource in the first set to a demand instance in the second set. | 09-22-2011 |
20120130915 | SCORING A MATCHING BETWEEN A RESOURCE AND A JOB - A resource is scored based on a matching of the resource to a job. Job attributes for the job and resource attributes for the resource are identified. A hierarchy of the job attributes that includes dependencies between the job attributes is determined. A score for the resource is determined using the hierarchy of the job attributes and the resource attributes. The score represents a matching between the resource and the job. | 05-24-2012 |
20120158462 | TARGET LEVEL SETTING - Systems, methods, and machine readable and executable instructions are provided for target level setting. Target level setting may include receiving a plurality of objectives for an organization that includes a central unit and a plurality of regional units, transmitting a respective regional target level for each of the plurality of objectives assigned to each of the plurality of regional units, prompting the central unit for an approval of an increase to a first regional target level for a first of the plurality of regional units and a decrease to a second regional target level for a second of the plurality of regional units, increasing the first regional target level for the first of the plurality of regional units, and decreasing the second regional target level for the second of the plurality of regional units. | 06-21-2012 |
20120226640 | Behavior and information model to yield more accurate probability of successful outcome - A report indicating a user-reported probability of a successful outcome is received. A behavior and information model is estimated based on the report. The behavior and information model includes a behavior model component having a bias parameter and a consistency parameter. The behavior and information model includes an information model component having a first user-believed probability of a successful outcome and a second user-believed probability of a successful outcome. The behavior and information model is used to yield a model-determined probability of a successful outcome that more accurately reflects a probability of a successful outcome than the user-reported probability of a successful outcome does. | 09-06-2012 |
20120232944 | RESOURCE SKILL COMPLIANCE OPTIMIZATION - Methods, apparatus, and computer readable media with executable instructions stored thereon for optimizing resource skill compliance are provided. Example methods of the present disclosure can include identifying jobs, skills corresponding to the jobs, and resources corresponding to the skills. A job skill level is associated with each skill of each job, and a resource skill level is associated with each skill of each resource. An individual skill compliance is determined by computer for each skill of each resource with respect to each skill of each job based on the resource skill level relative to the job skill level. A resource skill compliance is determined by computer for each resource with respect to each job as a total of the individual skill level compliances for each skill corresponding to each job, and resources are assigned by a computer to jobs in a manner that optimizes a total of the resource skill compliances for those resources assigned to jobs. | 09-13-2012 |
20120253879 | Optimizing workforce capacity and capability - A workforce capacity and capability at an entity is optimized. Values for parameters related to the workforce capacity and capability at the entity are received. A workforce capacity and capability model is used to generate values for decision variables related to the workforce capacity and capability at the entity, based on the values for the parameters that have been received. The workforce capacity and capability model models uncertainty associated with a workforce. The values for the decision variables assist evaluation of workforce capacity and capability strategic decisions | 10-04-2012 |
20120265569 | DETERMINING WORK PLACEMENT PREFERENCES - Example methods, apparatus and articles of manufacture to determine work placement preferences are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes receiving, via a processor, a request for a resource to fill an open position within an organization, the request including a primary resource group for the open position, determining with the processor resource group preferences of resource groups using a structure of the organization that includes functional relationships between the resource groups, calculating weights for the resource group preferences based on respective organizational distances in the structure of the respective resource groups from the primary resource group, determining a target resource group with a greatest calculated weight for a resource group preference from among the resource groups that have at least one available resource, and selecting a resource within the target resource group to fill the open position. | 10-18-2012 |
20130290049 | COST ENTITY MATCHING - A method for cost entity matching can include constructing a first graph including a number of first entities and a number of second entities, and assigning a number of first cost values to each of a number of first edges connecting one of the number of first entities to one of the number of second entities in the first graph; adding a second graph to the first graph, wherein the second graph includes the number of first entities and the number of second entities, and assigning a second cost value to each of a number of second edges connecting one of the number of first entities in the first graph to the corresponding first entity in the second graph; and, matching each one of the number of second entities to one of the number of first entities based on the number of first cost values and the second cost values. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290063 | Optimizing Allocations In A Workforce Allocation Plan - A method for optimizing allocations in a workforce allocation plan begins when resource data is received. The resource data includes data that relates to employee resources and to demand for the employee resources. A first set of employee resource pairings is established using the user's resource preferences to assigning the employee resources to the demand for the employee resources. A second set of employee resource pairings is established using predetermined resource preferences to assign the employee resources to the demand for the employee resources. The second set of employee resource pairings includes all employee resource pairings that belong to an optimal solution. The first and second sets of employee resource pairings are compared to provide the workforce allocation plan having the optimal solution with the maximum number of the user's resource preferences to optimize allocations in the workforce allocation plan. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290097 | AWARDING A GROUP- TARGETED PROMOTION - Systems, methods, and computer-readable and executable instructions are provided for awarding a group-targeted promotion. Awarding a group-targeted promotion can include defining a first condition for a customer to join a list of promotion-eligible customers and defining a second condition for a number of groups of customers from the list to qualify for a group-targeted promotion. Awarding a group-targeted promotion can include awarding the group-targeted promotion to a group among the number of groups that complies with the second condition, wherein the method is performed by a computing device. | 10-31-2013 |
20140039906 | OPTIMIZED SURGERY SCHEDULING - Techniques for generating optimized surgery schedules are described in various implementations. In one example implementation, a method that implements the techniques includes receiving a plurality of surgery scheduling requests for surgical procedures to be performed at a surgical facility having a plurality of operating rooms. The method also includes identifying resource constraints associated with the surgery scheduling requests, and identifying an optimization goal for the surgical facility, the optimization goal being defined using weighted optimization parameters. The method also includes generating a proposed surgery schedule for the surgical facility that includes sequencing and operating room assignments for each of the surgical procedures to be performed, the proposed surgery schedule satisfying the resource constraints and being optimized based on the optimization goal for the surgical facility. The method also includes simulating the proposed surgery schedule to determine expected operational metrics associated with the proposed surgery schedule. | 02-06-2014 |
20140114727 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HIERARCHICAL FORECASTING - There is provided a computer-implemented method of generating a data forecasts for different levels of an entity. The method includes generating an aggregate forecast for an upper level entity comprised of two or more components. The method also includes determining mean values and a coefficient of variation for a probability distribution corresponding to future expected decomposition rates for each of the two or more components. A probability distribution parameter vector is computed based on the mean values and the coefficient of variation. The expected future decomposition rates for each of the two or more components may be computed based on the probability distribution parameter vector and a sample observation corresponding to previously observed decomposition values of each of the two or more components. Component forecasts corresponding to each of the two or more components may be computed based on the aggregate forecast and the expected future decomposition rates. | 04-24-2014 |
20140214475 | PARTITIONING JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR RESOURCE PLANNING - Partitioning job requirements for resource planning can include identifying resource capacity and matching scores of a resource pool for a resource planning horizon, partitioning a full-time equivalent (FTE) job requirement into a plurality of positions based on the resource capacity and matching scores of the resource pool for the resource planning horizon using a computing device, and performing resource planning by allocating the resource capacity to the plurality of positions | 07-31-2014 |
Maria Teresa Gozalez Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140324730 | Portfolio Generation - A first model is used to generate portfolios that each includes a number of projects. The first model in generating the portfolio optimizes a portfolio value in consideration of objectives under differing bounds of some of the objectives while satisfying constraints. A second model is used to generate an additional portfolio. The second model in generating the additional portfolio optimizes the portfolio value in consideration of the objectives with respect to a priority thereof while satisfying the constraints. | 10-30-2014 |
Mario Diaz, Corona, CA US
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20160048806 | COMPUTER-BASED PROJECT MANAGEMENT METHODS AND SYSTEMS - A computer-based method and platform that acts like a database that allows users to store contact information, set up jobs, and store all information related to a specific job, including, but not limited to: photos, videos, documents, reports, and forms. The platform generally allows users to set up projects with project icons, upload information and files in an organized manner, and then allow other users who have been granted access to the projects to quickly view the uploaded files. | 02-18-2016 |
Mark Diaz, Tustin, CA US
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20130224495 | LED CURING OF RADIATION CURABLE FLOOR COATINGS - A radiation curable coating for a floor comprising: at least one radiation curable oligomer, at least one photoinitiator and at least one reactive diluent monomer, said radiation curable oligomer being selected from the group consisting of Urethane (meth)acrylates, epoxy (meth)acrylates, polyester (meth)acrylates, acrylic (meth)acrylates, and hydrocarbon (meth)acrylates is described and claimed. The composition is capable of undergoing photopolymerization when coated on a floor and when irradiated by a light emitting diode (LED) light, having a wavelength from about 100 nm to about 900 nm, to provide a cured coating on the floor, with the cured coating having an external surface, and the cured coating having a Percent Reacted Acrylate Unsaturation (% RAU) at the external surface of about 60% or greater. Also described and claimed are the process to coat a floor with the LED curable coating for floor and a coated floor where the coating has been cured by application of LED light. | 08-29-2013 |
Melvin Diaz, Torrance, CA US
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20140278042 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF SHARING A BROADCAST PRESET TABLE BETWEEN A VEHICLE TUNER AND AN EXTERNAL DEVICE - A method of sharing a preset table between a vehicle infotainment system including a vehicle tuner, memory for storing a first preset table and a broadcast signal receiver that receives a broadcast signal based on the first preset table, and an external device coupled to the vehicle infotainment system, includes storing the first preset table in the memory, the first preset table including first regional information and at least one combination of first station identification information and a first tuning frequency corresponding to the first station identification information, receiving a second preset table from the external device, the second preset table including second regional information and at least one combination of second station identification information and a second tuning frequency corresponding to the second station identification information, comparing the first preset table with the second preset table, and making the first preset table and the second preset table identical, if the first preset table and the second preset table are different. | 09-18-2014 |
Nivaldo Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20160140315 | MEDICATION WORKFLOW MANAGMEENT - Methods for managing preparation, delivery, and recycling of a medication for a patient are provided. In one aspect, a method includes interfacing with a medication preparation component, an inventory management component, a delivery management component, and a medication recycling management component. The medication preparation component fulfills a plurality of medication orders based on a first set of parameters. The medication preparation component cannot interface directly with the parameters for the other components. The method includes providing the medication preparation component the first set of parameters based on the parameters for the other components. In another aspect, a method includes receiving a plurality of medication orders, providing preparation instructions when a medication order cannot be fulfilled by unused medications, providing delivery instructions for the medications, and receiving delivery verifications. Machine-readable media are also provided. | 05-19-2016 |
Osvaldo Diaz, San Mateo, CA US
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20090204667 | User-Initiated Computer Support Using Out-Of-Band Network - A user detects a computer failure. The user communicates the fact of the fault to a support server. The support server requests a central management server to access diagnostic data on the computer. The central management server accesses the diagnostic data via a lights-out module of the computer and forwards the diagnostic data to the support server. | 08-13-2009 |
20100325625 | MANAGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEVICE LOCATION LIMITED DEVICE MANAGEMENT CLIENTS - Various embodiments pertain to managing electronic devices with different types of device location limited device management clients. According to one embodiment, first information describing first device capabilities | 12-23-2010 |
20100325740 | MANAGING ELECTRONIC DEVICES USING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AS A ROOT OF TRUST - Various embodiments pertain to managing electronic devices using an electronic device as a root of trust. According to one embodiment, registration information for an electronic device | 12-23-2010 |
20100332639 | Providing Manageability To An Electronic Device That Supports Location Limited Manageability Functionality - A request for a first function is detected | 12-30-2010 |
20120014266 | MANAGING A CONVERGED DEVICE THAT IS CAPABLE OF COMMUNICATING WITH A PLURALITY OF CONNECTIONS - Various embodiments pertain to managing a converged electronic device | 01-19-2012 |
Peggy Diaz, Ontario, CA US
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20110259775 | LABELS, RELATED PADS THEREOF, AND RELATED METHODS - A label is provided that includes a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface. The label also includes a tab portion having an area and a back surface, and the tab portion is integrally coupled to the body portion and extending from an end of the body portion. A line of weakness divides the tab portion and the body portion, and the line of weakness is formed such that the tab portion is selectively separable form the body portion along the line of weakness. A layer of adhesive is provided on the back surface of the body portion of the label, and a majority of the back surface of the tab portion is free of adhesive. The area of the tab portion is less than the area of the body portion. | 10-27-2011 |
20130221651 | LABELS, RELATED PADS THEREOF, AND RELATED METHODS - A pad is provided that includes a plurality of labels each including a body portion having an area, a front surface, and a back surface. Each of the plurality of labels also includes a tab portion having an area less than the area of the body portion, and a back surface that is integrally coupled to and extending from an end of the body portion. A line of weakness divides the tab portion and the body portion, and allows the tab portion to be selectively separable from the body portion along the line of weakness. A layer of adhesive is provided on the back surface of the body portion where the majority of the back surface of the tab portion is free of adhesive, and the plurality of labels are stacked such that an overlying label is releasably adhered to the front surface of an adjacent underlying label via the adhesive layer. | 08-29-2013 |
Randall J. Diaz, Gilroy, CA US
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20090201642 | Systems and methods for connecting a circuit board with a chassis - Systems and methods for connecting a circuit board, such as a circuit board of a fan tray, with a chassis are described herein. Systems and methods for floating, aligning, centering, grounding and blind-mating a connector set are also described herein. | 08-13-2009 |
Raniel Diaz, Corona Del Mar, CA US
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20150061249 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to attachment device useful for adding an accessory to a wheeled seating device such as a stroller or a wheelchair. In one embodiment, the accessory is an additional seat. | 03-05-2015 |
Raul Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100202287 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK OPTIMIZATION BY MANAGING LOW PRIORITY DATA TRANSFERS - As more internet service providers have more customers with high-speed internet access accounts and these customers access more multi-media rich data (such as videos), the network infrastructure of internet service providers becomes saturated. Thus, internet service providers are facing pressure to upgrade their networks. However, high-speed digital networking equipment is expensive. Thus, internet service providers need to optimize the usage of their existing networks. To optimize the usage of existing networks, a system of delaying certain data requests is proposed. By delaying certain data requests, the various components in a network can shift data transfers from peak traffic times to lower traffic times. One useful application of delayed requests is the case in which a web client requests data ahead of schedule either through predictive methods or through subscriptions for desired data. | 08-12-2010 |
20100205292 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR NETWORK OPTIMIZATION THROUGH PREDICTIVE DOWNLOADING - As more internet service providers have more customers with high-speed internet access accounts and these customers access more multi-media rich data (such as videos), the network infrastructure of internet service providers becomes saturated. Thus, internet service providers are facing pressure to upgrade their networks. Thus, internet service providers need to optimize the usage of their existing networks. To optimize the usage of existing networks, a system of performing predictive downloading for data caches is proposed. The system for performing predictive downloading examines network traffic conditions and does not issue predictive download requests if the network is busy. By restricting predictive downloads to times when the network is not busy, the system utilizes an under used resource. Accurate predictions will reduce future network traffic. Incorrect predictions cause no harm since the transfers only occur when free network bandwidth is available. | 08-12-2010 |
20120120186 | Front and Back Facing Cameras - This document discloses apparatus and methods related to image taking and processing. For example, some embodiments may contain a front facing camera and a back facing camera and can be used for including the image-taker as part of the images taken by the image-taker, for verifying authorship of the images, for creating documentary style still or moving images combining the images of the person creating the documentary and the images of the subject or the scene being documented, and for creating a wide field of views of still and moving images. | 05-17-2012 |
Raul G. Diaz, San Francisco, CA US
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20080270932 | TOOLBOX EDITING - A user interface is described, having a search box for entering a search query. The search box and other components remain stationary when conducting a search. A toolbox is provided with links to different views for conducting category-specific searches, and the links are editable. | 10-30-2008 |
Raul Zegers Diaz, Stanford, CA US
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20090201305 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 08-13-2009 |
20100309211 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 12-09-2010 |
Raul Zegers Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110122946 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 05-26-2011 |
20120007871 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 01-12-2012 |
20130042072 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 02-14-2013 |
20140176587 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY ALLOWING ACCESS TO A SHARED MEMORY - An electronic system, an integrated circuit and a method for display are disclosed. The electronic system contains a first device, a memory and a video/audio compression/decompression device such as a decoder/encoder. The electronic system is configured to allow the first device and the video/audio compression/decompression device to share the memory. The electronic system may be included in a computer in which case the memory is a main memory. Memory access is accomplished by one or more memory interfaces, direct coupling of the memory to a bus, or direct coupling of the first device and decoder/encoder to a bus. An arbiter selectively provides access for the first device and/or the decoder/encoder to the memory based on priority. The arbiter may be monolithically integrated into a memory interface. The decoder may be a video decoder configured to comply with the MPEG-2 standard. The memory may store predicted images obtained from a preceding image. | 06-26-2014 |
Richard Jess Diaz, Merced, CA US
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20140026817 | Sure Feed Bird Feeder - The Sure Feed Bird Feeder would consist of an upper feeder and would be filled with bird feed by means of a removable top. The middle of the unit would feature a funnel bowel, while the bottom of the unit would feature a collection tray. | 01-30-2014 |
Ron Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20120114336 | NETWORK DIGITAL SIGNAGE SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a network based digital signage apparatus and a method for causing the digital signage apparatus to retrieve content from a remote server, for use in displaying content thereon. By utilizing a computer network to cause a digital signage device to remotely retrieve and store and/or display content, the instant invention potentially offers significant cost savings over the use of traditional digital signage systems that require separate media player and controller hardware. | 05-10-2012 |
Ronaldo Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20130024884 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR APPLYING TV SETTINGS TO PLURAL TVS THROUGH A NETWORK - A system includes plural TVs, with a master TV accepting user input to establish TV settings. The system also includes a server accessing the TV settings from the master TV to send the settings to at least some of the other plural TVs over a network to establish respective TV settings on the other TVs. | 01-24-2013 |
Ruben Diaz, Castro Valley, CA US
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20090020362 | FOLDING CONSTRUCTION PLATFORM - A construction platform includes an inboard portion that attaches to a floor of a building under construction and an outboard portion that extends beyond the floor to allow loading and unloading of material from a crane. A hinged joint extends through both the inboard portion and the outboard portion of the construction platform to allow the construction platform to fold up for storage and transport. | 01-22-2009 |
Rudy A. Diaz, Long Beach, CA US
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20090000137 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUSPENDING ANCHOR BOLTS - A self-checking anchor bolt suspension assembly includes an array of suspension segments color coded in accordance with the size of the bolt suspending openings formed therein. The threaded shaft of the appropriate anchor bolt is inserted into the properly spaced opening and then grasped in the interior of a resilient split-tube retainer that then rests on the edges around the opening to suspend the bolt therefrom. The segments are then nailed to the concrete form and their correct color code assures the correct bolt selection. | 01-01-2009 |
20100107546 | Biodegradable structures for suspending anchor bolts - An anchor bolt suspending array comprises a biodegradable bridging structure attachable across a concrete form or in cantilever from one side thereof conformed by folding longitudinally a corrugated cardboard panel into overlying segments each provided with a set of spaced openings that are aligned upon folding to receive the shank of an anchor bolt therein. A retainer either formed as a frustoconical cardboard pulp structure dimensioned to capture the anchor bolt shank end, or as an accordion folded corrugated cardboard strip perforated by spaced holes conformed to grasp the shank, is then useful to suspend the bolt from the bridging structure into the poured concrete. Both the retainers and the bridging structures can be color coded by a biodegradable coating in accordance with the size of the anchor bolt that is receivable therein. | 05-06-2010 |
Samantha Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20150273010 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT ASSAYS FOR HIV-1 ENVELOPE MATURATION AND NOVEL PEPTIDE INHIBITORS AGAINST HIV-1 - The invention provides peptide inhibitors against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), including HIV-1, and compositions, formulations, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, and methods of making and using them. The invention provides methods for treating, ameliorating, slowing the progress of, reversing, or preventing a retroviral infection, an HIV infection, or an HIV-1 infection, or AIDS. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions and formulations, comprising peptides or polypeptide having a sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:1 and/or SEQ ID NO:2, and peptidomimetics and bioisosteres thereof. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides cell-based platforms, multiplexed systems or platforms, or cell-based methods, for monitoring the activity of an HIV-1 protease (PR) enzyme, or for screening for a substrate of the HIV-1 protease (PR) enzyme. | 10-01-2015 |
Sandra Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20100221770 | Methods for Detecting and Analyzing N-Glycolylneuraminic Acid (Neu5Gc) In Biological Materials - The present application is in the field of sialic acid chemistry, metabolism and antigenicity. More particularly, the present invention relates to the detection and analysis of the non-human sialic acid, N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) in biological materials, such as food and clinical specimens. Such detection and analysis is facilitated by the use of Neu5Gc specific antibodies. The present invention also relates to the detection of antiNeu5Gc antibodies in clinical samples, as well as the production of anti-Neu5Gc specific antibodies. | 09-02-2010 |
20110195921 | ELIMINATION OF A CONTAMINATING NON-HUMAN SIALIC ACID BY METABOLIC COMPETITION - The disclosure provides a method of reducing or eliminating Neu5Gc in a cell culture or in a human subject. The method includes flooding the system with the human sialic acid i\7-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) in glycosidically-bound or free form, or its precursor N-acetylmannosamine (ManNAc) in an amount sufficient to metabolically compete out the Neu5Gc, either as it enters the cells for the first time or when it recycles from break-down of preexisting cellular molecules. Additionally, Neu5Ac feeding results in reduction of Neu5Gc expression even in some animal cells capable of Neu5Gc production. | 08-11-2011 |
Serafin Diaz, San Diego, CA US
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20100034212 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MODIFIED TIMESTAMPS IN A COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for providing modified timestamps in a communication system. In an aspect, a method includes receiving one or more packets associated with a selected destination, computing an average relative delay associated with each packet, determining a modified timestamp associated with each packet based on the average relative delay associated with each packet, and outputting the one or more packets and their associated modified timestamps. In an aspect, an apparatus is provided for generating modified timestamps. The apparatus includes a packet receiver configured to receive one or more packets associated with a selected destination and processing logic configured to compute an average relative delay associated with each packet, determine a modified timestamp associated with each packet based on the average relative delay associated with each packet, and output the one or more packets and their associated modified timestamps. | 02-11-2010 |
Stephen Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20130240473 | UNIFORM TENSION DISTRIBUTION MECHANISM FOR STRETCHED MEMBRANE SOLAR COLLECTORS - An improved end form for flexible membrane solar collectors including a whiffle-tree attached near the peripheral edge of the end form. The end form is āCā shaped with the curve of the upper edge the same as the peripheral edge so as to simplify manufacture. | 09-19-2013 |
Stephen H. Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120071719 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a method for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising: installing a guiding member into the wall of the tissue structure to a desired guiding depth; using the installed guiding member as a positional guide, advancing a helical member into the wall of the tissue to a desired helical member depth, the helical member comprising a helical member distal end removably coupled to an anchor member which is coupled to a distal end of a suture member, such that advancing the helical member into the wall causes the anchor member to be advanced into the wall and to pull a distal portion of the suture member along with the anchor member into the wall to substantially encapsulate a number of helical loops of suture member that is greater than about 1 loop and less than about 3 loops; withdrawing the helical member from the wall of the tissue structure, leaving the anchor member in a deployed configuration decoupled from the helical member and coupled to at least a portion of the wall of the tissue structure; and tensioning the suture member to apply a load to the deployed anchor member. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071920 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising a delivery member having proximal and distal ends; a first helical member having proximal and distal ends and a helical shape, the proximal end coupled to the delivery member distal end, the distal end extending distally of the delivery member distal end; an anchor member removably coupled to the helical member distal end; and a suture member coupled distally to a portion of the anchor member and extending proximally to a position wherein at least a portion of it may be freely manipulated by an operator; wherein upon rotation of the delivery member in a first direction, the first helical member and coupled anchor member are advanced across at least a portion of the wall of the tissue structure, pulling along the distal portion of the suture member in a deployed suture pattern which remains coupled to the anchor member, the deployed suture pattern being characterized in that it is substantially helical and represents a number of helical loops encapsulated by the wall of the tissue structure that is greater than about one helical loop, and is less than about three helical loops. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071921 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising: a delivery member having proximal and distal ends; a first helical member having proximal and distal ends and a helical shape, the proximal end coupled to the delivery member distal end, the distal end extending distally of the delivery member distal end; an anchor member removably coupled to the helical member distal end; a suture member coupled distally to a portion of the anchor member and extending proximally to a position wherein at least a portion of it may be freely manipulated by an operator; and a tissue interface indentor member coupled to the delivery member and operatively coupled to the first helical member, the tissue interface indentor member comprising a distally protruding shape feature configured to contact one or more portions of the tissue structure adjacent to the distal end of the helical member and change an available angle of penetration between such portions and the distal tip of the first helical member as the distal tip is inserted into the tissue structure; wherein upon rotation of the delivery member in a first direction, the indentor member is urged against the tissue structure and the first helical member and coupled anchor member are advanced across at least a portion of the wall of the tissue structure, pulling along the distal portion of the suture member in a deployed suture pattern which remains coupled to the anchor member. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071922 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising: a delivery member having proximal and distal ends; a plurality of helical members, each having proximal and distal ends and a helical shape, each proximal end coupled to the delivery member distal end, each distal end extending distally of the delivery member distal end; a plurality of anchor members removably coupled to the helical member distal ends; and a plurality of suture members coupled distally to a portion of one of the anchor members and extending proximally to a position wherein at least a portion of each may be freely manipulated by an operator; wherein upon rotation of the delivery member in a first direction, the helical members and coupled anchor members are advanced across at least a portion of the wall of the tissue structure, pulling along the distal portions of the suture members in a deployed suture pattern which remains coupled to the anchor member. | 03-22-2012 |
20120078270 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising: a delivery member having proximal and distal ends; a first helical member having proximal and distal ends and a helical shape, the proximal end coupled to the delivery member distal end, the distal end extending distally of the delivery member distal end; an anchor member removably coupled to the helical member distal end; and a suture member coupled distally to a portion of the anchor member and extending proximally to a position wherein at least a portion of it may be freely manipulated by an operator; wherein the proximal end of the suture member extends proximally beyond the deployed suture pattern into a local suture length storage reservoir coupled to the delivery member, the reservoir containing an additional length of suture and being configured such that upon rotation of the delivery member in the first direction, the anchor member pulls along the distal portion of the suture member causing at least a portion of the additional length of suture to be extended out from the local suture length storage reservoir, and causing the distal portion of the suture member to form a deployed suture pattern which remains coupled to the anchor member. | 03-29-2012 |
20120095504 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a method for providing surgical access across a wall of a tissue structure, comprising: measuring a thickness of the wall of the tissue structure at a targeted entry location; and providing a helical needle having a helical needle pitch selected to pull an intercoupled suture member across the wall with a distal portion of the needle such that a deployed suture pattern is formed, the deployed suture pattern being characterized in that it is substantially helical and represents a number of helical loops substantially encapsulated by the wall of the tissue structure that is greater than about one helical loop, and is less than about three helical loops. | 04-19-2012 |
20130110159 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE | 05-02-2013 |
20130116728 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 05-09-2013 |
20140100594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100604 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140100608 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140288530 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADAPTABLE SAFETY SYRINGE - One embodiment is directed to a method of conducting an injection, comprising: providing an assembly of a syringe plunger movably coupled to a syringe body which may contain fluid for infusion, the syringe body having a distal end that is removably coupled to a Luer adaptor, the Luer adaptor defining a needle lumen through which a needle may be coupled, the Luer adaptor comprising a distal surface configured to be removably coupled to a Luer fitting of another device; deciding upon infusion via needle injection or Luer coupling; and selectably configuring the assembly for needle injection or Luer coupling by removing the Luer adaptor to further expose the needle for needle injection, or by leaving the Luer adaptor in place and coupling it to the Luer fitting of the other device. | 09-25-2014 |
20150088194 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 03-26-2015 |
20150119905 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for closing a wound created at least partially across a tissue structure wall, comprising: a helical needle; a suture member coupled to the helical needle and configured to be pulled along a helical pattern with helical movement of the helical needle; an outer delivery member rotatably coupled to the helical needle; a drive shaft axially movably coupled to the outer delivery member; and a plurality of suture guide struts projecting distally from the outer delivery member; wherein upon helical insertion of the helical needle relative to the outer delivery member, the helical needle is advanced such that it becomes disposed around the guide struts, such that the guide struts prevent radial migration of the suture as it is helically wound into the tissue structure. | 04-30-2015 |
20150119934 | SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING SURGICAL ACCESS - One embodiment is directed to a system for closing a wound created across a portion of a tissue structure, comprising a suture member having proximal and distal ends; an anchor member coupled to the distal end of the suture member; a tension retainer assembly releasably coupleable to the suture member; and a suture buttress movably intercoupled to the suture member between the anchor member and the tension retainer and configured to minimize direct sliding contact between the suture member and the tissue structure portion around the location of the suture buttress. | 04-30-2015 |
20150148748 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRUG DELIVERY WITH A SAFETY SYRINGE - One embodiment is directed to a system for injecting, comprising a syringe body defining an interior medicine chamber; a stopper member configured to be inserted into the interior medicine chamber to contain medicine within the medicine chamber; a plunger member configured to be manually manipulated to insert the stopper member relative to the syringe body; a needle having proximal and distal ends, the proximal end comprising an anchoring geometry configured to be at least partially penetrated into the stopper member such that upon retraction of the stopper member, the needle is pulled proximally along with the stopper to be at least partially contained within the interior medicine chamber; and an energy-storing member operatively coupled between the stopper member and the syringe body, the energy-storing member configured to facilitate retraction of the stopper member relative to the syringe body. | 05-28-2015 |
20150223792 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 08-13-2015 |
20160000461 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 01-07-2016 |
20160030082 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 02-04-2016 |
20160128724 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSAPICAL ACCESS AND CLOSURE - Embodiments are described for creating and closing tissue access ports, such as transapical access ports, which involve placement of an introducer across the subject tissue structure, and deployment of a controllable port closure device assembly configured to remain in place with a ratcheting mechanism, and to hold the tissue surrounding the previous access port location closed against a sealing disc with proximal and distal strut assemblies, after the introducer has been removed. | 05-12-2016 |
Stephen Hunter Diaz, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110017346 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING A BENEFICIAL AGENT INTO AN EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to method and apparatus for dispensing a beneficial agent into an expandable medical device. The method includes the step of placing an expandable medical device on a mandrel, the medical device forming a cylindrical device having a plurality of openings and dispensing a beneficial agent into the plurality of openings. | 01-27-2011 |
20110048574 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING A BENEFICIAL AGENT INTO AN EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to method and apparatus for dispensing a beneficial agent into an expandable medical device. The method includes the step of placing an expandable medical device on a support and dispensing a beneficial agent into a plurality of openings in the medical device with a shield gas for controlling a local environment surrounding the dispenser. | 03-03-2011 |
20110086082 | COMPOSITION, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MODULATING RELEASE KINETICS IN IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES BY MODIFYING DRUG SOLUBILITY - An implantable drug delivery device loaded with a beneficial agent is provided, wherein the beneficial agent is in two different forms, a first form having a higher solubility and a second form having a lower solubility, and wherein the two different forms are present in a proportion which is selected to achieve a desired release rate. | 04-14-2011 |
20110200659 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LOADING A BENEFICIAL AGENT INTO A MEDICAL DEVICE - A system for delivery of a beneficial agent in the form of a viscous liquid or paste allows holes in a medical device to be loaded in a single step process. The loading of a beneficial agent in a paste form also provides the ability to deliver large and potentially sensitive molecules including proteins, enzymes, antibodies, antisense, ribozymes, gene/vector constructs, and cells including endothelial cells. | 08-18-2011 |
20130127089 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOADING A BENEFICIAL AGENT INTO AN EXPANDABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates to method for loading a beneficial agent into an expandable medical device. The method includes the steps of sealing a plurality of openings extending through the medical device from a first side to a second side with a sealing member to substantially prevent a beneficial agent from passing through the openings, partially filling the openings with the beneficial agent delivered from an automated micro-jetting dispenser, substantially solidifying the beneficial agent, and removing the sealing member from the plurality of openings. | 05-23-2013 |
Steven P. Diaz, San Jose, CA US
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20150268008 | NON-FLAMMABLE BLAST MITIGATING MAT - A blast mitigation mat which protects soldiers from an explosion and from the fire and toxic fumes that result. The mat may include a surface layer that includes traction component, an energy absorptive, metallic, non-flammable layer which can include a hollow metallic structure, and a finishing layer. The non-flammable layer is comprised of materials that melt rather than burn. The finishing layer can be mounted to the vehicle or other surfaces subject to blast impulses. | 09-24-2015 |
Thomas P. Diaz, San Martin, CA US
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20090154636 | Chemical injection system and chemical delivery process/method of injecting into an operating power reactor - An injection system designed to deliver a chemical solution into a reactor through feedwater system taps during normal operating condition of a power reactor is disclosed. The process of delivery is via positive displacement pumps. Injection of chemical is in a concentrated solution form, which is internally diluted by the system prior to discharging from the skid. The injection system minimizes chemical loss due to deposition on the transit line, enables a higher concentrated solution to be used as the injectant, eliminates the time consuming laborious process of chemical dilution, raises chemical solution to the pressure required for injection, prevents solid precipitations out of solution at the injection pump head through the use of a flush solution, and deposits fresh chemical on new crack surfaces that develop during a power reactor start-up, shutdown and operation. | 06-18-2009 |
20140360606 | Passive Injection of a Chemical Solution into a Process Stream - A system and method of injecting a chemical into a high pressure process stream without pumps or other active components. The system utilizes the differential pressure created by resistive losses of downstream components within a high pressure process stream. A bypass side stream is taken from an upstream pressure location and returned to the downstream side of the resistive inline process component. The chemical solution vessel is pressurized by the higher side of the pressure differential. The solution then passes through a flow controlling capillary tube exiting on the lower pressure differential side into the bypass stream. The high flow rate chemically diluted bypass stream then returns to the process stream at the lower differential process stream tie-in. The chemical solution is isolated from the process water pressuring the vessel by a movable separating device preventing mixing of the two fluids. The vessel can also be pressurized by gas. | 12-11-2014 |
Thomas Pompilio Diaz, San Martin, CA US
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20100246745 | Methods for operating and methods for reducing post-shutdown radiation levels of nuclear reactors - A method for operating a nuclear reactor may include adding one or more chemicals to water in the reactor prior to reactor shutdown, during reactor shutdown, or prior to and during reactor shutdown. The one or more chemicals may trigger release of one or more radioactive substances from at least one out-of-core surface of the reactor into the reactor water. A method for reducing post-shutdown radiation levels of a nuclear reactor may include adding one or more chemicals to water in the reactor prior to reactor shutdown, during reactor shutdown, or prior to and during reactor shutdown. The one or more chemicals may include, for example, one or more metals, metal ions, metal compounds, metals and metal ions, metals and metal compounds, metal ions and metal compounds, or metals, metal ions, and metal compounds. | 09-30-2010 |
Thomas Pompillio Diaz, San Martin, CA US
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20110218094 | Method of manufacture of noble metal/zinc oxide hybrid product for simultaneous dose reduction and scc mitigation of nuclear power plants - Composite particle comprising a zinc containing compound such as zinc oxide and a noble metal such a platinum, and process for fabrication thereof. The particles facilitate simultaneous controlled introduction of the zinc and noble metal species into a nuclear reactor. | 09-08-2011 |
Thomas Pompillo Diaz, San Martin, CA US
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20100323883 | Method of manufacture of noble metal/zinc oxide hybrid product for simultaneous dose reduction and SCC mitigation of nuclear power plants - Composite particle comprising a zinc containing compound such as zinc oxide and a noble metal such a platinum, and process for fabrication thereof. The particles facilitate simultaneous controlled introduction of the zinc and noble metal species into a nuclear reactor. | 12-23-2010 |
Tomas Diaz, Winchester, CA US
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20080207349 | Iron-Type Golf Clubs - A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long irons with channel back configurations and short irons with cavity back configurations. The rear face configurations transition from channel backs through to pure cavity backs for increased performance continuum for the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume, hitting face roughness, and sole width. At least one of the clubs of the set includes a sandwich-type construction for the hitting face having a dampening element disposed between a hitting face insert and a lightweight reinforcing core. In one embodiment, at least one club head is oversized. | 08-28-2008 |
20090275421 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS - A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long, mid- and short irons with channel back configurations and a mass control insert. The mass of the insert is systematically varied through the set such that the mass distribution properties of the set may be systematically varied while retaining a continuous look and feel through the set. The mass of the insert is varied by altering the volume or the density of the insert through the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume, hitting face roughness, and sole width. In one embodiment, the mass control insert comprises a dense insert and a lightweight cover. The density of the dense insert can be easily varied to change the mass distribution properties of the club head. One application of the mass control insert is to provide customization of the club head at the point of sale or distribution. | 11-05-2009 |
20100144460 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS - A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long irons with channel back configurations and short irons with cavity back configurations. The rear face configurations transition from channel backs through to pure cavity backs for increased performance continuum for the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume, hitting face roughness, and sole width. At least one of the clubs of the set includes a sandwich-type construction for the hitting face having a dampening element disposed between a hitting face insert and a lightweight reinforcing core. In one embodiment, at least one club head is oversized. | 06-10-2010 |
20110172023 | IRON-TYPE GOLF CLUBS - A set of iron-type golf clubs includes long, mid- and short irons with channel back configurations and a mass control insert. The mass of the insert is systematically varied through the set such that the mass distribution properties of the set may be systematically varied while retaining a continuous look and feel through the set. The mass of the insert is varied by altering the volume or the density of the insert through the set. Additional design parameters for the set may also be systematically varied through the set, such as groove type and depth, loft angle, cavity volume, hitting face roughness, and sole width. In one embodiment, the mass control insert comprises a dense insert and a lightweight cover. The density of the dense insert can be easily varied to change the mass distribution properties of the club head. One application of the mass control insert is to provide customization of the club head at the point of sale or distribution. | 07-14-2011 |
Tony Diaz, Upland, CA US
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20100070408 | system and method for providing secondary financing - The present invention provides secondary financing, and financing assistance, to defray the need for increased buyer income or higher home valuations. Thus, the present invention provides a system and method that allows for the access and securing of third party loans for secondary financing to enable the purchase of a primary loan of greater value, and for a revolving line of credit and funds to replenish the third party loans. | 03-18-2010 |
Yomayra Diaz, Downey, CA US
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20120058227 | Dog Chew Treats - A dog chew treat is fashioned from a composition comprising sugar, fiber, and flour. Preferably, the sugar is dextrose, and the flour is pre-gelatinized wheat flour. The composition may be molded into the shape of a bone, or other treat. A palatant coating may be applied to the molded product. Colors may be added for different aesthetics such as a marbling pattern. Functional ingredients may be used to provide health benefits. | 03-08-2012 |
Yomayra Diaz, Long Beach, CA US
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20100129482 | Intermittent flow extrusion process and food product - An extrusion process incorporates a forming manifold where a tubular flow of a second material is intermittently interrupted while a core flow of a first material is discharged substantially continuously. Subsequently, the core flow is severed to form individual food items or treats for humans, animals, and the like, where the tubular flow results in an outer component surrounding an inner component which protrudes from one or both ends of the outer component. Material of the core flow is bone-like, while material of the tubular flow is meat like. Material of the tubular flow may include material from the core flow subjected to mixing in a static mixer to achieve a marbled texture of the outer material. | 05-27-2010 |
20100129498 | Intermittent flow extrusion process and food product - An extrusion process incorporates a forming manifold where a tubular flow of a second material is intermittently interrupted while a core flow of a first material is discharged substantially continuously. Subsequently, the core flow is severed to form individual food items or treats for humans, animals, and the like, where the tubular flow results in an outer component surrounding an inner component which protrudes from one or both ends of the outer component. Material of the core flow is bone-like, while material of the tubular flow is meat like. Material of the tubular flow may include material from the core flow subjected to mixing in a static mixer to achieve a marbled texture of the outer material. | 05-27-2010 |