Dobson, US
Alleson Dobson, Cary, NC US
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20150033409 | EXPRESSION CASSETTES FOR REGULATION OF EXPRESSION IN MONOCOTYLEDONOUS PLANTS - The present invention relates to expression cassettes comprising at least one transcription regulating nucleotide sequence obtainable from the group of genes of monocotyledonous plants consisting of caffeoyl-CoA-O-methyltransferase genes, C8,7-sterol isomerase genes, hydroxyproline-rich glycoprotein (HRGP) genes, lactate dehydrogenase genes, and chloroplast protein 12 like genes. More preferably the transcription regulating sequences are obtainable from | 01-29-2015 |
Andrew James Dobson, Mckinney, TX US
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20150277941 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LINKING TO SHARED LIBRARY - A system and method for linking to a shared library, such as a shared class library, are described herein. The method can include the step of launching an application on a computing device in which the computing device supports a first class loader and a second class loader. The first class loader may serve as a parent class loader to the second class loader. In response to the launching of the application, an override class loader that is configured to serve as an override parent class loader to the second class loader can be generated. When a request for a component is received from the launched application at the second class loader, the request can be intercepted by the override class loader to determine if the override class loader is to process the request. If the override class loader is to process the request, the override class loader can be used to search the shared library for the component. | 10-01-2015 |
20150341362 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVELY PERMITTING NON-SECURE APPLICATION TO COMMUNICATE WITH SECURE APPLICATION - A method and system of selectively permitting a non-secure application to communicate with a secure application are described herein. The method can be practiced in a system that support an environment designed to restrict secure applications from processing requests from non-secure applications. In particular, a request can be received from a non-secure application by a system framework and, through the system framework, it can be determined that a secure application is capable of processing the request. The request can be delegated from the system framework to a secure framework. In addition, through the secure framework, it can be determined whether the non-secure application is an authorized non-secure application. If the non-secure application is an authorized non-secure application, the secure application can be permitted to process the request from the non-secure application. | 11-26-2015 |
Andrew James Dobson, Wellington, FL US
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20140282876 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RESTRICTING THE OPERATION OF APPLICATIONS TO AUTHORIZED DOMAINS - A method and system of restricting the operation of applications to authorized domains is described herein. The method can include the steps of receiving reference domain restriction data associated with an application and receiving generated domain restriction data associated with the application. A domain restriction check can be performed by comparing the generated domain restriction data with the reference domain restriction data, In addition, a domain restriction approval signal can be generated if the domain restriction check is satisfied. The domain restriction check can ensure that the application will not operate in unauthorized domains. | 09-18-2014 |
20140317704 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENABLING THE FEDERATION OF UNRELATED APPLICATIONS - A method of enabling the federation of unrelated applications is described herein. The method can include the step of installing a candidate application for inclusion in a secure workspace. A first previously-installed application may have a certificate signed by a first entity, and a second previously-installed application may have a certificate signed by a second entity such that the first and second previously-installed applications have different certificates. The method can also include the steps of generating a federation value for the candidate application for inclusion in the secure workspace and determining the result of a federation check of the candidate application based on the generated federation value. If the federation check for the candidate application is satisfied, the candidate application may be permitted to be part of the secure workspace. | 10-23-2014 |
20140359793 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ISOLATING SECURE COMMUNICATION EVENTS FROM A NON-SECURE APPLICATION - A system and method for isolating secure communication events from a non-secure application are described herein. The method can include the steps of intercepting a communication event from an external communications network or an external communications device and determining whether the communication event is a secure communication event. If the communication event is a secure communication event, the secure communication event can be processed by a secure application. In addition, the secure communication event can be prevented from being processed by the non-secure application. | 12-04-2014 |
20140366015 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMBINING MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS INTO A SINGLE BINARY FILE WHILE MAINTAINING PER PROCESS SANDBOXING - A method and system for combining multiple applications into a single binary file while maintaining per process sandboxing are described herein. The method can include the steps of identifying a plurality of applications for delivery to a computing device and analyzing the non-code assets of the identified applications for conflicts. The conflicts among the non-code assets of the identified applications can be resolved. In addition, a process tag can be attached to the components of the identified applications to ensure that the components of the identified application run in their authorized processes, thereby maintaining per process sandboxing of the identified applications. The plurality of applications can be packaged as a single binary file without affecting the per process sandboxing. | 12-11-2014 |
20150082374 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SELECTIVE APPLICATION OF DEVICE POLICIES - A method and system for selective application of device policies are described herein. The method can include the step of receiving one or more policies from a messaging server in which the policies are intended to be indiscriminately applied to a computing device. Out of the received policies, one or more container policies that are to be applied to a container of the computing device can be identified. The identified container policies can be applied to the container such that the identified container policies may be prevented from being indiscriminately applied to the computing device. | 03-19-2015 |
Austin S. Dobson, Niskayuna, NY US
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20150261013 | EYEWEAR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the disclosure include an eyewear device detachable and removable from a pair of eyeglasses. The eyewear device can be an accessory and a functional device such that any electronics integral with the device are interconnected with wireless and/or satellite communications. The eyewear device may also include a MEMS device for detection of health conditions, atmospheric changes, and hazardous conditions. The MEMS device may also emit a signal for transmission across a network. Further, the eyewear device is utilized for aesthetic reasons, interchangeable fashion-wear, as well as to provide fluorescence or lighting signals when eyeglasses are misplaced. In addition, eyeglasses that fall into water and now have buoyancy at or above the surface where the eyewear device is a floatation device to support the frame. | 09-17-2015 |
Benjamin J. Dobson, Arlington, MA US
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20090184207 | Synchronously self deploying boom - A deployable boom with adjacent panels hinged together typically in an end to end configuration. A first longeron is attached to at least two panels and a second longeron is also attached to at least two panels. Each longeron includes a self locking hinge between adjacent panels. | 07-23-2009 |
Bradford J. Dobson, Richardson, TX US
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20150271304 | SEPARATION AND ISOLATION OF MULTIPLE NETWORK STACKS IN A NETWORK ELEMENT - Separating and isolating multiple network stacks in a network element may enable a network element to simultaneously operate within multiple forwarding planes respectively corresponding to the multiple network stacks. In addition to the network stack, other protocols and routing tools may also be instantiated for each desired forwarding plane. The different instantiations of the network stacks may be executed in parallel in respective memory spaces that are distinct and separate. In this manner, each forwarding plane may operate independently on the network element from other forwarding planes. | 09-24-2015 |
Brian Dobson, Eden Prairie, MN US
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20150016648 | ACOUSTICALLY TRANSPARENT BARRIER LAYER TO SEAL AUDIO TRANSDUCERS - Disclosed herein, among other things, are methods and apparatus for mitigating foreign material buildup for hearing assistance device components. The present subject matter includes a hearing assistance device transducer barrier layer configured to resist accumulation and passage of foreign materials. In various embodiments, the barrier layer includes a membrane that is coated with oleophobic and hydrophobic materials, wherein the barrier is acoustically transparent but prevents the accumulation and passage of unwanted materials. | 01-15-2015 |
Brian Dobson, Wilton, CT US
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20150287064 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING TRAVEL PATHS BASED ON CARDHOLDER TRANSACTIONS - A computer-implemented method for generating travel paths based on cardholder transactions is provided. The method uses a computing device having a processor communicatively coupled to a memory. The method includes receiving a plurality of payment transactions from a plurality of cardholders, calculating by the computing device a plurality of modeled paths based on the plurality of payment transactions where each modeled path of the plurality of modeled paths identifies a series of two or more locations where a payment transaction was initiated by a specific cardholder during a specific period of time, and displaying by the computing device a selected subset of the plurality of modeled paths. | 10-08-2015 |
Brian Hart Dobson, Wilton, CT US
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20150106233 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PURCHASING OF GOODS AND SERVICES VIA IMAGE RECOGNITION - A method for facilitating an image-based transaction includes: capturing, by a first input device, an image of a product to be sold; receiving, by a second input device, product data corresponding to the product to be sold; identifying, by a processing device, a transaction identifier; encoding, by the processing device, the captured image with at least the identified transaction identifier; adding, to the encoded image, an indication of availability of the product to be sold such that user interaction with the encoded image will initiate a payment transaction for the product to be sold based on at least the encoded transaction identifier; and transmitting, by a transmitting device, at least the received product data, the identified transaction identifier, and the encoded image including the indication of availability. | 04-16-2015 |
Chris Dobson US
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20120145148 | MODULAR AEROSOL DELIVERY SYSTEM - An adapter for use in a breathing circuit including a housing with a conduit having a ventilator port adapted to be coupled to a breathing circuit and a patient port adapted to communicate with a patient interface. A medicament container receptacle communicates with the conduit between the ventilator port and the patient port. The receptacle includes a support block having a well shaped to receive a valve stem extending from a container of medicament and an actuator finger extending upwardly in the receptacle adjacent the support block. The actuator finger is adapted to actuate a dose counter coupled to the container. | 06-14-2012 |
Daniel Dobson, Atherton, CA US
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20090288064 | Method and apparatus for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements - Techniques for non-disruptive embedding of specialized elements are disclosed. In one aspect of the techniques, ontology is defined to specify an application domain. A program interface (API) is also provided for creating raw features by a developer. Thus a module is provided for at least one form of statistical analysis within the ontology. The module is configured automatically in a computing device with the API in response to a system consistent with the ontology, wherein the system has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of that form of statistical analysis, and the module has no substantial requirement for specialized knowledge of particular functions provided by the system. | 11-19-2009 |
20100113153 | Self-Contained Inertial Navigation System for Interactive Control Using Movable Controllers - A movable game controller for controlling aspects of a computer controlled game display with apparatus for determining the linear and angular motion of that movable controller. The apparatus includes a plurality of self-contained inertial sensors for sensing the tri-axial linear and tri-axial angular motion of the moving controller. Each sensor is mounted at a fixed linear position and orientation with respect to the others. The linear and angular motion of the controller is computed from the correlated motion sensor readings of each of the plurality of self-contained inertial sensors. | 05-06-2010 |
20140092009 | Methods and Systems for Dynamic Calibration of Movable Game Controllers - A video gaming system includes a wireless controller that senses linear and angular acceleration to calculate paths of controller movement over a broad range of controller motion. The system also includes an electromagnetic alignment element, such as a set of LEDS. The controller includes an additional sensor to sense light from the LEDs over a relatively restricted range of controller motion, and use this sensed light to dynamically calibrate the controller when the controller passes through the restricted range of motion over which the sensor senses the light. | 04-03-2014 |
Daniel A. Dobson, Rochester, MN US
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20130326111 | CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY EARLY-PREDICT LATE-CORRECT SINGLE ENDED SENSING - Circuits and methods for performing search operations in a content addressable memory (CAM) array are provided. A system for searching a CAM includes a circuit that selectively activates a main-search of a two stage CAM search while a pre-search of the two stage CAM search is still active. | 12-05-2013 |
20140112045 | MEMORY SYSTEM INCORPORATING A CIRCUIT TO GENERATE A DELAY SIGNAL AND AN ASSOCIATED METHOD OF OPERATING A MEMORY SYSTEM - Disclosed are a memory system and an associated operating method. In the system, a first memory array comprises first memory cells requiring a range of time delays between wordline activating and bitline sensing. A delay signal generator delays an input signal by a selected time delay (i.e., a long time delay corresponding to statistically slow memory cells) and outputs a delay signal for read operation timing to ensure read functionality for statistically slow and faster memory cells. To accomplish this, the delay signal generator comprises a second memory array having second memory cells with the same design as the first memory cells. Transistors within the second memory cells are controlled by a lower gate voltage than transistors within the first memory cells in order to mimic the effect of higher threshold voltages, which result in longer time delays and which can be associated with the statistically slow first memory cells. | 04-24-2014 |
Daniel J. Dobson, Hoboken, NJ US
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20130085241 | Methods of Improving Crosslinkability of Polyethylene Polymer Comprising Polar Comonomer and Polymer Compositions - Processes for producing high pressure polyethylene and processes for increasing the crosslinkability of high pressure polyethylene are disclosed. The processes comprise controlling particular reaction parameters that have been found to promote crosslinkability in the resulting high pressure polyethylene. High pressure polyethylenes having improved crosslinkability are also disclosed. | 04-04-2013 |
Donald James Dobson, San Diego, CA US
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20090146843 | Residential garage parking position indicator - A residential garage can be either attached or detached from a residence and normally includes a paneled, roll-up door that can be opened and closed either manually or via mechanical means utilizing a motor and drive system. A pendant (soft target) suspended from a cord is movable in a vertical direction from a raised position (garage door closed) to a lowered position (garage door open) via direct linkage and travel reduction of the cord to the top of the garage door, suspended from the garage ceiling with guides. When the garage door is raised and the pendant is lowered, a driver in a vehicle can park in the garage utilizing the pendant to properly and precisely align the vehicle inside the garage by stopping the vehicle at the point when the vehicle windshield first contacts the pendant. | 06-11-2009 |
Edward Dobson, Alta Loma, CA US
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20120199204 | Household water reservoir - A household water reservoir includes a reservoir body having a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water chamber communicating between the water inlet and the water outlet. The water inlet is operatively connected to a water inflow of the household water piping system. The water outlet is operatively connected to a water outflow of the household water piping system. Accordingly, the water chamber is adapted for reserving a predetermined amount of water when the water flows from the water inlet to the water outlet, in such a manner that the reservoir body enables the water being stored in the water chamber in fresh by keeping the water moving from the water inlet to the water outlet during daily water usage. | 08-09-2012 |
Eric L. Dobson, Knoxville, TN US
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20090134999 | Integrated tracking, sensing, and security system for intermodal shipping containers - A security system for freight containers comprises: a locking device to reliably attach to the container and prevent unauthorized opening of the container doors; a sensing device to sense conditions affecting the container; and, a communication system configured to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely from the container. The locking and sensing devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator, whereby the administrator may interrogate the locking/sensing device at selected times. The locking device may contain a GPS receiver whereby its geographic location at various times may be monitored either continuously, periodically, or after a trip is completed. The system may include a visual display on the exterior of the container capable of displaying selected messages. The messages may be preprogrammed or may be changed as the container moves from one geographic location to another. | 05-28-2009 |
20090135015 | Locking apparatus for shipping containers - A security system for freight containers comprises: a locking device configured to reliably attach to the container and prevent unauthorized opening of the container doors; an electromechanical locking mechanism; and a GPS receiver so that unlocking may be authorized when the container is at a selected location. The system may further include a device to sense conditions affecting the container; and, a communication system to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely. The locking and sensing devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator. The system may include a visual display on the exterior of the container capable of displaying selected messages. The messages may be preprogrammed or may be changed as the container moves from one geographic location to another. | 05-28-2009 |
20100289447 | System and method for power management of energy storage devices - A power management system for batteries includes: a controller that controls a charger, switch matrix, and outputs, using algorithms to optimize system states based on a fuel gauge and learned conditions; a charger, which converts various inputs into charge voltage; a fuel gauge, which calculates remaining charge and battery health so the controller can effectively manage the battery and extend run-time; and a switch matrix providing management at individual cell level so that cell performance/health can be monitored. Cells can be combined dynamically in series and/or in parallel, and “bad” cells can be removed from service. A related method is also disclosed. | 11-18-2010 |
20110018707 | Shipping container having integral geoclock system - A shipping apparatus for small, high value or accountable items comprises: a substantially rigid housing comprising two opposed sections connected to one another, forming a container capable of being opened and closed, typically in a clamshell arrangement; and an integral locking device to secure the container in the closed position. The locking device includes: a microprocessor; a global positioning system (GPS) receiver; a power supply; and an electromechanical latching mechanism to actuate the locking device and to unlock the locking device upon signal from the microprocessor when the shipping container has reached a selected geographic location. The locking device may further contain additional sensing and communication functions. | 01-27-2011 |
20110116416 | System and method for geographically optimized wireless mesh networks - A geographically optimized wireless mesh network comprises: a radio communications device to intelligently route information through a tracking, sensing, or communications network; a sensing device to sense conditions affecting the device or associated items; and, a communication system configured to transmit the output of the sensing device to a system administrator located remotely from the container. The geographically optimized wireless mesh devices may be capable of two-way communication with the system administrator, whereby the administrator may interrogate the devices at selected times. The locking device contains redundant location determination technologies whereby its geographic location is used to optimize the node and network performance. | 05-19-2011 |
20120212318 | Instrument module with intelligent self-actuating latching mechanism - An instrumented module attaches to a shipping container and preferably spans the two locking bars, preventing unauthorized opening. The module includes a means for detecting position and/or movement. The module may be latched onto one of the locking bars of the trailer while the doors are open; when the doors are closed, the module engages the corresponding bar on the opposite door to secure the trailer in transit. The manual latch keeps the module in position while the vehicle is at rest, but is not intended to keep the module in place when the truck is moving. If the module has been manually latched onto one locking bar but not the other, and the driver leaves the loading dock, the module's inherent situational awareness is used to activate the lock automatically, thereby securing the latch and keeping the module attached even if the door is unlocked and swinging freely. | 08-23-2012 |
Gareth S Dobson, Albuquerque, NM US
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20100019143 | Ion Focusing and Detection in a Miniature Linear Ion Trap for Mass Spectrometry - A miniature linear ion trap (MLIT) with a length of less than 30 mm is provided for ion focusing in the axial plane. The MLIT has multipoles for applying an AC voltage to ions and tubular entrance and exit lenses for applying a DC voltage to the ions. In another aspect, MLIT includes electrodes within the tubular entrance and exit lenses for detection of image current. A method is also provided for applying voltage to the entrance and exit lenses for ion focusing. | 01-28-2010 |
Gareth S. Dobson, Burlingame, CA US
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20110266429 | SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY DETECTION WITH ION SEPARATION PRE-FILTER - Detecting and identifying ions using surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) and an ion separation pre-filter, such as an ion spectrometer, are provided. The combination of an ion separator as a pre-filter for SERS provides a highly sensitive detector with very low false alarm rates. Target ions from an ionized sample are identified and separated by the ion separator. The target ions are steered and deposited onto a SERS substrate for Raman spectroscopic analysis with an optical probe. The Raman spectrum is compared with reference spectra and the composition of the sample is identified. The ion current from the target ions can also be measured, preferably concurrently with the Raman spectrum measurement. Types of ion separators include a differential ion mobility spectrometer, an ion mobility spectrometer, or a mass spectrometer. | 11-03-2011 |
Ian Dobson, Warrenville, IL US
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20110076732 | Process, Plant, and Butanol From Lignocellulosic Feedstock - This invention relates to a process, a plant, and butanol made of or derived from lignocellulosic feedstock. The process includes the step of depolymerizing lignocellulosic material to form pentose and a remainder. The process also includes the step of converting the pentose to butanol material and using the remainder for generation of power or further downstream conversion. | 03-31-2011 |
James W. Dobson, Houston, TX US
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20130228335 | Methods, Systems, and Compositions for the Controlled Crosslinking of Well Servicing Fluids - Treating fluid compositions for use in hydrocarbon recovery operations from subterranean formations are described, as well as methods for their preparation and use. In particular, treating fluid compositions are described which comprise a liquid, a crosslinkable organic polymer material that is at least partially soluble in the liquid, a crosslinking agent that is capable of increasing the viscosity of the treating fluid by crosslinking the organic polymer material in the liquid, and a crosslinking modifier additive which can delay or accelerate the crosslinking of the treating fluid composition. Such compositions may be used in a variety of hydrocarbon recovery operations including fracturing operations, drilling operations, gravel packing operations, water control operations, and the like. | 09-05-2013 |
Jasen Dobson, Princeton, NJ US
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20150310652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SPLIT SCREEN DISPLAY OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMEN AND FOR CAPTURING RECORDS THEREOF - Embodiments provide a split screen display for simultaneously viewing different portions of a field of view corresponding to an image, or a portion of an image, of a biological specimen. An image panel in the split screen display may include or be split into two or more sub-panels for displaying two or more contiguous portions of the field of view, so that each sub-panel displays a different portion of the field of view and so that the collection of sub-panels cooperatively displays the entire field of view. The portions of the field of view seamlessly and contiguously aligned at boundaries of the sub-panels. Different display types may be used to display the portions of the field of view in the sub-panels. Images may be recorded on a local or remote storage device or storage media for use in a report. | 10-29-2015 |
Joel Lynn Dobson, Rowlett, TX US
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20140379519 | E-COMMERCE CROSS-SAMPLING PRODUCT RECOMMENDER BASED ON STATISTICS - A method of recommending products during e-commerce. A computing device including a processor implements a cross sampling recommender algorithm which includes a first statistical model is provided at a website. Responsive to receiving information via the Internet from a first customer including selection of a first product offered at the website, the algorithm automatically divides historical customer' selection information into a plurality of time ordered sub-periods of time. Using the customer' selection information and the time ordered sub-periods of time as a time covariate, logistic regressions are fit to each of a plurality of cross-sampled pairs of the plurality of products involving the first product. Using the data from the logistic regressions, cross-sampled pairs are identified which meet a slope selection criteria. A recommendation to the first customer for at least a first recommended product from the cross-sampled pairs is provided from cross-sampled pairs which meet the slope selection criteria. | 12-25-2014 |
John Dobson, El Segundo, CA US
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20150158999 | WATER-RESISTANT PRODUCTS USING A WAX EMULSION - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to water-resistant products which contain a wax emulsion, or silicones, or siliconates, or fluorinated compounds, or stearates, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the compound can be used to provide enhanced moisture resistance to joints, or holes such as screw holes or nail holes, in a wallboard. | 06-11-2015 |
20150159017 | Water-Resistant Products Using a Wax Emulsion - Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to water-resistant products which contain a wax emulsion, or silicones, or siliconates, or fluorinated compounds, or stearates, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the compound can be used to provide enhanced moisture resistance to joints, or holes such as screw holes or nail holes, in a wallboard. | 06-11-2015 |
Jon P. Dobson, Gainesville, FL US
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20150306220 | CONTROLLING THE ACTIVITY OF GROWTH FACTORS, PARTICULARLY TGF-BETA, IN VIVO - TGF-β growth factor and its latent complex are conjugated to magnetic micro- or nanoparticles and to magnetic micro- or nanodiscs. By exposing the resulting conjugates to magnetic fields, the TGF-β growth factor can be released from its latent complex in vivo, potentially making it useful in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. And by exposing a conjugate of TGF-β growth factor and a magnetic particle to a sufficiently strong, radiofrequency magnetic field, the TGF-β growth factor can be denatured and thereby deactivated, potentially making it possible to avoid triggering tumorigenesis, atherosclerosis, fibrotic disease, and cancer. | 10-29-2015 |
Jon Paul Dobson, Gainesville, FL US
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20140052020 | MAGNETIC APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein is a magnetic apparatus for collecting superparamagnetic particles from a subject. The superparamagnetic particles are previously injected into the subject and have ligands bound thereto that are specific for one or more non-cell biomarkers. In one embodiment, the superparamagnetic particles are injected into and retrieved from a cavity such as a joint cavity. These compositions and methods allow for the sequestration and removal of inflammatory mediators, as both a diagnostic of the local immune response and a therapeutic that can reduce inflammation in the local disease environment. | 02-20-2014 |
20140219535 | Systems and Methods for Detecting the Presence of Anomalous Material within Tissue - In one embodiment, the presence of anomalous material within tissue is detected by scanning a patient using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to obtain MRI data, identifying individual voxels of the MRI data, identifying multiple parameters of each voxel, and determining as to each voxel based upon the identified parameters the likelihood of tissue represented by the voxel containing anomalous material. | 08-07-2014 |
Kelly Dobson, Cambridge, MA US
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20100268056 | Washable wearable biosensor - A washable, wearable biosensor that can gather sensor data, communicate the sensed data by wireless protocols, and permits the analysis of sensed data in real-time as a person goes about their normal lifestyle activities. The biosensor can be worn in multiple positions, can be put on or removed quickly without having to apply or remove gels and adhesives, and provides a snug, comfortable fit to gather data with minimal motion artifacts. The textile, wearable device can support integrated photoplethysmography, skin conductance, motion, and temperature sensors in a small wearable package. The supported sensors may be coupled to utilization devices by channel-sharing wireless protocols to enable the transmission of data from multiple users and multiple sensors (e.g. both sides of body, wrists or hands and feet, or multiple people). An on-board processor, or the receiving utilization device, can map patterns of the physiological and motion data to signals or alerts such as a likely seizure, drug craving, or other states that the wearer may exhibit or experience. The sensor data may be sent by wireless transmission and received by a mobile phone or other personal digital device, a computer, a favorite toy, or another wearable device. The sensors may include multiple photoplethysmographs and/or one or more EDAs which perform a time-domain measurement of skin conductance | 10-21-2010 |
Kelly Elizabeth Dobson, Cambridge, MA US
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20100112537 | Objects that interact with a user at a visceral level - Objects that interact with a user at a visceral level when the object comes within the user's personal environment. The objects detect a user's visceral behavior, for example breathing pattern or perspiration. In response to the visceral behavior the object simulates a behavior of a living entity such as breathing, or produces an output to which the user responds viscerally, such as an electric field. The form of the output or simulated behavior is determined by the visceral behavior. The output or simulated behavior may be modified to guide the user's visceral behavior, for example by first synchronizing simulated breathing to the user's breathing and then slowing down while the user's breathing is entrained to the simulated breathing. One such object has a skin that is warm to the touch, and simulates breathing with a breathing sound. Another such object produces electric fields like electric fields of the heart. A further such object simulates a purring sound in response to the user's breathing: the form of the purring also depends on sounds in the environment. | 05-06-2010 |
Ken Dobson, Chicago, IL US
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20080223898 | Nose assembly for a fastener driving tool - In a fastener-driving tool equipped with a fastener magazine, and a power source including a reciprocating driver blade for driving fasteners obtained from the magazine into a workpiece, and a reciprocating valve sleeve actuated by a cage, a nosepiece is provided, including a nosepiece body configured for attachment at one end to the fastener tool and defining a fastener channel constructed and arranged for receiving the driver blade and the fasteners sequentially fed by the magazine, the fastener channel having a fastener outlet. A tubular pin guide is disposed for reciprocal movement in the fastener channel for receiving fasteners traveling toward the outlet. A unitary actuator has a first end engaging the pin guide for common reciprocation relative to the nosepiece body and a second end engaging the cage. | 09-18-2008 |
Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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20100098216 | Noise Reduction In Xray Emitter/Detector Systems - Systems and methods for reducing signal noise in an x-ray emitter/detector system are disclosed. A common clock is connected to at least two subsystems of the x-ray emitter/detector system to enable a plurality of noise sources associated with the at least two subsystems within the x-ray emitter/detector system to be correlated with the common clock. At least one adaptive filter having a plurality of taps is configured to receive a desired signal and a correlated noise estimate signal and output an error signal. An update algorithm is used to update a value of the plurality of taps to minimize the error signal output to thereby substantially remove at least one of the plurality of noise sources at each of the at last one variable filters in the x-ray emitter/detector system to provide a more accurate display of the output of the x-ray emitter/detector system. | 04-22-2010 |
Melisa K. Dobson, Owego, NY US
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20150338008 | Multi-Lumen Axial Cryogenic Connector - An embodiment of the invention is a cryo-connector, a connector that allows for the delivery and return of a cryogen in an axial configuration. In one embodiment, the connector is a tri-axial configuration allowing for the delivery and return of pressurized cryogen as well as the application of an independent vacuum in the third lumen. Various configurations, however, may accommodate any number of luminary spaces such that cryogen (or other fluids) and/or vacuum spaces may be created in a fashion complementary to the components that the connector will affix to and interconnect with. The connectors can be utilized with any low temperature, cryogenic device and at varying pressures. | 11-26-2015 |
Melissa K. Dobson, Owego, NY US
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20110225988 | Multi-Lumen Axial Cryogenic Connector - An embodiment of the invention is a cryo-connector, a connector that allows for the delivery and return of a cryogen in an axial configuration. In one embodiment, the connector is a tri-axial configuration allowing for the delivery and return of pressurized cryogen as well as the application of an independent vacuum in the third lumen. Various configurations, however, may accommodate any number of luminary spaces such that cryogen (or other fluids) and/or vacuum spaces may be created in a fashion complementary to the components that the connector will affix to and interconnect with. The connectors can be utilized with any low temperature, cryogenic device and at varying pressures. | 09-22-2011 |
20120059364 | Cryogenic Medical System - A cryogenic medical device for delivery of subcooled liquid cryogen to various configurations of cryoprobes is designed for the treatment of damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tissues, particularly as utilized for the ablation of cardiac tissue in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The device is a closed or semi-closed system in which the liquid cryogen is nitrogen contained in both the supply and return stages. The device is capable of generating cryogen to a supercritical state, specifically supercritical nitrogen, and may be utilized in any rapid cooling systems. As designed, the device also integrates endocardial catheters and epicardial probes. | 03-08-2012 |
20130041454 | Sensor Actuated Stent - The invention is an implantable medical device to expand a vascular lumen into various positions, internally or from a remote location. The device is designed as a stent having a framework for radial or longitudinal expansion, including one or more integrated shape memory materials. The shape memory materials, or halos, radially expand to fix the framework into a first radial position. Sensors integrated with the framework mechanically or electro-mechanically monitor and control the positioning of the framework to a fixed second position, or gradually expand the framework to various radial positions. Visualization and communications devices assist in the monitoring and controlling mechanisms to position the implantable device during surgery or catherization, post-surgery, or at follow-up. The device is biocompatible, alleviating complications. The device can be utilized as a substitute, or in combination with another stent. Devices may be utilized in cardiovascular, neurovascular surgery or other intervention. | 02-14-2013 |
20140252091 | Apparatus and Method for Customized Product Data Management - The invention is an electronic identification system that integrates with consumer purchased products for management of data in digital form by way of an interconnected computing system, network, and/or mobile device. The system utilizes a scanning system and coded labels that facilitate a uniform identification of goods within a sales setting or within a household. Such a system would enable the use of SMART technology systems in household appliances, warehouses and retail such that the system implements mobile applications and interfacing through a high-speed network. | 09-11-2014 |
20160022345 | CRYOGENIC MEDICAL SYSTEM - Cryogenic medical devices and apparatus are disclosed which are capable of generating cryogen to a supercritical state, specifically supercritical nitrogen. The cryogenic medical devices and apparatus disclosed are useful in methods of treating damaged, diseased, cancerous or other unwanted tissues. | 01-28-2016 |
Owen N. Dobson, Niskayuna, NY US
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20150261013 | EYEWEAR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of the disclosure include an eyewear device detachable and removable from a pair of eyeglasses. The eyewear device can be an accessory and a functional device such that any electronics integral with the device are interconnected with wireless and/or satellite communications. The eyewear device may also include a MEMS device for detection of health conditions, atmospheric changes, and hazardous conditions. The MEMS device may also emit a signal for transmission across a network. Further, the eyewear device is utilized for aesthetic reasons, interchangeable fashion-wear, as well as to provide fluorescence or lighting signals when eyeglasses are misplaced. In addition, eyeglasses that fall into water and now have buoyancy at or above the surface where the eyewear device is a floatation device to support the frame. | 09-17-2015 |
Paul F. Dobson, Washington, MO US
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20130119120 | LIFT TAB HANGING STRUCTURE - A hanging file including a hanging member configured for hanging from a support structure, a tab mechanism including a support portion supported by and extending over the hanging member, and an indexing portion that extends from the support portion, and a file cover including a cover panel having a first folded-over edge portion that is supported in a hanging configuration from the tab mechanism support portion. Also, a hanging file including a hanging member configured for hanging from a support structure, a file cover including a cover panel having a folded-over edge portion that is supported in a hanging configuration from the hanging member, and a support portion supported by and extending over the hanging member, and positioned between the folded-over edge portion and the hanging member. | 05-16-2013 |
20150321501 | LIFT TAB HANGING STRUCTURE - A lift tab hanging structure is disclosed. An example apparatus includes a hanging member to hang from a support structure and a tab mechanism. The tab mechanism includes a support portion extending over the hanging member to be supported by the hanging member and an indexing portion extending from the support portion. The example apparatus further includes a cover panel having an edge hanging from the support portion of the tab mechanism. | 11-12-2015 |
Paul J. Dobson, Hanover, MA US
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20090209987 | SNARE WITH CAPTURE-AREA ENHANCEMENT - A surgical snare for ensnaring an object in a patient includes a flexible section that selectively switches between an insertion shape and an ensnaring shape; and a capture-area enhancer deployed when the flexible section assumes the ensnaring shape. An actuator coupled to the flexible section causes the flexible section to transition between the insertion shape and the ensnaring shape. | 08-20-2009 |
Paul J. Dobson, Charlton, MA US
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20110085348 | LED light source for fiber optic cable - A high efficiency fiber optic illuminator comprises a light emitting device with wide angular light distribution, such as an LED, and an outwardly tapered fiber optic waveguide rod with a large calculated numerical aperture, preferably equal to or greater than 0.7 and a ratio of the output diameter to the input diameter of between 1.4:1 and 2.2:1. The smaller, input end of the tapered rod is supported close to the light emitting surface so as to collect the maximum amount of energy. The input end is capable of accepting light at very high angles of incidence, and reducing those angles of incidence so that when the light exits the larger, output end the light may be accepted by standard fiber optic devices with typical numerical aperture values ranging between 0.4 and 0.7. | 04-14-2011 |
Richard L. Dobson, Liberty, SC US
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20100025889 | MOLDS AND METHODS FOR ROTATIONAL MOLDING - Molds and methods for rotational molding are disclosed. The molds for rotationally molding may include an interior surface, an exterior surface, an opening, and a post. The interior surface may define a molding cavity. The interior surface may include a first portion and a second portion disposed opposite the first portion. The opening may extend from the first portion of the interior surface to the exterior surface. The post may extend from the second portion of the interior surface, through the molding cavity, through the opening, and to a distal region. | 02-04-2010 |
Robert T. Dobson, Dove Canyon, CA US
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20140317414 | CONTEXT SENSITIVE DYNAMIC AUTHENTICATION IN A CRYPTOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison. | 10-23-2014 |
Ronald E. Dobson, Cypress, CA US
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20120024522 | Electric Submersible Pump Band Basket Catcher - A basket catcher for catching debris such as broken metal bands from an oil borehole casing as production tubing is withdrawn. The basket catcher has a collar that includes a series of spring-tensioned blades directed upwardly catch debris as the basket is withdrawn through the casing, preventing the debris from occluding the borehole. | 02-02-2012 |
Roy Lee Martin Dobson, Hamilton, OH US
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20110098251 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS - Novel bisphosphonate cyclic acetal compounds are disclosed, as well as methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and administration of the compounds in methods of treating bone metabolism disorders, such as abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism. | 04-28-2011 |
20130035482 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS - Novel bisphosphonate cyclic acetal compounds are disclosed, as well as methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and administration of the compounds in methods of treating bone metabolism disorders, such as abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism. | 02-07-2013 |
20140194389 | BISPHOSPHONATE COMPOUNDS - Novel bisphosphonate cyclic acetal compounds are disclosed, as well as methods of preparing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including the compounds, and administration of the compounds in methods of treating bone metabolism disorders, such as abnormal calcium and phosphate metabolism. | 07-10-2014 |
Stephen Dobson, Lexington, KY US
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20130259846 | Method for Mosquito Control - A formulation and method for insect control is provided in the form of insecticide carrying insects which can be introduced in a population to thereby control the insect population. The formulation may include artificially generated adult insect carriers of a larvicide in which the larvicide has minimal impact on the adult insect and which larvicide affects juvenile survival or interferes with metamorphosis of juvenile insects to adulthood. The insects may be either male or female and may include mosquitoes. | 10-03-2013 |
Tam Barrington Dobson US
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20100204564 | AccuPort Locator - To avoid exposing medical personnel to frequent radiation during patient treatment, a radiopaque indicator is used to locate catheters or similar subcutaneous ports and devices. An attached extension rod allows the medical personnel to remain farther outside a fluoroscope's radiated area, but still manipulate the indicator. Because it is radiopaque, personnel can see its position relative to a patient's extra corporal port on a fluoroscope, fix the position precisely, make the puncture and adjustment and then address the patient's medical needs after completing the barium swallow or other medical treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
Terry Dobson, Houston, TX US
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20160123509 | Threaded Connection - A threaded, coupled connection having tapered, buttress-type threads, the threaded portions of the connection having a thread pitch of seven threads per inch. Preferably the pin threads of the coupled connection are pull-out threads. | 05-05-2016 |
Terry M. Dobson, Burbank, CA US
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20080221998 | PARTICIPANT INTERACTION WITH ENTERTAINMENT IN REAL AND VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS - A system of interaction between an electronic theme park experience and live theme park interaction and activity earns rewards. The interaction permits for rewards earned in the electronic theme park experience to be redeemed in the live theme park experience and vice versa. The electronic theme park and live activity are interactive in real or delayed time through an Internet connection. Activities on one or both of the live and electronic formats are designed to drive increased player visiting of the live and/or electronic versions. The Virtual Magic Kingdom in some embodiments includes a virtual version of one or more of theme parks such as the “Magic Kingdom” portion of Disney, Inc.'s theme parks. | 09-11-2008 |
Walter A. Dobson US
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20100204564 | AccuPort Locator - To avoid exposing medical personnel to frequent radiation during patient treatment, a radiopaque indicator is used to locate catheters or similar subcutaneous ports and devices. An attached extension rod allows the medical personnel to remain farther outside a fluoroscope's radiated area, but still manipulate the indicator. Because it is radiopaque, personnel can see its position relative to a patient's extra corporal port on a fluoroscope, fix the position precisely, make the puncture and adjustment and then address the patient's medical needs after completing the barium swallow or other medical treatment. | 08-12-2010 |
Weston Alan Dobson, Arvada, CO US
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20130249580 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICE - An apparatus is provided for evaluating characteristics of a photovoltaic device with an exposed back contact layer having a plurality of electrically discrete areas arranged in a grid. The apparatus may include, for example, a light source for illuminating the photovoltaic device and a probe head assembly having a plurality of probes arranged in a grid corresponding to the grid on the photovoltaic device so that a given pair of the probes corresponds to a respective one of the electrically discrete areas within the grid. The probes and photovoltaic device may be positionable so that the probes contact the back contact layer. Related methods for evaluating characteristics are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
20140139249 | APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING DEFECTS WITHIN PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES - An apparatus and a method for detecting defects within a photovoltaic module are provided. To detect defects within the photovoltaic module, light from a light source is directed towards the photovoltaic module. The light generates a voltage within each solar cell of the photovoltaic module. The generated voltages are measured and compared in order to detect defects within the solar cells of the photovoltaic module. | 05-22-2014 |
William Kurt Dobson, Draper, UT US
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20120203493 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR WIRES WITH WAVEGUIDES - An electrical wire includes a core comprising an electrically conductive material that conducts electricity along the length of the electrical wire. The core also includes an acoustic conductive material that conducts acoustic waves along the length of the electrical wire. The core also includes an acoustic waveguide that provides internal reflection for the acoustic waves conducted through the core, and that guides the acoustic waves along the length of the electrical wire. The response acoustic wave signals may be compared against a failure model for the wire in order to determine the reliability of the electrical wire. | 08-09-2012 |
William Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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20100214118 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A PERSON - A system and method for tracking a person using a deduced reckoning device is disclosed. The method includes the operation of selecting an initial location of the person. The person's movement along a path is then monitored using directional sensors, including a digital magnetic compass, at least one accelerometer, at least one magnetometer, at least one gyroscope, and an altimeter. The person's changing location is recorded based on a change in outputs of the directional sensors that occur during the person's movement. The person's changing location is transmitted to a command and control center. The person's changing location is then displayed on a graphical user interface at the command and control center. | 08-26-2010 |
W. Kurt Dobson, Draper, UT US
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20120303564 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ARTIFICIAL HEART USING AN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK - A system configured to predict characteristics of an artificial heart is described. The system includes a processor and memory in electronic communication with the processor, and an artificial neural network configured to receive an input vector of a predetermined length to train the artificial neural network, produce an output vector based on the input vector, and compare the output vector with a target vector of the predetermined length. When the output vector does not match the target vector within a predetermined error rate, the network is configured to adjust at least one weight, and when the output vector matches the target vector within the predetermined error rate, the network is configured to execute the input vector to produce an estimate at least one characteristic of the artificial heart. | 11-29-2012 |
W. Kurt Dobson, Midvale, UT US
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20110313691 | DIRECT SEQUENCE SPREAD SPECTRUM PREDICTIVE CABLE AND COMPONENT FAILURE TECHNOLOGY - There are disclosed systems and methods of determining a fault location on a wire. In an embodiment, a system includes a PN code having a chip-time. Software code is provided for delaying the PN code a series of delays to form delayed PN samples, a sum of the series of delays being less than one chip-time. Software code is provided for summing the delayed PN samples with the PN code to form a summed sequence. Software code is provided for transmitting the summed PN sequence to the wire. Software code is provided for receiving a signal from the wire related to the summed PN sequence. Software code is provided for mixing the signal received from the wire with a delayed copy of the summed PN sequence so as to form a mixed signal. Software code is provided for integrating the mixed signal to map faults. Other embodiments are also disclosed. | 12-22-2011 |