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Andrew C. Engel, Portola Valley, CA US
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20150373834 | MOUNTING BLOCK AND A MOUNTING ASSEMBLY THAT INCORPORATES THE MOUNTING BLOCK - A mounting block is provided that has a multi-level upper surface that is used to mount one or more IC chips and the printed circuit board (PCB) thereon at heights that allow the lengths of the bond wires interconnecting the chips with the PCB and/or with the other IC chips to be reduced. The distances between the levels of the multi-level surface are preselected based at least in part on the known height of the PCB and the known height of at least one of the IC chips such that when the chip and the PCB are mounted on the mounting block, the distance between the contact pads of the PCB and the contact pads of the IC chip is very small, thereby allowing the lengths of the bond wires to be kept very short. | 12-24-2015 |
Andrew G. Engel, Portola Valley, CA US
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20140037254 | SIDE-EDGE MOUNTABLE PARALLEL OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS MODULE, AN OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM THAT INCORPORATES THE MODULE, AND A METHOD - A side-edge mountable parallel optical communications module and an optical communications system that incorporates one or more of the modules are provided. In the optical communications system, one or more of the side-edge mountable parallel optical communications modules are side-edge mounted in respective edge card connectors, which, in turn, are mounted on a surface of a motherboard PCB. Because the modules are relatively thin and because the spacing, or pitch, between the modules can be kept very small, the system can have a very high mounting density, and consequently, a very high bandwidth. | 02-06-2014 |
20150370020 | PARALLEL OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER WITH TOP AND BOTTOM LENSES - A parallel optical communications module includes a top lens and a bottom lens that are spaced from one another to inhibit mechanical forces acting upon the top lens from being transferred to the bottom lens, which is optically aligned with an opto-electronic light source or light detector. The top lens has a reflector portion configured to redirect the optical signals between the bottom lens and one or more optical fibers. | 12-24-2015 |
Andy Engel, Portola Valley, CA US
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20080248694 | TRANSCEIVER CONNECTOR WITH INTEGRATED MAGNETICS - In one example embodiment, a connector structure includes a housing that defines a chamber, a plurality of magnetic cores positioned within the chamber, and a means for positioning the plurality of magnetic cores so that a first magnetic core of the plurality of magnetic cores is not in physical contact with a second magnetic core of the plurality of magnetic cores. | 10-09-2008 |
Barak Engel, El Sobrante, CA US
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20100088770 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISJOINTED COMPUTING - A method and system are described for processing an extended information element, the extended information element being composed of a word component and a stamp component, by a computing system that can transfer the extended information element but cannot manipulate the stamp component of the extended information element. The method includes: providing a stamp processing system for manipulating the stamp component, processing a value of the stamp component by the stamp processing system, and controlling an operation on the word component based on the value of the stamp component. | 04-08-2010 |
Blake Engel, San Francisco, CA US
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20090070207 | Electronic coupon display system and method - Electronic coupons are downloaded from a coupon server to a multifunction device and the coupons are stored on the multifunction device. Each electronic coupon includes a text-based form of the coupon and an image-based form of the coupon that includes promotional offers and/or brand indicia. When a consumer hovers a selection cursor over a text-based form of the electronic coupon currently shown on the display of the multifunction device, the text-based form of the coupon is replaced on the display with the corresponding image-based form of the coupon, including promotional offers and/or brand indicia, for the duration of the hover condition. This replacement operation maximizes the marketing value of an electronic coupon while minimizing the marketing impact to other electronic coupons on the same multifunction device display. | 03-12-2009 |
Christopher Engel, Encinitas, CA US
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20150122678 | MODULAR GOLF BAG AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A modular golf bag assembly and method of assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes: a golf bag body; a top collar attached to a top portion of the golf bag body; a bottom collar attached to a bottom portion of the golf bag body; a plurality of stays contained within the golf bag body and securely attached at respective ends to the top and bottom collars. In further embodiments, the assembly also includes a top divider configured for ratcheted attachment to the top collar and a base member configured to screwed onto the bottom collar. | 05-07-2015 |
Christopher Engel, Carlsbad, CA US
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20100242239 | Fastening Mechanism - A fastening mechanism is provided that a male component configured to be slidably received by a female component. The female component includes a receptacle having an open end and a terminal end proximate to the upper end thereof. A detent is located proximate to the terminal end of the receptacle and is configured to engage an aperture of the male component. The female component is configured to be coupled to a portable object, while the male component can be attached to a larger object. In use, the components are coupled together by sliding the female component on to the male component generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the male component until the detent is received in the aperture of the male component. | 09-30-2010 |
20110083933 | Travel Bag Having Collapsible End Wall - A travel bag is provided that includes a back wall and a foldable end wall, to facilitate compact storage when not in use. The bag includes a support assembly having two support arms, extending between the end wall and the back wall. The support arms are disposed proximate to sidewalls of the bag body. In this manner, the support arms provide rigid support to maintain the end wall in an expanded position and provide support to the sidewalls. The support assembly maintained in place by a clip disposed on an interior side of the back wall. A user can quickly collapse the end wall by removing the support assembly from the clip. | 04-14-2011 |
Gordon Anthony Engel, Saskatoon, CA US
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20160135359 | AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT METERING SYSTEM AND METHOD - One embodiment describes an agricultural implement. The agricultural implement includes a plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies that each excavates a trench into soil and deposits a granular product into the trench as the agricultural implement is towed though a field; and a first tool meter coupled to the agricultural implement and pneumatically coupled to a first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies. The first tool meter instructs a pneumatic distribution system to supply the granular product to the first tool meter based at least in part on a first amount of granular product stored in the first tool meter; and pneumatically distributes the granular product to the first portion of the plurality of ground engaging opener assemblies. | 05-19-2016 |
Harry Engel, Palmdale, CA US
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20080221979 | System and Method for Generating, Producing, and Distributing Advertising Materials - The present invention is a method for generating, producing, and distributing advertising materials. The present invention utilizes an Internet web site that allows a user to upload a testimonial and then use the testimonial in combination with pre-designed templates to generate posters, brochures, websites, and other advertising articles. The present invention utilizes an Internet web site that allows a user to upload his businesses information such as logos, address, names, and telephone numbers once and then uploads testimonials and then use the testimonials in combination with pre-designed templates to generate posters, brochures, magazines, flyers, email, websites, video and other advertising articles. | 09-11-2008 |
20100073161 | Systems, Methods, and Computer Program for Monitoring Crime Activity and Dissemination of Crime Related Information and Alerts Over a Multi-User Network - A system and method that allows Law enforcement to communicate quickly and efficiently with businesses and business owners. Businesses first create a profile at a website. The profile includes address, contact information, secondary contact information, alarm company name and number and information about the type of business. Detectives have the ability to send email and electronic messages to electronic devices alerting businesses, their owners and their employees about crime that affects them. Detectives can select different types of businesses, businesses within a certain range or businesses that have certain characteristics, like handle a lot of cash. Additionally detectives have the ability to look up information about a specific business, for example at three AM when the window is broken, and they need someone to come take care of the mess, or retrieve information about a group of businesses, like the names and numbers of all pawn shops within five miles. | 03-25-2010 |
James E. Engel, Newport Beach, CA US
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20130000814 | THICK DOPED ADHESIVE TAPE TO ENHANCE BACKSCATTER X-RAY DETECTABILITY - Doped adhesive tape is used during the manufacture of aircraft, including positioning marks, covering orifices from debris, allowing locations to be marked. Any doped adhesive tape inadvertently left in sub-assemblies during the manufacturing process can be detected using backscatter X-ray inspection technology. Detection is facilitated in one embodiment by making the tape thicker, to produce an increased mass density, and in another embodiment by adding a dopant comprising an element that is readily detected by the backscatter X-ray technology. The element can be iodine, and can be incorporated into the backing layer or the adhesive layer of the tape during manufacturing. The use of both thicker tape and a dopant can be used in combination to facilitate detection. If the doped adhesive tape is detected after components are assembled using a backscatter X-ray inspection device, then the doped adhesive tape is removed. | 01-03-2013 |
20130255385 | X-RAY BACKSCATTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DISCREPANCIES IN ITEMS - A method for detecting discrepancies in an item is provided. The method comprises: directing energy waves at the item along at least one dimension, wherein a portion of the energy waves are reflected back from the item; detecting reflected energy waves from the item along at least one dimension and recording the intensity of the detected reflected energy waves, and forming a one-dimensional image of the item from the detected reflected energy waves. | 10-03-2013 |
20150319832 | System and Method for Quantifying X-Ray Backscatter System Performance - A system for quantifying x-ray backscatter system performance may include a support, a plurality of rods mounted on the support, the rods of the plurality of rods arranged in parallel to each other, having generally curved outer surfaces, and being arranged in groups of varying widths, each group of the groups having at least two of the rods of a same width, and a user interface configured to be connected to receive a backscatter signal from an x-ray backscatter detector associated with an x-ray tube, and generate a display representing photon counts of x-ray backscatter for each rod of the plurality of rods from x-rays transmitted by the x-ray tube. | 11-05-2015 |
20150323477 | BACKSCATTER INSPECTION SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - Inspection systems employing radiation filters with different attenuation characteristics to determine specimen irregularities, and related methods are disclosed. An inspection system includes a radiation emitter configured to emit a radiation beam along a radiation trajectory. Some of the radiation may be reflected by the specimen as backscatter and received by at least one radiation detector of the inspection system along the radiation trajectory. Irregularities and various materials of the specimen may produce backscatter radiation at different energies and/or scatter angles which may be identified by employing radiation filters having different attenuation characteristics. By employing these filters in communication with the radiation emitter and the radiation detector, the backscatter radiation passed through the filters may be measured and integrated at different positions of the radiation beam to produce a composite image of the specimen. In this manner, irregularities and associated materials within the specimen may be more easily identified. | 11-12-2015 |
James E. Engel, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20150302572 | Method For Improving Linear Feature Detectability In Digital Images - The present disclosure is generally directed to of method linear feature detection in a structure by providing a first digital image of the structure, creating a second corresponding digital image of the structure from the first digital image and determining a direction to shift pixels of the second corresponding digital image. A pixel shift value may be input to shift pixels of the second corresponding digital image, and pixels of the second corresponding digital image are shifted by the input pixel shift value in the determined direction. A third corresponding digital image of the structure may be calculated by subtracting the second corresponding digital image of the structure from the first digital image of the structure. | 10-22-2015 |
Jerome Engel, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080206146 | Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Methods of Use Thereof - The present invention provides functionalized magnetic nanoparticles comprising a functional group, which functionalized magnetic nanoparticles exhibit differential binding to a tissue, indulging brain tissue, bone, and vascular tissues. The present invention further provides compositions, including pharmaceutical compostions, comprising a subject functionalized magnetic nanoparticle. The present invention further provides diagnostic and research methods including use of subject functionized magnetic nanoparticles. The present invention further provides a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-visible drug delivery system; drugs using MRI, as well as tissue-specific drug delivery. | 08-28-2008 |
20110044911 | Use of Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles in Cancer Detection and Treatment - The present invention provides methods of detecting a cancer cell in an individual, methods of grading a cancer, and methods of treating a cancer. The methods involve use of functionalized magnetic nanoparticles that comprise a moiety that provides for selective association with, and/or metabolic uptake into, a cancer cell. | 02-24-2011 |
20110110868 | Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Methods of Use Thereof - The present disclosure provides compositions comprising | 05-12-2011 |
20130251641 | Functionalized Magnetic Nanoparticles and Methods of Use Thereof - The present disclosure provides compositions comprising 2-deoxyglucose-functionalized magnetic nanoparticles. The compositions are useful in various applications, which are also provided. | 09-26-2013 |
Mark Engel, Encino, CA US
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20120256024 | EASY SEALING PILL CRUSHER POUCH FOR USE WITH A PILL CRUSHER - A pill crusher pouch having ribs and intersecting straight bottom seal portions. The pill crusher pouch is used for holding a pill or tablet to be crushed by a pill crusher device so as to form a powder that can easily be dispensed and provided to a patient. The ribs increase the strength of the walls of the pouch, preventing rupture. A curved flap is folded over into an open end and resiliently pressing against the inside surface of an opposing sidewall sealing the pouch. | 10-11-2012 |
Matthew Blake Engel, San Francisco, CA US
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20140379811 | INTERACTIVE MULTI-TASKER - The disclosure is directed to an interactive multi-tasker for casting applications executing on a first computing device of a user on any of multiple computing devices of the user from any of the computing devices. Each of the computing devices presents a unified view of tasks and applications executing on each of the computing devices through the multi-tasker. The user can perform multiple actions on the tasks and applications, e.g., cast using a first device an instance of an application that is executing on a second device on to a third device. The state data is synchronized from the second device to the third device. Another instance of the application resumes execution on the third device using the synchronized state data. Once cast, each of the instances of the application executes independently of each other. | 12-25-2014 |
20150032889 | MULTI-TASKER - The disclosure is directed to presenting a unified view of tasks and applications across multiple computing devices of a user. A unified view of the tasks can be presented using a task manager. The task manager presents a list of tasks that are executing at each of the devices. The user can perform multiple actions on the tasks, e.g., launch on a first device a task executing on a second device from the first device, or terminate from the first device a task that is executing on the second device. A unified view of the applications can be presented using an app tray. The app tray displays a list of apps installed on each of the devices of the user. In displaying the list on a particular device, the app tray displays the apps that are not installed on the particular device in a distinct format, e.g., as shadow icons. | 01-29-2015 |
20150208205 | MANAGING USER DATA ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Some examples include determining an upcoming event involving an electronic device, such as the device being out of communication with a network, the device running out of local storage space, or the like. The device may determine, based at least in part on an event category of the upcoming event and/or other considerations, first pieces of user data stored at a network storage to download to the device prior to the event. Further, the device may determine second pieces of user data to delete from a local storage of the device to make space available in the local storage for the first pieces of user data that are recommended to be downloaded for the event. In some cases, the device may present, in one or more GUIs, a ranked list of user data recommended for download, and another ranked list of user data recommended for deletion. | 07-23-2015 |
Maxwell R. Engel, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100057701 | EMBEDDABLE WEB APPLICATION AGENT - In one example embodiment, a code segment may be embedded in a web page by a web page publisher, and the code segment may be executed at least in part by a user computing platform. Information related to one or more web applications may be provided to the user computing platform at least in part in response to the user computing platform executing the code segment. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058177 | CONTEXTUALLY AWARE WEB APPLICATION PLATFORM - In an example embodiment, the appearance and/or operation of a web application may be modified based, at least in part, on one or more contextual elements of a web page. | 03-04-2010 |
Michael A. Engel, Ripon, CA US
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20150316412 | FIBER OPTIC COUPLED MULTIPASS GAS MINICELL, DESIGN ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A method directs a gas of interest into a minicell and uses an emitting laser to produce laser emission light that is directed into the minicell and onto the gas of interest. The laser emission light is reflected within the cell to make multipasses through the gas of interest. After the multipasses through the gas of interest the laser light is analyzed to produces gas spectroscopy data. The minicell receives the gas of interest and a transmitting optic connected to the minicell that directs a beam into the minicell and onto the gas of interest. A receiving optic connected to the minicell receives the beam from the gas of interest and directs the beam to an analyzer that produces gas spectroscopy data. | 11-05-2015 |
Ray Engel, Modesto, CA US
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20100264237 | Showerhead with rotatable oval spray pattern and handheld spray pattern controller - A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handle so that the showerhead can be rotated relative to the handle without altering spray patterns, other than their orientation. Furthermore, the handheld shower assembly includes a push button controller located within the handle. | 10-21-2010 |
20120175436 | Showerhead with rotatable oval spray pattern and handheld spray pattern controller - A handheld showerhead assembly is provided which provides for a plurality of spray patterns. In a preferred embodiment, the showerhead assembly provides for four spray patterns including an oval shaped spray pattern. The showerhead is rotatably attached to the handle so that the showerhead can be rotated relative to the handle without altering spray patterns, other than their orientation. Furthermore, the handheld shower assembly includes a push button controller located within the handle. | 07-12-2012 |
Raymond C. Engel, Modesto, CA US
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20090094857 | Method and apparatus to stretch shoe uppers - An improved shoe stretching apparatus is configured to facilitate ready operation of the apparatus inside a shoe while minimizing the hand strength required to use the apparatus. | 04-16-2009 |
Stephen Engel, Sacramento, CA US
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20120077413 | Apparatus for Continuous Weight Monitoring of Beehives - An apparatus and method for continuously monitoring the weight of an object are disclosed. The apparatus does not obstruct a central portion of the bottom of the object being monitored, and is especially well-suited for monitoring the weight of a beehive. In the illustrative embodiment, a ring-shaped fluid-filled bladder is sandwiched between a ring-shaped top surface and a ring-shaped base, and a pressure hose connects the bladder to a pressure gauge. Beehive weight data can be obtained in a continuous fashion, without requiring any moving of the beehive or of the apparatus, and without any other type of disruption. Moreover, the apparatus provides a stable platform that keeps the beehive immobile during monitoring, which is beneficial for the health of the colony. Advantageously, the apparatus can be constructed from inexpensive, off-the-shelf components and materials, and is capable of obtaining accurate measurements over a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. | 03-29-2012 |
20130196570 | APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUS WEIGHT MONITORING OF BEEHIVES - An apparatus and method for continuously monitoring the weight of an object are disclosed. The apparatus does not obstruct a central portion of the bottom of the object being monitored, and is especially well-suited for monitoring the weight of a beehive. In the illustrative embodiment, a ring-shaped fluid-filled bladder is sandwiched between a ring-shaped top surface and a ring-shaped base, and a pressure hose connects the bladder to a pressure gauge. Beehive weight data can be obtained in a continuous fashion, without requiring any moving of the beehive or of the apparatus, and without any other type of disruption. Moreover, the apparatus provides a stable platform that keeps the beehive immobile during monitoring, which is beneficial for the health of the colony. Advantageously, the apparatus can be constructed from inexpensive, off-the-shelf components and materials, and is capable of obtaining accurate measurements over a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. | 08-01-2013 |
Stephen Adam Engel, Sacramento, CA US
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20140273733 | CONTINUOUS WEIGHT MONITORING OF BEEHIVES - An apparatus and method for continuously monitoring the weight of an object are disclosed. The apparatus does not obstruct a central portion of the bottom of the object being monitored, and is especially well-suited for monitoring the weight of a beehive. In the illustrative embodiment, a ring-shaped fluid-filled bladder is sandwiched between a ring-shaped top surface and a ring-shaped base, and a pressure hose connects the bladder to a pressure gauge. Beehive weight data can be obtained in a continuous fashion, without requiring any moving of the beehive or of the apparatus, and without any other type of disruption. Moreover, the apparatus provides a stable platform that keeps the beehive immobile during monitoring, which is beneficial for the health of the colony. Advantageously, the apparatus can be constructed from inexpensive, off-the-shelf components and materials, and is capable of obtaining accurate measurements over a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. | 09-18-2014 |
20150300871 | Apparatus for Weight Monitoring of Beehives - An apparatus and method for continuously monitoring the weight of an object are disclosed. The apparatus does not obstruct a central portion of the bottom of the object being monitored, and is especially well-suited for monitoring the weight of a beehive. In the illustrative embodiment, a ring-shaped fluid-filled bladder is sandwiched between a ring-shaped top surface and a ring-shaped base, and a pressure hose connects the bladder to a pressure gauge. Beehive weight data can be obtained in a continuous fashion, without requiring any moving of the beehive or of the apparatus, and without any other type of disruption. Moreover, the apparatus provides a stable platform that keeps the beehive immobile during monitoring, which is beneficial for the health of the colony. Advantageously, the apparatus can be constructed from inexpensive, off-the-shelf components and materials, and is capable of obtaining accurate measurements over a wide range of temperatures and environmental conditions. | 10-22-2015 |
Todd Z. Engel, Long Beach, CA US
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20160130957 | TURBINE BLISK INCLUDING CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE BLADES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE - In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a disk, a coupling member and a set of blades. The coupling member has a first surface and a second surface, and defines a set of openings between the first surface and the second surface. The first surface is configured to be coupled to the outer surface of the disk. A portion of each blade from the set of blades is disposed within an opening from the set of openings when the first surface of the coupling member is coupled to the outer surface of the disk such that the blade is coupled to the disk. | 05-12-2016 |
Walter Engel, Healdsburg, CA US
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20100274733 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCED TAXONOMY GENERATION - Methods and systems to automate the taxonomy generation process and allow for automatic synchronized cross-industry taxonomy updates. A standardized cross-industry taxonomy generation procedure is provided, which is easy to use and allows for fast generation of taxonomies. The errors in taxonomy generation are reduced, while producing synchronized industry-specific taxonomies. A software application, facilitates the automation of the taxonomy generation process and allows for automatic cross-industry taxonomy updates. A standardized cross-industry taxonomy generation procedure is characterized by error reduction in cross-industry taxonomy generation. | 10-28-2010 |
Walter Phillip Engel, Studio City, CA US
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20090119312 | Taxonomy tool - In one general aspect, the present disclosure is directed to a system for describing information. This system may comprise at least one processor. The at least one processor may be configured to receive a taxonomy that may comprising a metric hierarchy and a plurality of entity hierarchies. The at least one processor may also be configured to display an indication of a metric selected from the metric hierarchy. In addition, the at least one processor may be configured to display a representation of at least a portion of a second hierarchy selected from the plurality of entity hierarchies. The representation may comprise an indication of a branch of the second hierarchy and an indication of a relationship between the branch of the second hierarchy and the metric. | 05-07-2009 |
William King Engel, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140206763 | PHENYLBUTYRATE FOR TREATMENT OF SPORADIC INCLUSION-BODY MYOSITIS AND DISORDERS RELATING TO AUTOPHAGY IMPAIRMENT OR AMYLOID BETA 42 ACCUMULATION - Disclosed is a method of improving lysosomal activity in a patient in need thereof including administering to the patient an effective amount of phenylbutyrate, preferably 4-phenylbutyrate in the form of at least one of sodium phenylbutyrate or glycerol phenylbutyrate. Also disclosed a method of improving lysosomal activity or ameliorating a pathological phenotype in a cell having impaired autophagy comprising treating the cell with phenylbutyrate, preferably 4-phenylbutyrate in the form of at least one of NaBP or GPB. The phenylbutyrate is generally administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition including the phenylbutyrate and at least one carrier. | 07-24-2014 |
Wolfgang Engel, Carlsbad, CA US
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20140354672 | DYNAMIC SKYDOME SYSTEM - The disclosure provides for a dynamic skydome system for generating dynamic atmospheric and/or sky effects for use in electronic visual media, such as for games and movies. The features of the dynamic skydome system of the disclosure include mimicking real-world behavior of the sky through a 24 hour cycle, providing a physically based rendering model with multiple atmospheric scatterings; simulating astronomically correct celestial bodies; producing god rays; providing aerial perspectives; and dynamically lighting volumetric clouds. | 12-04-2014 |