Evans, CA
Alun Christopher Evans, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090310607 | STATIC NEIGHBOR WAKE ON LOCAL AREA NETWORK - In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining traffic that is to be forwarded to a neighboring device, and determining if the neighboring device is in a state that enables the neighboring device to receive the traffic. The method also includes automatically sending a first packet to the neighboring device if the neighboring device is not in the state that enables the neighboring device to receive the traffic. The first packet includes a bit sequence arranged to cause the neighboring device to awaken itself if the neighboring device is asleep. | 12-17-2009 |
Andrea L. Evans, Redwood City, CA US
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20080250317 | USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR ENABLING NON-SEQUENTIAL NAVIGATION, PREVIEW AND REVIEW OF BRANCHING AND LOOPING WIZARDS - The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for providing improved wizard navigation. A roadmap for the wizard is provided that enables non-sequential navigation through the wizard. Wizard steps that are not enabled for user interaction may be available for viewing by the user in a disabled mode, in which the user controls are deactivated and explanatory text may be added. The roadmap may also be dynamically updated according to user interaction with the wizard. Branches or loops of the wizard may be indicated in the roadmap to guide the user as to the structure of the wizard. In response to the user input, the roadmap may be instantly updated to reflect the revised structure of the wizard after the user input. User input may also be used to update a title of a roadmap stop. Enabled/disabled or visited/unvisited status of the roadmap stops may also be indicated. | 10-09-2008 |
Anthony G. Evans, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110042512 | Method and Apparatus for Jet Blast Deflection - Methods and apparatuses for passive jet blast deflection or the like. Use of the passive jet blast deflector permits the efficient dispersal of a fast moving local heat source into the environment through passive means while providing a high strength structure. The jet blast deflector system may include a first plate, a second plate, and a cellular core disposed between them adapted to allow cooling ambient air to flow through the cellular core, wherein the first plate, second plate, and core are all seamlessly coupled heat pipes that form a single vapor core to facilitate the spreading and even storing of thermal energy. An ejector plate may be attached to the top of the second plate to create a low pressure zone as the heat source passes over it, thereby pulling the ambient air through the cellular core, facilitating the removal the thermal energy from the system. | 02-24-2011 |
Bill Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20100324672 | Accommodating Intraocular Lens Having Peripherally Actuated Deflectable Surface and Method - An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens. | 12-23-2010 |
20130268070 | Accommodating Intraocular Lenses - An accommodating intraocular lens is provided in which a deflectable lens element is anchored to a substrate along its optical axis to define a fluid filled space. Fluid-filled haptics disposed in fluid communication with the space vary the fluid volume in the space responsive to forces applied by the ciliary muscles, thereby causing the periphery of the lens element to deflect relative to the substrate and changing the optical power of the intraocular lens. | 10-10-2013 |
Brad Leslie Evans, Sierra Madre, CA US
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20090318272 | ARTICULATED COORDINATION PUNCHING BAG - An articulated coordination punching bag includes: a flexible central core; a first target enclosing a first potion of the central core; and a second target enclosing a second potion of the central core. The first and second targets may move independently of each other. | 12-24-2009 |
Charles H. Evans, Los Angeles, CA US
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20080235158 | Processor, system and method for accommodating high priority print jobs - Disclosed herein is a production planning processor comprising an admissions control module in communication with a queue management module, the admissions control module calculating a proposed profit for expedited handling of a new print job, the queue management module determining a revised print job queue based upon data received from the admissions control module. A corresponding method of processing print jobs is also disclosed, along with a system and a method for determining the profitability of accommodating a rush print job. | 09-25-2008 |
Christopher J. Evans, Venice, CA US
Daniel Lee Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20110047597 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURITY DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS - Disclosed herein is a system and method for efficiently gathering information about applications for mobile communication devices (e.g., smartphones, netbooks, and tablets). This disclosure is also directed to a server producing assessments for applications by analyzing data from multiple sources. To gather information, a device sends information about an application to a server, which stores some or all of the information and may request additional information, if necessary. The server collects information from many devices, including devices that have varied configurations and different operating systems, by only collecting the appropriate information from each device. The server gathers the appropriate data to perform in-depth, granular mobile application analysis while minimizing overhead on devices, wireless networks, and the server. The server may collect portions of data from multiple devices, combining them on the server to produce an assessment for an application. | 02-24-2011 |
20110047620 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-COUPLED MALWARE PREVENTION - This disclosure is directed to a system and method for preventing malware, spyware and other undesirable applications from affecting mobile communication devices (e.g., smartphones, netbooks, and tablets). A mobile communication device uses a server to assist in identifying and removing undesirable applications. When scanning an application, a device transmits information about the application to a server for analysis. The server receives the information, produces an assessment for the application, and transmits the assessment to the device. By performing analysis on a server, the invention allows a device to reduce the battery and performance cost of protecting against undesirable applications. The servers transmits notifications to devices that have installed applications that are discovered to be undesirable. The server receives data about applications from many devices, using the combined data to minimize false positives and provide comprehensive protection against known and unknown threats. | 02-24-2011 |
20120233695 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-COUPLED APPLICATION RE-ANALYSIS TO OBTAIN TRUST, DISTRIBUTION AND RATINGS ASSESSMENT - A system and method for preventing malware, spyware and other undesirable applications from affecting mobile communication devices uses a server to assist in identifying and removing undesirable applications. When scanning an application, a device transmits information about the application to a server for analysis. The server receives the information, produces a characterization assessment and can also provide a characterization re-assessment for the application, or data object, and transmits the assessment to the device. By performing analysis on a server, the invention allows a device to reduce the battery and performance cost of protecting against undesirable applications. The servers transmit notifications to devices that have installed applications that are discovered to be undesirable. The server can accumulate this data and then perform a characterization re-assessment of a data object it has previously assessed to provide an assessment based upon one of trust, distribution and ratings information. | 09-13-2012 |
20120290640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-COUPLED APPLICATION RE-ANALYSIS - To prevent malware, spyware and other undesirable applications from affecting mobile communication devices (e.g., smartphones, netbooks, and tablets), a device uses a server to assist in identifying and removing undesirable applications. When scanning an application, a device transmits information about the application to a server for analysis. The server receives the information, produces a categorization assessment and can provide a categorization re-assessment, and transmits the assessment to the device. By performing analysis on a server, a device can reduce its battery and performance cost of protecting against undesirable applications. The server transmits notifications to devices that have installed applications that are discovered to be undesirable. The server receives data about applications from many devices, using the combined data to minimize false positives and provide comprehensive protection against known and unknown threats. The server can accumulate this data and perform a categorization re-assessment of a data object previously assessed. | 11-15-2012 |
20130086682 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING MALWARE ON A MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A server receives from a mobile communication device information about a data object (e.g., application) on the device when the device cannot assess the data object. The server uses the information along with other information stored at the server to assess the data object. Based on the assessment, the device may be permitted to access the data object or the device may not be permitted to access the data object. The other information stored at the server can include data objects known to be bad, data objects known to be good, or both. | 04-04-2013 |
20130117846 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER-COUPLED APPLICATION RE-ANALYSIS TO OBTAIN CHARACTERIZATION ASSESSMENT - This disclosure is directed to a system and method for preventing malware, spyware and other undesirable applications from affecting mobile communication devices (e.g., smartphones, netbooks, and tablets). A mobile communication device uses a server to assist in identifying and removing undesirable applications. When scanning an application, a device transmits information about the application to a server for analysis. The server receives the information, produces a characterization assessment and can also provide a characterization re-assessment for the application, or data object, and transmits the assessment to the device. By performing analysis on a server, the invention allows a device to reduce the battery and performance cost of protecting against undesirable applications. The servers transmits notifications to devices that have installed applications that are discovered to be undesirable. The server receives data about applications from many devices, using the combined data to minimize false positives and provide comprehensive protection against known and unknown threats. The server can accumulate this data and then perform a characterization re-assessment of a data object it has previously assessed. | 05-09-2013 |
20130318568 | Assessing a data object based on application data associated with the data object - A server receives from a mobile communication device application data identifying a data object accessible by the mobile communication device. The server uses at least some of the application data to assess the data object. The application data can include, for example, behavioral data, metadata, parts of the data object, information indicating the data object is installed on the mobile communication device, or combinations of these. | 11-28-2013 |
Dave Evans, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100111651 | Tactile Wafer Lifter and Methods for Operating the Same - A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch. | 05-06-2010 |
20130066459 | TACTILE WAFER LIFTER AND METHODS FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A tactile wafer lifting apparatus includes a pedestal and a vertical drive connected to the pedestal. The vertical drive is defined to provide controlled upward and downward movement of the pedestal. The tactile wafer lifting apparatus also includes a wafer support member disposed over the pedestal. A tactile switch is disposed between the wafer support member and the pedestal such that sufficient downward force on the wafer support member causes activation of the tactile switch. The tactile switch is connected to the vertical drive so as to interrupt upward movement of the pedestal and wafer support member disposed thereover upon activation of the tactile switch. | 03-14-2013 |
Dave Evans, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20100127847 | VIRTUAL DASHBOARD - In one embodiment, a vehicle includes a dashboard including one or more touchscreen displays; a wireless network interface; and multiple icons for presentation by one or more of the touchscreen displays to a user in the vehicle. Each of one or more of the icons is configurable by the user through tactile interaction with the icon via one or more of the touchscreen displays. Each of the icons when presented to the user makes accessible to the user through one or more of the touchscreen displays particular functionality. The vehicle includes software associated with the icons that is operable to render the icons on the touchscreen displays and implement their functionality. | 05-27-2010 |
20120320147 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDS-FREE CONTROL OF A FAR END CAMERA - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value. | 12-20-2012 |
20150015659 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDS-FREE CONTROL OF A FAR END CAMERA - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a method for intuitively controlling a far-end camera via physical movements. The method includes the steps of receiving an image captured by a first camera and including a digital representation of at least a portion of a user of the first camera, analyzing the digital representation to identify a position of the user relative to the first camera, computing a value associated with a first property of a second camera based on the position of the user, and transmitting the value to the second camera, wherein, in response to receiving the value, a perspective of the second camera is modified based on the value. | 01-15-2015 |
David J. Evans, Oakland, CA US
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20100267645 | Methods and compositions for treating ocular disease - The use of collectins and/or surfactant proteins for the treatment and prevention of ocular disease. | 10-21-2010 |
20140221273 | Anti-Microbial Peptides and Methods of Use Thereof - The present disclosure provides antimicrobial peptides, and compositions comprising same. The present disclosure further provides methods of inhibiting microbial growth. | 08-07-2014 |
David K. Evans, Los Altos Hills, CA US
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20090144622 | On-Board Vehicle Computer System - In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a touch-screen display. The apparatus includes first logic for generating a virtual assistant for presentation to a user via the touch-screen display. The virtual assistant has one or more anthropomorphic characteristics and interacts with the user via at least the touch-screen display to facilitate user access to one or more vehicle features. The apparatus includes second logic for automatically receiving data from a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag in a personal item of the user to identify the user, automatically accessing a profile associated with the RFID tag, and automatically initiating implementation of one or more of preferences of the user indicated by a profile associated with the RFID tag. The apparatus includes a vehicle interface for coupling the apparatus to any one of multiple vehicles and communicating data between the first or second logic and the vehicle. | 06-04-2009 |
20120133580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GESTURE INTERFACE CONTROL - A method is provided in one example and includes generating a histogram associated with at least one object; receiving image data; comparing the image data to the histogram in order to determine if at least a portion of the image data corresponds to the histogram; identifying a pose associated with the object; and triggering an electronic command associated with the pose. In more particular embodiments, the image data is evaluated in order to analyze sequences of poses associated with a gesture that signals the electronic command to be performed. | 05-31-2012 |
Derrick Evans, Livermore, CA US
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20090183413 | PORTABLE SELF-DEFENSE DEVICE - A non-lethal self-defense device that ejects two electrically charged streams of conductive fluid at a biological target for a period of time sufficient to have the liquid contacting both the target and the electrically charged device until incapacitation of the target occurs. | 07-23-2009 |
Douglas B. Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20100150395 | Data Transmission by Extracted or Calculated Identifying Data - The present invention relates to data transmission, and more particularly relates to use of extracted or calculated identifying data as proxies in transmission. One claim recites a method including: receiving identifying data and information from a handheld device, the identifying data having been calculated from audible portions or video portions of first content utilizing at least a programmed electronic processor housed within the handheld device, in which the handheld device comprises a media player for rendering audio or video content to a user of the handheld device, and the information comprises capabilities associated with the handheld device; with reference to a database, determining additional content, enhanced or improved relative to the first content, that is associated with: i) the identifying data, and ii) the information; and providing metadata associated with the additional content to the handheld device. These techniques could be advantageously applied to cell phones. Of course, other combinations and claims are also provided. | 06-17-2010 |
Douglas B. Evans, San Franciso, CA US
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20110046959 | Substituting or Replacing Components in Sound Based on Steganographic Encoding - The present disclosure relates to various methods and systems to provide substitute sound (e.g., audio). One claim includes an apparatus comprising: electronic memory for storing identifying information obtained from steganographically encoded sound; an electronic processor programmed for: providing the identifying information to a remote computer, the remote computer including substitute sound corresponding to the identifying information; providing format information to the remote computer, the format information identifying a format in which the substitute sound should be formatted prior to communication of the substitute sound; and controlling receipt of substitute sound corresponding to the identifying information. Of course, other apparatus, methods and combinations are provided as well. | 02-24-2011 |
Edwin Evans, Irvine, CA US
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20090120510 | LOCKING COVER - A cover for a fluid connection that has a first positioning element and an opening. The cover includes a first portion that is positioned to cover a portion of the opening and a second portion that includes a second positioning element. The second portion is movable with respect to the first portion between a first position, in which the first positioning element and the second positioning element are engaged, and a second position, in which the first positioning element and the second positioning element are disengaged. | 05-14-2009 |
Eric Evans, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100022406 | Methods and Systems for Universal Carrier Screening - Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for genetic screening. The genetic screening of two or more individuals can be utilized to predict the phenotype of a child from the group of individuals. Also disclosed is prediction of a phenotype of a child from a subset of biological relatives, such as a potential mother and father, before conception. In many instances, the methods, systems and devices herein are utilized to predict the probability of a child developing a rare genetic disease. | 01-28-2010 |
20130225417 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR UNIVERSAL CARRIER SCREENING - Provided herein are methods, systems, and devices for genetic screening. The genetic screening of two or more individuals can be utilized to predict the phenotype of a child from the group of individuals. Also disclosed is prediction of a phenotype of a child from a subset of biological relatives, such as a potential mother and father, before conception. In many instances, the methods, systems and devices herein are utilized to predict the probability of a child developing a rare genetic disease. | 08-29-2013 |
Erik Evans, San Diego, CA US
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20110264694 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUBLISHING AND DISPLAYING DIGITAL MATERIALS - The present invention provides a system for publishing and displaying digital materials, comprising an ePub publishing module comprising a mechanism for publishers to upload ePub files, a user management module providing a means to add, edit and remove end users from the system, a bookshelf module for organizing the user's content in order to create a logical grouping of content, a reading content module for reading content after the user has been mapped to the content, and an annotating content module for annotating user selected text. | 10-27-2011 |
20150058283 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PUBLISHING AND DISPLAYING DIGITAL MATERIALS - The present invention provides a system for publishing and displaying digital materials, comprising an ePub publishing module comprising a mechanism for publishers to upload ePub files, a user management module providing a means to add, edit and remove end users from the system, a bookshelf module for organizing the user's content in order to create a logical grouping of content, a reading content module for reading content after the user has been mapped to the content, and an annotating content module for annotating user selected text. | 02-26-2015 |
Garrick D. Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20100185690 | DYNAMIC MANIPULATION OF ARCHIVE FILES - A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture provide the ability to edit in-place a ZIP™ archive file. A file and a first file block (FFB) in a first block location are opened and modified. If the first block location can accommodate the modified FFB, the modified FFB is saved, in-place, in the first block location without rewriting the entire archive. However, if the first block location cannot accommodate the modified FFB, a second file block is copied from a second block location to a third block location located at an end of a file data section of the archives A portion of the second block location is marked as a free block and the modified FFB is saved without rewriting the entire ZIP™ archives The archive is then saved by updating and saving both the central directory and end of central directory. | 07-22-2010 |
Glen A. Evans, San Marcos, CA US
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20090012266 | Anti-TNFalpha Antibodies and Methods of Use - Novel TNFα antibody polypeptides and nucleic acids are disclosed. Methods of utilizing the polypeptides to treat TNFα-related diseases are also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
Herb Evans, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090252255 | PREDISTORTION METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR POLAR MODULATION TRANSMITTERS - Methods and apparatus for predistorting signals in a polar modulation transmitter. An exemplary method includes predistorting an envelope component signal in an amplitude path of a polar modulation transmitter according to a set of AM/AM predistortion coefficients, and predistorting a phase component signal in a phase path of the polar modulation transmitter according to a set of AM/PM predistortion coefficients. The AM/AM and AM/PM predistortion coefficients are stored in a memory in the form of a look up table (LUT). The envelope component signal is scaled and/or offset, before predistortion is applied, by an amount dependent upon which average power level of a plurality of average power levels the power amplifier of the polar modulation transmitter is configured to operate. Scaling and/or offsetting the envelope component signal prior to applying predistortion affords the ability to share the AM/AM and AM/PM predistortion coefficients of the predistortion LUT over the plurality of average power levels. | 10-08-2009 |
20100178886 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR TUNING AND CONTROLLING OUTPUT POWER IN POLAR TRANSMITTERS - A power tuning method determines values of a magnitude control signal that controls the magnitude of an amplitude-modulated power supply signal applied to a power supply port of a power amplifier of a polar transmitter and an amplitude control signal that controls the amplitude of a constant-envelope phase-modulated signal applied to a radio frequency input port of the power amplifier necessary to set the output power of the polar transmitter to a target output power. The method is repeated and performed for a plurality of different target output powers. Output-power-level dependent power control parameters calculated from the applied method are used to set the values of the magnitude control and amplitude control signals during normal operation. Using the output-power-level dependent power control parameters, the magnitude control and amplitude control signals are changed in a continuous manner with changes in output power and over the full dynamic range of output powers the polar transmitter can be commanded to operate, thereby obviating any need for a closed-loop power detection mechanism to correct for power discontinuities. | 07-15-2010 |
Jake Evans, Monterey, CA US
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20110120201 | Concentrated separator by-product based fertilizer - A vegetable based fluidic fertilizer derived from concentrated separator by-products (CSB.) The CSB is heat treated and optionally filtered to remove suspended particular matter. The heat treatment is performed in a range of about 150 to 200 degrees F. for about 24 to 96 hours. Filtration is provided using a standard wire mesh size in a range of about 50 to 200. The fertilizer may then be applied at about 25 to 200 gallons per acre. The fertilizer may be applied to agricultural vegetation either directly or by inclusion in an irrigation stream. | 05-26-2011 |
James B. Evans, Orinda, CA US
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20110107331 | Endpoint-Hosted Hypervisor Management - A client hypervisor comprises a virtual agent that runs outside of a system OS and that allows device management independent of the OS and user. The virtual agent is tied to a device and not a specific instance of the OS. Such client hypervisors expose new functionality to ease managing systems. Some of these capabilities come from the persistence and privileges outside the OS. In some embodiments of the invention, this new management functionality is exposed to allow device management via new virtualization concepts, such as multiple VMs per system, VM replacement, snapshot/rollback, etc. | 05-05-2011 |
20110167472 | Endpoint-Hosted Hypervisor Management - A client hypervisor comprises a virtual agent that runs outside of a system OS and that allows device management independent of the OS and user. The virtual agent is tied to a device and not a specific instance of the OS. Such client hypervisors expose new functionality to ease managing systems. Some of these capabilities come from the persistence and privileges outside the OS. In some embodiments of the invention, this new management functionality is exposed to allow device management via new virtualization concepts, such as multiple VMs per system, VM replacement, snapshot/rollback, etc. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167473 | Endpoint-Hosted Hypervisor Management - A client hypervisor comprises a virtual agent that runs outside of a system OS and that allows device management independent of the OS and user. The virtual agent is tied to a device and not a specific instance of the OS. Such client hypervisors expose new functionality to ease managing systems. Some of these capabilities come from the persistence and privileges outside the OS. In some embodiments of the invention, this new management functionality is exposed to allow device management via new virtualization concepts, such as multiple VMs per system, VM replacement, snapshot/rollback, etc. | 07-07-2011 |
James Douglas Evans, Livermore, CA US
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20090145972 | Biometric authorization transaction - Devices and methods for biometric authentication of a user during financial transactions are provided. In one aspect, a payment processor device comprising a biometric input sensor configured to receive user biometric information; a biometric verification processor configured to authenticate the input user biometric information; and a communication element configured to activate when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is authenticated and maintain an inactive status for the communication element on the payment processor device when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is not authenticated, is provided. | 06-11-2009 |
20090150994 | Biometric access control transactions - Aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure provide devices and methods for biometric authentication of a user during access control transactions. In one aspect, an access control processor device, comprising a biometric input sensor configured to receive user biometric information; a biometric verification processor configured to authenticate the input user biometric information; and a communication element configured to activate when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is authenticated and maintain an inactive status for the communication element on the payment processor device when the biometric information entered into the biometric verification system is not authenticated. | 06-11-2009 |
20100063922 | PAYMENT PROCESSING DEVICE SIGNATURE VERIFICATION - Devices and methods for signature authentication of a bearer of a payment processing device during financial transactions are provided. The payment processing device is provided with a signature input panel configured to receive user input signature information for the purpose of authenticating the signature. After the bearer of the payment processing device writes her signature into the signature input panel, the input signature information is compared to a pre-stored signature profile stored in the payment processing device for authentication. | 03-11-2010 |
20130246271 | PAYMENT PROCESSING DEVICE SIGNATURE VERIFICATION - Devices and methods for signature authentication of a bearer of a payment processing device during financial transactions are provided. The payment processing device is provided with a signature input panel configured to receive user input signature information for the purpose of authenticating the signature. After the bearer of the payment processing device writes her signature into the signature input panel, the input signature information is compared to a pre-stored signature profile stored in the payment processing device for authentication. | 09-19-2013 |
James William Evans, Piedmont, CA US
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20090065041 | WIRELESS SENSING NODE POWERED BY ENERGY CONVERSION FROM SENSED SYSTEM - A sensing system for sensing conditions or characteristics associated with a process or thing. The sensing system includes one or more energy converters and a sensor, which are coupled to the process or thing. A node is coupled to the sensor and the energy-converter, and the node is powered by output from the energy converter. In a more specific embodiment, the node includes a controller that implements one or more routines for selectively powering a wireless transmitter of the node based on a predetermined condition. The predetermined condition may specify that sensor output values are within a predetermined range or are below or above a predetermined threshold. Alternatively, the predetermined condition may specify that electrical energy output from the energy converter is below a predetermined threshold. A remote computer may be wirelessly connected to node and may include software and/or hardware that is adapted to process information output by the sensor and relayed to the computer via the node. | 03-12-2009 |
Janet M. Evans, Ben Lomond, CA US
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20090302564 | Human powered multi-functional pet transport cart - A human powered multi-functional pet cart for transporting pets or animals. This invented cart is particularly beneficial for pets with health problems, but may be used with any pet. A riding bed, which is 1 to 12 inches above ground, enables easy entrance and exit for animals with mobility problems. An accessory station with an extension bar permits a variety of pet accessories to be carried over the riding bed. Pet accessories can be carried which address comfort, standard necessities, or special pet needs. The use of a detachable front wheel assembly allows the cart to fit into a small vehicle for remote use. Padded floors and sidewall windows are designed make the riding more enjoyable for the pet. | 12-10-2009 |
Jeffrey Evans, Calabasas, CA US
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20110202598 | Messaging System Apparatuses Circuits and Methods of Operation Thereof - Disclosed are a messaging system, apparatuses circuits and methods of operation thereof. A messaging client device is adapted to receive an impermanent message and to manage the received message in accordance with a message management policy associated with the message. An impermanent messaging server is adapted to validate said messaging client device as complying with message management policies prior to authorizing transmission of the message to said messaging client device. | 08-18-2011 |
20120209924 | Messaging System Apparatuses Circuits and Methods of Operation Thereof - Disclosed are a messaging system, apparatuses circuits and methods of operation thereof. A messaging client device is adapted to receive an impermanent message and to manage the received message in accordance with a message management policy associated with the message. An impermanent messaging server is adapted to validate said messaging client device as complying with message management policies prior to authorizing transmission of the message to said messaging client device. | 08-16-2012 |
Jeremy Evans, Layfayette, CA US
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20090174899 | Method and Apparatus for Asynchronous Print Analysis - The disclosed print tracking software takes the process of asynchronous print analysis currently available in the prior art in which the final print tracking events, such as billing and enforcement, occur in a nonlinear, non-sequential or non-temporal fashion, and expands on this model by achieving similar non-linearity at the front-end analysis phase by re-arranging the timing in which the printing and print analysis takes place within the print software. A print stream extraction component places print stream data from a print job in a known cache location. The print job continues to a printer while independently a software monitor component checks for new cache data and if new cache data is found, invokes an analyzer component which writes print related statistics to a data store for subsequent billing and reporting purposes. | 07-09-2009 |
Jeremy Evans, Lafayette, CA US
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20080267372 | Method and apparatus for phone tracking with deferred remote billing - A method of accounting for activities in a system comprising a telephone handset, including associating use of the telephone handset with a user, allowing the user to perform a call through use of the telephone handset without providing billing information relating to the call, communicating unbilled call information to at least one user computer associated with the user through a network, and prompting the user to input billing data relating to the unbilled call information at the at least one computer associated with the user. | 10-30-2008 |
20100049569 | System and Method for Quantity and Timed Limited Asynchronous Cost Recovery - An asynchronous two-dimensional limiting cost recovery system includes an expense activity sent from a client computer to a server computer. The extracted data is sent to a central message queue, where the client computer reads the data and graphically notifies the user of unbilled expense activity. An administrator defines a quota which determines how many unbilled expense activities can exist for a given user before a mandatory billing interface is displayed regardless of how much time it took to complete those activities, or defines a maximum time duration which determines how much time a user is given before a mandatory billing interface is displayed regardless of how many expense activities were completed, or both, whichever occurs first. A “snooze” option works in conjunction with the quota and maximum time duration limitations. | 02-25-2010 |
Jillian Evans, San Diego, CA US
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20100068301 | COMPOSITIONS AND TREATMENTS COMPRISING 5-LIPOXYGENASE-ACTIVATING PROTEIN INHIBITORS AND NITRIC OXIDE MODULATORS - Disclosed herein are compositions and compounds that combine an inhibitor of | 03-18-2010 |
Jillian F. Evans, San Diego, CA US
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20080227807 | 5-LIPOXYGENASE-ACTIVATING PROTEIN (FLAP) INHIBITORS - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP). Also described herein are methods of using such FLAP modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 09-18-2008 |
20090192171 | 5-Lipoxygenase-Activating Protein (FLAP) Inhibitors - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP). Also described herein are methods of using such FLAP modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 07-30-2009 |
20090221574 | 5-Lipoxygenase-Activating Protein (FLAP) Inhibitors - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP). Also described herein are methods of using such FLAP modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 09-03-2009 |
20100075934 | 5-LIPOXYGENASE ACTIVATING PROTEIN (FLAP) INHIBITOR - Described herein are methods for the synthesis of 3-[5-(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)-3-(2-methyl-2-propylthio)-1-[4-(2-methoxypyridin-5-yl)benzyl]-indol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-propionic acid, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, pharmaceutically acceptable solvates thereof. Also described are pharmaceutical compositions suitable for oral administration to a mammal that include, as well as methods of using such oral pharmaceutical compositions for treating respiratory conditions or diseases, as well as other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 03-25-2010 |
20100173313 | BIOMARKERS OF INFLAMMATION - Methods for the detection of DP | 07-08-2010 |
20110118315 | 5-LIPOXYGENASE-ACTIVATING PROTEIN (FLAP) INHIBITORS - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP). Also described herein are methods of using such FLAP modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 05-19-2011 |
20130102636 | 5-Lipoxygenase-Activating Protein (FLAP) Inhibitors - A method for treating a human comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of 3-[3-tert-butylsulfanyl-1-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-yl)-benzyl]-5-(pyridin-2-ylmethoxy)-1H-indol-2-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-propionic acid or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or a pharmaceutically acceptable N-oxide thereof, to the human in need. | 04-25-2013 |
20140018394 | 5-LIPOXGENASE-ACTIVATING PROTEIN (FLAP) INHIBITORS - Described herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, which modulate the activity of 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP). Also described herein are methods of using such FLAP modulators, alone and in combination with other compounds, for treating respiratory, cardiovascular, and other leukotriene-dependent or leukotriene mediated conditions or diseases. | 01-16-2014 |
John S. Evans, Mountain View, CA US
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20090307326 | MANAGING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - A recipient computer system may receive one or more electronic messages. The recipient computer system may send one, two, or more challenge messages to the sender of the electronic messages in determining whether to deliver the electronic message. The recipient computer system may accept or reject an electronic message based on the response, or lack of response, to the challenge messages. The recipient computer system may send two or more challenge messages at intervals. A sender computer system may record activity of the sender computer system for a recipient computer system to use in determining whether to deliver an electronic message. A sender computer system may provide a summary of that activity with an electronic message. A sender computer system may provide an authorization key for a recipient computer system to use in determining whether to deliver an electronic message. The authorization key may be generated by a third party. | 12-10-2009 |
20120079050 | MANAGING ELECTRONIC MESSAGES - A recipient computer system may receive one or more electronic messages. The recipient computer system may send one, two, or more challenge messages to the sender of the electronic messages in determining whether to deliver the electronic message. The recipient computer system may accept or reject an electronic message based on the response, or lack of response, to the challenge messages. The recipient computer system may send two or more challenge messages at intervals. A sender computer system may record activity of the sender computer system for a recipient computer system to use in determining whether to deliver an electronic message. A sender computer system may provide a summary of that activity with an electronic message. A sender computer system may provide an authorization key for a recipient computer system to use in determining whether to deliver an electronic message. The authorization key may be generated by a third party. | 03-29-2012 |
Joseph Wilson Evans, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090083413 | Distributed frequency data collection via DNS - Domain Name Service (DNS) requests are used as the reporting vehicle for ensuring that security-related information can be transferred from a network. As one possibility, a central facility for a security provider may maintain a data collection capability that is based upon receiving the DNS requests containing the information being reported. In an email application, if a data block is embedded within or attached to an email message, an algorithm is applied to the data block to generate an indicator that is specifically related to the contents of the data block. As one possibility, the algorithm may generate a hash that provides a “digital fingerprint” having a reasonable likelihood that the hash is unique to the data block. By embedding the hash within a DNS request, the request becomes a report that the data block has been accessed. | 03-26-2009 |
20100049848 | DISTRIBUTED FREQUENCY DATA COLLECTION VIA INDICATOR EMBEDDED WITH DNS REQUEST - Domain Name Service (DNS) requests are used as the reporting vehicle for ensuring that security-related information can be transferred from a network. As one possibility, a central facility for a security provider may maintain a data collection capability that is based upon receiving the DNS requests containing the information being reported. In an email application, if a data block is embedded within or attached to an email message, an algorithm is applied to the data block to generate an indicator that is specifically related to the contents of the data block. As one possibility, the algorithm may generate a hash that provides a “digital fingerprint” having a reasonable likelihood that the hash is unique to the data block. By embedding the hash within a DNS request, the request becomes a report that the data block has been accessed. | 02-25-2010 |
20100049985 | DISTRIBUTED FREQUENCY DATA COLLECTION VIA DNS NETWORKING - Domain Name Service (DNS) requests are used as the reporting vehicle for ensuring that security-related information can be transferred from a network. As one possibility, a central facility for a security provider may maintain a data collection capability that is based upon receiving the DNS requests containing the information being reported. In an email application, if a data block is embedded within or attached to an email message, an algorithm is applied to the data block to generate an indicator that is specifically related to the contents of the data block. As one possibility, the algorithm may generate a hash that provides a “digital fingerprint” having a reasonable likelihood that the hash is unique to the data block. By embedding the hash within a DNS request, the request becomes a report that the data block has been accessed. | 02-25-2010 |
Joshua R. Evans, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20100005006 | METHOD OF SHARING AN ITEM RENTAL ACCOUNT - An account in an item rental service is shared with others using computer-implemented profiles, subject to computer-enforced constraints. In one embodiment, a method provides for establishing a user account, wherein the user account is associated with an account owner, wherein the user account comprises a first ordered queue indicating two or more items that the account owner desires to rent; receiving a request to add a second ordered queue to the user account, profile member identifying information, and a constraint value; creating and storing a profile record based on the profile member identifying information and the constraint value, wherein the profile record is further associated with a second queue; receiving a request to add a specified rental item to the second queue, wherein the specified rental item does not conform to the constraint value; and adding the specified rental item to the second queue only in response to receiving confirmation by the account owner. | 01-07-2010 |
Karen Evans, San Bruno, CA US
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20090184989 | CONTROLLER - A controller arranged to provide print data to a print apparatus, said print data comprising an image to be printed on a disc, said image being such that at least one print parameter is determinable from said image when printed on said disc; receive said at least one print parameter; and control a subsequent printing operation on a disc based on said received at least one print parameter. | 07-23-2009 |
Katherine Mary Evans, San Diego, CA US
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20100221313 | TRANSDERMAL RESERVOIR PATCH - A transdermal reservoir patch includes a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer and an occlusive backing layer configured to inhibit transport of a pharmaceutical agent from the first adhesive layer to the second adhesive layer. Methods of manufacturing the transdermal reservoir patch are disclosed. | 09-02-2010 |
Lee C. Evans, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090210778 | VIDEO LINKING TO ELECTRONIC TEXT MESSAGING - Certain embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatuses for linking video information to electronic messages such as electronic mail (email), online chat, web logs (“blogs”), bulletin boards, web page text, Simple Mobile Services (SMS), Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) and other electronic message formats. One embodiment provides for embedding links from a video annotation session at a cursor position in an email application. A method for transferring from email to chat and vice versa is disclosed whereby association with video content is maintained. | 08-20-2009 |
Mark Christopher Evans, Pleasant Hill, CA US
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20110307439 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DISPLAYING PREDICTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ALPHABETIC STRING - The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for displaying an alphabetic string representing an amino acid sequence of an antibody in association with predicted characteristics of certain sites in the antibody. In an embodiment, a process causes a web based application server to receive an alphabetic string from a client device indicative of an amino acid sequence. The server then predicts sites in the amino acid sequence likely to be associated with certain chemical properties such as deamidation, glycosylation, oxidation, proteolysis, and isomerization. The server may also predict other characteristics such as domain boundaries, binding sites, hydrophobicity levels, surface exposures, etc. The server then sends data to the client device indicative of the predicted sites and characteristics, so that the client device can display the alphabetic string indicative of the amino acid sequence with a graphical indication of the position of each predicted chemical property (e.g., with a semitransparent glyph over the associated alphabetic character). | 12-15-2011 |
20110319598 | METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR DETERMINING ISOELECTRIC POINT - The present disclosure relates to methods and materials for determining an isoelectric point for a protein including, for example, a binding molecule such as an antibody. The isoelectric points may be used in methods for the preparation of proteins. Such methods may comprise identifying amino acid residues that are exposed on the surface of the protein in a sequence of amino acid residues of the protein, assigning a pKa value to the surface exposed amino acid residues, and calculating the isoelectric point of the protein from the pKa values assigned to the surface exposed amino acid residues. The methods of the present disclosure may be used for selecting and utilizing a buffer for purification of a protein, preparing a protein formulation, purifying a protein and/or stabilizing a protein in solution. | 12-29-2011 |
Matt Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20090037449 | User configurable quick groups - This invention is directed to defining quick groups for easily associating keywords with an object (e.g., a media objection) accessible using an electronic device. The user of an electronic device may define several keywords that identify attributes of an object accessible using the electronic device. The user may associate keywords with an object to link the attribute of the keyword with the object (e.g., associate a keyword entitled “vacation” to vacation pictures). The user may assign a shortcut key to each of a subset of the keywords, referred to as quick groups, by which the user may rapidly associate the keyword to an object. In some embodiments, the electronic device may select the shortcut key of a quick group from the letters of the quick group to help the user remember the shortcut key. | 02-05-2009 |
20090041426 | Concurrently displaying a drop zone editor with a menu editor during the creation of a multimedia device - Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD. | 02-12-2009 |
20090043410 | DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSOR - A digital audio processor is described, wherein a graphical user interface is presented on the monitor of the processor to display user actionable control elements in a scene of a real world environment for creating and processing music; the graphical user interface is adapted to activate pre-set functions for generating and processing digital audio data in the digital audio processor for each of the user actionable control elements. | 02-12-2009 |
20090043589 | RECORDING AND SELECTING AN AUDIO REGION - A program product, a graphical user interface, a computer system including such a graphical user interface and method for recording and selecting an audio region are described. Such a method comprises storing multiple takes of the same audio region and storing a data structure representing a take container to store multiple takes. | 02-12-2009 |
20090044122 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROCESS DIGITAL AUDIO DATA - A method to process digital audio data displays the digital audio data in one or more tracks along a time line in a graphical interface of a computer system and defines arrange regions within the time line of the digital audio data as objects for manipulation. Tracks within a selected arrange region are processed as an entity in accordance with commands received through the graphical user interface. | 02-12-2009 |
20110259176 | MUSICAL INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS - The invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus for assessing a musical performance. The musical performance can include a user's performance of a musical instrument. MIDI or audio notes are input and compared to the notes of a music track. An indication is provided to assess the musical performance. The assessment can be on the basis of timing and/or pitch errors. | 10-27-2011 |
20120166981 | CONCURRENTLY DISPLAYING A DROP ZONE EDITOR WITH A MENU EDITOR DURING THE CREATION OF A MULTIMEDIA DEVICE - Methods and apparatus are provided providing users with the ability to create and produce multimedia devices. In one aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to easily and seamlessly create slideshows using multiple forms of graphic elements instead of just still pictures. In another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with the capability to create and modify the DVD menu that is required for DVDs to function properly on conventional DVD players. In still another aspect of the present invention, users are provided with an intuitive graphic interface that simply and clearly explains the trade offs the user must make in deciding which mode to record the DVD. | 06-28-2012 |
20120311438 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 12-06-2012 |
20130218729 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219269 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219270 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219321 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219322 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 08-22-2013 |
20130232409 | ELECTRONIC TEXT MANIPULATION AND DISPLAY - Information is presented to a user by accessing a library of electronic publications that includes a first publication, generating a representation of the first publication in an electronic bookshelf, determining a state for the first publication and modifying the representation of the first publication to reflect the state of the first publication. | 09-05-2013 |
20130233152 | Musical Instruction and Assessment Systems - The invention relates to systems, methods, and apparatus for assessing a musical performance. The musical performance can include a user's performance of a musical instrument. MIDI or audio notes are input and compared to the notes of a music track. An indication is provided to assess the musical performance. The assessment can be on the basis of timing and/or pitch errors. | 09-12-2013 |
Matthew Evans, Stanford, CA US
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20090151025 | Indeterminate Gametophyte 1 (ig1), Mutations of ig1, Orthologs of ig1, and Uses Thereof - This invention provides the genes for indeterminate gametophyte1 (ig1), mutants of ig1, homologs of ig1, and orthologs of ig1, as well as the proteins encoded by these genes. This invention also provides compositions and methods which utilize these genes and proteins. | 06-11-2009 |
Matthew C. Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20100162878 | MUSIC INSTRUCTION SYSTEM - A song audio is played and a graphical representation of a musical instrument contributing to the audio is displayed. A fingering display is overlayed on the graphical representation of the instrument during the playing of song. The fingering display is synchronized to the song audio. During the playing of the song audio, the tempo of the song is adjusted. The pitch of the song is substantially preserved in real-time despite the tempo adjustment. In addition, the synchronization between the fingering display and the audio are maintained in real-time in view of the adjusted tempo. | 07-01-2010 |
Matthew H. Evans, Lancaster, CA US
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20100206359 | Wavelength Conversion Photovoltaics - An apparatus includes a photovoltaic device (PVD) having a quantum dot (QD) array structure that is capable of performing wavelength conversion. The PVD is configured to generate charge carriers from incident photons. An electric field generator is operable to apply an electric field to the PVD. Strength of the electric field is sufficient to cause the charge carriers to transition through a plurality of discrete energy states formed within a corresponding one of a conductive band and a valence band of the QD array structure. The transition of the charge carriers through the plurality of discrete energy states enables the PVD to generate emitted photons being radiated as an electromagnetic wave. A frequency (and hence wavelength) of the emitted photons being radiated as the electromagnetic wave is tunable by configuring physical attributes of the QD array structure and controlling the electric field strength. | 08-19-2010 |
Michael Evans, Los Gatos, CA US
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20090121650 | MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY OF BATTERY-POWERED LED DRIVERS - An apparatus and method is provided for optimizing LED driver efficiency. The present invention offers low cost solutions for powering LEDs while minimizing overall power dissipation in devices powered by a depletable power source. Low system cost is attained using a charge pump to increase LED drive voltage level and implementing combinations of drive techniques to overcome the inefficiency of the charge pump. A switch bypasses the charge pump when depletable power source output voltage is sufficient to directly drive an LED load. At certain output voltage levels, the switch can be opened causing the charge pump to boost drive voltage. The output voltage may also be PWM modulated to drive the LED load and, at some voltages, the depletable power source may drive the LED load directly. Efficiency levels of 90-97% are attainable. | 05-14-2009 |
Michael Evans, Laguna Beach, CA US
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20090282052 | TRACKING IMPLICIT TRAJECTORY OF CONTENT SHARING - A facility for tracking the sharing of distinguished content is described. When a user seeks to access the distinguished content from a client computer system using a URL associated with the distinguished content, the facility determines whether a user identifier is represented in the URL. If a user identifier is represented in the URL that is different from a user identifier that is persistently stored by the client computer system, the facility determines that the distinguished content has been shared with a user identified by the user identifier that is persistently stored by the client computer system by a user identified by the identifier represented in the URL. | 11-12-2009 |
Michael Joseph Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20090150258 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR WATCHING ITEMS FOR SALE IN AN AUCTION SYSTEM - Described herein are a method and a system to monitor one or more items offered for sale by sellers in a network-based market place. In addition to the information provided by the sellers to describe the items, interested buyers may also provide their own information to further describe the items for the benefit of the buyers. | 06-11-2009 |
Peter Evans, Mountain House, CA US
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20090274458 | COMPACT OPTICAL MULTIPLEXER AND DEMULTIPLEXER - Consistent with the present disclosure, an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) is provided that includes first inputs and second inputs. Each of the first inputs receives a corresponding one of a plurality of first optical signals, each of which has a corresponding one of a plurality of wavelengths. Second inputs are also provided, such that each second input is preferably provided between two adjacent first inputs. Each of the second inputs receives a corresponding one of a plurality of second optical signals, and each of the second plurality of optical signals has a corresponding one of those wavelengths. Each of the first plurality of optical signals, however, has a first polarization and each of the second plurality of optical signals has a second polarization different than the first polarization. Since the first optical signals are supplied through AWG inputs that are offset from the inputs that receives second optical signals, the first optical signals are supplied at a first AWG output that is spaced from a second AWG output that supplies the second optical signals. The second optical signals are supplied through the second output even though the second optical signals have the same (or substantially the same) wavelengths as the first optical signals. Accordingly, a single AWG may be provided to multiplex both first and second optical signals, thereby simplifying PIC design. | 11-05-2009 |
Peter W. Evans, Mountain House, CA US
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20090220191 | PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT EMPLOYING OPTICAL DEVICES ON DIFFERENT CRYSTAL DIRECTIONS - Consistent with the present disclosure, various optical components are preferably arranged on the surface of a semiconductor substrate such that light propagates in certain components at a direction that is perpendicular to a direction of propagation in other components in order to improve performance and component density. | 09-03-2009 |
20090245795 | HIGH CAPACITY TRANSMITTER IMPLEMENTED ON A PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A high capacity optical transmitter implemented on a photonic integrated circuit chip comprises a single light source which supplies a continuous wave having a particular wavelength to a plurality of modulators to form modulated optical information signals. A phase shifter is coupled to at least one of the modulators and is used to shift the phase of the corresponding modulated optical information signal associated with a particular modulator. A polarization beam combiner receives each of the modulated optical information signals from the modulators and the modulated optical information signal from the phase shifter and combines each of these signals to form a polarization multiplexed differential quadrature phase-shift keying signal. The light source, the plurality of modulators, the phase shifter and the polarization beam combiner are all integrated on the chip. | 10-01-2009 |
20090279576 | DUAL OUTPUT LASER SOURCE - A dual output laser source provided on a substrate outputs light from a first and second output. A portion of the light generated by the laser is supplied to a first modulator via the first output. A second portion of the light generated by the laser is supplied to a second modulator via the second output. The first modulator is provided on the substrate and generates a first modulated signal. The second modulator is also provided on the substrate and generates a second modulated signal. Each output of the laser is used to provide continuous wave light sources to components on photonic integrated circuit. | 11-12-2009 |
20100172611 | COMPACT PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - According to this disclosure, embodiments of the present invention include photonic integrated circuits having active and passive geometric regions geometrically arranged to provide for more compact integrated photonic integrated circuits which, in turn, leads to higher chip yields and lower fabrication costs. | 07-08-2010 |
20100290735 | PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT HAVING BENT ACTIVE COMPONENTS - Consistent with the present disclosure, the number of passive waveguides in a PIC are reduced by directly connecting active components to one another. Accordingly, optical signals propagating in the PIC may experience less loss, and, thus, improved performance may be achieved. In addition, active components may be bent or curved in order to obtain a more compact layout with greater device density. Reduced manufacturing costs can therefore be realized. | 11-18-2010 |
20110007486 | DUAL-LEVEL PACKAGE - Consistent with an aspect of the present disclosure, a package is provided that has a carrier and first and second substrates provided on the carrier. Conductive traces are provided on the first substrate (upper traces) and below it (lower traces) to provide two levels of electrical connectivity to a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) provided on the second substrate. As a result, an increased number of connections can be made to the PIC in a relatively small package, while maintaining adequate spacing and line widths for each trace. In addition, the lower traces are connected to bonding pads on the surface of the first substrate and are thus provided in the same plane as the upper traces. Testing of and access to both upper and lower traces is thus simplified. | 01-13-2011 |
20110147874 | PHOTODIODE ISOLATION IN A PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - Consistent with the present disclosure, a current blocking layer is provided between output waveguides carrying light to be sensed by the photodiodes in a balanced photodetector, and the photodiodes themselves. Preferably, the photodiodes are provided above the waveguides and sense light through evanescently coupling with the waveguides. In addition, the current blocking layer may include alternating p and n-type conductivity layers, such that, between adjacent ones of such layers, a reverse biased pn-junction is formed. The pn-junctions, therefore, limit the amount of current flowing from one photodiode of the balanced detector to the other, thereby improving performance. | 06-23-2011 |
20110150471 | TRANSMITTER PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - The present invention provides a system, apparatus and method to provide for amplification at various points along one or more optical paths of a photonic integrated circuit. According to various embodiments of the invention, the photonic integrated circuit includes a plurality of optical devices having associated characteristics which may have lead to optical signal degradation. One or more optical amplifiers provided along one or more optical paths of the photonic integrated circuit compensate for such signal degradation, resulting in a highly configurable photonic integrated circuit. The various optical devices of the photonic integrated circuit may be provided on a single substrate. | 06-23-2011 |
20110243175 | SEGMENTED DISTRIBUTED FEEDBACK LASER - The present invention provides for a semiconductor laser having a narrow linewidth and low power consumption for optical communication applications. According to various embodiments of the invention, a semiconductor laser is provided which includes a grating layer comprising a plurality of segmented gratings, each including a non-grating portion and a grating portion. The segmented gratings are configured to enhance a fundamental mode of the semiconductor laser while sufficiently suppressing modes other than the fundamental mode, providing a narrow linewidth for example. The segmented gratings are also configured to provide an effective length longer than an actual length of the semiconductor laser, leading to smaller device areas and corresponding lower power consumption. A photonic integrated circuit is also provided which includes a plurality of semiconductor lasers, consistent with the present invention, as well as additional optical elements, all provided on a single substrate. | 10-06-2011 |
20110293275 | Polarization Control in a Photonic Integrated Circuit - The present invention provides a system, apparatus and method to maintain the polarization state of an optical signal propagating within a photonic integrated circuit, or from a first photonic integrated circuit to a second photonic integrated circuit. According to various embodiments of the invention, an optical circuit is provided which includes an optical coupler configured to accept a first optical signal on a first input and a second optical signal on a second input, the second optical signal having a polarization state. The optical coupler may combine the first and second optical signals into an optical output signal. A principle axis of a first end of an optical fiber is may be configured to align with the polarization state of the second optical signal, such that a polarization maintaining connection is established. The polarization state may be a TM polarization state, a TE polarization state, or another polarization state. The optical circuit may include birefringent structures, such as birefringent waveguides and birefringent wavelength selective couplers, to further maintain the polarization of optical signals propagating through the photonic integrated circuits. | 12-01-2011 |
20120002920 | ANTI-RESONANT WAVEGUIDE BENDS - The present invention provides a system, apparatus and method to maintain the polarization state of an optical signal propagating within a photonic integrated circuit, or from a first photonic integrated circuit to a second photonic integrated circuit. According to various embodiments of the invention, an optical circuit is provided which includes a waveguide having one or more bends or curved portions. The bends or curved portions of the waveguide are configured to maintain the polarization orientation of the optical signal as the optical signal propagates through the waveguide, such that the polarization orientation at inputs or outputs, or at various points along the waveguide is known. Embodiments of the present invention mitigate polarization crosstalk, which in turn provides for improved processing efficiency. | 01-05-2012 |
20120170931 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCAL OPTIMIZATION OF AN OPTICAL TRANSMITTER - Consistent with the present disclosure, an optical receiver is paired with an optical transmitter in a transceiver card or module, for example. During normal operation, the optical transmitter supplies optical signals for downstream transmission on a first optical communication path, and the optical receiver receives additional optical signals from a second optical communication path. During a transmitter monitoring mode (or “loopback”), however, when monitoring of transmitter parameters is desired, an optical switch directs the output or portion thereof from the transmitter to the receiver. The receiver may then supply monitoring data or information to a control or processor circuit, which, in turn, may supply control signals to the transmitter. In response to such control signals, the performance of the transmitter may be optimized, for example, by reducing BER and/or OSNR to a desired level. The switch is then configured to block transmission of the transmitter output or portion and normal operation is commenced. Thus, consistent with the present disclosure, an optical receiver is provided to detect optical signals inbound on one optical communication path during normal operation is also used to receive optical signals directly from the transmitter during the monitoring mode. Accordingly, a dedicated monitoring receiver is not required and the system is rendered less expensive, power consumption may be minimized and space may be conserved. | 07-05-2012 |
20120170938 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LOCAL OPTIMIZATION OF AN OPTICAL TRANSMITTER - Consistent with the present disclosure, an optical receiver is paired with an optical transmitter in a transceiver card or module, for example. During normal operation, the optical transmitter supplies optical signals for downstream transmission on a first optical communication path, and the optical receiver receives additional optical signals from a second optical communication path. During a transmitter monitoring mode (or “loopback”), however, when monitoring of transmitter parameters is desired, an optical switch directs the output or portion thereof from the transmitter to the receiver. The receiver may then supply monitoring data or information to a control or processor circuit, which, in turn, may supply control signals to the transmitter. In response to such control signals, the performance of the transmitter may be optimized, for example, by reducing BER and/or OSNR to a desired level. The switch is then configured to block transmission of the transmitter output or portion and normal operation is commenced. Thus, consistent with the present disclosure, an optical receiver is provided to detect optical signals inbound on one optical communication path during normal operation is also used to receive optical signals directly from the transmitter during the monitoring mode. Accordingly, a dedicated monitoring receiver is not required and the system is rendered less expensive, power consumption may be minimized and space may be conserved. | 07-05-2012 |
20130170782 | MACH-ZEHNDER INTERFEROMETER HAVING BENDED WAVEGUIDES - Consistent with the present disclosure, both arms of an MZ interferometer are “double-folded” and are bent in at least two locations to define first and second acute inner angles. Accordingly, the arms of the MZ interferometer may have substantially the same length, and, further, the MZ interferometer has a more compact geometry. In one example, the arms parallel each other and have a serpentine shape, and, in a further embodiment, the arms parallel one another and have a Z-shape. Accordingly, since the temperature of a PIC upon which the MZ interferometer is provided does not vary significantly over such short distances, the temperatures of both arms is substantially the same. | 07-04-2013 |
20130170783 | MACH-ZEHNDER HAVING SEGMENTED DRIVE SIGNAL ELECTRODES - Consistent with the present disclosure, MZ drive signal electrodes may be provided relatively close to and parallel to one another, such that the underlying waveguide arms may also be provided close to and parallel to one another. As a result, common mode performance of an MZ modulator may be obtained. In one example, an electrode wiring configuration consistent with the present disclosure may permit a waveguide arm separation of 40 microns or less. | 07-04-2013 |
20140016894 | SUPPRESSION OF RESONANT POLARIZATION CONVERSION IN PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - A device may include a number of optical waveguides, each of which being spaced from one another. The optical waveguides may each include at least one curved section and widths of the curved sections of the optical waveguides may be selected to reduce polarization conversion of light traversing the birefringent optical waveguides. | 01-16-2014 |
20140133795 | SCATTERING DEVICE ON AN ARRAYED WAVEGUIDE GRATING - An optical device may include a substrate; an arrayed waveguide grating provided on the substrate and having first and second slabs; multiple first waveguides extending from the first slab, the multiple first waveguides may supply respective first optical signals to the first slab; multiple second waveguides extending from the second slab, the multiple second waveguides may supply respective second optical signals to the second slab; a third waveguide extending from the second slab, the third waveguide outputting a third optical signal from the second slab, the third optical signal including the first optical signals; a fourth waveguide extending from the first slab, the fourth waveguide may output a fourth optical signal from the first slab, the fourth optical signal including the second optical signals; and a first scattering device optically coupled to a portion of an edge of the first slab between the multiple first waveguides and the fourth waveguide. | 05-15-2014 |
Ray Gulley Evans, Hercules, CA US
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20110191154 | Methods and Apparatus for Networking and Controlling Electronic Displays - In one embodiment disclosed herein, one or more electronic displays operate as part of an advertising display system, such as may he used at a retail store where one or more electronic displays are placed at strategic locations within the retail store and used to provide advertising to shoppers within the retail store. The contemplated advertising display system includes at least one electronic display for displaying advertisements and a display control computer configured to cause the electronic display to display a series of advertisements corresponding to inventoried products. Further, an advertising control computer in the system is configured to compose the series of advertisements and to modify product-pricing information displayed in one or more of the advertisements, as a function of tracked inventory information for the inventoried products. | 08-04-2011 |
Richard Evans, Fresno, CA US
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20110146912 | Multi-layer, light markable media and method and automatic and manually operated apparatus for using same - A multi-layer laminate media is provided on which information may be applied in machine or human readable form on a visible front surface by the output of one or more lasers, or other high intensity light source. In a preferred embodiment, the media has three layers including preferably transparent substrate, a thermochromic layer and a light absorbent layer located intermediate the media substrate and the thermochromic layer. The light absorbent layer is adapted to absorb light from the light source and convert the absorbed light into heat. The heat is immediately conducted into selected portions of the thermochromic layer which is in thermal contact with the light absorbent layer, causing portions of the thermochromic layer to change visual appearance such as color to create the desired mark. The media optimally includes obscuration materials to reduce the visibility of the light absorbent layer to the naked eye. The light absorbent layer absorbs light in the NIR and visible light wavelength ranges of light and is preferably a low cost absorber such as carbon black. The invention also includes a manually operated produce labeling system utilizing the multi-layer laminate media. A rewinder is also provided which utilizes the multi-layer laminate media. | 06-23-2011 |
Richard Evans, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100309279 | Optical System for Direct Imaging of Light Markable Media - An imaging system. An array of light sources and an array of lenses corresponding to the light sources and having optical axes substantially parallel to one another are provided. The lenses produce collimated output beams. An afocal optical relay having an optical axis substantially parallel to the optical axes of the lenses is also included, the array of lenses being positioned relative to the afocal optical relay so as to form an optical system that produces an image of each collimated output beam on an image plane, each image having a prescribed depth of focus and spot size. The light sources preferably are lasers producing an array of respective laser beams having high intensity and a long waist. A system for writing information on a light-sensitive label includes the imaging system. Methods of imaging and of writing information on a light-sensitive label are also provided. | 12-09-2010 |
20140022786 | Optical System for Direct Imaging of Light Markable Material - An imaging system. An array of light sources and an array of lenses corresponding to the light sources and having optical axes substantially parallel to one another are provided. The lenses produce collimated output beams. An afocal optical relay having an optical axis substantially parallel to the optical axes of the lenses is also included, the array of lenses being positioned relative to the afocal optical relay so as to form an optical system that produces an image of each collimated output beam on an image plane, each image having a prescribed depth of focus and spot size. The light sources preferably are lasers producing an array of respective laser beams having high intensity and a long waist. A system for writing information on a light-sensitive label includes the imaging system. Methods of imaging and of writing information on a light-sensitive label are also provided. | 01-23-2014 |
Richard W. Evans, Eureka, CA US
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20080283481 | Modular spice rack - A modular container organizer is presented. The organizer includes a rack having a top, bottom, front, back and ends. The top has one or more holes for receiving containers. The holes have a depth suitable for retaining the containers when a lateral force is applied to the containers or the rack. The rack adapted for attachment of the back to a mostly vertically positioned surface and the rack further adapted for assembling a plurality of similar racks in a grouping. | 11-20-2008 |
Robert E. Evans, Pasadena, CA US
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20110054679 | INTEGRATED TISSUE PROCESSING AND EMBEDDING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - Apparatus and methods for integrating tissue processors and embedding systems. An apparatus, of one aspect, includes a robot. The robot has a work envelope that encompasses a location having a tissue holder and an input of an embedding system. The tissue holder has at least one processed tissue. The robot is configured to transfer the tissue holder from the location to the input of the embedding system. A method, of one aspect, may include moving a robot to a location having a tissue holder. The tissue holder may have at least one processed tissue. The robot may engage with the tissue holder at the location. The robot may move the tissue holder from the location to an input to an embedding system. The robot may disengage from the tissue holder at the input to the embedding system. Other methods, apparatus, and systems are also disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |
20120193376 | FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus including a fluid reservoir and a compressible metering chamber including a first end coupled to the fluid reservoir and a second end. The apparatus further including a valve coupled to the second end of the metering chamber and a nozzle coupled to the valve. A system including linearly translatable cartridge mounting assembly having a plurality of fluid dispensing cartridge mounting stations and a plurality of fluid dispensing cartridges mounted to respective fluid dispensing cartridge mounting stations. The system further including a plurality of compression assemblies coupled to respective fluid dispensing cartridges and a receiving assembly positioned beneath the mounting assembly. A method includes positioning a fluid dispensing cartridge comprising a fluid reservoir and a metering chamber over a sample retaining member, applying a compressive force to the metering chamber to eject a predetermined amount of fluid and removing the compressive force to refill the metering chamber. | 08-02-2012 |
20130073941 | TRACEABILITY FOR AUTOMATED STAINING SYSTEM - A method including automatically displaying information obtained from a first identifier associated with a slide and a second identifier associated with a reagent cartridge. The method further including generating a staining log based on the information obtained from the first identifier and the second identifier. A further method includes displaying a location of a slide within a sample processing system and information obtained from a first identifier associated with the slide in a first table and displaying a location of a reagent cartridge within a sample processing system and information obtained from a second identifier associated with the reagent cartridge in a second table. The first table is then aligned with the second table. | 03-21-2013 |
20140108907 | TRACEABILITY FOR AUTOMATED STAINING SYSTEM - A method including automatically displaying information obtained from a first identifier associated with a slide and a second identifier associated with a reagent cartridge. The method further including generating a staining log based on the information obtained from the first identifier and the second identifier. A further method includes displaying a location of a slide within a sample processing system and information obtained from a first identifier associated with the slide in a first table and displaying a location of a reagent cartridge within a sample processing system and information obtained from a second identifier associated with the reagent cartridge in a second table. The first table is then aligned with the second table. | 04-17-2014 |
20140373875 | INTEGRATED TISSUE PROCESSING AND EMBEDDING SYSTEMS, AND METHODS THEREOF - Apparatus and methods for integrating tissue processors and embedding systems. An apparatus, of one aspect, includes a robot. The robot has a work envelope that encompasses a location having a tissue holder and an input of an embedding system. The tissue holder has at least one processed tissue. The robot is configured to transfer the tissue holder from the location to the input of the embedding system. A method, of one aspect, may include moving a robot to a location having a tissue holder. The tissue holder may have at least one processed tissue. The robot may engage with the tissue holder at the location. The robot may move the tissue holder from the location to an input to an embedding system. The robot may disengage from the tissue holder at the input to the embedding system. Other methods, apparatus, and systems are also disclosed. | 12-25-2014 |
Rodrick Evans, Palo Alto, CA US
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20110113409 | SYMBOL CAPABILITIES SUPPORT WITHIN ELF - Systems and methods for efficient compilation and execution of program code. A compiler generates a plurality of families of object files, wherein each family comprises a set of system capabilities different from a set of another family. A link-editor receives the object files and stores a symbol capabilities table in a symbol capabilities section of an object file with a new file format. A symbol is associated with one or more instances, wherein each instance is associated with a different set of capabilities. In various embodiments, system capabilities may include a particular operating system, special-function additional instructions, or otherwise. Subsequent to creation of the single object file with multiple instances of a given function, a runtime linker chooses a given instance based on the capabilities of the platform on which the code is to be executed. | 05-12-2011 |
Rodrick I. Evans, Palto Alto, CA US
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20100287356 | LARGE MEMORY PAGES FOR SHARED LIBRARIES - A method for loading shared libraries. The method includes receiving an indication of a requirement to load the shared library into the virtual memory and determining that the shared library is a candidate for using shared large pages. Further, the method includes, in response to the determination, storing a text section of the shared library in a shared large page of the virtual memory and storing a data section of the shared library in a page of the virtual memory, where the virtual memory is mapped to a physical memory of the computer, where, within an address space of the virtual memory, a starting address of the text section of the shared library is separated from a starting address of the data section of the shared library by a predefined distance, and where the predefined distance is larger than a size of the large page. | 11-11-2010 |
Ronald M. Evans, La Jolla, CA US
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20090209500 | USE OF VITAMIN D RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND PRECURSORS TO TREAT FIBROSIS - This application relates to methods of treating, preventing, and ameliorating fibrosis, such as fibrosis of the liver, kidney, or pancreas. In particular, the application relates to methods of using a vitamin D receptor agonist (such as vitamin D, vitamin D analogs, vitamin D precursors, and vitamin D receptor agonists precursors) for the treatment of fibrosis. Also disclosed are methods for screening for agents that treat, prevent, and ameliorate fibrosis. | 08-20-2009 |
20110014126 | USE OF VITAMIN D RECEPTOR AGONISTS AND PRECURSORS TO TREAT FIBROSIS - This application relates to methods of treating, preventing, and ameliorating fibrosis, such as fibrosis of the liver. In particular, the application relates to methods of using a vitamin D receptor agonist (such as vitamin D, vitamin D analogs, vitamin D precursors, and vitamin D receptor agonists precursors) for the treatment of liver fibrosis. Also disclosed are methods for screening for agents that treat, prevent, and ameliorate fibrosis. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018866 | STRUCTURE OF THE FARNESOID X RECEPTOR LIGAND BINDING DOMAIN AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The present invention provides compositions comprising the ligand binding domain (LBD) of a farnesoid X receptor (FXR) in crystalline form. In alternative embodiments, the LBD of FXR is complexed with a ligand therefor. There are provided high resolution structures of FXR complexed with a novel high affinity agonist fexaramine. The discovered structure of a FXR LBD provides the first three-dimensional view of the structural basis for FXR ligand binding. The present invention further provides a computer for producing a time-dimensional representation of FXR or a complex thereof, and a computer for determining at least a portion of the structure coordinates of FXR or a complex thereof. The present invention further provides methods of using this structural information to predict molecules capable of binding to FXR; to identify compounds with agonist, antagonist or partial agonist activity for FXR; and to determine whether a test compound is capable of binding to the LBD of FXR. The present invention further provides compositions comprising compounds identified by such invention methods. | 01-27-2011 |
20110263454 | Methods of Identifying Functional Characteristics of Promoters, Transcription Modifying Proteins and Transcription Modulating Agents - Provided herein is, inter alia, methods and compositions useful in therapeutic interrogation of complex physiologic pathways by massively parallel and permissive transcriptional screening. Thus, methods and compositions are provided herein that are useful for high-throughput functional analysis of complex, transcriptionally regulated physiological pathways. While examples are provided relating to nuclear receptors, the methods and composition can be generalized and applied to any class of transcription factor or any class of gene product that can regulate the activity of transcription. For example, in addition to nuclear receptors, the methods and compositions provided herein are generally applicable to all known transcription factors and any gene encoded product that modulates said transcription factor activity. Moreover, data obtained through the methods provided herein are directly comparable thereby facilitating high-throughput functional analysis. | 10-27-2011 |
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20120302491 | MODULATION OF ESTROGEN RECEPTOR-RELATED RECEPTOR GAMMA (ERR GAMMA) AND USES THEREFOR - This application provides methods of increasing vascularization, muscle performance, muscle rehabilitation, and/or mitochondrial activity in subjects in need thereof, by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one or more agents that increases ERRγ activity to the subject. Such agents can include one or more ERRγ agonists. In some examples the method does not require that the subject exercise, and as such, the subject may be sedentary (such as bedridden or in a wheelchair). | 11-29-2012 |
20130116171 | METHODS FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISORDERS USING FGF - The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, obesity, and fatty liver. | 05-09-2013 |
20130295569 | EPIGENOMIC INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL SIGNATURES - Provided herein are methods of characterizing the epigenetic signature of human induced pluripotent stem cells. The methods are useful in identifying human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs), diagnostic markers for incomplete hiPSCs reprogramming, and characterization of the efficacy of different reprogramming techniques. | 11-07-2013 |
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20140155316 | FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTOR 1 PROTEIN FRAGMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention relates to a chimeric protein that includes an N-terminus coupled to a C-terminus, where the N-terminus includes a portion of a paracrine fibroblast growth factor (“FGF”) and the C-terminus includes a C-terminal portion of an FGF19 molecule. The portion of the paracrine FGF is modified to decrease binding affinity for heparin and/or heparan sulfate compared to the portion without the modification. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions including chimeric proteins according to the present invention, methods for treating a subject suffering from diabetes, obesity, or metabolic syndrome, and methods of screening for compounds with enhanced binding affinity for the βKlotho-FGF receptor complex involving the use of chimeric proteins of the present invention. | 06-05-2014 |
20140171361 | METHODS FOR TREATING METABOLIC DISORDERS USING FGF - The method provides methods and compositions for treating metabolic disorders such as impaired glucose tolerance, elevated blood glucose, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, obesity, and fatty liver. | 06-19-2014 |
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Ronald M. Evans, Lajolla, CA US
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20110112047 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING MUSCLE PERFORMANCE AND TONE - This disclosure concerns the use of agonists of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) for improving exercise and modifying energy metabolism in a subject. The disclosure also relates to a combination of AMPK and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) δ agonists for improving exercise performance in a subject, methods for identifying substance-enhanced exercise performance in a subject, and methods for identifying compounds that affect the interaction of PPARδ with exercise-induced kinases. | 05-12-2011 |
Scott Evans, Santa Ana, CA US
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20090234366 | Method and Device for Inserting an Intraocular Lens - An injector for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye includes a lumen. The lumen can include a terminal portion at a distal end and a proximal portion juxtaposed with the terminal portion. An injector plunger can be disposed within the lumen for generating a driving force on the intraocular lens. The injector can include a lens frictional force that has a first value when the lens is at a first location within the proximal portion and a second value when the lens is at a second location within the terminal portion. The first value can be smaller than the second value. In some embodiments, the lens frictional force increases abruptly from the first value to the second value as the lens approaches the distal end of the lumen. | 09-17-2009 |
20100324673 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens has an anterior portion including an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element connected to the anterior viewing element. A posterior portion has a posterior viewing element and a posterior biasing element connected to the posterior viewing element. The anterior and posterior biasing elements are connected at first and second apices. First and second distending members are connected to the posterior portion. The first and second distending members extend to locations significantly anterior of an anterior side of the posterior viewing element. | 12-23-2010 |
20120310342 | INTRAOCULAR LENS - An accommodating intraocular lens has an anterior portion including an anterior viewing element and an anterior biasing element connected to the anterior viewing element. A posterior portion has a posterior viewing element and a posterior biasing element connected to the posterior viewing element. The anterior and posterior biasing elements are connected at first and second apices. First and second distending members are connected to the posterior portion. The first and second distending members extend to locations significantly anterior of an anterior side of the posterior viewing element. | 12-06-2012 |
20130150961 | METHOD OF IMPLANTING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS - A method is provided for implanting an accommodating intraocular lens system in a capsular bag of an eye. The method includes providing the accommodating intraocular lens having an anterior viewing element and a posterior viewing element. The anterior viewing element has a width in a range between approximately 4.5 millimeters and approximately 6.5 millimeters. The method further includes forming an opening in an anterior portion of the capsular bag. The opening has a minimum width not less than approximately 4 millimeters and has a maximum width not greater than approximately 6.0 millimeters. The method further includes placing the accommodating intraocular lens system within the capsular bag. The capsular bag overlaps at least a portion of the anterior viewing element and defines an overlap region with a width in a range between approximately 0.1 millimeters and approximately 0.75 millimeters. | 06-13-2013 |
20130304077 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR INSERTING AN INTRAOCULAR LENS - An injector for inserting an intraocular lens into an eye includes a lumen. The lumen can include a terminal portion at a distal end and a proximal portion juxtaposed with the terminal portion. An injector plunger can be disposed within the lumen for generating a driving force on the intraocular lens. The injector can include a lens frictional force that has a first value when the lens is at a first location within the proximal portion and a second value when the lens is at a second location within the terminal portion. The first value can be smaller than the second value. In some embodiments, the lens frictional force increases abruptly from the first value to the second value as the lens approaches the distal end of the lumen. | 11-14-2013 |
Scott Carlton Evans, Santa Clara, CA US
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20100318946 | VARIOUS METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR ESTIMATING CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS DESIGN - Methods and apparatuses are described for an Intellectual Property (IP) Generator for estimating timing, area, and power characteristics of an electronic system design. The IP Generator receives a user-supplied file having data describing a configuration of an IP design having multiple levels of hierarchy. The IP Generator also receives user-supplied technology parameters and data-flow information. The IP generator correlates estimated timing, area, and power characteristics for each IP sub component based on the user supplied technology parameters, data-flow information and configuration parameters. The IP generator reports the timing, area, and power estimates to a user via a graphic user interface prior to a transformation of a Register Transfer Level (RTL) design into the gate-level circuit design. | 12-16-2010 |
Scott M. Evans, Santa Ana, CA US
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20100241201 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 09-23-2010 |
20110125235 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125236 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110125237 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 05-26-2011 |
20110130812 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 06-02-2011 |
20120185022 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 07-19-2012 |
20130046232 | Method for a Central Venous Line Catheter Having a Temperature Control System - A kit of parts comprises a system and instructions for use for controlling patient temperature which uses a central venous line catheter having a heat exchange element. The central venous line catheter is provided with one or more lumens for providing access to the central blood supply of the patient, and with additional lumens for communicating heat exchange fluid to the heat exchange element. Heat exchange fluid temperature is controlled through a feed back loop in which patient temperature is sensed and used to control a temperature control unit comprising a heating device and/or a cooling device in heat exchange relationship with the heat exchange fluid. A tubing set transports the heat exchange fluid between the central venous line and the temperature control unit, with a pump serving to circulate the fluid in a closed fluid circuit in the system. | 02-21-2013 |
20130158480 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 06-20-2013 |
20130296985 | INDWELLING HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A catheter is adapted to exchange heat with a body fluid, such as blood, flowing in a body conduit, such as a blood vessel. The catheter includes a shaft with a heat exchange region disposed at its distal end. This region may include hollow fibers which are adapted to receive a remotely cooled heat exchange fluid preferably flowing in a direction counter to that of the body fluid. The hollow fibers enhance the surface area of contact, as well as the mixing of both the heat exchange fluid and the body fluid. The catheter can be positioned to produce hypothermia in a selective area of the body or alternatively positioned to systemically cool the entire body system. | 11-07-2013 |
20140155863 | METHOD FOR A CENTRAL VENOUS LINE CATHETER HAVING A TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A kit of parts comprises a system and instructions for use for controlling patient temperature which uses a central venous line catheter having a heat exchange element. The central venous line catheter is provided with one or more lumens for providing access to the central blood supply of the patient, and with additional lumens for communicating heat exchange fluid to the heat exchange element. Heat exchange fluid temperature is controlled through a feed back loop in which patient temperature is sensed and used to control a temperature control unit comprising a heating device and/or a cooling device in heat exchange relationship with the heat exchange fluid. A tubing set transports the heat exchange fluid between the central venous line and the temperature control unit, with a pump serving to circulate the fluid in a closed fluid circuit in the system. | 06-05-2014 |
Steve C. Evans, Aptos, CA US
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20110092157 | Device Wearing Status Determination Using RSSI - Methods and apparatuses for determining the wearing status of body worn devices are disclosed. In one example, RSSI values are processed to identify the wearing status of a body worn device. | 04-21-2011 |
20110269502 | Multiple RF Band Operation in Mobile Devices - Methods and apparatuses for multiple RF band operation in mobile devices are disclosed. In one example, a method for dual radio frequency band operation includes operating a mobile communication device in a first radio frequency band, monitoring a RSSI associated with the mobile communication device, and switching operation of the mobile communication device to operation in a second radio frequency band responsive to the RSSI crossing a threshold RSSI value. | 11-03-2011 |
Sylvia Evans, Del Mar, CA US
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20100047810 | Compositions and Methods for Treating Diseases Associated with T-Box and N-Myc - The invention herein provides a mode of treating a disease associated with the regulation of T-Box and N-Myc gene, which includes cancers and heart disease in human and other subjects by identifying and administering a compound which modulates T-Box or N-Myc function. The invention also provides polynucleotides, polypeptides, vectors, cells, tissues and organisms useful in the identification and treatment of metabolic syndrome. A number of desirable cell proliferation and senescence regulating aspects are achieved by various embodiments of the present invention. | 02-25-2010 |
20100261196 | METHODS OF IDENTIFYING SMALL MOLECULES FOR RENEWALS, SURVIVAL AND MIGRATION OF CARDIAC PROGENITORS - The present invention relates to a small molecule high-throughput screening assay consisting of detectably labeled cardiac progenitor cells. The invention also describes a method of identifying small molecules from the high-throughput assay affecting cardiogenesis and/or modulating cardiac progenitor cell development. Also described are methods of stimulating maturation of cardiac progenitor cells using a GSK-3β inhibitor. | 10-14-2010 |
20100285580 | Cardiac Conduction System (CCS) Progenitor Cells and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides isolated stem cells and progenitor cells, including HCN4-expressing CCS progenitor cells, HCN4- and Islet 1-expressing sinoatrial node cells or progenitor cells thereof, and Islet 1-expressing cardiovascular stem cells that do not express HCN4. The invention further provides differentiated cell types derived from the CCS progenitor cells and cardiovascular stem cells of the invention. In addition, the invention provides methods of differentiating the cells of the invention, methods for screening for agents that affect the differentiation of the cells of the invention, methods for evaluating the potential toxicity of drugs using the cells of the invention, cell therapy using the cells of the invention, and methods of treating heart arrhythmia by ablating HCN4-expressing cells. | 11-11-2010 |
Thomas G. Evans, San Diego, CA US
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20100197771 | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to enhancing the immune response of a human in need of protection against IV infection by administering in vivo, into a tissue of the human, at least one polynucleotide comprising one or more regions of nucleic acid encoding an IV protein or a fragment, a variant, or a derivative thereof. The present invention is further directed to enhancing the immune response of a human in need of protection against IV infection by administering, in vivo, into a tissue of the human, at least one IV protein or a fragment, a variant, or derivative thereof. The IV protein can be, for example, in purified form or can be an inactivated IV, such as those present in inactivated IV vaccines. The polynucleotide is incorporated into the cells of the human in vivo, and an immunologically effective amount of an immunogenic epitope of an IV, or a fragment, variant, or derivative thereof is produced in vivo. The IV protein (in purified form or in the form of an inactivated IV vaccine) is also administered in an immunologically effective amount. | 08-05-2010 |
20120045467 | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to enhancing the immune response of a human in need of protection against IV infection by administering in vivo, into a tissue of the human, at least one polynucleotide comprising one or more regions of nucleic acid encoding an IV protein or a fragment, a variant, or a derivative thereof. The present invention is further directed to enhancing the immune response of a human in need of protection against IV infection by administering, in vivo, into a tissue of the human, at least one IV protein or a fragment, a variant, or derivative thereof. The IV protein can be, for example, in purified form or can be an inactivated IV, such as those present in inactivated IV vaccines. The polynucleotide is incorporated into the cells of the human in vivo, and an immunologically effective amount of an immunogenic epitope of an IV, or a fragment, variant, or derivative thereof is produced in vivo. The IV protein (in purified form or in the form of an inactivated IV vaccine) is also administered in an immunologically effective amount. | 02-23-2012 |
20120128717 | INFLUENZA VIRUS VACCINE COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for enhancing the immune response of a human in need of protection against influenza virus (IV) infection by administering in vivo, into a tissue of the human, at least one polynucleotide comprising one or more regions of nucleic acid encoding an IV protein or a fragment, a variant, or a derivative thereof, or a protein encoded thereby. The polynucleotide is incorporated into the cells of the human in vivo, and an immunologically effective amount of an immunogenic epitope of an IV, or a fragment, variant, or derivative thereof is produced in vivo. The IV protein (in purified form or in the form of an inactivated IV vaccine) is also administered in an immunologically effective amount. | 05-24-2012 |
Thomas M. Evans, Scotts Valley, CA US
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20080294553 | Reserve account mortgage method and system - A method and system are provided to resolve financial problems and/or discretionary financial decisions by mortgagors and other borrowers. If a mortgage is current, then any extra money received from the mortgagor is automatically credited to a reserve account, which pays down the mortgage principal. If a mortgage payment is due but has not been paid or is only partially paid, then whatever money is needed for the mortgage payment is automatically deducted from the reserve account and applied toward the mortgage payment, thereby increasing the loan principal. As a limit, if the reserve account is depleted, the lender may commence conventional foreclosure procedures. The method and system can similarly be applied to other types of loans. | 11-27-2008 |
20100153138 | Offer in compromise method and system - A tax resolution system and method are disclosed for identifying and implementing solutions to tax delinquency problems. A taxpayer who is delinquent is guided to provide pertinent data and make adjustments to be analyzed to formulate an offer in compromise to resolve tax delinquency problems or plan a future tax strategy. | 06-17-2010 |
20100205094 | Reserve account mortgage method and system - A method and system are provided to resolve financial problems and/or discretionary financial decisions by mortgagors and other borrowers. If a mortgage is current, then any extra money received from the mortgagor is automatically credited to a reserve account, which pays down the mortgage principal. If a mortgage payment is due but has not been paid or is only partially paid, then whatever money is needed for the mortgage payment is automatically deducted from the reserve account and applied toward the mortgage payment, thereby increasing the loan principal. As a limit, if the reserve account is depleted, the lender may commence conventional foreclosure procedures. The method and system can similarly be applied to other types of loans. | 08-12-2010 |
20110022502 | Tax resolution process and system - A tax resolution system and method are disclosed for identifying and implementing solutions to tax delinquency problems. A taxpayer who is delinquent is guided to provide pertinent data and preferences to be analyzed to derive one or more potential solutions to resolve tax problems or plan a future tax strategy. The taxpayer or a tax professional is provided with the data and support information to solve tax problems and prepare documentation to implement potential solutions based on recommendations provided by the tax resolution system and method. | 01-27-2011 |
Timothy J. Evans, Ben Lomond, CA US
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20090302564 | Human powered multi-functional pet transport cart - A human powered multi-functional pet cart for transporting pets or animals. This invented cart is particularly beneficial for pets with health problems, but may be used with any pet. A riding bed, which is 1 to 12 inches above ground, enables easy entrance and exit for animals with mobility problems. An accessory station with an extension bar permits a variety of pet accessories to be carried over the riding bed. Pet accessories can be carried which address comfort, standard necessities, or special pet needs. The use of a detachable front wheel assembly allows the cart to fit into a small vehicle for remote use. Padded floors and sidewall windows are designed make the riding more enjoyable for the pet. | 12-10-2009 |
William Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20090018538 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ENERGY TO PASSAGEWAYS IN A PATIENT - Systems and methods for delivering energy to passageways in a patient, such as airways in the lung of a patient for treating asthma. One embodiment of a method for delivering energy to a passageway comprises positioning an access device in a lung airway of a patient and advancing an elongated body of a treatment device along the access device until an energy delivery unit at a distal portion of the elongated body projects from the access device. The method can further include expanding the energy delivery unit such that energy delivery elements contact a sidewall of the airway and activating an energy supply coupled to the treatment device such that energy is delivered to the sidewall of the airway. A single person physically operates both the access device and the treatment device while expanding the energy delivery unit and activating the energy supply. | 01-15-2009 |
20090209883 | Tissue penetrating apparatus - A body fluid sampling system is provided for use on a tissue site. A drive force generator is provided. A housing has at least a first handle portion with a first average diameter, and a head portion with a second average diameter that is larger than the first average diameter. The housing includes a plurality of analyte sensors and a plurality of sample chambers. Each analyte sensor is associated with a sample chamber and is configured to receive body fluid from a wound in tissue created by a penetrating member. A plurality of penetrating members are operatively coupled to the drive force generator. The drive force generator moves each of the penetrating members along a path out of the housing into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. Each penetrating member is at least partially positioned adjacent to an analyte sensor in a sample chamber. A user interface is included. | 08-20-2009 |
20120330299 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING ENERGY TO PASSAGEWAYS IN A PATIENT - Systems and methods for delivering energy to passageways in a patient, such as airways in the lung of a patient for treating asthma. One embodiment of a method for delivering energy to a passageway comprises positioning an access device in a lung airway of a patient and advancing an elongated body of a treatment device along the access device until an energy delivery unit at a distal portion of the elongated body projects from the access device. The method can further include expanding the energy delivery unit such that energy delivery elements contact a sidewall of the airway and activating an energy supply coupled to the treatment device such that energy is delivered to the sidewall of the airway. A single person physically operates both the access device and the treatment device while expanding the energy delivery unit and activating the energy supply. | 12-27-2012 |
William J. Evans, San Francisco, CA US
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20110264102 | INSERTION MODE PHACOEMULSIFICATION EMPLOYING POWERED IOL DELIVERY - A system and method for performing an ocular surgical procedure is provided. The design provides an intra-ocular lens (IOL) to an eye through an incision in the eye by assessing IOL insertion conditions, translating said IOL insertion conditions into a desired force range for insertion of the IOL via the incision, controlling a power source to move the IOL to the eye, monitoring conditions, such as force encountered, while controlling the power source. The design employs feedback of the force encountered and selectively alters force applied based on force encountered. | 10-27-2011 |
20140039382 | Analyte Meter Module for Medication Delivery Device - Presented herein is a modular analyte measurement system. The analyte measurement system includes an analyte meter and at least one modular attachment. In one embodiment, a modular attachment is provided to communicate with, and transmit/receive data from, one or more medication delivery device. Embodiments of the present invention relate to modular components of the analyte measurement system. | 02-06-2014 |
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