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Ezra Allee, San Jose, CA US
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20130200062 | ATHERMALIZED PERMANENT-ALIGNMENT OPTICAL-ELEMENT MOUNT - A mounting fixture for mounting an optical element on a base-plate has spaced-apart parallel legs attachable by brackets to the base-plate and a mounting platform attached to the legs. The platform can be heated by a removable heater. The optical element is held in a mounting tab attached to the platform by a solder-pad. Heating the platform softens the solder-pad allowing the tab and the element to be aligned. Removing the heat allows the pad to harden to complete the attachment and retain the alignment of the element on the mount. | 08-08-2013 |
Ezra Flug, Teaneck, NJ US
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20080289481 | SCAT GUITAR SIGNAL PROCESSOR - The disclosed subject matter includes, in one aspect, a signal processor having circuitry configured to substitute an assortment of pre-recorded sounds in place of the sound of the guitar. The pre-recorded sounds are triggered by a guitar note that is above a certain threshold. The threshold can be varied, as can the length of time of the substitution. | 11-27-2008 |
Ezra Hamway, New York, NY US
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20150144511 | DISPENSING CAP FOR ATTACHING TO A CONTAINER - The present invention provides a dispensing cap for attaching to a container, which includes a dispensing chamber having an interior compartment for holding an ingredient to be dispensed into the container. The top end of the dispensing chamber has a flexible diaphragm and an actuator button and the lower end of the dispensing chamber is connected to an s-shaped frangible membrane member. The dispensing chamber includes a threaded bottle cap for attaching the container to the dispensing cap. A piercing shaft includes four rectangular shaped vanes which engage and pierce the center of an s-shaped frangible membrane at the bottom of the dispensing chamber. This causes the s-shaped frangible membrane to rupture and thereby form an opening in the bottom of the interior compartment of the dispensing chamber so that the ingredient housed within the compartment freely passes through the dispensing opening and into the container. | 05-28-2015 |
20150144656 | DISPENSING CAP FOR ATTACHING TO A CONTAINER - The present invention provides a dispensing cap for attaching to a container, which includes a dispensing chamber having an interior compartment for holding an ingredient to be dispensed into the container. The top end of the dispensing chamber has a flexible diaphragm and an actuator button and the lower end of the dispensing chamber is connected to a movable cone-shaped member. The dispensing chamber includes a threaded bottle cap for attaching the container to the dispensing cap. A vertical shaft includes four rectangular shaped vanes which engage and push the cone-shaped member at the bottom of the dispensing chamber. This causes the cone-shaped member to move to an open position and thereby form a dispensing opening in the bottom of the interior compartment of the dispensing chamber so that the ingredient housed within the compartment freely passes through the dispensing opening and into the container. | 05-28-2015 |
20150245647 | DRINKING FORMULATIONS WHICH ARE VEGETABLE BASED AND FRUIT BASED - The present invention provides novel drinking formulations, including a drinking vegetable formulation having the following ingredients: dried sweet potato puree in the range of 9 to 17 grams per drink; dried carrot juice in the range of 6 to 10 grams per drink; dried pure maple syrup in the range of 5.60 to 9.60 grams per drink; cane sugar in the range of 3.00 to 7.00 grams per drink; and dried natural flavoring in the range of 1.50 to 5.0 grams per drink, plus other ingredients. The invention also provides a drinking fruit formulation having the following ingredients: dried strawberry puree in the range of 10.0 to 21.0 grams per drink; dried pure maple syrup in the range of 8.0 to 9.9 grams per drink; cane sugar in the range of 3.0 to 7.0 grams per drink; and dried natural flavoring in the range of 1.2 to 3.25 grams per drink, plus other ingredients. | 09-03-2015 |
Ezra Kucharz, Glen Rock, NJ US
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20140068432 | ENABLING AUDIENCE INTERACTION WITH A BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM - The present application is directed towards systems and methods for providing audience interaction with a broadcast media program. A producer, utilizing an intuitive interface provided by a computing device can request audience input by providing polls or questions, which may be transmitted to a plurality of remote computing devices of the audience. An audience member may record a brief audio or video file, of up to a predetermined length, in response to a question via an application executed by their remote computing device. The application may transmit the recorded file to the computing device of the producer, who may review the recorded file and delete it, post it to a website, or download it for playback on air. Accordingly, the resulting system provides the ease, efficiency, and safety of asynchronous communication systems, while allowing audience members to hear their own comments and own voices on air. | 03-06-2014 |
20140074627 | TECHNIQUES TO CREATE AN ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - Techniques to provide a web-based system for local online advertising are described. A processor component executing on a web server and controlling a website may manage a website management component that may manage sessions associated with an account of a user while interacting with the website. An ad campaign profile engine including a campaign profile wizard may guide and assist the user in automatically creating multiple advertising campaigns. The campaign profile wizard may further accept a selection of one of the multiple advertising campaigns. An ad builder engine including an ad creation wizard may guide and assist the user in creating online and offline content for the selected advertising campaign. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 03-13-2014 |
Ezra Liang, San Francisco, CA US
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20090212081 | SLOSH CONTROLLED PERSONAL HYDRATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a personal hydration system. In one exemplary embodiment, the personal hydration system may comprise a hydration reservoir for containing a supply of hydrating fluid, the hydration reservoir may comprise a plurality of compartments. The hydration reservoir may have a low profile and may comprise at least one baffle. | 08-27-2009 |
20100243687 | ADJUSTABLE POSITION BOTTLE HOLSTER - Systems and methods comprising a portable packing apparatus comprising a first tracking element and a second tracking element, and a holster adapted to be slidably disposed on the first tracking element and second tracking element of the portable tracking apparatus. The holster has a variety of positions, in which the holster slides along at least one of the first tracking element and the second tracking element to move from a first position to a second position. The second position may be set according to a user preference. The holster may be adapted to holster a liquid container. | 09-30-2010 |
20110101053 | Whistle Attachment System - The present invention provides whistle attachment systems having a fixed component, a free component, two attachment mechanisms connecting the free component to the fixed component. The fixed component includes a piping piece and a flange. The free component of the whistle attachment system includes a whistle and a receiving portion, having a longitudinal axis, connected to the whistle. The receiving portion includes a longitudinal cavity configured to receive the piping piece and a slot configured to receive the flange, which form the first attachment mechanism. The second attachment mechanism includes a flexible member connecting the free component to the fixed component. | 05-05-2011 |
Ezra Linley, Cardiff GB
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20090196792 | Multiple Assay Device - Disclosed is an assay device for the determination of analyte in a liquid sample over an extended concentration range comprising a first assay and a second assay, wherein the first assay for an analyte comprises a first flow-path having a sole detection zone capable of immobilising a labelled binding reagent and the second assay for said analyte comprises a second flow-path having a sole detection zone capable of immobilising a labelled binding reagent, wherein the presence of labelled binding reagent at the detection zones provides an indication of the presence and/or extent of analyte in said liquid sample. | 08-06-2009 |
20120201720 | Multiple Assay Device - Disclosed is an assay device for the determination of analyte in a liquid sample over an extended concentration range comprising a first assay and a second assay, wherein the first assay for an analyte comprises a first flow-path having a sole detection zone capable of immobilising a labelled binding reagent and the second assay for said analyte comprises a second flow-path having a sole detection zone capable of immobilising a labelled binding reagent, wherein the presence of labelled binding reagent at the detection zones provides an indication of the presence and/or extent of analyte in said liquid sample. | 08-09-2012 |
Ezra Menagem, Rehovot IL
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20080209584 | Pepper Plants Having Fruit With Altered Vitamin Content - The present invention provides pepper plants having edible fruit with altered vitamin content, specifically fruit comprising an elevated content of vitamin E, further comprising at least one of an elevated content of pro-vitamin A, an elevated content of vitamin C and combinations thereof. The concentration of vitamin E is at least 5 mg/100 g fresh weight, and the plants are selected to be lacking molecular markers linked to undesirable traits. | 08-28-2008 |
Ezra Myron, Port Saint Lucie, FL US
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20090230155 | Dispensing Apparatus - A dispensing apparatus capable of being detachably coupled to a container for dispensing liquid from the container is disclosed. The dispensing apparatus includes a central unit, a pump, a release valve assembly, a pipe, and a nozzle. The central unit is configured to detachably couple with an opening of the container containing the liquid. The pump is configured at a first end portion of the central unit. The pump is operable to generate pressure within the container. The release valve assembly is configured in the central unit. The release valve assembly is capable of controlling a flow of the liquid from the container and dispensing the liquid. The pipe is attached to the release valve assembly. The pipe is capable of carrying the liquid to be dispensed. The nozzle is configured at a second end portion of the central unit and is capable of dispensing the liquid from the pipe. | 09-17-2009 |
Ezra Navok, Stamford, CT US
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20080300463 | HERMETIC ENDOSCOPE ASSEMBLAGE - Hermetically sealed enclosures and constructions are disclosed for use in endoscopic systems, particularly endoscopic systems with electronic imaging and illumination systems in the enclosures. Compound optical windows are also disclosed for use in the systems. The compound optical windows may have separate panes for an imaging system and an illumination system, and contrast-reducing optical boundaries are between panes. | 12-04-2008 |
20130211199 | HERMETIC ENDOSCOPE ASSEMBLAGE - Hermetically sealed enclosures and constructions are disclosed for use in endoscopic systems, particularly endoscope systems with electronic imaging and illumination systems in the enclosures. Compound optical windows are also disclosed for use in the systems. The compound optical windows may have separate panes for an imaging system and an illumination system, and contrast-reducing optical boundaries are between panes. | 08-15-2013 |
20140063217 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF SIGNALS FROM A FIRST TYPE OF IMAGE SENSOR TO A SECOND TYPE OF CAMERA CONTROL UNIT - A method and apparatus for conversion of signals from a first type of image sensor to a second type of camera control unit is presented. A first interface is provided for enabling electrical communication between the conversion module and an image sensor, the image sensor being interchangeable between a Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) and a Charge Coupled Device (CCD) image sensor. A second interface is provided for enabling electrical communication between the conversion module and a camera control unit (CCU). Also provided is conversion circuitry in communication with the first interface and the second interface, the conversion circuitry receiving signals of a first type from the first interface, converting the signals of a first type to signals of a second type and providing the signals of a second type to the second interface. | 03-06-2014 |
20140330082 | HERMETIC ENDOSCOPE ASSEMBLAGE - Hermetically sealed enclosures and constructions are disclosed for use in endoscopic systems, particularly endoscopic systems with electronic imaging and illumination systems in the enclosures. Compound optical windows are also disclosed for use in the systems. The compound optical windows may have separate panes for an imaging system and an illumination system, and contrast-reducing optical boundaries are between panes. | 11-06-2014 |
Ezra Phillips, Cambria, CA US
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20100159739 | Connector back shells having a plurality of cable exit angles - A wiring connector back shell having a plurality of cable exit angles is disclosed. The back shell has a single transition element with a number of holes fashioned therein, which allow a cable retaining device to be fastened thereto. The cable retaining device provides strain relief for the cable exiting the back shell, as well as determining the exit angle of the cable. The cable retaining device has integral pins which mate with hole patterns in the transition element, and are locked in place with a retaining collar. Alternatively, cable ties or tie wraps may be utilized to fasten the cable to the transition element. The system provides a high reliability, low mass method for cable back shells wherein cable exit angles are easily changed or chosen in the field. | 06-24-2010 |
20110312209 | Connector back shells having a plurality of cable exit angles - A wiring connector back shell having a plurality of cable exit angles is disclosed. The back shell has a single transition element with a number of holes fashioned therein, which allow a cable retaining device to be fastened thereto. The cable retaining device provides strain relief for the cable exiting the back shell, as well as determining the exit angle of the cable. The cable retaining device has integral pins which mate with hole patterns in the transition element, and are locked in place with a retaining collar. Alternatively, cable ties or tie wraps may be utilized to fasten the cable to the transition element. The system provides a high reliability, low mass method for cable back shells wherein cable exit angles are easily changed or chosen in the field. | 12-22-2011 |
Ezra Riber, Columbia, SC US
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20150267995 | KNIFE SHEATH - A sheath for carrying a knife in conjunction with a pistol holster. The sheath includes a first fastener and a second fastener. The sheath includes an internal volume defining a shape to receive the knife blade. The internal volume has a closed end and an open end. The knife sheath includes a pivot fastener to pivotally fasten the sheath to the pistol holster first fastener and an angle-adjustment fastener to fasten the sheath to the pistol holster second fastener and provide angle adjustment. | 09-24-2015 |
Ezra Suveyke, New York, NY US
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20080262914 | Ad Serving System, Apparatus and Methologies Used Therein - An ad serving system and methodology automatically monitors Publisher web content that can potentially be displayed alongside advertising content of one or more Advertiser Users. A web-accessible platform interacts with Advertiser Users to create and manage Ads, and cooperates with the content monitoring means to allow Advertiser Users to review the web content items that can potentially be displayed alongside the Ads and specify Ad Filter data corresponding to a particular Ad and one or more web content items. The Ad Filter data controls whether the particular Ad is excluded from accompanying the corresponding one or more web content items. The web-accessible platform also includes an interface between one or more Ad Server Engines and one or more data repositories storing the information generated by the platform. The interface retrieves relevant information from these repositories as part of the ad serving process carried out by the Ad Server Engine(s). The Ad Server Engine identifies Ad Filter data corresponding to requested web content and utilizes such Ad Filter data to exclude certain ads from an ad rotation as dictated by the corresponding Ad Filter data. | 10-23-2008 |
20090150806 | Method, System and Apparatus for Contextual Aggregation of Media Content and Presentation of Such Aggregated Media Content - A method, system and apparatus for aggregating data content maintain a library of media content items. A user interacts with a client machine to display and interact with information (i.e., text content, image content, video content, audio content or any combination thereof). In conjunction therewith, meta-data is automatically generated that is related to the information presented to the user. A contextual link engine identifies particular media content items of the library that correspond to the meta-data, builds a graphical user interface that enables user access to the particular media content items, and outputs the graphical user interface for communication to the client machine. The graphical user interface presents text characterizing the particular media content items and links related thereto (selection of which preferably invoke communication of a message to the contextual link engine in order to initiate generation of a second graphical user interface at the contextual link engine). | 06-11-2009 |
20120278183 | SCRIPTING LANGUAGE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT DYNAMICALLY INTERPRETED AND RENDERED INTERACTIVE CONTENT, AND FOR MEASURING THE DEGREE AND NATURE OF USER INTERACTION THEREWITH - Exemplary embodiments provide a scripting language, method and system for delivering platform-independent dynamically interpreted and rendered interactive content, and for measuring the degree and nature of user interaction therewith. | 11-01-2012 |
Ezra Taylor, Pike Road, AL US
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20140093896 | Point-Of-Care, Medical Condition Screening Kit - A point-of-care, screening kit for use by a heath care worker to create custom test strips for screening the bodily fluids of an individual for various, medical conditions includes: (a) a plurality of reagents ( | 04-03-2014 |
Ezra Van Gelder, Palo Alto, CA US
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20100303687 | FLUIDIC DEVICES WITH DIAPHRAGM VALVES - This invention provides fluidic devices, in particular microfluidic devices, with diaphragm valves having low failure rates. Low failure rates are achieved by inhibiting sticking of the diaphragm to functional surfaces such as valve seats, valve chamber and fluidic channels and conduits. One way to implement this is to provide exposed surfaces facing the diaphragm, particularly valve seats, with a low energy material, such as a noble metal, a perfluorinated polymer, a self-assembled monolayer, hard diamond, diamond-like carbon or a metal oxide. In other embodiments, the valves are provided with ridges and the diaphragm is adhered to the fluidic or actuation layer with an adhesive material. | 12-02-2010 |
20110005932 | UNIVERSAL SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEM AND USE IN AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post-reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft | 01-13-2011 |
20110126911 | Composite Plastic Articles - This invention provides composite plastic articles and methods of making them. The articles can be fluidic or microfluidic devices having fluidic conduits and, optionally, pneumatic conduits that regulate flow in the fluidic conduits. The articles comprise a first substrate coated with a layer of a material that comprises, or onto which have been introduced, reactive groups. For example, the substrate can be a plastic coated with an oxide or a siloxane onto which hydroxyl groups have been introduced. These articles are covalently bonded with other articles comprising reactive groups on their surfaces, for example, polysiloxanes treated to have silanol groups. Certain articles have specified locations on their surfaces that are not bonded to the other piece. For example, the coating can be removed from these locations before bonding. Such locations can be useful as functional elements of various devices, such as valve seats in valves of microfluidic devices. | 06-02-2011 |
20110240127 | Fluidic Article Fabricated In One Piece - In one aspect this invention provides an article fabricated in one piece comprising at least one aperture through the piece, wherein the aperture defines a non-microfluidic volume, and a microfluidic channel formed in a surface of the piece onto which the aperture opens, wherein the channel is in fluidic communication with the aperture, wherein the aperture and the microfluidic channel define a fluidic circuit. | 10-06-2011 |
20110290648 | Capillary Electrophoresis Device - This invention provides a capillary electrophoresis device in which capillaries are thermally regulated on a thermally responsive electrical path attached to an electrically insulating circuit board. This invention also provides an optical scanner useful for scanning an array of capillaries. A laser, optical detector and optical selector are in an arrangement that allows the optical detector to selectively detect an optical signal from any one or more of the plurality of electrophoresis capillaries. | 12-01-2011 |
20120181460 | Valves with Hydraulic Actuation System - This invention provides a device comprising at least one diaphragm valve actuated by a hydraulic actuation system. The device comprises a fluidics layer, an actuation layer and an elastic layer sandwiched between the fluidics layer and the actuation layer. The diaphragm valve comprises: a valve inlet and valve outlet comprised in the fluidics layer; a valve seat; a diaphragm comprised in the elastic layer; and an actuator. The diaphragm is actuatable to move into contact or out of contact with the valve seat, thereby closing or opening the diaphragm valve. The actuator comprises: a hydraulic conduit; a translator; and an incompressible fluid contained within the hydraulic conduit, wherein the incompressible fluid communicates with the translator and with the diaphragm. Translation of the translator transmits pressure through the incompressible fluid to actuate the diaphragm. The invention also provides systems including elements to operate the device and methods of using the device. | 07-19-2012 |
20130074944 | Methods and Apparatuses for Releasably Fastening Pins - The present technology relates to pins that are used for moving liquid samples from source wells into target wells. A releasable fastening mechanism simplifies calibration of positions (e.g., vertical positions) of the pins relative to a frame releasably holding the pins. | 03-28-2013 |
20130115607 | Sample Preparation, Processing and Analysis Systems - This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module. | 05-09-2013 |
20130203634 | INTEGRATED ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention provides systems, devices, methods, and kits for performing an integrated analysis. The integrated analysis can include sample processing, library construction, amplification, and sequencing. The integrated analysis can be performed within one or more modules that are fluidically connected to each other. The one or more modules can be controlled and/or automated by a computer. The integrated analysis can be performed on a tissue sample, a clinical sample, or an environmental sample. The integrated analysis system can have a compact format and return results within a designated period of time. | 08-08-2013 |
20130224846 | Universal Sample Preparation System and Use in an Integrated Analysis System - The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post-reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft | 08-29-2013 |
20140065628 | Methods and Devices for Multi-Color, Out-of-Phase Detection in Electrophoresis - The disclosure provides methods and devices for separating and detecting nucleic acid fragments labeled with a plurality of spectrally resolvable dyes using a single light source or multiple light sources. Use of a greater number of light sources increases the number of spectrally resolvable dyes that can be interrogated. Labeling fragments with a greater number of spectrally resolvable dyes permits more overlapping of fragments with differentiation of the fragments, and thus separation can be conducted on a smaller range of fragment sizes/lengths. To improve the detection sensitivity of a detection system employing multiple light sources, light emitted by the light sources can be spatially separated from one another and/or the intensity of each of the light sources can be modulated. Each of the one or more light sources can be, e.g., a laser or a light-emitting diode. The methods and devices of the disclosure are useful for performing genetic analysis, e.g., analysis of a plurality of STR markers utilized in a forensic database (e.g., CODIS) to identify humans. | 03-06-2014 |
20140170645 | UNIVERSAL SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEM AND USE IN AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post-reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft | 06-19-2014 |
20150024436 | SAMPLE PREPARATION, PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module. | 01-22-2015 |
20150136602 | UNIVERSAL SAMPLE PREPARATION SYSTEM AND USE IN AN INTEGRATED ANALYSIS SYSTEM - The invention provides a system that can process a raw biological sample, perform a biochemical reaction and provide an analysis readout. For example, the system can extract DNA from a swab, amplify STR loci from the DNA, and analyze the amplified loci and STR markers in the sample. The system integrates these functions by using microfluidic components to connect what can be macrofluidic functions. In one embodiment the system includes a sample purification module, a reaction module, a post-reaction clean-up module, a capillary electrophoresis module and a computer. In certain embodiments, the system includes a disposable cartridge for performing analyte capture. The cartridge can comprise a fluidic manifold having macrofluidic chambers mated with microfluidic chips that route the liquids between chambers. The system fits within an enclosure of no more than 10 ft | 05-21-2015 |
20150136604 | SAMPLE PREPARATION, PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - This disclosure provides an integrated and automated sample-to-answer system that, starting from a sample comprising biological material, generates a genetic profile in less than two hours. In certain embodiments, the biological material is DNA and the genetic profile involves determining alleles at one or a plurality of loci (e.g., genetic loci) of a subject, for example, an STR (short tandem repeat) profile, for example as used in the CODIS system. The system can perform several operations, including (a) extraction and isolation of nucleic acid; (b) amplification of nucleotide sequences at selected loci (e.g., genetic loci); and (c) detection and analysis of amplification product. These operations can be carried out in a system that comprises several integrated modules, including an analyte preparation module; a detection and analysis module and a control module. | 05-21-2015 |
Ezra Zemach, Reno, NV US
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20140262256 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING A GEOTHERMAL WELL - The present invention provides a method for stimulating a sub-commercial geothermal well, comprising the steps of drilling a stimulating well; isolating a corresponding zone in said stimulating well by means of a plurality of vertically spaced swell packers that are swellable when contacted by subterraneously heated geothermal brine present in said stimulating well and are resistant to the high temperature of said brine; injecting stimulating fluid into said stimulating well such that it will flow only through a zone of said well that is not isolated; and allowing said stimulating fluid to exit said well from a non-isolated zone located at a desired depth into a surrounding geological formation in order to hydraulically reopen a fracture or a system of fractures within said formation at said desired depth that will be connected with said existing well to be stimulated. | 09-18-2014 |
Ezra Zygmuntowicz, Portland, OR US
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20120030672 | MICROCLOUD PLATFORM DELIVERY SYSTEM - A cloud computing environment with the ability to deploy a web application that has been developed using one of a plurality of application frameworks and is configured to execute within one of a plurality of runtime environments can be delivered as a self-contained virtual machine disk image configured to launch in a virtualization environment. Upon request (or alternatively, in a pre-processing phase), a cloud computing platform provider can compose a virtual machine disk image comprising the cloud computing environment. The virtual machine disk image may be attached to any virtual machine, whether running on a personal computing device such as a laptop or in an infrastructure-as-a-service service provider to provide a cloud computing environment that is automatically configured to receive and deploy a web application. | 02-02-2012 |