Ford, CA
Adam Ford, Burbank, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100315421 | Generating fog effects in a simulated environment - A system and method for generating fog effects in a simulated environment. A fog color is selected using a the orientation of a virtual camera with respect to a three dimensional fog color map. Fog effects are generated based in part on the selected fog color. | 12-16-2010 |
Alexandra C. Ford, Albany, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120018702 | SURFACE AND GAS PHASE DOPING OF III-V SEMICONDUCTORS - Compound semiconductor devices and methods of doping compound semiconductors are provided. Embodiments of the invention provide post-deposition (or post-growth) doping of compound semiconductors, enabling nanoscale compound semiconductor devices including diodes and transistors. In one method, a self-limiting monolayer technique with an annealing step is used to form shallow junctions. By forming a sulfur monolayer on a surface of an InAs substrate and performing a thermal annealing to drive the sulfur into the InAs substrate, n-type doping for InAs-based devices can be achieved. The monolayer can be formed by surface chemistry reactions or a gas phase deposition of the dopant. In another method, a gas-phase technique with surface diffusion is used to form doped regions. By performing gas-phase surface diffusion of Zn into InAs, p-type doping for InAs-based devices can be achieved. Both bulk and nanowire devices using compound semiconductors can be fabricated using these surface and gas-phase doping processes. | 01-26-2012 |
Anthony P. Ford, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150057299 | Methods of Using Diaminopyrimidine P2X3 and P2X 2/3 Receptor Modulators for Treatment of Acute and Sub-Acute Cough, Urge to Cough and Chronic Cough, in Respiratory Diseases - Methods for treating cough, chronic cough and urges to cough associated with respiratory diseases with a P2X3 and/or a P2X2/3 receptor antagonist, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): | 02-26-2015 |
Anthony P.d.w. Ford, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120122859 | METHODS OF USING DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE AS P2X3 AND P2X2/3 RECEPTOR MODULATORS FOR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES - Methods for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases mediated by a P2X | 05-17-2012 |
20130225570 | METHODS OF USING DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE P2X3 AND P2X2/3 RECEPTOR MODULATORS FOR TREATMENT OF RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES - Methods for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases mediated by a P2X | 08-29-2013 |
Bradley Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080304573 | CAPTURING MEDIA IN SYNCHRONIZED FASHION - Techniques for synchronizing audio and video content for presentation to a user at a same rate are provided. Streams of content from two or more sources of media, each media source having an associated clock, are synchronized by a synchronizing component and processor with respect to a master clock. As well, techniques are provided for ensuring that output devices are synchronized at preview startup. That is, such techniques ensure that the output devices start playing the media at the same time as well as at the same rate. | 12-11-2008 |
20140056569 | CAPTURING MEDIA IN SYNCHRONIZED FASHION - Techniques for synchronizing audio and video content for presentation to a user at a same rate are provided. Streams of content from two or more sources of media, each media source having an associated clock, are synchronized by a synchronizing component and processor with respect to a master clock. As well, techniques are provided for ensuring that output devices are synchronized at preview startup. That is, such techniques ensure that the output devices start playing the media at the same time as well as at the same rate. | 02-27-2014 |
Bradley D. Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090217239 | USER INTERFACE DRIVEN BY DYNAMIC STATE CHANGES - A method for responding to changes to properties of component instances is disclosed. A routine, that is to be informed of changes that occur to a particular property of a plurality of properties of a component instance, is registered. The value of the particular property is detected as changed when the value of the particular property changes because of a change to another property of the plurality of properties. A call is made to the routine to indicate that the particular property has changed. | 08-27-2009 |
20100318206 | Sequence Grabber For Audio Content - An audio context object gathers multiple channels of audio data from an audio device and stores each channel of data separately in a ring buffer. Clients of the audio context can request any number of channels of data at any interval from the audio context. Multiple clients can share the same audio device. The ring buffer used by the audio context object stores the channels of audio data in a two-dimensional array such that each channel of audio data is stored in contiguous memory. | 12-16-2010 |
20120307096 | Metadata-Assisted Image Filters - This disclosure pertains to devices, methods, systems, and computer readable media for generating and/or interpreting image metadata to determine input parameters for various image processing routines, e.g., filters that distort or enhance an image, in a way that provides an intuitive experience for both the user and the software developer. Such techniques may attach the metadata to image frames and then send the image frames down an image processing pipeline to one or more image processing routines. Image metadata may include face location information, and the image processing routine may include an image filter that processes the image metadata in order to keep the central focus (or foci) of the image filter substantially coincident with one or more of the faces represented in the face location information. The generated and/or interpreted metadata may also be saved to a metadata track for later application to unfiltered image data. | 12-06-2012 |
Brandi Ford, Los Angeles, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120294551 | DISPOSABLE BAG FOR FEMININE HYGEINE PRODUCTS - Provided is a disposable bag for feminine hygiene products, and a dispenser for these bags. | 11-22-2012 |
Bruce K. Ford, Riverside, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140256638 | PEPTOID NEUTRALIZING AGENTS - The disclosure provides for one or more peptoids, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of use thereof, including the use of one more peptoids in neutralizing the anticoagulant activity of heparin. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256639 | PEPTOID NEUTRALIZING AGENTS - The disclosure provides for one or more peptoids, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of use thereof, including the use of one more peptoids in neutralizing the anticoagulant activity of heparin. | 09-11-2014 |
Cheval Calvin Ford, San Diego, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150254579 | Smart card system for managing venue access and venue attendee rewards, and method of assembling the smart card system - Smart card system for managing venue access and venue attendee rewards, and method of assembling the smart card system. A venue access card reader is coupled to a server for reading card holder account data from a smart card and for transmitting the card holder account data read from the smart card to the server. Card holder access to a venue is granted or optionally denied while the server authenticates the card holder account data read from the smart card and returns a response signal to the venue access card reader. A rewards database is coupled to the server for granting a reward to the card holder account in real-time, so that the card holder can apply a discount in real time to purchases being made at a venue concession booth and/or subsequent purchases made at a local retail business. | 09-10-2015 |
Christ Willie Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130217177 | Crystallization Annealing Processes for Production of CIGS and CZTS Thin-Films - In one embodiment, a method includes depositing a chalcogenide precursor layer onto a substrate, and annealing the precursor layer in the presence of a gaseous phase comprising volatile species, the partial pressure of each volatile species being approximately constant over substantially all of the surface of the precursor layer, the partial pressure of each species being between approximately 0.1 mTorr and 760 Torr, where the presence of the gaseous phase reduces decomposition of volatile species from the precursor layer during annealing. | 08-22-2013 |
Craig Ford, Marina Del Rey, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140343553 | Driver kit and method for using same - A kit system for use in surgery that includes a disposable drill bit, a disposable battery, a reusable adjustable drill guide, and at least one of a battery powered driver and a manual driver that are reusable. | 11-20-2014 |
Craig Lee Ford, Beverly Hills, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100024487 | Surgical Instrument With Integrated Reduction And Distraction Mechanisms - Embodiments of a surgical instrument disclosed herein can include mechanisms for reduction and distraction as well as compression. Some embodiments of the surgical instrument may comprise a reducer knob having a first passage through which a first shaft of a driver is acceptable, a connecting element coupled to the reducer knob and having a second passage through which the first shaft of the driver is acceptable, a compressor handle coupled to the connecting element at a first end and having a through hole, and a common handle coupled to the compressor handle via the through hole and pivots between the reducer knob and the compressor handle. With embodiments of a surgical instrument disclosed herein, surgical personnel can distract and hold vertebrae in a distracted state and perform a reduction without having to switch or add instruments. Some embodiments disclosed herein can be particularly useful for reducing spondylolisthesis during posterior fixation. | 02-04-2010 |
Dana C. Ford, Santee, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120020397 | SYNTHETIC INSTRUMENT UNIT - Systems and other embodiments associated with synthetic instrumentation are presented. A reconfigurable synthetic instrumentation unit comprises an input module, with dual input/output ports and conditioning logic to condition an input signal. An RF down converter selectively down converts the conditioned input signal. A sampled RF down converter selectively samples the conditioned input signal. A pair of narrowband A/D converters are configured to convert one of the conditioned signal, the down converted signal and the sampled signal to produce a narrowband digital signal. A pair of broadband A/D converters convert at least one of the conditioned signal, the down converted signal and the sampled signal to produce a broadband digital signal. Signal processing logic selectively performs digital signal processing on the broadband digital signal or the narrow band digital signal. | 01-26-2012 |
Daniel Ford, East Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130212100 | ESTIMATING RATE OF CHANGE OF DOCUMENTS - One aspect of the disclosure can be embodied in a method that includes obtaining a first document from a corpus and obtaining metadata for the first document. The method also includes obtaining existing change rates for second documents selected based on the metadata, and calculating an estimated change rate for the first document based on the change rates for the second documents. | 08-15-2013 |
Daniel A. Ford, Los Gatos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090209228 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING PERSONAL AND EMERGENCY SERVICE HAILING IN WIRELESS NETWORK - A method and system for providing personal and emergency service hailing. A profile database stores profiles with individualized distance thresholds for each of a number of wireless devices. A wireless message proximity request is received from a requesting wireless device. Distances between a location of the requesting wireless device and locations of each of other wireless communications devices is computed and compared to individualized distance thresholds stored for the requesting wireless communications device. A set of wireless devices consisting of wireless devices that satisfy the individualized distance thresholds for the requesting wireless communications device is identified and a wireless message proximity response is sent to the requesting wireless communications device. The wireless message proximity response identifies the set of wireless communications devices that satisfy the at least one individualized distance threshold. | 08-20-2009 |
Daniel E. Ford, Granite Bay, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080222730 | Network service monitoring - Network devices, systems, and methods are described that perform network service monitoring. One method includes examining a number of packets received by a first network device to determine whether a protocol of a packet corresponds to a given network service, forwarding an event to a second network device in response to a determination that the protocol of the packet corresponds to the network service, determining whether the network service is an authorized service by comparing the network service to a list of network services, and executing a remedial action in response to a determination that the network service is an unauthorized service. | 09-11-2008 |
20080320257 | Network message logging and archival - A method includes receiving a message to be logged. The message is written to a stream corresponding to an active archive, wherein the active archive comprises compressed messages. The message is also written to an active log without compression. | 12-25-2008 |
20100157839 | NETWORK SERVICE MONITORING - Network devices, systems, and methods are described that perform network service monitoring. One method includes examining a number of packets received by a first network device to determine whether a protocol of a packet corresponds to a given network service, forwarding packet service type information and packet address information to a second network device in response to a determination that the protocol of the packet corresponds to the network service, comparing the packet service type information and an associated service type address to a list of service types and addresses on the second network device, and executing a remedial action if, based on the comparing, it is determined that the network service is an unauthorized service and that a provider of the network service is an unauthorized provider. | 06-24-2010 |
20110099236 | CESSATION OF SENDING NETWORK STATUS MESSAGES TO A SERVER - A system comprises a processor, a network interface coupled to the processor, and storage accessible to the processor. The network interface is configured to receive network status messages from a plurality of agents across a network. Each network status message indicates a status of a network. The storage comprises a plurality of queues with each queue corresponding to one of the agents. The network status messages from a given agent are stored in a queue corresponding to that agent pending processing by the processor. Upon a number of network status messages in a queue for a particular agent exceeding an agent high water mark, the processor sends a stop message through the network interface to such agent to cause such agent to cease sending network status messages. | 04-28-2011 |
20120033558 | SWITCH THAT MONITORS FOR FINGERPRINTED PACKETS - A switch comprises a switching module coupled to a plurality of ports. The switching module receives and forwards a plurality of packets through the ports. The switch also comprises a management unit comprising a processor and an agent executable by the processor. The agent causes the processor to monitor each packet received by the switching module and determine whether each such packet contains a predetermined fingerprint. Upon determining that a packet contains the predetermined fingerprint, the processor causes additional information to be included in a copy of the fingerprinted packet and forwarded to a predetermined address. The switching module also forwards the packet containing the predetermined fingerprint, but without the additional information, to an address corresponding to a destination address contained in the packet. A method of programming the switches is also described as well as a management workstation used to program the switches and analyze the fingerprinted packets. | 02-09-2012 |
20130031227 | TRANSMISSION OF CONFIGURATION TO A DEVICE FOR PROVISIONING IN A NETWORK - A method is provided that includes receiving a communication from a trusted device indicating that a device to be provisioned has been added to the network; obtaining identifying information of the device to be provisioned; accessing a stored configuration for the device based on the identifying information; and transmitting the configuration to the device for provisioning. Alternatively, a computer-readable medium is provided that stores instructions to perform a method to transmit a discovery communication to a trusted device, receive a communication originating at an administrative device including a configuration; and provision the device via reboot with the configuration. Alternatively, an apparatus is provided including a table of provisioning configurations, the table including a configuration for a device to be provisioned in a network and a provisioning module to retrieve the configuration of the device stored in the table of provisioning configurations based on identifying information received from a discovery communication. | 01-31-2013 |
20130054767 | AUTONOMOUS NETWORK DEVICE CONFIGURATION METHOD - An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of configuring one or more target network devices for operation, that further comprises the steps of creating an object for deployment to a predetermined target network device, the object having configuration data for configuring the target network device, and at least one of identification data identifying the object, an autonomous encapsulated agent for executing necessary steps for installing the configuration data, identification data identifying the predetermined target network device, and authentication data for authenticating at least one of the predetermined target network device identification data and object identification data, transporting the object to the predetermined target network device, and the autonomous encapsulated agent begins an on-site process of installing the configuration data in the predetermined target network device. | 02-28-2013 |
20130111008 | NETWORK SERVICE MONITORING AT EDGE NETWORK DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130246590 | AUTONOMOUS NETWORK DEVICE CONFIGURATION METHOD - An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of configuring one or more target network devices for operation, that further comprises the steps of creating an object for deployment to a predetermined target network device, the object having configuration data for configuring the target network device, and at least one of identification data identifying the object, an autonomous encapsulated agent for executing necessary steps for installing the configuration data, identification data identifying the predetermined target network device, and authentication data for authenticating at least one of the predetermined target network device identification data and object identification data, transporting the object to the predetermined target network device, and the autonomous encapsulated agent begins an on-site process of installing the configuration data in the predetermined target network device. | 09-19-2013 |
20140359763 | Determination of Spoofing of a Unique Machine Identifier - In one embodiment, an edge network device may monitor a network service that is provided at a network service device. Information related to the monitored network service may be temporarily stored at the edge network device and transmitted to a remote network device. In one embodiment, an administrative device may compare current extracted information with stored historical information to determine if a unique machine identifier of an end user device has been spoofed. | 12-04-2014 |
Daniel E. Ford, Roseville, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090083398 | Autonomous network device configuration method - An embodiment of the present invention comprises a method of configuring one or more target network devices for operation, that further comprises the steps of creating an object for deployment to a predetermined target network device, the object having configuration data for configuring the target network device, and at least one of identification data identifying the object, an autonomous encapsulated agent for executing necessary steps for installing the configuration data, identification data identifying the predetermined target network device, and authentication data for authenticating at least one of the predetermined target network device identification data and object identification data, transporting the object to the predetermined target network device, and the autonomous encapsulated agent begins an on-site process of installing the configuration data in the predetermined target network device. | 03-26-2009 |
Daniel F. Ford, Granite Bay, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080219247 | Network switch deployment - Network devices, systems and methods are described that may be used in network switch deployment. One method embodiment includes physically connecting a network switch to a network prior to booting the network switch, booting the network switch into a non-bridging mode, and providing the network switch with a configuration while the switch is in the non-bridging mode. | 09-11-2008 |
Daniel J. Ford, East Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110196901 | System and Method for Determining the Age of Objects in the Presence of Unreliable Clocks - A system and method for determining an age of an object is provided. A first index for a timestamp entry in a sequence of timestamps corresponding to a time at which an object was created is identified. At least one subsequence of timestamps from the sequence of timestamps having indexes for entries in the sequence of timestamps that are between the first index in the sequence of timestamps and a last index for a last timestamp entry in the sequence of timestamps is identified, wherein the at least one subsequence of timestamps conforms to a function of a time interval between storage of consecutive current timestamps reported by clock of the computer system. Timestamps from the sequence of timestamps that are not included in the at least one subsequence of timestamps are removed. An age of the object is determined based on the at least one subsequence of timestamps. | 08-11-2011 |
David K. Ford, Carmel, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130073853 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VALIDATING COMMUNICATIONS IN AN OPEN ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM - A system, methods, and apparatus for validating communications in an open architecture system are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a method includes selecting transactional information to transmit from a server to a communicatively coupled client device based on a request from the client device, selecting presentation information corresponding to the transactional information to transmit from the server to the client device, transmitting at least one message including the presentation and transactional information from the server to the client device, determining a prediction as to how the client device will render the transactional information based on the presentation information, receiving a response message from the client, and responsive to information in the response message not matching the prediction, providing an indication there is a malicious application affecting communications between the server and the client device. | 03-21-2013 |
20130305368 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING MALICIOUS APPLICATIONS - A system, method, and apparatus for identifying and removing malicious applications are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an analysis server configured to receive from an executable application operating on a client device a data structure including information identifying processes operating on the client device during a time period and analyze the data structure to identify a malicious application by determining which of the processes on the client device were triggered after an application server was accessed by the executable application and identifying processes associated with the malicious application by comparing the determined processes to records of processes of a device similarly configured as the client device. The apparatus also includes a remover configured to determine files on the client device that are associated with the identified malicious application and transmit instructions to the executable application causing the executable application to remove the malicious application from operation on the client device. | 11-14-2013 |
20140157382 | OBSERVABLE AUTHENTICATION METHODS AND APPARATUS - A system, method, and apparatus for providing observable authentication are disclosed. An example method includes receiving a request from a user to access an account, the request including an identifier associated with the user, determining a secret login rule previously provided to the user, and transmitting observable information to be displayed in a login map by a client device associated with the user. The example method also includes determining a correct answer by analyzing the positioning of the displayed observable information within the login map in conjunction with the secret login rule associated with the user. The example method further includes receiving an answer from the client device and providing the user access to the account responsive to the answer matching the correct answer. | 06-05-2014 |
Donna Ford, Malibu, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110247667 | Coffee Crutch - This invention is one piece molded coffee holder made out of plastic, rubber or any other molded material which will snap onto the crutch. The coffee holder snaps onto the crutch via 2 molded c-shaped protrusions on both sides of the holder which snap onto the 2 side rails of the crutch and is located between the intersection of the rails at the bottom half of the crutch and the hand bar of the crutch so that the holder sits securely in between the 2 side rails of the crutch and does not interfere with the use of the crutches and/or the crutch hand bar or bump into the user of the crutches while transporting coffee. The coffee holder has a vertical slot on the outside of the holder which is 1.5″ long, and 1″ wide at the top and tapering to 0.75″ wide at the bottom so that it can easily hold a coffee mug, cup or travel mug with a handle, as well as any disposable coffee cup, of any height or size, and the entire holder is slightly tilted with the outward edge lower than the inside edge to prevent any spilled coffee from getting on the users clothes during transit so that the coffee holder securely holds and carries coffee around the home or office while on crutches with minimal spillage on the user. | 10-13-2011 |
Don Ricardo Oniel Ford, Claremont, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120180383 | HIGH LUBRICITY FUEL REFORMULATION TO INCREASE MILEAGE AND REDUCE EMISSIONS - A fuel additive imparting high lubricity to gasoline and diesel fuels while concurrently increasing miles and reducing emissions. The fuel additive is formed of a plurality of individual components having individual and a combined synergistic effect along with components increasing fuel lubricity which are mixed with a liquid fuel-soluble carrier and added to the fuel supply of internal combustion engines. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180384 | FUEL ADDITIVE TO INCREASE FUEL EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE EMISSIONS - A fuel additive to gasoline and diesel fuels which when added in small quantities relative to total volume of fuel treated and burned as fuel in an internal combustion engine, enhances fuel burning to concurrently increase mileage and reduce emissions. The fuel additive is formed of a plurality of individual components having individual and a combined synergistic effect along a liquid fuel-soluble carrier and added to the fuel supply of the intended internal combustion engine. | 07-19-2012 |
20130298452 | High Lubricity Fuel Reformulation to Increase Mileage and Reduce Emissions - A fuel additive imparting high lubricity to gasoline and diesel fuels while concurrently increasing miles and reducing emissions. The fuel additive is formed of a plurality of individual components having individual and a combined synergistic effect along with components increasing fuel lubricity which are mixed with a liquid fuel-soluble carrier and added to the fuel supply of internal combustion engines. | 11-14-2013 |
Edward L. Ford, Santa Clara, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100162165 | User Interface Tools - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, for generating user interface tools are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes identifying a resource (e.g., a web page) for display in an interface, identifying one or more user interface elements in the resource, generating a tool based on the one or more user interface elements, and combining the tool and the resource for display in the interface. | 06-24-2010 |
20120117105 | Collaborative Database Operations - Methods, program products, and systems implementing collaborative database operations are disclosed. Collaborative database operations can be facilitated by data notification, where a server notifies a client when data being viewed at the client are updated. Notification can be achieved through registration and polling. A client of a database can request data from a server. The request can include a data request and a registration request. The data request can include a query into a database. The registration request can include a specification on conditions upon which the client is to be notified. The condition can include an event type. Upon registration, the client can poll the server periodically to determine whether a result of the query has changed, and if so, what data record in the result has changed. If a data record has changed, the client can request the changed data using an identifier of the data record. | 05-10-2012 |
20120117121 | Browser-Based Database Manipulation - Methods, program products, and systems implementing browser-based database manipulation are described. A browser on a client device can receive a form definition that is generated based on a schema of a relational database and a layout. The schema in the form definition can specify properties of data fields. The browser can display the data fields and other components of the layout in a list. The browser can receive a drag-and-drop input, the drag-and-drop input selecting a data field or a layout component from the list and dropping the selected data field or layout component in a drop zone in a form area in the browser. The browser can determine the drop location, and use the drop location as a parameter to modify the form definition. The layout and the schema can be modified based on the modified form definition. | 05-10-2012 |
20120117509 | Intelligent Data Caching - Methods, program products, and systems implementing intelligent data caching are disclosed. A client can send a request for data to a server. The request can include a query and a query context. The query can retrieve more data than can be displayed in a current page. The query context can specify a quantity of data records that can be displayed in the current page. The client can receive from the server two sets of data in response to the request. The first set of data can include row identifiers of data records that satisfy the query. The second set of data can include data records that can be displayed in the current page. The client can store the two sets of data in one or more buffers (e.g., two buffers) and update buffer(s) when different data records are displayed (e.g., when a user scrolls through pages). | 05-10-2012 |
Eric Ford, Shadow Hills, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090231722 | VISOR HEADS-UP DISPLAY - A wearable system is shown that presents one or more heads-up displays to the wearer. A data source provides information to an image generator that is sufficient to generate one or more display images, which are still or moving, characters or graphical displays. The output image from the image generator passes through a lens, reflects off a curved mirror, and passes back through the lens the other way. The image then passes through two non-doublet lenses, between which an intermediate image exists. The image reflects off the “lens,” or visor, of the glasses and proceeds to pupil of the wearer's eye. Alternative embodiments use a helmet visor, mirror, or other (at least partially) reflective surface for the final reflection. | 09-17-2009 |
20090284832 | NIGHT VISION GLASSES - Image-intensifying glasses | 11-19-2009 |
20100277792 | NIGHT VISION GLASSES - Image-intensifying glasses | 11-04-2010 |
20100315720 | VISOR HEADS-UP DISPLAY - A wearable system is shown that presents one or more heads-up displays to the wearer. A data source provides information to an image generator that is sufficient to generate one or more display images, which are still or moving, characters or graphical displays. The output image from the image generator passes through a lens, reflects off a curved mirror, and passes back through the lens the other way. The image then passes through two lenses, between which an intermediate image exists. The image reflects off the “lens,” or visor, of the glasses and proceeds to the pupil of the wearer's eye. Alternative embodiments use a helmet visor, mirror, or other (at least partially) reflective surface for the final reflection. | 12-16-2010 |
20140327971 | NIGHT VISION DEVICES AND METHODS - Image-intensifying devices (for example, glasses, goggles, etc.) suitable for certain commercial and entertainment applications by virtue of their light weight, small size, and economical production are disclosed. In one embodiment, input light passes through an Amici reflector, which is used to adjust the orientation of the intensified image to register it with the real world. In another embodiment, input light passes through at least two Amici reflectors, which are used to adjust the orientation of the intensified image to register it with the real world. In alternate embodiments, at least one Amici reflector folds the light at a non-perpendicular angle and/or input light is rotated by an angle other than (180°). Other embodiments include a field-flattening lens disposed in front of an image intensifier. The intensified image is then sent through a projective lens assembly to reach the viewer's eye. | 11-06-2014 |
Eric Herlen Ford, La Canada, CA US
Gregory F. Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150199465 | BOUNDARY LATCH AND LOGIC PLACEMENT TO SATISFY TIMING CONSTRAINTS - Boundary timing in the design of an integrated circuit is facilitated by designating a subset of boundary latches in the circuit, and applying placement constraints to the boundary latches. Global placement is performed while maintaining the boundary latch placement constraints, and a timing driven placement is performed after implementing timing assertions. Boundary latches are designated using a depth-first search to identify the first latches along interconnection paths with the PI/PO, and filtering out ineligible latches according to designer rules. A latch can be filtered out if it is in a large cluster of latches driven by a primary input or driving a primary output, if it drives too many POs, or is a feed-through latch. Constraints include movebounds, preplacement, or attractive forces between boundary latches and other boundary fixed objects, i.e., a fixed gate or a PI/PO. | 07-16-2015 |
Henri R. Ford, La Canada, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110224301 | HMGB1 EXPRESSION AND PROTECTIVE ROLE OF SEMAPIMOD IN NEC - Methods are described, which include the administration of semapimod or guanylhydrazone containing compounds, salt thereof, or a combination of the compound and a salt thereof for the inhibition, treatment, and/or prevention of any of NEC, a condition associated with the release of HMGB1, a condition associated with the release of iNOS protein, a condition associated with the release of Bax protein, a condition associated with the release of Bad protein, a condition associated with the release of COX-2 protein, or a condition associated with the release of RAGE, or a combination thereof to a subject in need thereof. | 09-15-2011 |
James Ford, Goleta, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140244324 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING TABLE AND SEATING USE IN COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS - Computerized systems and methods are provided for allocating and managing table and seating inventory at commercial establishments, such as restaurants. In one implementation, a computer-implemented method receives a first request to allocate table inventory at a commercial establishment. In some aspects, the first request may include a first party size and a first requested time. Based on a received request, the method may determine a mode of allocation associated with the commercial establishment. The method may identifying one or more first units of table inventory capable of accommodating the first party size at the first requested time. In certain aspects, the identification may be based on at least the determined allocation mode. | 08-28-2014 |
James Ford, Mountain View, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150057357 | BIS (THIOHYDRAZIDE AMIDE) COMPOUNDS FOR TREATING CANCERS - Methods of treating a subject with cancer characterized by an impaired ability to repair oxidative DNA damage, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a bis(thiohydrazide amide) compound are provided. | 02-26-2015 |
James Arthur Ford, Laguna Hills, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090104887 | Log-antilog mixer circuit and method for producing frequency conversion - According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for producing frequency conversion of a communication signal comprises performing a logarithmic transformation of the communication signal to form a logarithmically transformed communication signal, adding the logarithmically transformed communication signal to a logarithmic local oscillator signal, to form a sum signal, and performing an anti-logarithmic transformation of the sum signal. In one embodiment, the method may be used to down-convert a reception signal to baseband. In one embodiment, a log-antilog mixer circuit for producing frequency conversion of a communication signal comprises a signal log block configured to receive the communication signal as an input and to provide a logarithmically transformed communication signal as an output, and an antilog block configured to receive a sum signal of the logarithmically transformed communication signal and a logarithmic local oscillator signal. | 04-23-2009 |
20090122907 | Log-antilog circuit and method for producing an up-converted and amplified transmission signal - According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for producing an up-converted and amplified transmission signal comprises performing a logarithmic transformation of an input transmission signal to form a logarithmically transformed transmission signal, adding the logarithmically transformed transmission signal to a logarithmic local oscillator signal to form a sum signal, and performing an antilogarithmic transformation of the sum signal to produce the up-converted and amplified transmission signal. In one embodiment, a log-antilog circuit for producing an up-converted and an amplified transmission signal comprises a transmission log block configured to receive an input transmission signal and to provide a logarithmically transformed transmission signal as a transmission log block output, and an antilog block coupled to the transmission log block. The antilog block is configured to receive a sum signal of the transmission log block output and a logarithmic local oscillator signal. | 05-14-2009 |
20100111525 | Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) Communication via Multimode Media - Multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) communication systems and a method using multimode media are provided. A MIMO communication system includes an array of emitters that receives a data signal and outputs a plurality of signals (e.g., modulated light, or other signal types) representative of the data signal, a multimode medium (e.g., a multimode fiber, a fiber bundle, a bundle of cables) that receives the plurality of signals from the array of emitters and carries the plurality of signals in a plurality of modes, and an array of detectors that receives the plurality of signals carried by the multimode medium and outputs the data signal. The system can include a demultiplexer that demultiplexes a single high-speed data stream into the array of emitters as the data signal. The system can also include a multiplexer that multiplexes the data signal from the array of detectors back into the single high-speed data stream. | 05-06-2010 |
20110200142 | Up-Converted and Amplified Transmission Signal Using Log-Antilog - According to one exemplary embodiment, a method for producing an up-converted and amplified transmission signal comprises performing a logarithmic transformation of an input transmission signal to form a logarithmically transformed transmission signal, adding the logarithmically transformed transmission signal to a logarithmic local oscillator signal to form a sum signal, and performing an antilogarithmic transformation of the sum signal to produce the up-converted and amplified transmission signal. In one embodiment, a log-antilog circuit for producing an up-converted and an amplified transmission signal comprises a transmission log block configured to receive an input transmission signal and to provide a logarithmically transformed transmission signal as a transmission log block output, and an antilog block coupled to the transmission log block. The antilog block is configured to receive a sum signal of the transmission log block output and a logarithmic local oscillator signal. | 08-18-2011 |
20130294485 | Antenna Configured for Use in a Wireless Transceiver - The present application discloses various implementations of an antenna configured for use in a wireless transmitter, receiver, or transceiver. In one exemplary implementation, a wireless transmitter includes the antenna configured to be connected to the wireless transmitter. The antenna includes first and second substantially concentric pluralities of antenna elements, the second plurality of antenna elements being rotated with respect to the first plurality of antenna elements. The antenna is configured to enable the wireless transmitter to transmit a communication signal. | 11-07-2013 |
John H. Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090043302 | Systems and methods for treating tissue regions of the body - Systems and methods deploy an electrode from a catheter assembly. The systems and methods provide a catheter handle having a trigger lever adapted to carry an actuator rod. The actuator rod is adapted to cause movement of the electrode between a retracted position and an extended position. A pinion is carried by the trigger lever for engagement with a rack carried by the actuator rod. Compression of the trigger lever moves the rack along the actuator rod between a first position corresponding to the electrodes being in the retracted position and a second position corresponding to either the primed electrode firing position or the electrodes being in an extended position. | 02-12-2009 |
John Hajime Ford, San Francisco, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100279822 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING ONE OR MORE AUDIO TRACKS TO A VIDEO STREAM - Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting the movements in an exerciser's repetitive movement pattern that, when pre-recorded audio footfall sound files are played, most closely support the illusion that the user is generating the sounds with their own “virtual” footfalls, thus creating an enhanced virtual exercise experience. The system generates a signal to communicate the virtual footfall timing with a media playback system, and plays back media files that support the virtual exercise experience. | 11-04-2010 |
John J. Ford, Oakland, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110256913 | Player Made Tournament Application and Method - Some embodiments of invention provide a method for creating a player made tournament. The method can comprise displaying a tournament creation page including a plurality of variables and at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. Some embodiments further provide receiving the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables. In some embodiments, operational parameters of the player made tournament can substantially comprise the at least one option for each of the plurality of variables received. Some further embodiments provide processing the operational parameters to create a player made tournament, and then displaying the player made tournament on a tournament main page. | 10-20-2011 |
John Walter Ford, Attadena, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100276382 | MODULAR MAGNETIC FIXTURE SYSTEM - A customizable modular magnetic wall system is provided for displaying items while allowing a user to aesthetically configure and tailor the system to the user's needs. The system includes a magnetic backing plate and at least one module. The module includes a base portion and a utility member. The base portion of the module is magnetically securable at a plurality of positions on the backing plate. In addition, the utility member projects outwardly from the base portion and is sized and configured to receive the item. The module may include a shelf, hooks, and other various devices for displaying the item. | 11-04-2010 |
Joseph Ford, Solana Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100032005 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURE - A system and a method for capturing solar energy are disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, the method includes receiving light at a plurality of lenses, communicating the light from respective ones of the plurality of lenses toward respective ones of a plurality of dichroic mirrors, and transmitting respective first portions of the light through the respective ones of the dichroic mirrors toward respective first photovoltaic cells. The method also includes reflecting respective second portions of the light off of the respective ones of the dichroic mirrors toward respective adjacent ones of the dichroic mirrors, where the first portions are within a first wavelength range and the second portions are within a second wavelength range, and reflecting the respective second portions of the light off of the respective adjacent ones of the dichroic mirrors toward respective second photovoltaic cells. | 02-11-2010 |
20100188856 | Multiple Reflective Lenses and Lens Systems - A variety of lenses, lens assemblies, imaging devices, applications for such lenses, assemblies and devices, and related methods of operation and manufacturing are disclosed. At least some embodiments of the invention relate to a lens that includes first and second inward-facing surfaces that are each at least partly reflective. The lens further includes a first aperture that is positioned around at least a portion of an outer periphery of one of the first and second inward-facing surfaces, and a second aperture existing proximate a central region of the lens. The light proceeding within the lens between the first and second inward-facing surfaces is reflected at least twice on at least one of the first and second inward-facing surfaces as it travels between the first aperture and the second aperture. | 07-29-2010 |
Joseph E. Ford, Solana Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110226332 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOLAR ENERGY CAPTURE AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURING - A system and method of capturing solar energy, and related method of manufacturing, are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a first lens array having a plurality of lenses, and a first waveguide component adjacent to the lens array, where the waveguide component receives light, and where the waveguide component includes an array of prism/mirrored facets arranged along at least one surface of the waveguide component. The system further includes at least one photovoltaic cell positioned so as to receive at least a portion of the light that is directed out of the waveguide. A least some of the light passing into the waveguide component is restricted from leaving the waveguide component upon being reflected by at least one of the prism/mirrored facets, hereby the at least some light restricted from leaving the waveguide component is directed by the waveguide toward the at least one photovoltaic cell. | 09-22-2011 |
20130265507 | TELESCOPIC CONTACT LENS - Techniques, systems and apparatus are described for implementing a telescopic contact lens. In one aspect, a telescopic contact lens includes an inner lens including optical apertures and aspheric reflectors, an outer lens of a biocompatible material, and a switching device that rapidly switches between normal and telescopic vision. The optical apertures of the inner lens includes a center aperture that allows light to pass through for normal vision and an annular aperture located on the periphery of the inner lens that allows light to enter for telescopic vision, The aspheric reflectors are configured between the annular aperture and the center aperture to reflect the light and magnify a visual image for telescopic vision. | 10-10-2013 |
20150116553 | MONOCENTRIC IMAGING - Methods and systems are provided to enable the capture of large (e.g., Gigapixel) images with high image quality using optical imaging systems that have a small form factor. The disclosed systems can be manufactured in a cost effective fashion, and can be readily assembled, aligned, tested and utilized. One such system comprises a monocentric primary optics section that includes one or more surfaces adapted to form a symmetrical arrangement around a common point of origin. The system also includes a secondary optics section that includes a plurality of secondary optics subsections, where each secondary optics subsection can intercept at least a portion of the light collected by the monocentric primary optics section. The combination of the primary optics section and the secondary optics section is adapted to form an image. | 04-30-2015 |
20150207990 | MONOCENTRIC LENS DESIGNS AND ASSOCIATED IMAGING SYSTEMS HAVING WIDE FIELD OF VIEW AND HIGH RESOLUTION - Methods, systems, and devices are disclosed for capturing and forming large high quality images using monocentric optical imaging. In one aspect, an optical imaging system includes an optical imaging module that collects light to form an image on an imaging surface, one or more imaging sensors each including an array of optical detectors located away from the imaging surface to receive light representing the image initially formed on the imaging surface and to convert the received light into detector signals, and optical waveguides coupled between the imaging surface and the one or more imaging sensors to receive light from the imaging surface and configured to selectively deliver a desired portion of the received light to the one or more imaging sensors while suppressing undesired stray light from reaching the one or more imaging sensors so that the optical waveguides effectuate an optical aperture stop with a limited angle range for receiving light by the one or more imaging sensors. | 07-23-2015 |
Justin Michael Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130046787 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO INTERFACE AN APPLICATION TO A DATABASE - Methods and apparatus to interface an application to a database are disclosed. An example method includes determining a query used by an application that is to communicate with a database via a database driver. The query is tested on the database via the database driver. Such testing includes storing a query template when a received result of the query matches an expected result of the query. A database access framework is generated to interface between the application and the database driver based on the stored query template. | 02-21-2013 |
Kevin A. Ford, San Francisco, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140172387 | PREDICTION OF MOLECULAR BIOACTIVATION - The present invention relates to methods for predicting molecular bioactivation, reactivity, and toxicity of compounds and their metabolites. | 06-19-2014 |
Lisa Akerman Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080288527 | User interface for graphically representing groups of data - A technique of operating a user interface that enables the user to graphically manipulate records of a dimensionally-modeled fact collection, which comprises the following: receiving a graphical selection of a subset from a set of data points, each data point representing at least one record of the dimensionally-modeled fact collection; receiving a graphical manipulation of the selected subset of data points; defining at least one data group using the selected subset of data points and based on the graphical manipulation, wherein each data group comprises between 0 to n records represented by the selected subset of data points, wherein n is the total number of data points in the set of data points; and graphically representing the at least one data group. Alternatively, the technique comprises the following: performing an operation on at least one data group as described above; and graphically representing a result of the operation. | 11-20-2008 |
20080294595 | VISUAL INTERFACE TO INDICATE CUSTOM BINNING OF ITEMS - Records representing items in a dimensionally-modeled fact collection are assigned to bins. A count-based portion of a user interface receives user bin assignment specification of the records based on user-specified counts of records. Actual counts for bin assignment are determined by constraining records having a same data value at a specified particular dimension to be within the same bin. A user-observable indication of the determined actual counts is provided. The user interface may include a value-based portion. The value-based portion of the user interface may be operated to receive user indication of bin assignment specification of records based on user-specified at least one value at the particular dimension. Determining actual counts includes reconciling the user indication of bin assignment specification in the count-based portion with the user indication of bin assignment specification in the value-based portion. | 11-27-2008 |
Matt Ford, Redwood City, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140237025 | METHOD OF AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING CLIENT RESOURCES AND ASSETS FOR ACTIVITIES ON COMPUTING DEVICES - A method of and system for enabling a distributed entertainment system over a computing device is described herein. When implementing a distributed entertainment system wherein the entertainment system is directly correlated to live events or televised programs, there are a number of issues that must be addressed such as differing timing and channels of television programs and separate state laws. Furthermore, there are a plethora of varying computing device models possibly requiring model-specific software. An “Activity Client” is provided to handle such concerns. Furthermore, since time is of the essence for activities based on live or televised events, it is necessary to ensure a computing device is able to receive the necessary updates for the program before the event begins. By providing only the needed components instead of entire data packages, the present invention is able to much more efficiently prepare users' computing devices in time. | 08-21-2014 |
Matthew R. Ford, Laguna Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100316245 | Sound Enhancement System - A speaker assembly mounted on a bracket extending from a ceiling comprises an enclosure that includes a bottom wall, side walls including opposing first and second side walls, a sleeve that receives a tubular member of the bracket, and an interior wall having a first segment that extends from the sleeve to the first side wall and a second segment that extends from the sleeve to the second side wall. The interior wall cooperates with the sleeve to divide the enclosure into two approximately equal sized compartments. Each of the speakers within the assembly either forms, or is mounted in or on, one of the side walls. A top plate is mounted on, and forms a top of, the enclosure and seals the two compartments, the top plate having an opening that is aligned with the sleeve when the top plate is mounted on the enclosure. A power unit and circuitry for the speakers are mounted on the top plate. | 12-16-2010 |
Palmer Ford, Carlsbad, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090312843 | Tissue Reconstruction Devices and Methods - The present invention provides an implantable prosthesis comprising a viscera separating barrier that defines a shell having a pocket with an opening that receives an insert. It is contemplated that the insert comprises at least one of an absorbable mesh, a non-absorbable mesh, or an absorbable and non-absorbable mesh combination inserted into the pocket through the opening. In preferred embodiments the viscera separating barrier is acellular collagen, and the absorbable mesh is selected from at least one of a polyglactin, a polyglycolic acid, a polyglactin and a polylactic acid, and the non-absorbable mesh comprises a polypropylene mesh. It is contemplated that the viscera separating barrier acts to reduce or even eliminate attachment of viscera to the prosthesis to encourage rapid cell penetration and revascularization; the non-absorbable mesh will provide immediate, reliable in-growth; and the absorbable mesh will give stability to the prosthesis. | 12-17-2009 |
Peter Ford, Laguna Niguel, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110206951 | HYBRID VEHICLE BATTERY HEATER BY EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION - An exhaust gas recirculation circuit with an engine having an intake manifold and an exhaust manifold, a heat exchanger having an inlet in selective fluid communication with the exhaust manifold and an outlet in fluid communication with the intake manifold, wherein the heat exchanger is in a heat exchange relationship with at least a portion of a battery. A method of managing a battery of a hybrid vehicle by sensing a temperature of the battery; comparing the sensed temperature with a lower threshold; if the battery temperature is less than a lower threshold, flowing exhaust gasses from an engine to a heat exchanger in a heat exchange relationship with at least a portion of the battery; if the battery temperature is greater than the lower threshold, utilizing the battery. | 08-25-2011 |
Peter C. Ford, Santa Barbara, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100121119 | Hydrocarbon Conversion Process Improvements - Improvements in previously disclosed methods of and apparatuses for converting alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics to olefins, alcohols, ethers, and aldehydes includes: safety improvements, use of alternative feedstocks, process simplification, improvements to the halogenation step, improvements to the reproportionation step, improvements to the solid oxide reaction, improvements to solid oxide regeneration, improvements in separations, maintenance, start-up, shut-down, and materials of construction. | 05-13-2010 |
20110034741 | HYDROCARBON CONVERSION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS - Improvements in previously disclosed methods of and apparatuses for converting alkanes, alkenes, and aromatics to olefins, alcohols, ethers, and aldehydes includes: safety improvements, use of alternative feedstocks, process simplification, improvements to the halogenation step, improvements to the reproportionation step, improvements to the solid oxide reaction, improvements to solid oxide regeneration, improvements in separations, maintenance, start-up, shut-down, and materials of construction. | 02-10-2011 |
20110065814 | PROCESS FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO LIQUID FUELS AND CHEMICALS - A method of catalytically preparing a fluid product from solid carbonaceous material is described. In the method, at least one of the following equilibria is established by one or more catalysts: a) CH | 03-17-2011 |
20140343174 | PROCESS FOR DIRECT CONVERSION OF BIOMASS TO LIQUID FUELS AND CHEMICALS - A method of catalytically preparing a fluid product from solid carbonaceous material is described. In the method, at least one of the following equilibria is established by one or more catalysts: a) CH | 11-20-2014 |
Peter J. Ford, Los Angeles, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20080261569 | Integrated messaging, contacts, and mail interface, systems and methods - Systems and methods for integrating and aggregating content for a mobile device are provided. Electronic content gathered from service providers over a network is presented in an intuitive, efficient and effective manner to easily allow a mobile device user seamless access to a variety of electronic content and functionality. An integrated message system for organizing information for registered accounts on a mobile device is also provided. The system includes an aggregated content interface presenting a number of service provider indicators. The system also includes submenus corresponding to each of the service provider indicators of the aggregated content interface. Each of the submenus includes a plurality of tabbed interfaces that replicate the functionality of a service provider. | 10-23-2008 |
Robert A. Ford, Berkeley, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140021116 | HPLC FRIT FILTER ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method for creating a high pressure chromatography frit filter assembly is described. The frit is positioned in bondable contact with a polymer ring and then the frit is subject to inductive or targeted heating to cause the frit material to heat the adjacent polymer ring from the inside out. The polymer to liquefies and flow into and past one or more narrowing locations in the pore passageway extending from the surface of the frit to an infusion depth, which provides previously unachieved secure mechanical engagement and adherence and resistance to pressure blow by (break through) and prevents the flow of contaminants between the edge of the frit and the facing edge of the polymer ring in a high pressure or ultra-high pressure chromatography system, where inlet pressures in the range of pressures up to | 01-23-2014 |
Robin Ford, Los Angeles, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150039421 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR RECOMMENDING MEDIA ASSETS BASED ON SCENT - Methods and systems are disclosed for selecting media assets based on a scent detected at a location of a user device. For example, a media guidance application implemented on a user device may incorporate or have access to a scent detection component, which may determine one or more scents at the location of the user device. The media guidance application may then select a media asset that corresponds to the determined one or more scents. | 02-05-2015 |
Robin M. Ford, Los Angeles, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150082187 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRESENTING DIRECTION-SPECIFIC MEDIA ASSETS - Methods and systems are described herein for a media guidance application that coordinates the display of direction-specific media assets on a display device associated with a particular direction. For example, the media guidance application may receive data (e.g., stored when an image or video was created) that indicates a direction a content capture device was facing when the image or video was captured. Based on that data, the media guidance application may select a particular display device (e.g., a computer, tablet, television, etc.) that corresponds to the direction (e.g., from the point of view of a user) on which to present the media asset. | 03-19-2015 |
Roger R.y. Ford, Beverly Hills, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120229598 | Method of Transmitting Holograms Electronically and Storing 3D Image in a Hologram and Restoring and Reproducing the 3D Image for Viewing - A high frequency modulated laser beam is used to illuminate an object and a suitable detector and/or CCD camera is used to record or photograph the interference pattern with proper optical resolution to produce a hologram that can store 3M image. The recorded or photographed image or interference pattern produced by the laser beam is then exposed to a reconstruction laser beam that is a high frequency modulated beam to restore the hologram and reproduce or transfer the image so that it can be viewed in full 3M on a suitable device such as a television or motion picture screen. | 09-13-2012 |
Russell Ford, Palo Alto, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090018653 | HYBRID AND PORTABLE POWER SUPPLIES FOR ELECTROLYTICALLY DETACHING IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES - A medical system comprises a power supply coupled to an implant assembly, the power supply configured for detecting an energy delivery type of the implantable assembly and delivering electrical energy to the implant assembly in a mode corresponding to the detected energy delivery type, thereby electrolytically severing the joint. In another embodiment, a power supply is provided for use with a medical device having an elongated member and a terminal disposed on a proximal end of the elongated member. The power supply including power delivery circuitry, an electrical contact coupled to the power delivery circuitry, a port configured for receiving the proximal end of the elongated member, and an electrically insulative compliant member configured for urging the electrical terminal into contact with the electrical contact when the proximal end of the elongated member is received into the port. | 01-15-2009 |
20090062726 | MEDICAL IMPLANT DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint. | 03-05-2009 |
20120271344 | MEDICAL IMPLANT DETACHMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An implant assembly comprises an elongated pusher member, and an implantable device (e.g., a vaso-occlusive device) mounted to the distal end of the pusher member. The implant assembly further comprises an electrolytically severable joint disposed on the pusher member, wherein the implantable device detaches from the pusher member when the severable joint is severed, and a return electrode carried by the distal end of the pusher member (e.g., a coil disposed about the pusher member) in proximity to, but electrically isolated from, the severable joint. The implant assembly further comprises a terminal carried by the proximal end of the pusher member in electrical communication with the severable joint. | 10-25-2012 |
Ryan Ford, Santa Monica, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140108816 | KEY GENERATION METHOD - A computer-implemented method to generate a key to provide access to a software product, where the product key is embedded with product information, such as product title, distribution channel, geographic region of sale or other product data. | 04-17-2014 |
Samantha Stevens Ford, San Carlos, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140020160 | CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN WITH CUSHIONED FEATURES IN KNEE AREA - An internally integrated cushioned component that applies to all types of children's legwear; it accomplishes the dual objective of protecting the wearer's knees by providing cushioning against impact to the knee area and prolonging the lifespan of the garment through utilization of tear resistant material. | 01-23-2014 |
Scott K. Ford, San Jose, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110001316 | MULTI-MEDIA ROTARY UNION - A rotating union communicates with a rotor member and is operable with either compressible or incompressible coolant media that enters the union through a media inlet. The union includes a housing having a counterbore and a tubular carrier member axially moveable in the housing. The union includes a primary seal assembly having a rotating seal member mounted to the rotor member and a non-rotating member mounted to the carrier member and a secondary seal member positioned about the carrier member. The range of the balance ratio of the primary seal assembly is disclosed when the primary seal assembly has imposed upon it a closing force, an opening force or no force. | 01-06-2011 |
Sean Ford, Oceanside, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110097245 | Portable Microfluidic Radiosynthesis System for Positron Emission Tomography Biomarkers and Program Code - Methods and devices for a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in a fast, efficient and compact manner are disclosed. In particular, the various embodiments of the present invention provide an automated, stand-alone, hands-free operation of the entire radiosynthesis cycle on a microfluidic device with unrestricted gas flow through the reactor, starting with target water and yielding purified PET radiotracer within a period of time shorter than conventional chemistry systems. Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is related to a microfluidic chip for radiosynthesis of a radiolabeled compound, comprising a reaction chamber, one or more flow channels connected to the reaction chamber, one or more vents connected to said reaction chamber, and one or more integrated valves to effect flow control in and out of said reaction chamber. | 04-28-2011 |
20140305811 | METHODS FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS - The present invention provides compositions and methods directed to an electrode initialization step for the electrochemical treatment of monolayers used in electrochemical detection of target analytes on the surface of a monolayer. Electrode initialization creates a more stable monolayer, and resolves variability within the electrochemical signal detected on the monolayer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140323326 | METHODS FOR THE ELECTROCHEMICAL TREATMENT OF SELF-ASSEMBLED MONOLAYERS - The present invention provides compositions and methods directed to an electrode initialization step for the electrochemical treatment of monolayers used in electrochemical detection of target analytes on the surface of a monolayer. Electrode initialization creates a more stable monolayer, and resolves variability within the electrochemical signal detected on the monolayer. | 10-30-2014 |
20140339318 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A MICROFLUIDIC ENVIRONMENT - The present invention provides improved methods that allow accurate monitoring and/or control of temperature changes in a microfluidic environment. An advantage of the present invention is that the temperature can be monitored and/or controlled at any location within a microfluidic device, especially where a preparation step, an amplification step and/or a detection step is performed. The invention further provides improved microfluidic devices for practicing the methods disclosed and claimed herein. | 11-20-2014 |
Sean Ford, Carlsbad, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140066281 | BLOOD BAG SYSTEMS FOR SEPARATION OF WHOLE BLOOD AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates generally to systems for processing a unit of whole blood into its components while the unit is still in the centrifuge. The system comprises a container holding whole blood and one or more satellite bags or containers that are installed into a holder, which is then inserted into a bucket of the centrifuge. Tubes interconnect the containers, one or more of which are preferably installed into clamping mechanisms resident in the holder. The holder further preferably includes sensing means, such as optical sensors, to sense the location of the interfaces between the separated layers of the whole blood that result from rotation of the centrifuge. | 03-06-2014 |
Shirin K. Ford, Redwood City, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20090298701 | PREDICTORS OF PATIENT RESPONSE TO TREATMENT WITH EGF RECEPTOR INHIBITORS - The present invention provides methods and compositions to facilitate determining whether an EGFR-expressing cancer in an individual is an EGFR inhibitor-responsive cancer, as well as methods for determining the likelihood that a patient having an EGFR-expressing cancer will exhibit a beneficial response to an EGFR inhibitor therapy. The methods generally involve determining a normalized expression level of a gene product that correlates with EGFR inhibitor responsiveness. | 12-03-2009 |
Steven Ford, Laguna Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20120071970 | PHYSIOLOGIC TRICUSPID ANNULOPLASTY RING - A prosthetic tricuspid remodeling annuloplasty ring for use in tricuspid valve repairs to provide annular support after reconstructive valve surgery. The ring maintains an optimal annular dimension to prevent excessive dilatation of the natural valve annulus while adapting to the dynamic motion of the tricuspid annulus during the cardiac cycle. An exemplary ring features a waveform contour and may be constructed of a titanium core having a varying cross-section for selective flexibility for good Z-axis or out-of plane movement. The “waveform” contour and selective flexibility of the different segments of this ring are designed to adapt to the complex motion of the annulus. This reduces the stress on the anatomical structures and therefore minimizes the risk of arrhythmia and ring dehiscence. | 03-22-2012 |
Steven D. Ford, Fresno, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20110294643 | Centrifugal Separator - A centrifugal separator having a separation chamber and a collection chamber utilizes an axially-oriented structure which extends from the spin structure, or spin plate, up and into the vortex finder. The axially-oriented structure decreases turbulence within portion of the separator in axial adjacency with the spin structure, including the separation chamber in which the solids are collected. The reduction of turbulence substantially reduces the entrainment of solids in the rising stream of liquid flowing to the vortex finder, and thus increases the efficiency of the separator. The spin structure may comprise a truncated cone mounted with a portion of the truncated cone in the separation chamber and the remainder in the collection chamber. | 12-01-2011 |
20120325738 | Centrifugal Separator - A centrifugal separator of the present invention comprises an upper inlet chamber and separation barrel connected thereto. The upper inlet chamber comprises an inlet through which a solids-laden fluid is introduced. An upper portion of the separation barrel extends into the upper inlet chamber below the inlet, such that the interior wall of the upper inlet chamber and the upper portion of the separation volume define a space, called the vestibular chamber. The vestibular chamber is defined at its upper end by a horizontally disposed plate larger in diameter than the separation barrel, but smaller in diameter than the internal diameter of the upper inlet chamber. The upper portion of the separation barrel comprises a plurality of generally axially-oriented slots which may penetrate through the wall of the separation barrel tangentially, so as to generally induce a tangential flow pattern to fluid entering the separation barrel from the vestibular chamber. | 12-27-2012 |
Steven David Ford, Fresno, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140151290 | Centrifugal Separator - A centrifugal separator of the present invention comprises an upper inlet chamber and separation barrel connected thereto. The upper inlet chamber comprises an inlet through which a solids-laden fluid is introduced. An upper portion of the separation barrel extends into the upper inlet chamber below the inlet, such that the interior wall of the upper inlet chamber and the upper portion of the separation volume define a space, called the vestibular chamber. The vestibular chamber is defined at its upper end by a horizontally disposed plate larger in diameter than the separation barrel, but smaller in diameter than the internal diameter of the upper inlet chamber. The upper portion of the separation barrel comprises a plurality of generally axially-oriented slots which may penetrate through the wall of the separation barrel tangentially, so as to generally induce a tangential flow pattern to fluid entering the separation barrel from the vestibular chamber. | 06-05-2014 |
20140221186 | CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR WITH EXTENDED POST - A centrifugal separator includes a separation barrel with an upper end, a lower end, a central axis, and a cylindrical wall defining a separation chamber. A spin plate extends substantially across the separation chamber adjacent to the lower end thereof. A post including a central passage extends from the spin plate along the central axis of the separation barrel. The post includes at least one opening for fluid to flow from the central passage of the post to the separation chamber. An inlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows solids-laden fluid to flow into the separation chamber. An outlet in fluid communication with the separation chamber allows substantially-clean fluid to flow out of the separation chamber and out of the device. | 08-07-2014 |
Steven M. Ford, Laguna Beach, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20140188219 | POST-IMPLANT EXPANDABLE SURGICAL HEART VALVE CONFIGURATIONS - Disclosed herein is a prosthetic heart valve, and associated methods therefore, configured to replace a native heart valve, and having a support frame configured to be reshaped into an expanded form in order to receive and/or support an expandable prosthetic heart valve therein. The prosthetic heart valve is configured to have an expansion-resistant configuration when initially implanted to replace a native valve (or other prosthetic heart valve), but to assume a generally expanded form when subjected to an outward force such as that provided by a dilation balloon or other mechanical expander. | 07-03-2014 |
Thomas Davidson Ford, San Diego, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20100313494 | Telescoping mast - A telescoping mast able to efficiently extend and retract multiple telescoping sections without jar and minimal energy. The telescoping mast has multiple telescoping sections, a position feedback sensor, a motor, a spring motor, and a computation unit. The position feedback sensor is coupled to at least one telescoping section and configured to identify a position of the telescoping sections. The motor is also coupled to the telescoping sections, and raises and lowers the telescoping sections. The computation unit controls the motor based on the position of the telescoping sections. | 12-16-2010 |
20100314503 | Telescoping mast cable storage system - A telescoping mast with a cabling system configured to cover and store cable within the structure of the mast and able to efficiently extend and retract multiple telescoping sections without jar and minimal energy. The telescoping mast has a hollow mast housing. A telescoping section is nested within the interior of the mast housing. A set of upper pulleys affixed to the upper end of the mast housing, while a set of lower pulleys affixed to the lower end of the telescoping section. A cable is threaded through the first upper pulleys and first lower pulleys such that a first end of the cable is attached to the mast housing and the cable remains taut when the telescoping section is raised or lowered. | 12-16-2010 |
20140311057 | Maximum Strength, Reduce Weight Telescoping Mast with Interlocking Structural Elements - A telescoping mast for deploying, retracting and securing a payload of equipment. The mast is formulated using advantaged geometry and comprises interlocking support legs and relatively lightweight skins mounted between the support legs as its base structure. In addition, some embodiments of the disclosed apparatus provide a secure channel through the mast for cables necessary for the operation of equipment mounted in a payload. Still further, some embodiments of the disclosed apparatus provide a wire rope and pulley system to raise and lower the mast and include structural flexibility to enable the telescoping mast to be used at various intermediate heights in between full extension and fully retracted. | 10-23-2014 |
Thomas R. Ford, Oakley, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20130338833 | System and Method for Calculating and Reporting Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure - Embodiments of the invention provide a pipeline analysis system for analyzing a pipeline dataset to determine compliance with desired maximum allowable pipeline operating pressures. In some embodiments, pipeline component data can correspond to an existing or planned physical pipeline. In some embodiments, the pipeline analysis system can enable revision of the pipeline component data to specify at least one pipeline component having at least one different characteristic than was originally specified in the dataset or specify pipeline components that are in compliance with desired maximum allowable pipeline operating pressures. In some embodiments, the pipeline analysis system comprises a processor, and at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for tangibly storing thereon program logic for execution by the processor. In some embodiments, the program logic comprises logic executed by the processor for receiving and tangibly storing pipeline component data corresponding to an existing or planned physical pipeline. | 12-19-2013 |
Thomas Steven Ford, Corona, CA US
Patent application number | Description | Published |
---|---|---|
20150219258 | PRESSURE VESSEL PENETRATOR ISOLATION DEVICE - An isolation device for use with a pressure vessel penetrator. The isolation device is formed from a high performance thermoplastic having low creep properties and includes a central cylindrical portion, a lower inner flange portion and, preferably, an upper outer flange portion. The cylindrical portion has an inner diameter adapted to receive an upper larger diameter portion of the penetrator. The lower inner flange portion is coupled to a lower portion of the central cylindrical portion and forms an aperture for receiving a lower smaller diameter portion of the penetrator. The upper outer flange portion is coupled to an upper portion of the central cylindrical portion and may include clocking apertures. The high performance thermoplastic may be 30% glass-filled PEEK or Torlon®. A custom tapered nut may be provided to secure the penetrator in an internal tapered recess of the pressure vessel. | 08-06-2015 |