Gould, US
Alan Gould, Northbrook, IL US
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20100017308 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BALANCING STOCK - A method for facilitating and enabling a retailer having original manufacture surplus inventory of a product to sell the inventory to another retailer or to the general consuming public. The method comprises use of a Web site having a first level or portion exclusively for sales between subscribers to the site, such as retailers, and a second level or portion for sales between a retailer and the general consumer. The method includes receiving information regarding the surplus inventory product and an invoice from the vendor or original manufacturer of the product. An entity associated with the Web site verifies the authenticity of the product and facilitates the sale of the products with another retailer at a first price, or with the general consumer at a second price. In certain instances, a vendor can be a subscriber for selling to other subscribers. | 01-21-2010 |
Alan D. Gould, New York, NY US
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20100287043 | COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ADVERTISING - Disclosed is a system and method for conducting an incentivized trivia contest to increase the effectiveness of advertising which includes a software information system that collects and analyzes data on the effectiveness of ads during the programs in which the ads are aired. The system can be used to report data on recall, understanding, likeability and other key performance measures to advertisers and other clients, via a web based delivery system. A first set of trivia questions relating to advertising and a second set of trivia questions relating to content are stored in the system. The first and second sets of trivia questions are associated with a broadcast of advertising along with content. A subset of the first and second trivia questions are selected for transmission to a member. The member's responses are received and points are awarded for correct answers. Incentives are provided to members based upon points awarded. | 11-11-2010 |
Bradley Gould, Evanston, IL US
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20100262020 | PROBE APPARATUS FOR RECOGNIZING ABNORMAL TISSUE - The present invention relates to probe apparatuses and component combinations thereof that are used to recognize possibly abnormal living tissue using a detected early increase in microvascular blood supply and corresponding applications. In one embodiment there is disclosed an apparatus that emits broadband light obtained from a light source onto microvasculature of tissue disposed within a human body and receives interacted light that is obtained from interaction of the broadband light with the microvasculature for transmission to a receiver. Different further embodiments include combinations of optical fibers, polarizers and lenses that assist in the selection of a predetermined depth profile of interacted light. In another embodiment, a kit apparatus is described that has various probe tips and/or light transmission elements that provide for various combinations of predetermined depth profiles of interacted light. In a further embodiment, a method of making a spectral data probe for depth range detection selectivity for detection of blood within microvasculature of tissue is described. | 10-14-2010 |
20130084042 | DAMAGE RESISTANT FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR - A fiber optic connector has a connector body, an elongated ferrule supported in the connector body, and a sleeve fixed on the circumference of a distal tip of the ferrule. The ferrule has an axial passage that opens on a front surface of the tip so that an endface of a fiber retained in the passage is exposed at the front surface. Further, the sleeve has a leading edge that projects a determined distance axially beyond the front surface of the tip to form a recessed region in which the exposed endface of the fiber is set back from the leading edge of the sleeve. A barrier is contained in the recessed region for protecting the fiber endface from damage by surrounding objects. The barrier may include a cured epoxy layer, a lens, or a refractive index matching material optically aligned with the fiber endface. | 04-04-2013 |
20140036271 | PROBE APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DEPTH-LIMITED PROPERTIES WITH LOW-COHERENCE ENHANCED BACKSCATTERING - Low-coherence enhanced backscattering (LEBS) spectroscopy is an angular resolved backscattering technique that is sensitive to sub-diffusion light transport length scales in which infoniiation about the scattering phase function is preserved. Lens-based and lens-free fiber optic LEBS probes are described that are capable of measuring optical properties of a target tissue through depth-limited measurements of backscattering angles within the enhanced backscattered cone. | 02-06-2014 |
Bryan Gould US
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20120318512 | THERMALLY ASSISTED GRAVITY DRAINAGE (TAGD) - A system and method for producing bitumen or heavy oil from a clastic or carbonate reservoir. The mobility of the bitumen or heavy oil is increased by conductive heating to reduce the viscosity. The bitumen or heavy oil is heated to temperatures below the thermal cracking temperature of the bitumen or heavy oil. As the bitumen or heavy oil is produced, evolved gases or evaporated connate water or both form a gas chamber to at least partially the voids left by the produced bitumen or heavy oil. | 12-20-2012 |
Carl Gould, Golden, CO US
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20120001554 | LINEAR LIGHT FIXTURES - Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided. | 01-05-2012 |
20120002414 | LENS FOR LED LUMINARIES - Embodiments of the invention provide for a linear lighting system with a plurality of discrete light sources. Other embodiments of the invention include heat dissipation techniques and apparatus for a linear light system. Other embodiments of the invention include a two component lighting system that includes rails and nodes. In some embodiments, the lighting and control aspects can be divided between the rail and node. In yet other embodiments a linear lens providing a unique photometric distribution is provided. | 01-05-2012 |
20120063138 | EGRESS LIGHTING FOR TWO MODULE LUMINAIRES - Embodiments of the invention provide for a lighting system for illuminating aisles with shelving. A rail can include a plurality of LEDs that extend along the length of the rail. The rail can be coupled with a node that includes various components along with an egress light source. The LEDs can be used to primarily illuminate the shelving on both or one side of the aisle. The egress light can be used to illuminate the aisle during times of emergency, at night, or when egress may be required. | 03-15-2012 |
20130033863 | LINEAR LIGHTING SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention are directed toward a lighting system that includes a primary optic having a length, a plurality of discrete light sources disposed along an axis, and a ribbed refractor. The ribbed refractor can include a plurality of linear ribs that are arranged substantially perpendicular to the line of discrete light sources. The ribbed refractor can refract light from the plurality of discrete light sources into a continuous line of light as viewed along the length of the primary optic, thereby masking the discrete nature of the light sources. In some embodiments, the ribbed refractor does not substantially alter the photometric distribution of light perpendicular to the axis. | 02-07-2013 |
20130271978 | LARGE-SCALE PRISM LUMINAIRES - Embodiments of the invention include luminaires with a large-scale prism. In some embodiments, a large-scale prism can be any prism with a base having the smallest dimension greater than one half of an inch. In some embodiments, a large-scale prism can be any prism with a base having the smallest dimension between two and four inches. At these large-scales, the geometry of the individual prism can be easily appreciated through casual observation. Use of large-scale prisms can provide a light without high angle glare. | 10-17-2013 |
20130294061 | Ceiling-Recessed Luminaire - Embodiments of the invention include a luminaire with an elongated luminaire body and at least one longitudinal luminaire flange each of which extend longitudinally from one end of the luminaire body. The luminaire body being shorter than the luminaire length measured from the ends of both longitudinal luminaire flanges. The luminaire body can include a channel with a plurality of light sources, optical elements, power lines, and/or control lines. A connector is also disclosed according to some embodiments of the invention that can be used to physically and/or electrically couple two luminaires together. The connector can couple the luminaires at a T-bar. | 11-07-2013 |
20140070724 | Recessed Luminaire - Embodiments of the invention are directed to wall recessed two-component luminaires. The two components can include a primary optical subsystem and a secondary optical subsystem. The primary optical subsystem can provide indirect lighting, illuminate an architectural space upward toward a ceiling, and/or have greater luminous flux than the secondary optical subsystem. The secondary optical subsystem can provide direct lighting, illuminate an architectural space horizontally and/or downward, provide lit appearance, provide direct view color and/or color gradients, provide direct view luminance and/or luminous gradients, and/or provide lighting for ambience. | 03-13-2014 |
20140071673 | Recessed Luminaire - Embodiments of the invention are directed to wall recessed two-component luminaires. The two components can include a primary optical subsystem and a secondary optical subsystem. The primary optical subsystem can provide indirect lighting, illuminate an architectural space upward toward a ceiling, and/or have greater luminous flux than the secondary optical subsystem. The secondary optical subsystem can provide direct lighting, illuminate an architectural space horizontally and/or downward, provide lit appearance, provide direct view color and/or color gradients, provide direct view luminance and/or luminous gradients, and/or provide lighting for ambience. | 03-13-2014 |
Carl T. Gould, Golden, CO US
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20140313765 | ANNULUS SHAPED LUMINAIRE - An annulus shaped luminaire includes an annular structure that includes one or more luminous panels, and transition structure that couples a support structure of the luminaire with the annular structure. The one or more luminous panels emit light that illuminates an area adjacent to the luminaire. | 10-23-2014 |
Carl T. Gould, Boulder, CO US
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20090141487 | LIGHT FIXTURE AND LENS ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source. | 06-04-2009 |
20100091484 | REPLACEMENT LIGHT FIXTURE AND LENS ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A replacement light fixture for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a base member upon with the light source is positioned and a reflector assembly detachably secured to a first and second mounting brackets that are mounted to a portion of the preexisting light fixture housing such that a lens portion of the reflector assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens portion | 04-15-2010 |
Christopher Michael Gould, Chanhassen, MN US
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20140207567 | Cross Channel Conversion Tracking System and Method - A cross channel conversion tracking system and method provides online marketers with information regarding which ads lead to conversion transactions, such as purchases. The system and method provides means to track purchases made when a particular user receives a marketing exposure on one device or channel but purchases on another device or channel. A cross channel conversion tracking system and method may be comprised of at least a data collection module, a data integration module, and a communications module with sub-modules as described. A data collection module may collect data on marketing exposures, post-purchase online interactions and device associations. A communications module may be used to retrieve data from local databases or third party systems when available, to allow for cross-device and cross-channel tracking. A data integration module may associate the various types of data to present a picture of marketing expenditure efficiency. | 07-24-2014 |
Clayton Gould, Orford, NH US
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20140069895 | AUTOMATED CARTRIDGE DETECTION FOR A PLASMA ARC CUTTING SYSTEM - The invention features methods and apparatuses for establishing operational settings of a plasma arc cutting system automatically using replaceable cartridges. A replaceable cartridge for use with a plasma arc cutting system includes a housing, a connection mechanism for coupling the housing to a plasma arc torch, an arc constrictor connected to the housing, an arc emitter connected to the housing, and an identification mechanism disposed relative to the housing and configured to communicate information to a reader of the plasma arc cutting system and automatically set at least one operating parameter of the plasma arc cutting system. | 03-13-2014 |
20150027998 | PLASMA ARC CUTTING SYSTEM AND PERSONA SELECTION PROCESS - The invention features methods and apparatuses for establishing operational settings of a plasma arc cutting system. A plasma power supply includes a user selectable control. The user selectable control enables selection of a single cutting persona that establishes at least a current, a gas pressure or gas flow rate, and an operational mode of the plasma arc cutting system. | 01-29-2015 |
Darin Mitchell Gould, Michigan City, IN US
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20110010264 | Pay To bid Auction System - Methods and systems for conducting electronic auctions. Bidders purchase the chance to bid, the number of times bidding are used as a winning factor. Bidder who has the highest Personal Bid and earliest bid time is selected as winner. Alternatively, Bidder who spend Highest Credit Bid and earliest bid time is selected as winner. | 01-13-2011 |
20120173380 | Pay To Bid Auction System - Methods and systems for conducting electronic auctions. Bidders purchase the chance to bid, the number of times bidding are used as a winning factor. Bidder who has the highest Personal Bid and earliest bid time is selected as winner. Alternatively, Bidder who spend Highest Credit Bid and earliest bid time is selected as winner. A timer is reset to provide a new target time by adding a set number of seconds to the remaining time each time a new bid is placed. | 07-05-2012 |
David A. Gould, Boulder, CO US
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20090171805 | Method and System for Conditional Transactions - A method and system for conditional transactions are provided. The system provides one or more master accounts wherein each master account is tied to and control one or more subordinated accounts. Each subordinated account may have a configurable/customizable set of permissions defined by the master account. The subordinated account holder would optionally require permission from the master account holder to complete a purchase. The master account holder would have a number of configurable/customizable permission rules to choose from for each subordinate account. | 07-02-2009 |
20110191209 | Method and System for Conditional Transactions - A method and system for conditional transactions (purchases/financial transactions) are provided. The system may include of these types of cards, to include but not limited to, credit, debit, gift, stored-value, charge, ATM or may use mobile devices with NFC in a swipe and go mode, or other types of mobile payment systems. The system provides one or more master accounts wherein each master account is tied to and control one or more subordinated accounts. Each subordinated account may have a configurable/customizable set of permissions defined by the master account. The subordinated account holder would optionally require permission from the master account holder to complete a purchase/financial transaction. The master account holder would have an extensible number of configurable/customizable permission rules to choose from for each subordinate account. | 08-04-2011 |
Don Gould, Sheridan, WY US
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20130087292 | Welding Curtian - A welding curtain comprises a substrate comprising a fire-resistant material and a number of magnets coupled to a portion of the substrate. A welding curtain comprises a substrate, a number of sliding mechanisms attached to at least a portion of an edge of the substrate, a track defining a groove within a front surface and comprising a back surface, and a number of magnets attached to the back surface of the track, in which the grooved front surface receives the sliding mechanisms, and in which the sliding devices, upon placement within the grooved front surface, slide along the length of the track. | 04-11-2013 |
Edward S. Gould, Dix Hills, NY US
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20110179577 | Foot/leg cradle cushion for cardio circulation enhancement - A foot/leg cradle cushion prevents crossing of ankles or legs for long periods of time, which has been associated with circulatory problems related to cardiac or stroke episodes. The cradle cushion is a soft yet sufficiently supportive device whereby the feet and/or lower legs are held separated from each other and prevented from being crossed. The cradle cushion has a pair of outer flange walls extending upward from a base with a taller middle wall that separates the feet or lower legs of the user. Thus is formed a U-shaped recess on either side of the central wall which would receive each foot and/or leg separated by the width of the central wall. This effectively prevents leg crossing which causes compression of the user's circulatory system in both lower legs and ankle regions. | 07-28-2011 |
Elliot Lawrence Gould, Windham, NH US
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20110184910 | Chain-of-Custody for Archived Data - A method that builds a chain-of-custody for archived data is disclosed to ensure the integrity and reliability of the archived data. In one implementation, by using a certified Time Stamp Authority (TSA), an indelible record of each time the archived data is touched (e.g. created, stored, retrieved, accessed, tested, moved, or transformed) is generated to build verifiable links between events to ensure the custody of the data can be audited and verified that it has remained intact throughout its lifetime. The chain-of-custody, in combination with the storage architecture that ensures archive data has not changed through various software and hardware means (e.g., multiple hash signatures to ensure integrity, timestamp authorities to pinpoint each time the archived data was touched, location information to pinpoint physical location, and coordinated chain of custody on multiple replicas of the digital artifact) validates that the archived data has not changed since it was archived. | 07-28-2011 |
Eric Justin Gould, Austin, TX US
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20080216011 | Computer uswer interface for calendar auto-summerization - A relativity controller is a scroll bar/window combination that provides a way to see data in relation to both the context of its wholeness and the salience of its contents. To accomplish this, the linear density or other appearance of the scroll bar (acting as a ruler or scale) varies with the density of the document salience (as indicated by different kinds of annotations or marks). It also provides a way to zoom between perspectives. This is usable on many different data types: including sound, video, graphics, calendars and word processors. | 09-04-2008 |
20090016691 | Audiovisual transmission system with interactive seamless branching and/or telescopic advertising - One aspect of the invention is a method for playing a stored content providing a plurality of segments which collectively contains the stored content, each segment has using first terminus and a second terminus with the content having a temporal flow from the first terminus to the second terminus. At least one segment is associated with a plurality of links to other segments. The method includes playing at least one segment with the temporal flow, determining whether a content expansion is desired prior to reaching the second terminus. If the content expansion is desired, then linking to an expansion segment and playing the expansion segment. If the content expansion is not desired, then linking to a continuing segment and playing the continuing segment. The method includes an additional link from the expansion segment to the continuing segment such that the continuing segment is played after the expansion segment has been played. Other aspects of the invention include other methods for playing stored content, for capturing and playing content, capturing segment and linkage descriptions, storage devices of the segment content, storage mechanisms referencing the continuous media content by segments and linkages and apparatus for capturing and playing continuous media content. | 01-15-2009 |
20090177995 | Computer User Interface for Calendar Auto-Summarization - A relativity controller is a scroll bar/window combination that provides a way to see data in relation to both the context of its wholeness and the salience of its contents. To accomplish this, the linear density or other appearance of the scroll bar (acting as a ruler or scale) varies with the density of the document salience (as indicated by different kinds of annotations or marks). It also provides a way to zoom between perspectives. This is usable on many different data types: including sound, video, graphics, calendars and word processors. | 07-09-2009 |
20110055419 | AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM WITH INTERACTIVE SEAMLESS BRANCHING AND/OR TELESCOPIC ADVERTISING - One aspect of the invention is a method for playing a stored content providing a plurality of segments which collectively contains the stored content, each segment has using first terminus and a second terminus with the content having a temporal flow from the first terminus to the second terminus. At least one segment is associated with a plurality of links to other segments. The method includes playing at least one segment with the temporal flow, determining whether a content expansion is desired prior to reaching the second terminus. If the content expansion is desired, then linking to an expansion segment and playing the expansion segment. If the content expansion is not desired, then linking to a continuing segment and playing the continuing segment. The method includes an additional link from the expansion segment to the continuing segment such that the continuing segment is played after the expansion segment has been played. Other aspects of the invention include other methods for playing stored content, for capturing and playing content, capturing segment and linkage descriptions, storage devices of the segment content, storage mechanisms referencing the continuous media content by segments and linkages and apparatus for capturing and playing continuous media content. | 03-03-2011 |
20110225552 | POLY VECTORAL REVERSE NAVIGATION - This invention includes a method of navigating a collection of nodes by selecting a first node, generating a context list and displaying first node and context list. Each context of the context collection includes a second node essentially referencing the first node. Another aspect of the invention includes a method of generating an address from a collection of contexts containing steps of receiving a selected attribute collection and generating the address. Each context includes a resolution address and an attribute collection. Each of the attribute collections contains at least one attribute. Whenever the attribute collection of a first context of the context collection is essentially the same as the selected attribute collection, the resolution address of the first context is selected as the generated address. Another aspect of the invention includes a method of navigating a hypergraph. The hypergraph includes at least one context list. Each context list contains at least one context. Each context includes a node. The method includes steps of selecting a first context list of the context lists, selecting a first context of the first context list, and displaying the node of the first context of the first context list. Aspects of this invention include computer programs implemented on computer readable media, situated both local to a user and in client-server configurations. | 09-15-2011 |
20120183274 | AUDIOVISUAL SYSTEM WITH INTERACTIVE SEAMLESS BRANCHING AND/OR TELESCOPIC ADVERTISING - A method is described for playing stored continuous play content having a temporal flow. At least one segment of the continuous play content is associated with a plurality of links to other segments. The method includes playing at least one segment with temporal flow, determining whether a content expansion is desired, linking to and playing the expansion, if desired, or linking to and playing a continuing segment if the expansion is not desired. The method includes an additional link from the expansion to the continuing segment of the first segment such that the continuing segment is played after the expansion segment has been played. Other teachings include methods for playing stored content, for capturing and playing content, for capturing segment and linkage descriptions, storage mechanisms referencing the continuous play content and linkages and apparatuses for capturing and playing such content. | 07-19-2012 |
20120226989 | POLY VECTORAL REVERSE NAVIGATION - This disclosure relates to navigation and display of information. A plurality of contexts may each include one or more nodes. A first visual display (e.g., presented to a user) may include representations of a first node, a first context and/or two other contexts. The first visual display may be directly navigated to visual representations corresponding to each of the two other contexts, which may include references to the first node. The other contexts may also include one or more other nodes in a collection of nodes. Nodes and contexts can appear as part of a web page or web site, or in other representative forms that allow the display and navigation of complex structures of information. Aspects of this invention include computer programs implemented on computer readable media, situated both local to a user and in client-server configurations. | 09-06-2012 |
20130209060 | METHOD AND STORAGE DEVICE FOR EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING CONTINUOUS PLAY MEDIA SEAMLESSLY - One aspect of the invention is playing a stored content providing a plurality of segments which collectively contains the stored content, each segment has using first terminus and a second terminus with the content having a temporal flow from the first terminus to the second terminus. At least one segment is associated with a plurality of links to other segments. The system plays at least one segment with the temporal flow, determining whether a content expansion is desired prior to reaching the second terminus. If the content expansion is desired, then linking to and expansion segment and playing the expansion segment. If the content expansion is not desired, then linking to a continuing segment and playing the continuing segment. An additional link form the expansion segment to the continuing segment such that the continuing segment is played after the expansion segment has been played. | 08-15-2013 |
Georgianna G. Gould, San Antonio, TX US
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20120225015 | Method for predicting autism spectrum disorders by cannabinoid and cannabinoid receptor expression - The inventive method relates to a method for the determination of susceptibility or diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorders. Diagnosis or determination of susceptibility determinations are predicated on quantitative analysis of endocannibinoid levels or endocannibinoid receptor expression. | 09-06-2012 |
Glen Edward Gould, Peoria, IL US
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20080292252 | Fiber Optic Patch Kit and Method for Using the Same - The present method and kit provide for effective and efficient patching of fiber optic cables. The kit comprises mechanical fiber optic splicers, a fiber optic patch, a splice housing, and a protective housing. The mechanical fiber optic splicers can be used to splice the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic patch. The mechanical fiber optic splicers, the fiber optic patch, and a portion of the fiber optic cable can be enclosed within the splice housing. The splice housing can then be enclosed within a protective housing. | 11-27-2008 |
20100278501 | Fiber Optic Patch Kit and Method For Using Same - The present method and kit provide for effective and efficient patching of fiber optic cables. The kit comprises mechanical fiber optic splicers, a fiber optic patch, a splice housing, and a protective housing. The mechanical fiber optic splicers can be used to splice the fiber optic cable and the fiber optic patch. The mechanical fiber optic splicers, the fiber optic patch, and a portion of the fiber optic cable can be enclosed within the splice housing. The splice housing can then be enclosed within a protective housing. | 11-04-2010 |
Grahame Gould, Hander, CT US
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20110029050 | INTRA-VENTRICULAR BRAIN COOLING CATHETER - A method for cooling of a brain with localized hypothermia allowing for maintenance of the core body temperature is achieved by positioning a cooling catheter within a ventricular cavity of the brain. The cooling catheter includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel providing for a closed flow of a cooling fluid into and out of the cooling catheter. A sack is formed at a distal end of the cooling catheter. The sack is in fluid communication with distal ends of the inlet channel and the outlet channel such that the sack is continually flushed with the cooling fluid as the cooling fluid flows into and out of the cooling catheter. The sack, when filled, takes the shape and size of the ventricular cavity filling the ventricular cavity in which it is positioned. The method further includes cooling the cooling catheter and the ventricular cavity through the closed flow of the cooling fluid through the cooling catheter. | 02-03-2011 |
Gregory M. Gould, Denver, CO US
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20130282477 | EMAIL INBOX MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for evaluating the effectiveness of an email campaign is described. The system and method may include the receipt of campaign data, the combination of the campaign data, and the determination of a campaign score and ranking based on the combined data. The determination of the campaign score and ranking may incorporate the use of a statistical model for testing similarity. The system and method may provide an indication of email message recipients' level of engagement with a particular campaign, as well as an indication of the effectiveness of a particular campaign as compared to that of other campaigns. | 10-24-2013 |
Hannah Gould, New Haven, CT US
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20090130123 | Antibodies to west nile virus polypeptides - The present invention relates to anti-West Nile virus E protein (WNE) antibodies, including human antibodies, and antigen-binding portions thereof. In particular, the invention relates to such antibodies and portions that prevent, inhibit, or treat a flavivirus infection, including a West Nile Virus infection. The invention also relates to antibodies that are chimeric, bispecific, derivatized, single chain antibodies or that are portions of fusion proteins. The invention also relates to isolated heavy and light chain immunoglobulins derived from human anti-WNE antibodies and nucleic acid molecules encoding such immunoglobulins. The present invention also relates to methods of making human anti-WNE antibodies, compositions comprising these antibodies and methods of using the antibodies and compositions for diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment. The invention also provides gene therapy methods using nucleic acid molecules encoding the heavy and/or light immunoglobulin molecules that comprise the human anti-WNE antibodies. The invention also relates to transgenic animals or plants comprising nucleic acid molecules of the present invention. | 05-21-2009 |
Harry J. Gould, New Orleans, LA US
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20130184218 | Targeted Osmotic Lysis of Cancer Cells - A targeted osmotic lysis (TOL) of tumor cells that over-express voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) has been developed that uses a combined therapy of a drug that blocks sodium, potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (Na | 07-18-2013 |
20150080327 | Targeted Osmotic Lysis of Cancer Cells - A targeted osmotic lysis (TOL) of tumor cells that over-express voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) has been developed that uses a combined therapy of a drug that blocks sodium, potassium-adenosine triphosphatase (Na | 03-19-2015 |
Helen A. Gould, Portland, OR US
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20140095069 | INTELLIGENT ROUTE PLANNING - The present disclosure relates to computer-implemented methods and systems for intelligent route planning. An example method may include receiving, by a computation system comprising one or more processors, one or more tasks. The one or more tasks may be associated with one or more locations. The method may further include storing, by the computation system, the one or more tasks. The method may further include receiving, by the computation system, current location information associated with a user. The method may further include generating, by the computation system, based upon the one or more tasks and the current location information, one or more notifications associated with at least one task for presentation to the user. | 04-03-2014 |
Ian Gould, Phoenix, AZ US
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20080213770 | Method of Determining The Nucleotide Sequence of Oligonucleotides and DNA Molecules - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 09-04-2008 |
20100209922 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 08-19-2010 |
20110183321 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183322 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183323 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 07-28-2011 |
20110294115 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 12-01-2011 |
20120015353 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 01-19-2012 |
20120258449 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 10-11-2012 |
20130288235 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 10-31-2013 |
20130295560 | METHOD OF DETERMINING THE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE OF OLIGONUCLEOTIDES AND DNA MOLECULES - The present invention relates to a novel method for analyzing nucleic acid sequences based on real-time detection of DNA polymerase-catalyzed incorporation of each of the four nucleotide bases, supplied individually and serially in a microfluidic system, to a reaction cell containing a template system comprising a DNA fragment of unknown sequence and an oligonucleotide primer. Incorporation of a nucleotide base into the template system can be detected by any of a variety of methods including but not limited to fluorescence and chemiluminescence detection. Alternatively, microcalorimetic detection of the heat generated by the incorporation of a nucleotide into the extending template system using thermopile, thermistor and refractive index measurements can be used to detect extension reactions. | 11-07-2013 |
James Gould, Kensington, NH US
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20110112951 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOCAL CURRENCY BACKED BY A VALUABLE ASSET - A local currency system and method are disclosed, the system and method providing for partially backing a local currency with a valuable asset. The currency system includes a local currency and a currency issuer. The currency issuer issues the local currency in an issuing exchange for legal tender, and purchases the valuable asset with at least a portion of the legal tender received in the issuing exchange. The valuable asset is held by the currency issuer, and can be sold by the currency issuer to cover a redemption exchange where the currency issuer receives the local currency and disburses the legal tender. The currency issuer can include one or more automated teller machines configured to perform the issuing and redemption exchanges. The currency issuer can have a computer system with a database configured to track the issuing and redemption exchanges, and regulate purchasing and selling of the valuable asset. | 05-12-2011 |
James Gould, Clearwater, FL US
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20120060957 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEAT CURING OF PIPE LINERS - An apparatus and method that accelerates curing of resin in a liner for a buried pipe includes an air inversion unit connected to an air compressor. The apparatus include a curing cap having an inflation port, a curing port and a drainage port. A remote source of pressurized fluid is placed in fluid communication with the inflation port. The apparatus also includes a manifold having an outlet, a first inlet in valved fluid communication with a heated fluid source, a second inlet in valved fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source and a third inlet in valved fluid communication with the drainage port. A flexible tube is slidably received by the curing port while maintaining a substantially fluid-tight seal. The flexible tube has a first end in fluid communication with the outlet of the manifold and the second end has a substantially spherical guide thereon. The second end of the flexible tube also includes a plurality of perforations to allow fluids to pass there through. | 03-15-2012 |
20120193011 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEAT CURING OF PIPE LINERS - An apparatus that accelerates curing of resin in a liner for a buried pipe includes a lining assembly connected to a pressurized fluid source. One embodiment includes an inversion cap having an inversion port, a curing port and a drainage port. The apparatus also includes a manifold having an outlet, a first inlet in valved fluid communication with a heated fluid source, a second inlet in valved fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source and a third inlet in valved fluid communication with the drainage port. While heated fluid enters the first end of the assembly via the manifold, a release fitting which allows fluids to escape through the second end thereof. | 08-02-2012 |
20130139922 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REPAIRING PIPING - A device and method for repairing the junction of a main pipe line and a lateral pipe. The device uses a series of independently controlled bladders to adjust the timing and pressure exerted by the bladders on the pipes. The device also uses a liner assembly of resin absorbent material is formed, with a tubular lateral liner connected to a concentric circular main liner. The liner also includes an opening to facilitate loading of the liner in the device. Upon loading the bladders and resin-embedded liner into a train, the device is positioned and the bladders independently inflated, either concurrently or in sequence, installing the liner assembly onto the pipe. Once the resin is cured, the bladder assembly and launcher are removed from the sewer pipe. | 06-06-2013 |
Janice K Gould, Bradenton, FL US
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20150050087 | DELIVERY TUBE FOR IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - The invention is directed generally to improvements in irrigation and fertilization assessment and delivery. More specifically, embodiments of the invention provide an improved fluid delivery tube, method to manufacture such tube, and systems that include such tube. The delivery tube is beneficial at least because it minimizes the life cycle cost of a plant-responsive delivery tube. | 02-19-2015 |
Jason Gould, Mullica, NJ US
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20110081641 | Method and Apparatus for Automating Chemical and Biological Assays - A device which collects specimen fluids or performs chemical or biological assays of the specimen fluid is provided with a specimen fluid receiver and a fluid actuated trigger coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver. The trigger is made of a material which expands substantially upon absorbing specimen fluid, and it is mounted and positioned so as to contact and move another component of the device upon expanding through the absorption of specimen fluid. Preferably, the trigger is mounted to the other component and is positioned to press against a stationary surface upon expanding, so that the trigger causes the other component to move. Also, the other component may contain a surface coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver and the surface has an area which contains a substance which interacts with the specimen fluid. The trigger is coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver in such a manner that there is a predetermined delay before the trigger expands sufficiently to move the other component, and the specimen fluid interacts with the substance during delay. | 04-07-2011 |
20120149093 | Method and Apparatus for Automating Chemical and Biological Assays - A device which collects specimen fluids or performs chemical or biological assays of the specimen fluid is provided with a specimen fluid receiver and a fluid actuated expandable trigger coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver such that a predetermined delay occurs before the trigger expands sufficiently to move another component of the device, and the specimen fluid interacts with a substance during the delay. The trigger is made of a material which expands substantially upon absorbing specimen fluid, and it is mounted and positioned so as to contact and move the other component of the device upon expanding through the absorption of specimen fluid. The other component may contain a surface coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver and the surface has an area which contains a substance which interacts with the specimen fluid. | 06-14-2012 |
Jay Gould, Medford, NY US
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20080270291 | Customer access solutions architecture - The present invention provides systems and methods for electronically delivering banking services to end clients and, more particularly, using Internet based technologies as a means of exposing those services. The solution to this problem set forth in this invention is the creation of a common electronic delivery infrastructure and application deployment environment, exposing an institution's entire portfolio of corporate banking services to its clients at a number of different locations at any time. | 10-30-2008 |
Jeffrey George Gould, North Fort Myers, FL US
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20140255623 | FISH NOVELTY ITEM - A novelty item has a main element having a front surface including an image of a head, a body, and a tail of a fish thereon. The main element further has first and second portions separable along a line between the head and tail. The first portion includes the image of the head and the second portion includes the image of the tail. The portions are configured to abut each other so as to display the head, body, and tail in a continuous manner, and further configured to separate from each other so as to display the head and the tail in a discontinuous manner. The portions can include respective handholds, which can be apertures. The novelty item can further have a guide connected to the first and second portions and can facilitate movement and abutment thereof. | 09-11-2014 |
Jeremy Gould, Atlanta, GA US
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20120239751 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPUTATION SCORING - Methods and systems for assigning reputation to communications entities include collecting communications data from distributed agents, aggregating the communications data, analyzing the communications data and identifying relationships between communications entities based upon the communications data. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240228 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPUTATION SCORING - Methods and systems for assigning reputation to communications entities include collecting communications data from distributed agents, aggregating the communications data, analyzing the communications data and identifying relationships between communications entities based upon the communications data. | 09-20-2012 |
20140366144 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL REPUTATION SCORING - Methods and systems for assigning reputation to communications entities include collecting communications data from distributed agents, aggregating the communications data, analyzing the communications data and identifying relationships between communications entities based upon the communications data. | 12-11-2014 |
20150040218 | DETECTING IMAGE SPAM - Methods and systems for operation upon one or more data processors for detecting image spam by detecting an image and analyzing the content of the image to determine whether the incoming communication comprises an unwanted communication. | 02-05-2015 |
Jerry E. Gould, Columbus, OH US
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20140353291 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING CLAD MATERIALS USING RESISTANCE SEAM WELDING - A system for creating a clad material that includes at least one substrate; at least one cladding layer; at least one surface activation layer disposed between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer; and a resistance seam welder, wherein the resistance seam welder is operative to generate heat and pressure sufficient to melt the at least one surface activation layer and form a bond between the at least one substrate and the at least one cladding layer when the at least one surface activation layer is cooled. | 12-04-2014 |
Jerry Ellison Gould, Columbus, OH US
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20130220978 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING TUBES FOR USE IN HEAT EXCHANGERS AND OTHER SYSTEMS - Methods for forming flattened tubes are described herein. In one embodiment, internal fins formed on an interior surface of a round tube define a plurality of internal cross channels thereon. The tube is flattened and the internal fins welded together at localized contact points without the use of a brazing or cladding material. | 08-29-2013 |
Jerry Ellison Gould, Grandview Heights, OH US
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20140099516 | BRAZED ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An article comprising a substrate, the substrate having a surface; a diffusion barrier layer disposed on a portion of the surface of the substrate, a brazing layer disposed on the diffusion barrier layer, the brazing layer comprising at least one diffusible element, wherein the diffusion barrier layer inhibits the at least one diffusible element from diffusing into the diffusion barrier layer and the substrate. Also provided herein is a method of making an article comprising providing a substrate, the substrate having a surface; forming a diffusion barrier layer on a portion of the surface of the substrate, the diffusion barrier layer being formed by electro-spark deposition; forming a brazing layer on the diffusion barrier layer, the brazing layer comprising at least one diffusible element, wherein the diffusion barrier layer inhibits the at least one diffusible element from diffusing into the substrate. | 04-10-2014 |
Jerry Francis Gould, Greene, PA US
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20100212459 | Roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower - A roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower includes: a motor to power the device; self-propelled wheels that move the device forward and urge the shingles into the device; a lifting blade that lifts up and dislodges the shingles from the roof; a shredder having two rows of grinding wheels that grind the shingles into pieces and blow the pieces into a conduit; and the conduit has a side wall that, when the wall is in a first position, diverts the pieces in a first direction, and when the wall is in a second position, diverts the pieces in a second direction. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213295 | Roof shingle stripper, grinder, blower, and hopper - A hopper for a roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower includes: a hopper; a catch area on the hopper, adapted to receive the debris; an output opening on the hopper, adapted to output the debris; a plate to urge the debris toward the output opening; and a manipulator connected to the plate having a portion that extends outside of the hopper. The manipulator pushes upon the plate thereby urging debris in the hopper toward the output opening. The grinder machine may include a motor, self-propelled wheels, a lifting blade for roof shingles, a shredder, and a conduit with a wall that channels the debris to one of two outputs. | 08-26-2010 |
Jessica Gould, Bethany, CT US
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20130066368 | Looped Suture - A method of forming a loop in a thread is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a loop forming system including, a base for securely retaining a thread to be formed and a welding assembly for forming a loop in the thread, contacting at least a portion of the thread with a super-critical fluid and securing the previously immersed portion of the thread to the base such that a first section of the previously immersed portion is maintained adjacent to a second section of the previously immersed portion. The method further includes the steps of approximating the welding assembly and the base towards each other, and approximating the welding assembly and base away from each other. Also provided is a medical device formed from the method. | 03-14-2013 |
20130079494 | Processing Tissue Utilizing Supercritical Fluid - A method for processing animal-derived tissue and cross-linking animal-derived tissue is disclosed. Each method includes exposing or contacting the animal-derived tissue with a supercritical fluid. | 03-28-2013 |
Jessica Gould, North Haven, CT US
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20150051631 | Expandable Balloon Desufflation Assembly - A balloon dissector includes a cannula, an expandable bladder, and a cord. The cannula defines a lumen between proximal and distal ends. The expandable bladder is configured to expand when fluid is injected into the lumen and includes an inner surface, a proximal base, and a retainer. The proximal base is selectively coupleable to the distal end of the cannula in a sealing relationship. The retainer is positioned on the inner surface of the expandable bladder. The cord includes a first end, a second end, and a central portion. The one end of the cord extends from the proximal end of the cannula. The cord extends through the lumen of the cannula and through the retainer of the bladder returning into the lumen. The cord configured to draw the expandable bladder into the lumen after the expandable bladder is expanded. | 02-19-2015 |
Jonathan H. Gould, Tolland, CT US
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20130008174 | METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR DETECTING ICE - An example method of aircraft engine control includes detecting a difference between a temperature detected by a first temperature sensor and a temperature detected by a second temperature sensor. Anti-icing activity is initiated in response to the difference. | 01-10-2013 |
Kenneth Gould, Zionsville, IN US
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20090131396 | TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND DYSLIPIDEMIA USING SECRETORY PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 (SPLA2) INHIBITORS AND SPLA2 INHIBITOR COMBINATION THERAPIES - Administration of sPLA | 05-21-2009 |
Mark Gould, North Huntingdon, PA US
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20140191767 | DETECTION AND LOCATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS HAVING A MICRO-INTERFACE ABNORMALITY IN AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - A method of detecting and locating a micro-interface abnormality within an electrical system having a plurality of conductors and a plurality of electrical connections includes identifying a subset of the plurality of electrical connections by detecting an acoustic signal within the electrical system and analyzing the detected acoustic signal and determining that the detected acoustic signal is indicative of an electrical fault, measuring a contact resistance of each of the subset of the plurality of electrical connections, and identifying at least one of the subset of the plurality of electrical connection points as having a micro-interface abnormality based on the measured contact resistances. | 07-10-2014 |
Mark A. Gould, Gainesville, GA US
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20090206112 | LIQUID DISPENSING VALVE AND METHODS - A dispensing valve is provided for dispensing liquid from a cartridge. The valve includes a valve body that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the cartridge therein. A valve member is disposed in the valve body and is adapted for fluid communication with the cartridge. A valve seat element is disposed in the valve body and includes a liquid chamber that is in communication with the liquid outlet and is mounted for reciprocating movement between a closed position engaged with the valve member to prevent liquid from exiting the liquid outlet and an open position disengaged from the valve member to allow liquid to flow from the liquid chamber through the liquid outlet. The valve body may include a longitudinal axis and a receive bore extending along the longitudinal axis, with the liquid outlet being substantially co-axial with the receiving bore. | 08-20-2009 |
20110300295 | JETTING DISPENSER AND METHOD OF JETTING HIGHLY COHESIVE ADHESIVES - Jetting dispensers and methods of non-contact dispensing a hot melt adhesive onto a substrate. The method may include jetting a plurality of droplets of the hot melt adhesive from a nozzle outlet toward the substrate in a direction of travel. Each droplet has a droplet length approximately aligned with the direction of travel and a droplet width shorter than the droplet length. The jetting is controlled such that each of the droplets does not collapse into a spherical-shaped droplet during flight from the nozzle outlet to the substrate. The nozzle outlet may be heated to a first temperature, and the method may further include rapidly heating each droplet of the hot melt adhesive to a second temperature higher than the first temperature upon release from the nozzle outlet. | 12-08-2011 |
20120187145 | TWO-COMPONENT LIQUID DISPENSER GUN AND SYSTEM - A liquid dispenser gun ( | 07-26-2012 |
20130105525 | DISPENSING MODULE AND METHOD OF DISPENSING WITH A PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR | 05-02-2013 |
20140144933 | HOT MELT ADHESIVE SYSTEMS, ADHESIVE DEGRADATION DETECTION DEVICES, AND RELATED METHODS - A hot melt adhesive system includes an adhesive supply and an adhesive supply heater associated with the adhesive supply for melting hot melt adhesive material into a liquid hot melt adhesive. An adhesive dispenser is fluidly coupled with the adhesive supply and includes an outlet for dispensing the liquid hot melt adhesive. A fluid passage extends from the adhesive supply to the outlet of the adhesive dispenser; and an adhesive degradation detection device is operatively coupled to the fluid passage. The adhesive degradation detection device includes an energy source for emitting energy into the liquid hot melt adhesive in the fluid passage. The adhesive degradation detection device further includes a detector configured for detecting attenuated energy that emerges from the liquid hot melt adhesive. A controller operatively coupled to the adhesive degradation detection device can determine a degradation condition of the liquid hot melt adhesive. | 05-29-2014 |
20150076173 | HEAT EXCHANGE DEVICES, LIQUID ADHESIVE SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS - A heat exchange device for heating liquid adhesive material to an application temperature suitable for an adhesive bonding application includes a body having an inlet configured to receive a flow of liquid adhesive material and an outlet configured to provide the liquid adhesive material to a dispensing device for the adhesive bonding application. A fluid passageway in the body connects the inlet and the outlet. The fluid passageway includes a thin slit section having a length along a fluid flow direction between the inlet and the outlet, the thin slit section further having a first dimension and a second dimension transverse to the fluid flow direction. The first dimension and the length are substantially greater than the second dimension. The heat exchange further includes a heating element for heating the liquid adhesive material flowing through the thin slit section to the application temperature. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark T. Gould, St. Paul, MN US
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20110251051 | PHOTOCATALYTIC COATING - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder comprising an alkoxysilane. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating with improved durability on its external surface that is formed from the aforesaid coating composition. | 10-13-2011 |
Martin Gould, Mullica, NJ US
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20120149093 | Method and Apparatus for Automating Chemical and Biological Assays - A device which collects specimen fluids or performs chemical or biological assays of the specimen fluid is provided with a specimen fluid receiver and a fluid actuated expandable trigger coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver such that a predetermined delay occurs before the trigger expands sufficiently to move another component of the device, and the specimen fluid interacts with a substance during the delay. The trigger is made of a material which expands substantially upon absorbing specimen fluid, and it is mounted and positioned so as to contact and move the other component of the device upon expanding through the absorption of specimen fluid. The other component may contain a surface coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver and the surface has an area which contains a substance which interacts with the specimen fluid. | 06-14-2012 |
Martin Gould, Logan Township, NJ US
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20100172797 | EXTRACTION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-SENSITIVITY BODY FLUID TESTING DEVICE - An extraction method and apparatus is provided for obtaining quick, safe and highly sensitive testing of a variety of body fluids including saliva, blood, urine or other fluids for drugs of abuse or other analytes. The apparatus includes a latchable extraction wand for obtaining body fluid samples from a subject which is adapted to maximize the portion of the body fluid sample that will go into a graduated bottle containing a buffer solution, and a testing device wherein the sample will be received and into which test strips can be inserted to determine levels of drugs of abuse or other analyte in the sample. In one of the methods of the invention, energy is imparted to the sample and buffer solution, such as by shaking, and this facilitates reduction of sample viscosity, such as by promoting the breakdown of mucins when the sample is saliva. | 07-08-2010 |
Martin Gould, Mullica Hill, NJ US
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20080305548 | METHOD FOR STIMULATING SALIVA PRODUCTION DURING ORAL SAMPLE COLLECTION PROCEDURE - A method and device are provided for stimulating and increasing the production of saliva during immunoassay tests for drugs or other analytes wherein a scent or odor capable of stimulating saliva production is incorporated into a device for obtaining an oral sample from a test subject. The scent or odor may be impregnated into the oral sample collection device or may be part of an attachment to such a device, and the scent or odor is disposed in such a manner so as to maximize the exposure of the scent to the test subject and thus stimulate the production of saliva. The method and device of the invention are advantageous because the increased production of saliva will facilitate the testing of an oral sample for drugs or other analytes and will increase the likelihood of obtaining a complete and accurate result. | 12-11-2008 |
20090181471 | ASSAY DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR THE TESTING OF FLUID SAMPLES - An assay device for testing of liquid samples for drugs of abuse has a transparent container for retaining a liquid sample. A backing member is within the container and is curved so that its front surface corresponds to the curvature of the container wall. Immunoassay test strips are on the front face of the backing and are visible through the container wall. Each test strip is enclosed in a transparent pocket which has a bottom opening through which the bottom portion of the test strip protrudes to contact the liquid sample within the container. The liquid then flows upwardly through the test strip to react with reagents within the test strip. | 07-16-2009 |
Martin Gould US
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20130008201 | Efficient ice maker - An ice making apparatus includes a tray made of a thermally conductive material which has two opposite sides. Each side has a plurality of cavities for receiving water, when facing up. The water is frozen to form ice units conforming to the shape of the cavities. The cavities are shaped to have a smooth contour and are coated with a non-wetting material. After the water in the cavities in the side of the tray that is facing up is frozen, the tray is rotated such that the ice units are dislodged and are collected in a receptacle. The other side of the tray is now filled with water; the heat of the water flows thermally to the opposite side. An embodiment also includes a mechanically driven finger bar with prongs to dislodge the ice. | 01-10-2013 |
Rachael A.t. Gould, Forest Lake, MN US
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20080241550 | PHOTOCATALYTIC COATING - In one embodiment, the present application is directed to a structure. The structure comprises a structural layer having an external surface and a coating on the external surface of the structural layer. The coating comprises a polyurethane binder; and photocatalytic particles within the polyurethane binder. | 10-02-2008 |
20100098777 | COPPER CONTAINING ALGICIDAL COMPOUNDS - The present application is directed to a coating composition comprising a ceramic binder and inorganic copper compound particles. Generally, the inorganic copper compound particles have a median particle size of less than 5 micrometers. In some embodiments, the particles have a median particle size of greater than 1 micrometer. The inorganic copper compound particles may be non-photocatalytic. The coating may also be placed on a structural layer. | 04-22-2010 |
20100152030 | PHOTOCATALYTIC COATING - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder comprising a boric acid, borate, or combination thereof. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating with improved durability on its external surface that is formed from the aforesaid coating composition. | 06-17-2010 |
20100190633 | PHOTOCATALYTIC COATING - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises a dispersion of photocatalysts having a mean cluster size of less than about 300 nm and an alkali metal silicate binder. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating with improved transparency on its external surface that is formed from the aforesaid coating composition. | 07-29-2010 |
20110151221 | MONOLITHIC BUILDING ELEMENT WITH PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIAL - A building element selected from a roofing tile or siding element may be formed from a first cementitious mixture and a second cementitious mixture containing a photocatalytic cementitious mixture. The first cementitious mixture and the photocatalytic cementitious mixture may be co-formed into a shaped uncured two layer monolith having a base layer of the first cementitious mixture and a top layer of the photocatalytic cementitious mixture. The shaped uncured two layer monolith is then cured. The resulting building element may be algae-resistant. | 06-23-2011 |
20110251051 | PHOTOCATALYTIC COATING - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a coating composition. The coating composition comprises photocatalytic particles and an alkali metal silicate binder comprising an alkoxysilane. In another aspect, the present invention is directed to a coated article. The coated article has a photocatalytic coating with improved durability on its external surface that is formed from the aforesaid coating composition. | 10-13-2011 |
Rachael A. T. Gould, Forest Lake, MN US
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20100035044 | ARTICLE COMPRISING AN ADHESION PROMOTER COATING - It is desired to find a new class of adhesion promoters to adhere the granules to the asphalt. Generally, the application is directed to an article comprising a substrate and a coating on the substrate, wherein the coating comprises a polyolefin. The substrate may be a roofing granule. In certain embodiments, the polyolefin is a chemically modified polyolefin. In some embodiments, the coating comprises a photocatalytic material. | 02-11-2010 |
Raymond C. Gould, Greensburg, IN US
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20110191959 | HOSPITAL BED LIFT AND BRAKING MECHANISMS - A patient support including a frame, plurality of wheels coupled to the frame, a deck, and a scissor mechanism coupled to the frame and the deck to move the deck from a raised position to a lowered position. The support includes brake mechanism including a brake pad to contact the floor to prevent the patient support from rolling. | 08-11-2011 |
Richard D. Gould, Glen Ellyn, IL US
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20110106422 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GUIDING A VEHICLE - A device for aligning a vehicle with a next pass through a field comprises a camera which takes a corresponding natural picture. A receiver is provided for receiving a navigational signal from a navigational satellite system. A central processing unit is connected to the camera for receiving the natural picture and the receiver for receiving the natural satellite signal. The CPU generates a master signal comprising a video signal of the navigational picture, an actual indicator signal representing the actual position of the vehicle, and a desired indicator signal representing the desired position of the vehicle. A display is connected to the CPU for receiving the master signal and generating a master image comprising a natural picture image, an actual indicator image, and a desired indicator image. The vehicle is driven to cause an alignment of the actual indicator image with the desired indicator image. | 05-05-2011 |
Richard J. Gould, St. Paul, MN US
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20090255624 | GREASE MASKING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to the packaging materials. More specifically, the invention relates to materials and methods suitable for use as packaging materials whereby the appearance of grease, fat or oil staining on the packaging material is reduced or eliminated. | 10-15-2009 |
20110200757 | GREASE MASKING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to the packaging materials. More specifically, the invention relates to materials and methods suitable for use as packaging materials whereby the appearance of grease, fat or oil staining on the packaging material is reduced or eliminated. | 08-18-2011 |
20120148748 | GREASE MASKING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention relates generally to the packaging materials. More specifically, the invention relates to materials and methods suitable for use as packaging materials whereby the appearance of grease, fat or oil staining on the packaging material is reduced or eliminated. | 06-14-2012 |
Richard W. Gould, Pearl River, LA US
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20130064420 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL CLOUD SHADOW DETECTION OVER WATER - System and method for detecting cloud shadows over water from ocean color imagery received from remote sensors. | 03-14-2013 |
Richard W. Gould, Peal River, LA US
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20140214323 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIO-OPTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL RECONNAISSANCE - System for collecting ocean data includes a trawl-resistant bottom mooring having a base unit and profiler on board. Method for collecting ocean data includes steps for receiving and executing a configuration file in the base unit and the profiler, collecting data, transmitting the data to a receiving station, and transferring to and archiving the data in the base unit. | 07-31-2014 |
Robert S. Gould, Cincinnati, OH US
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20130284491 | ZERO HALOGEN CABLE - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors has inner and outer layers, the inner layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, the outer layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292155 | ZERO HALOGEN CABLE - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors has inner and outer layers, the inner layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, the outer layer being formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant, wherein at least a portion of one of the inner layer and the outer layer is foamed. | 11-07-2013 |
Rob S. Gould, Cincinnati, OH US
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20120024570 | ZERO HALOGEN CABLE - A cable that comprises a cable core that includes a plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors wherein, the insulation of at least one pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is substantially flame retardant, and the insulation of at least another pair of the plurality of insulated pairs of twisted conductors is formed of a zero halogen material that is not flame retardant. | 02-02-2012 |
20130161063 | CABLE COMPONENT WITH NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL - A cable component that comprises a main body where at least a part of the main body is formed of an insulation material, and at least one non-flammable portion is disposed in the insulation material of the main body. The non-flammable portion forms at least about 25% by volume of the cable component, is flexible, and reduces the amount of the insulation material of the main body, thereby reducing the fuel load in the cable component. | 06-27-2013 |
Ronald M. Gould, Sewell, NJ US
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20090054285 | Lubricant composition with low deposition tendency - Lubricant base oil blends and finished lubricating compositions having low deposition tendency are provided. The base oil blends consist essentially of about 20 wt % to about 80 wt %, based on the total weight of the blend, of an F-T Group III base oil having less than 5 wt % cycloparaffins, the balance of the blend being a Group III base oil having at least 35 wt % cycloparaffins. The finished lubricating compositions comprise a major amount of the base oil blend of the invention and at least one engine oil additive. | 02-26-2009 |
20100070202 | Base oil low temperature property classification model - In one embodiment a method to determine at least one low temperature property of the lubricant oil is disclosed. This method comprises obtaining a base stock, generating a DSC curve of wax versus temperature using a heating curve for the base stock, correlating the heating curve of the base stock with a MRV for a formulated oil, and determining the MRV of the lubricant oil from the correlation of the base stock to the MRV of the corresponding desired base oil. | 03-18-2010 |
20140197071 | FIELD ENHANCED SEPARATION OF HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS - Systems and methods are provided for using field enhanced separations to produce multiple fractions from a petroleum input. A liquid thermal diffusion and/or electric field separation is used to produce the fractions. The fractions can then be used to form multiple outputs that share a first feature while being different with regard to a second feature. For example, a first fraction from the plurality of fractions can have a desired value for a first property such as viscosity index. Two or more additional fractions from the plurality of fractions can then be blended together to make a blended fraction or output. The blended fraction can have a value for the first property that is substantially similar to the value for the first fraction. However, for a second property, the first fraction and the blended fraction can have distinct values. As a result, multiple output fractions can be formed that share a first feature but differ in a second feature. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197075 | FIELD ENHANCED SEPARATION OF HYDROCARBON FRACTIONS - Systems and methods are provided for using field enhanced separations to produce multiple fractions from a petroleum input. A liquid thermal diffusion and/or electric field separation is used to produce the fractions. The fractions can then be used to form multiple outputs that share a first feature while being different with regard to a second feature. For example, a first fraction from the plurality of fractions can have a desired value for a first property such as viscosity index. Two or more additional fractions from the plurality of fractions can then be blended together to make a blended fraction or output. The blended fraction can have a value for the first property that is substantially similar to the value for the first fraction. However, for a second property, the first fraction and the blended fraction can have distinct values. As a result, multiple output fractions can be formed that share a first feature but differ in a second feature. | 07-17-2014 |
Russell Gould, Yardley, PA US
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20130190597 | Method and Device for Evaluation of Local Tissue's Biological or Biomechanical Character - A device for evaluation of a tissue's biological or biomechanical character is disclosed. The device uses negative pressure to draw a portion of the tissue across one or more electrode pairs disposed within the device. By measuring one or more parameters associated with an electric or magnetic field defined by the electrode pairs, in vivo evaluation of the tissue's biological or biomechanical character may be achieved in a minimally invasive manner. The device may also include an indenter to apply a positive stress on the tissue within the sidewall to further evaluate its biological or biomechanical character. A method of using the device is also disclosed. | 07-25-2013 |
Sheldon D. Gould, Hollywood, FL US
Stacey Gould, Meeker, CO US
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20110062257 | PROCESSING MEAT TRIM - Meat trim portions are sorted by employing quantitative lean point analysis and one or more sorting steps. Embodiments of the present invention are adapted to make lean point determinations, to compare the determinations to one or more sorting parameters, and to direct meat trim portions to one of a plurality of containers based on the comparison. Meat trim portions from each container are subsequently processed into ground meat. | 03-17-2011 |
Stephen H. Gould, Melbourne Beach, FL US
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20090116625 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING POWER AND DATA OVER A VOICE GRADE/POTS INFRASTRUCTURE FOR USE IN COMMUNICATING WITH AND/OR CONTROLLING MULTIPLE REMOTE NETWORK AND NON-NETWORK DEVICES - A system and method for providing data services and controllable power to each one of a plurality of end points in a structure. The system comprises a network, a source of power, a concentrator connected to the network and remote network devices/controllers connected to the network with a remote network device/controller located at an end point. The remote network devices/controllers receive power from the source of power and supply controllable power to one or both of networked and non-networked controlled devices connected to the remote network devices/controllers. The networked controlled devices send data to and receive data from the remote network device/controller, and data is communicated between the remote network device/controller and the concentrator. The power supplied to the networked and non-networked controlled devices is controlled at the source of power or at an associated remote network device/controller. | 05-07-2009 |
Stephen Richard Gould, Merrick, NY US
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20110131126 | Trade Management System For Reducing Securities Positions - A computer implemented method and system is provided for reducing the number of securities positions of multiple counterparties. Securities positions are acquired from the counterparties. A price is obtained for each of the acquired securities positions from each of the counterparties. A consensus price is created for each of the acquired securities positions based on the obtained price of each of the acquired securities positions. The created consensus price for each of the acquired securities positions is displayed to the counterparties. The counterparties perform acceptance or rejection of the created consensus price of each of the acquired securities positions. The acquired securities positions are allocated at the created consensus price to one or more counterparties who accept the consensus price, using a sorting algorithm. The number of securities positions of the counterparties is reduced by trading the allocated securities positions to the associated counterparties. | 06-02-2011 |
20110131127 | Distribution Of Financial Instruments Among Counterparties - A computer implemented method and system is provided for distributing aggregated financial instruments among counterparties. The counterparties' financial instrument positions are acquired along with risk measures. The financial instrument positions are weighted using the risk measures to obtain risk weighted positions. An aggregate risk is computed by aggregating the risk weighted positions of the financial instruments. A position risk is computed by aggregating the risk weighted positions of the counterparties. A financial instrument with highest aggregate risk is allocated to a counterparty with highest position risk based on predefined rules. The position risks are recomputed by aggregating the risk weighted positions modified due to the allocation. An unallocated financial instrument with highest aggregate risk is allocated to a counterparty with highest change in position risk after the recomputation. Recomputation of the position risk and allocation of the unallocated financial instruments are performed until the financial instruments are completely allocated. | 06-02-2011 |
Susan Gould, Mullica, NJ US
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20120149093 | Method and Apparatus for Automating Chemical and Biological Assays - A device which collects specimen fluids or performs chemical or biological assays of the specimen fluid is provided with a specimen fluid receiver and a fluid actuated expandable trigger coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver such that a predetermined delay occurs before the trigger expands sufficiently to move another component of the device, and the specimen fluid interacts with a substance during the delay. The trigger is made of a material which expands substantially upon absorbing specimen fluid, and it is mounted and positioned so as to contact and move the other component of the device upon expanding through the absorption of specimen fluid. The other component may contain a surface coupled to receive specimen fluid from the specimen fluid receiver and the surface has an area which contains a substance which interacts with the specimen fluid. | 06-14-2012 |
Travis Gould, Old Town, ME US
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20090242798 | 3D Biplane Microscopy - A microscopy system is configured for creating 3D images from individually localized probe molecules. The microscopy system includes a sample stage, an activation light source, a readout light source, a beam splitting device, at least one camera, and a controller. The activation light source activates probes of at least one probe subset of photo-sensitive luminescent probes, and the readout light source causes luminescence light from the activated probes. The beam splitting device splits the luminescence light into at least two paths to create at least two detection planes that correspond to the same or different number of object planes of the sample. The camera detects simultaneously the at least two detection planes, the number of object planes being represented in the camera by the same number of recorded regions of interest. The controller is programmable to combine a signal from the regions of interest into a 3D data. | 10-01-2009 |
20100265318 | 3D Biplane Microscopy - A microscopy system is configured for creating 3D images from individually localized probe molecules. The microscopy system includes a sample stage, an activation light source, a readout light source, a beam splitting device, at least one camera, and a controller. The activation light source activates probes of at least one probe subset of photo-sensitive luminescent probes, and the readout light source causes luminescence light from the activated probes. The beam splitting device splits the luminescence light into at least two paths to create at least two detection planes that correspond to the same or different number of object planes of the sample. The camera detects simultaneously the at least two detection planes, the number of object planes being represented in the camera by the same number of recorded regions of interest. The controller is programmable to combine a signal from the regions of interest into a 3D data. | 10-21-2010 |
Travis Gould, New Haven, CT US
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20120287244 | NON-COHERENT LIGHT MICROSCOPY - An optical microscope ( | 11-15-2012 |
20130147916 | MICROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING THREE DIMENSIONAL IMAGES USING PROBE MOLECULES | 06-13-2013 |
Travis John Gould, Orono, ME US
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20120018651 | NANOSCALE IMAGING OF MOLECULAR POSITIONS AND ANISOTROPIES - A Polarization Fluorescence Photoactivation Localization Microscopy (P-FPALM) system and method are provided to simultaneously image the localizations and fluorescence anisotropics of large numbers of single molecules within a sample. The system modifies known FPALM systems by adding a polarizing beam splitter. The beam splitter polarizes emissions perpendicular and parallel to an axis in the sample to allow spatially separate imaging of fluorescence emitted from a sample. The system includes lenses and mirrors so that the separate, polarized beams are detected simultaneously. The present invention includes methods of using the system to image localizations and fluorescence anisotropics of single molecules, and methods of using data obtained with the system to predict 3-D orientation of the molecules. The system and method achieve substantially improved lateral resolution within even dense samples over known microscopic imaging techniques, and does not compromise speed or sensitivity. | 01-26-2012 |
Vivian Jane Gould, Greene, PA US
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20100212459 | Roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower - A roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower includes: a motor to power the device; self-propelled wheels that move the device forward and urge the shingles into the device; a lifting blade that lifts up and dislodges the shingles from the roof; a shredder having two rows of grinding wheels that grind the shingles into pieces and blow the pieces into a conduit; and the conduit has a side wall that, when the wall is in a first position, diverts the pieces in a first direction, and when the wall is in a second position, diverts the pieces in a second direction. | 08-26-2010 |
20100213295 | Roof shingle stripper, grinder, blower, and hopper - A hopper for a roof shingle stripper, grinder, and blower includes: a hopper; a catch area on the hopper, adapted to receive the debris; an output opening on the hopper, adapted to output the debris; a plate to urge the debris toward the output opening; and a manipulator connected to the plate having a portion that extends outside of the hopper. The manipulator pushes upon the plate thereby urging debris in the hopper toward the output opening. The grinder machine may include a motor, self-propelled wheels, a lifting blade for roof shingles, a shredder, and a conduit with a wall that channels the debris to one of two outputs. | 08-26-2010 |