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Abdul Raheeda Hodge, Coral Springs, FL US
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20130066704 | SHOPPING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING SAVINGS USING THE SAME - A savings system that utilizes a website on a server having an administrator that is implemented over an electronic network. The website has software that is able to electrically communicate with a plurality of consumers, product and service provider databases, and product manufacturer databases. Each of the plurality of consumers receive a card that provides consumer information to a database that is communicated to the website and based on the activity of the plurality of consumers or team of consumers savings and discounts are provided to an account. | 03-14-2013 |
Aimee Hodge, Candia, NH US
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20130079300 | METHOD OF PROVIDING HEMOSTASIS USING FLEXIBLE BIORESORBABLE FOAM - A method of providing hemostasis of bleeding tissue. A flexible bioresorbable foam is formed that consists essentially of carboxymethylcellulose. The flexible bioresorbable foam is crosslinked. Chain scission is performed on the crosslinked flexible bioresorbable foam to provide the flexible bioresorbable foam with a selected in-vivo residence time of between about 3 days and about 14 days. Hemostasis is caused by applying the flexible bioresorbable foam to bleeding tissue. The flexible bioresorbable foam is resorbed in-vivo. The selected in-vivo residence time is a time between the flexible bioresorbable foam being applied to the tissue and the flexible bioresorbable foam having been substantially completely absorbed into the tissue. | 03-28-2013 |
Alexander J. Hodge, Auburn, AL US
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20150132847 | ENCAPSULATION AND CARDIAC DIFFERENTIATION OF hiPSCs IN 3D PEG-FIBRINOGEN HYDROGELS - The present invention relates to the production of cell cultures and tissues from undifferentiated pluripotent stem cells using three-dimensional biomimetic materials. The resultant cell cultures or tissues can be used in any of a number of protocols including testing chemicals, compounds, and drugs. Further, the methods and compositions of the present invention further provide viable cell sources and novel cell delivery platforms that allow for replacement of diseased tissue and engraftment of new cardiomyocytes from a readily available in vitro source. The present invention includes novel methods required for the successful production of cell cultures and tissues, systems and components used for the same, and methods of using the resultant cell and tissue compositions. | 05-14-2015 |
Barry Hodge, Hughesville, PA US
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20080210795 | REFINER PLATES WITH HIGH-STRENGTH HIGH-PERFORMANCE BARS - A refiner plate for mechanical refiner of lingocelluosic material, the refiner plate including: a refining surface including bars and grooves, wherein the bars each have an upper section including a leading edge and a lower section including a root at a substrate of the plate; the upper section of the bars has a narrow width and a draft angle less than five degrees, and the lower section of the bars has a wide width greater than the narrow width of upper section and a draft angle of at least five degrees on at least one sidewall of the bar. | 09-04-2008 |
Ben Hodge, Milwaukee, WI US
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20080252041 | INTELLIGENT INTERLOCK FOR A MOTORCYCLE STAND - A motorcycle including a frame, an engine mounted to the frame, and a stand movable between an extended position in which the stand supports the motorcycle and a retracted position. The motorcycle includes a sensor operable to generate a stand signal indicative of at least one of the extended and retracted positions of the side stand and a controller electrically coupled to the sensor to receive the stand signal. The controller is programmed for preventing operation of the engine based on the stand signal during a first operating condition of the motorcycle and is further programmed to allow running of the engine during a second operating condition of the motorcycle, regardless of the stand signal. | 10-16-2008 |
Brent T. Hodge, Brighton, MI US
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20110059667 | COVER WITH A SPRAY ON FABRIC - The present invention relates to a process for the production of a car interior part with a base layer and a fabric layer and a car interior part comprising these layers. | 03-10-2011 |
20130125313 | System And Method Of Forming Variable Density Seating Materials - A system and method of forming seating materials having variable density gradient for high hardness ratio of high-to-low deflection, and more specifically to forming foam materials for vehicle seats having variable density gradient that allow greater comfort across a wider range of occupant weights. | 05-23-2013 |
Bruce Hodge, Greenfield, NY US
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20080270237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING INTERNET TRAFFIC AND CONTROLLING SEARCH RESPONSES - A system, method and program product for modifying data packets being communicated between a client and a Web application to enhance the Web experience of a user. A system is disclosed for enhancing searches being performed by a search engine application, and monitoring data packets passing through a network node to identify a data packet containing an original search query; modifying the data packet containing the original search query to create a modified search query; and forwarding the modified search query to the search engine application in place of the original search query. | 10-30-2008 |
20090194942 | THERMAL TARGET SYSTEM - A thermal signal generating device, including at least two parallel buss bars operable for carrying a current and a heating element having at least a first region and a second region. The heating element includes a plurality of horizontal traces and a plurality of vertical traces. Widths of each of the plurality of horizontal and vertical traces may be greater in a first region of the heating element than in a second region of the heating element, allowing for a gradient heat differential to be emitted by the heating element. | 08-06-2009 |
20100077598 | Cable wrap system - A wire protection system includes a cover configured to enclosed a wire. The cover has a plurality of spikes extending outwardly from an outer surface of the cover. The plurality of spikes is configured and spaced relative to each other to deter an animal from chewing on the cover. | 04-01-2010 |
20110214499 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND RETRIEVING POSITIONAL INFORMATION - An apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information including a surface having a plurality of first elements and a plurality of second elements, a first detection element connected to at least one of the plurality of first elements, and a second detection element connected to at least one of the plurality of second elements. The detection elements may include pulse detection elements or current sensing circuits. The plurality of first elements and the plurality of second elements may include conductive and non-conductive threads, and the conductive threads may include piezoelectric crystals embedded within conductive plastic. | 09-08-2011 |
20110248448 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND RETRIEVING POSITIONAL INFORMATION - A system for determining an impact of a target with a projectile includes a plurality of conductors defining a target area. The conductors are configured to allow at least one of the plurality of conductors to be disturbed upon impact by a projectile anywhere on the target area. A first bus is electrically connected to a first portion of a plurality of conductors. A second bus is electrically connected to a second portion of the plurality of conductors. A base resistance exists across the first and second bus. The system includes means for applying a voltage between a first bus and a second bus and means for determining a change in resistance across the first bus and the second bus in response to an impact of the target area by the projectile. A display is connected to the means for determining the change of resistance configured to display a message representative of an impact of the target area by the projectile. The system includes means for recalibrating the base resistance of the target area after the impact by the projectile. | 10-13-2011 |
20120074645 | TARGET SYSTEM METHODS AND APPARATUS - A target system includes a mannequin target and a mechanism coupled to the target which is moveable to allow the mannequin target to move between a retracted position and an upright position. A projectile impact detection system is coupled to the mannequin target to determine an impact of a projectile onto the mannequin target. The projectile impact detection system is configured to produce a signal as a result of a projectile impacting the mannequin target to allow the mechanism to position the mannequin target in the retracted position wherein the mannequin falls into the retracted position upon impact of the projectile on the mannequin target to simulate a fallen target. A controller that will move the mannequin target from the retracted position to the upright position when receiving a command from a remotely controlled host computer. Impact detectors that will detect and locate impacts from 360 degrees. Thermal signature generators that will produce human thermal signatures. Wiring harness with will withstand impact and continue to function. | 03-29-2012 |
20120274922 | LIDAR METHODS AND APPARATUS - A system for detecting the trajectory of a projectile includes at least one pulsed laser transmitter configured to transmit pulsed laser light beams over a three dimensional area. At least one sensor is configured to sense the pulsed laser light beams reflected off of the projectile. A microprocessor is coupled to the laser transmitter and laser sensor to calculate a first position of the projectile at a first time based upon the first pulsed laser light beam reflected off the projectile and sensed by the laser sensor. A microprocessor calculates a second position of the projectile at a second time based upon a second pulsed laser light beam reflected off the projectile and sensed by a laser sensor. A microprocessor calculates the trajectory of the projectile based upon the first projectile position and the second projectile position and the time differences between these positions. | 11-01-2012 |
20140091816 | Precision Target Methods & Apparatus - A method for determining and retrieving positional information includes forming a grid by locating a plurality of first conductive elements on a surface and a plurality of second conductive elements on the surface. A second grid is coupled to the surface and electrically isolated from the grid. The surface is penetrated with a projectile and a first location of a first penetration of the surface is electronically determined based on a first change in a first electrical measurement. A plurality of third and fourth electric& measurements are performed in a second plurality of locations of the second grid and the location impact is electronically determined. | 04-03-2014 |
20150025842 | Method and Apparatus for Determining and Retrieving Positional Information - An apparatus for determining and retrieving positional information including a surface having a plurality of first elements and a plurality of second elements, a first detection element connected to at least one of the plurality of first elements, and a second detection element connected to at least one of the plurality of second elements. The detection elements may include light detection elements or impact sensing circuits. | 01-22-2015 |
Charles A. Hodge, Cottage Grove, MN US
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20080307586 | LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. | 12-18-2008 |
20100305014 | BIODEGRADABLE SURFACTANT BLEND - A degreasing composition is disclosed comprising an alkyl polyglucoside; and a nonionic surfactant having a carbon chain of C | 12-02-2010 |
20110112003 | ENHANCED DISPENSING OF SOLID COMPOSITIONS - A solid detergent composition includes an ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant, an alkalinity source, a solidification agent and a chelating agent. The ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactant can include a surfactant blend of naturally sourced ethoxylated and propoxylated surfactants. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112007 | ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES AND A PROPOXYLATED-ETHOXYLATED EXTENDED CHAIN SURFACTANT - A cleaning composition includes an alkyl polyglucoside, an ethoxylated, propoxylated extended chain surfactant having between 6 and 10 carbon atoms and a cloud point of about 42° C. or less, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. | 05-12-2011 |
20110112008 | SULFONATED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE USE FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C | 05-12-2011 |
20110112009 | PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a C | 05-12-2011 |
20110239379 | LIQUID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at 200 degrees F. or greater. The invention includes a method of conditioning fabrics, comprising washing fabric in a detergent having a wash pH of greater than 10, contacting fabric with a liquid composition comprising an amino-functional silicone and a quaternary ammonium, and drying said fabric at less than 200 degrees F. The invention further provides a method of conditioning fabrics wherein softness, anti-static, and anti-wrinkle properties are imparted to the fabric wherein the conditioned fabric resists yellowing in industrial and institutional conditions wherein the wash pH is greater than 9 and/or the fabric temperature is 200 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. | 10-06-2011 |
20110320133 | CONCENTRATION MONITOR - A concentration monitor for monitoring a concentration of a plurality of use solutions, each of the plurality of use solutions being, at least, a concentrate in a diluent, each of the plurality of use solutions having a resistivity which varies as a function of both temperature and an amount of the concentrate contained in a given amount of the diluent. A resistivity probe is adapted for use with at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the resistivity of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions. A temperature sensor is adapted for use with the at least one of the plurality of use solutions for taking a measurement related to the temperature of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions. A controller calculates the concentration of the at least one of the plurality of the use solutions based upon a predetermined algorithm using the resistivity and the temperature for the particular one of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions, the algorithm being based upon knowledge of the at least one of the plurality of use solutions being measured. | 12-29-2011 |
20120030882 | SOLID FABRIC CONDITIONER COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to a composition and method for treating a textile under industrial and institutional fabric care conditions to impart softness with reduced yellowing. More particularly, the present invention relates to a solid fabric conditioning composition and a method for treating a textile with a solid fabric conditioning composition. | 02-09-2012 |
20120040882 | METHOD OF REMOVING ENHANCED FOOD SOIL FROM A SURFACE USING A SULFONATED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE COMPOSITION - A cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C | 02-16-2012 |
20120040883 | METHOD OF REMOVING ENHANCED FOOD SOIL FROM A SURFACE USING A SULFONATED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDE COMPOSITION - A method of using a cleaning composition including a sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a co-surfactant, a water conditioning agent and water. The sulfonated functionalized alkyl polyglucoside is one of a C | 02-16-2012 |
20120070341 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. The present antimicrobial compositions are free of the antimicrobial agent triclosan (i.e., 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′hydroxy-diphenylether), have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time, provide stable copious foam and exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071438 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-22-2012 |
20120238484 | PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A method of removing food soil using a cleaning composition including a C | 09-20-2012 |
20130065812 | WATER-DILUTABLE SOLID CONCENTRATE - A solid composition for cleaning or fragrancing includes at least one ethoxylated alcohol, at least one C12-C24 saturated fatty acid sodium salt, water, at least one glycol, and at least one water insoluble component. The solid composition can have a weight ratio of water to glycol to C12-C24 saturated fatty acid sodium salt between about 2:2.5:1 and about 3:4:1. | 03-14-2013 |
20130092197 | METHOD OF REMOVING AND PREVENTING REDEPOSITION OF PROTEIN SOILS USING SUGAR ESTERS - A novel approach to the method of removing and preventing redeposition of protein soils on surfaces using sugar esters is disclosed. Protein deposition and streaking and spotting are common on machine washed dishes. Applicants have found a new method of recycling a sump water composition in an automatic dish machine from a first cleaning cycle into subsequent cleaning cycles using a protein-removing/anti-redeposition agent that can remove and prevent redeposition of protein soils on ware washed surfaces. | 04-18-2013 |
20130255719 | BIO-BASED GLASS CLEANER - A concentrate cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, and at least one alkyl polyglycoside. The water may be present in an amount of greater than about 65% by weight. Glycerine may be present in an amount between about 0.05% and about 8% by weight of the cleaning composition. The at least one alkyl polyglycoside may be present in an amount of between about 1% and about 25% by weight of the cleaning composition. | 10-03-2013 |
20130255729 | DEVELOPMENT OF EXTENSIONAL VISCOSITY FOR REDUCED ATOMIZATION FOR DILUTED CONCENTRATE SPRAYER APPLICATIONS - A non-Newtonian concentrate composition includes a sensitizer or irritant, a surfactant, an anti-mist component and optionally a stability component. Example sensitizers and irritants include, but are not limited to, acids, quaternary compounds, and amines, and example anti-mist components include, but are not limited to, polyethylene oxide and polyacrylamide. | 10-03-2013 |
Charles Allen Hodge, Cottage Grove, MN US
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20110312865 | SULFOSUCCINATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD AND OILY SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a sulfosuccinate functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food and oily soils. | 12-22-2011 |
20110312866 | ALKYL POLYPENTOSIDES AND ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES (C8-C11) USED FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - The invention comprises a hard surface cleaning composition including an environmentally friendly, surfactant derived from renewable bio-based resources. The cleaning composition includes a mixture of alkyl polypentosides and alkyl polyglucosides having primarily between 8 and 11 carbon atoms as a surfactant, an acid source, an optional solvent, a water conditioning agent and water. The hard surface cleaner is preferably substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates and is effective at removing food soils including 20% protein. | 12-22-2011 |
20110312867 | BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 12-22-2011 |
20120046208 | POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 02-23-2012 |
20120046215 | POLY SULFONATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 02-23-2012 |
20120046216 | ETHOXYLATED ALCOHOL AND MONOETHOXYLATED QUATERNARY AMINES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including an ethoxylated alcohol and monoethoxylated quaternary amine blend, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biodegradable, volatile organic compound free, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates with substantially similar cleaning of food soils. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058926 | POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-08-2012 |
20120071385 | QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-22-2012 |
20120071386 | POLY QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071388 | POLY SULFONATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 03-22-2012 |
20120071389 | BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 03-22-2012 |
20120094891 | STEARYL AND LAURYL DIMONIUMHYDROXY ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 04-19-2012 |
20120322710 | POLY PHOSPHATE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 12-20-2012 |
20130023458 | BETAINE FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a betaine functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 01-24-2013 |
20130040873 | QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 02-14-2013 |
20130053297 | POLY QUATERNARY FUNCTIONALIZED ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a poly quaternary functionalized alkyl polyglucoside, a water conditioning agent, an acid source, a solvent, and water. In one embodiment, the cleaning composition is substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates. The cleaning composition is capable of removing soils including up to 20% proteins. The cleaning compositions include a biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylates and exhibit superior cleaning of food soils. | 02-28-2013 |
20130072419 | CLEANING COMPOSITION WITH SURFACE MODIFICATION POLYMER - A cleaning composition includes water, glycerine, at least one alkyl polyglycoside and a surface modification polymer. The surface modification polymer acts to provides for initial cleaning or pretreatment of the hard surface and provides a hydrophilic coating or barrier layer on the surface which provides residual cleaning to the hard surface for an extended number of cleanings. The composition has an alkaline pH of from about 8 to 10. | 03-21-2013 |
20130126634 | SOLID AIR FRESHENER - The present invention relates to a solid pressed air freshener and odor neutralizer composition which can include greater than 10% fragrance. The air freshener comprises a fragrance; preferably the fragrance is impregnated within a water soluble substrate made from a foamed vegetable starch, a surfactant and a solidifier. The solid formulations break down easily in the presence of water and may be sprayed, within the area to be freshened. | 05-23-2013 |
20130284205 | REDUCED MISTING ALKALINE CLEANERS USING ELONGATIONAL VISCOSITY MODIFIERS - Alkaline spray-on cleaners that can be delivered by pump or pressurized gas aerosol spray have been made with reduced choking mists are disclosed. The cleaning composition comprises the use of anti-mist components consisting of large anionic copolymer comprised of acrylamide and AMPS (acrylamide-sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate), and polyethylene oxide polymers that create non-Newtonian solutions. The composition also includes a surfactant, and a source of alkalinity. | 10-31-2013 |
20130324455 | SOLIDIFICATION MECHANISM INCORPORATING IONIC LIQUIDS - A solid cleaning composition including an ionic liquid and a hardening agent is provided. The compositions are substantially free of alkyl phenol ethoxylates, including nonyl phenol ethoxylates. The solid cleaning compositions remain solid at room temperature despite the inclusion of ionic liquids, providing an effective, biorenewable, environmentally friendly alternative to nonyl phenol ethoxylate cleaning compositions. | 12-05-2013 |
20140274857 | SURFACTANT BLENDS FOR CLEANING FILTRATION MEMBRANES - The present invention relates to the field of membrane separation processes and clean in place compositions for cleaning such membranes. The cleaning compositions can remove proteins, fats, and other food, beverage, and brewery based soils and offer an environmentally friendly alternative surfactant system to NPE. According to the invention, surfactants and polymers useful for this process are unpredictable and specific surfactants, polymers, and combinations of the same are disclosed for use alone, as part of a cleaning composition. Methods of use of the same are also included. | 09-18-2014 |
20150018266 | STEARYL AND LAURYL DIMONIUMHYDROXY ALKYL POLYGLUCOSIDES FOR ENHANCED FOOD SOIL REMOVAL - A cleaning composition including a primarily C | 01-15-2015 |
20150087717 | ANTIMICROBIAL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING CATIONIC ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AND QUATERNARY SUGAR DERIVED SURFACTANTS - The antimicrobial composition of the present invention comprises a cationic active ingredient, a quaternized sugar-derived surfactant, and an optional foam boosting surfactant. These formulations have a high cidal activity in a short amount of time and provide stable copious foam. The formulations of the present invention also exhibit enhanced tissue (e.g. skin) compatibility as defined by an in vitro whole toxicology assessment method. | 03-26-2015 |
20150090806 | SOLID AIR FRESHENER - The present invention relates to a solid pressed air freshener and odor neutralizer composition which can include greater than 10% fragrance. The air freshener comprises a fragrance; preferably the fragrance is impregnated within a water soluble substrate made from a foamed vegetable starch, a surfactant and a solidifier. The solid formulations break down easily in the presence of water and may be sprayed, within the area to be freshened. | 04-02-2015 |
Colin Gordon Hodge, Ellicott City, MD US
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20080236305 | Method and apparatus for testing an object - The preferred form of the present invention is directed to systems and methods used to test objects including but not limited to filters, respirator cartridges and filter media. The object to be tested is subjected to an aerosol challenge while the penetration percentage and resistance at a given flow are monitored to ensure that the object will function as desired. Preferably, the test object is challenged with a salt aerosol. However, any suitable aerosol may be used. A replenishment member is provided for automatically and continuously replenishing the reservoir of an aerosol generator. The replenishment member is configured such that there is no need for an operator to monitor the liquid level in the aerosol generator reservoir either during replenishment or at anytime while the apparatus is operated. The replenishment member of the preferred form of the present invention does not require interruption of the filter testing process to replenish the aerosol generator reservoir. The preferred form of the present invention supplies heated air to the aerosol generator reservoir to significantly reduce the liquid needed to be collected in the drip jar of the impactor. This feature prolongs the run time of the test system. A control device is operably associated with the heater to activate and deactivate the heater depending upon detection of pressurized gas supplied to the aerosol generator. This feature prevents the heater from irreparably damaging the test unit and/or the surrounding environment. | 10-02-2008 |
20110138884 | Portable multi-function system for testing protective devices - An apparatus for testing a protective mask. The apparatus includes a testing unit for testing a protective mask. The testing unit includes a headform upon which a protective mask to be tested is mounted. The testing unit is configured to take a sample of the challenge from two different locations about the protective mask. The testing unit may also be configured to inflate and deflate a neck seal protective mask when mounted on the headform prior to performing a mask leakage test to eliminate or significantly reduce pockets or folds that may hide a leak. | 06-16-2011 |
20120073359 | Test head assembly for use in testing protective masks - An apparatus for use in testing a protective mask for leaks. The apparatus includes a test head assembly for supporting at least a portion of a protective mask to be tested for leaks. The test head assembly may be freestanding or it may be mounted directly on the mask tester. Preferably, the test head assembly includes a test head having a test space. The test space is operably associated with a mask tester such that a fluid from the test space is directed to the mask tester for analysis to determine if a leak exists in the mask. The test space is generally coextensive with the inner surface of the protective mask being tested. Although the test space is generally coextensive with the inner surface of the protective mask being tested, it is designed such that it has minimal volume to enhance the testing process by expediting test response time, reducing the time period it takes for a mask tester to reach one or more prerequisite test conditions (e.g., a predetermined vacuum), eliminate or greatly reduce lag time when the mask tester is operating in the probe mode (i.e., the mode used to isolate the location of a leak) and prevent dilution of challenge concentration. Preferably, the test is shaped to permit a protective mask to be readily mounted on the test head in a fluid tight manner. Preferably, the test head is formed from two or more removable sections to allow the size of the test head to be readily modified without replacing the entire test head. An optional perfect mask or test shroud may be mounted about the test head to ensure that the mask tester is not erroneously detecting leaks in a protective mask being tested. | 03-29-2012 |
Darron Hodge, Poplarville, MS US
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20120266746 | REMOTELY CONTROLLED FIREARM MOUNT - A firearm mount including a base that supports a movable cradle within which is positioned a firearm. Remotely controlled motors turn the cradle about horizontal and vertical axes. Remote operation of the motors is enhanced by a video camera secured to the firearm and connected to a transmitter that broadcasts an electronic video signal to the user stationed away from the mount. The trigger of the firearm in the cradle is moved to fire by a remotely controlled solenoid. | 10-25-2012 |
Darron D. Hodge, Poplarville, MS US
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20110030544 | Remotely controlled firearm mount - A firearm mount including a base that supports a movable cradle within which is positioned a firearm. Remotely controlled motors turn the cradle about horizontal and vertical axes. Remote operation of the motors is enhanced by a video camera secured to the firearm and connected to a transmitter that broadcasts an electronic video signal to the user stationed away from the mount. The trigger of the firearm in the cradle is moved to fire by a remotely controlled solenoid. | 02-10-2011 |
David Hodge, Oro Valley, AZ US
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20100013443 | REGULATION CONTROL FOR VARIABLE FREQUENCY GENERATORS - A variable frequency generator regulation control circuit and method for controlling open loop gain under changing generator speed conditions employing a high frequency pulse-width modulated signal with a duty cycle that is controlled such that variations in rectified PMG voltage and generator gain over the generator speed range can be compensated for. This signal is modulated by a low frequency pulse-width modulated signal provided by the generator regulator, using a logic gate to produce a combined signal representing an average voltage signal applied to a generator field winding as the generator speed fluctuates. | 01-21-2010 |
20110242710 | INTEGRAL CURRENT TRANSFORMER SHUNT RESISTOR - An electrical power system may comprise a power source, an electrical load and an interconnection path between the power source and the electrical load. At least one power-source current transformer may be positioned at the power source. At least one remote current transformer may be positioned remotely from the power-source current transformer so that a portion of the interconnection path is between the power-source and the remote current transformer. A control circuit may be interposed between the power-source and remote current transformers and may be responsive to current imbalance between the power-source and remote current transformers to disconnect the power source from the electrical load in the event of such imbalance. The at least one power-source current transformer may comprise a secondary winding having first and second ends, and a resistor connected across the first and second ends. This resistor may provide a path for current transformer secondary current to flow in the event of an open circuit failure in the control circuit or the interconnection path between the current transformer and the control circuit. Consequently voltage across the current transformer secondary may be limited to a level that will not damage the secondary windings. The control circuit may detect the open circuit failure and act to isolate the power source from the load with the minimum of time delay. The current transformer is thereby protected from open circuit failures. | 10-06-2011 |
Dennis Hodge, Bellevue, WA US
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20120218191 | MULTI-DISPLAY TYPE DEVICE INTERACTIONS - An electronic device including two or more display elements can provide enhanced functionality with improved rates of power consumption. A user can cause information that does not change rapidly to be provided or moved to a relatively static display element, such as an electronic ink display, which enables that information to be displayed for a period of time with little additional power consumption. Similarly, content (e.g., video) that changes rapidly can be displayed on a relatively dynamic display element, such as and LCD or OLED display. Each display can be touch sensitive, such that a user can move content between the displays by pressing on, or making a motion in contact with, at least one of the displays. Various modes can be activated which cause certain types of content to be displayed on the dynamic and/or static display element. | 08-30-2012 |
20120290257 | USING SPATIAL INFORMATION WITH DEVICE INTERACTION - The amount of resources needed for an electronic device to track and/or interact with a user is reduced by utilizing a predicted relative position of that user. In some embodiments, a full 360° scan is performed using at least one image capture element to locate a primary direction to a user of the device. Once this direction is determined, a smaller range (e.g., 45°) centered around that direction can be used to capture, analyze, or provide information for the user. As the user moves, the determined direction is updated and the range adjusted accordingly. If the user moves outside the range, the device can increase the size of the range until the user is located, and the range can again be decreased around the determined direction. Such approaches limit the amount of image or audio information that must be captured and/or analyzed to track the relative position of a user. | 11-15-2012 |
20130016102 | SIMULATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FEATURES - Image information displayed on an electronic device can be modified based at least in part upon a relative position of a user with respect to a device. Mapping, topological or other types of positional data can be used to render image content from a perspective that is consistent with a viewing angle for the current relative position of the user. As that viewing angle changes, as a result of movement of the user and/or the device, the content can be re-rendered or otherwise updated to display the image content from a perspective that reflects the change in viewing angle. Simulations of effects such as parallax and occlusions can be used with the change in perspective to provide a consistent user experience that provides a sense of three-dimensional content even when that content is rendered on a two-dimensional display. Lighting, shading and/or other effects can be used to enhance the experience. | 01-17-2013 |
Dennis Hodge, Mercer Island, WA US
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20150019162 | USING SPATIAL INFORMATION WITH DEVICE INTERACTION - The amount of resources needed for an electronic device to track and/or interact with a user is reduced by utilizing a predicted relative position of that user. In some embodiments, a full 360° scan is performed using at least one image capture element to locate a primary direction to a user of the device. Once this direction is determined, a smaller range (e.g., 45°) centered around that direction can be used to capture, analyze, or provide information for the user. As the user moves, the determined direction is updated and the range adjusted accordingly. If the user moves outside the range, the device can increase the size of the range until the user is located, and the range can again be decreased around the determined direction. Such approaches limit the amount of image or audio information that must be captured and/or analyzed to track the relative position of a user. | 01-15-2015 |
Don Hodge, Clare, MI US
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20120318810 | CONTAINER HAVING ENHANCED WALL INTEGRITY AND ALIGNMENT ELEMENT - A container having enhanced wall integrity and a rotational element is provided that includes a sidewall having polygonal cross-sectional shape and an alignment structure formed therein. The alignment structure is adapted for orienting the container with respect to a second container such that the panel sections of the containers become parallel with one another and the containers may be fully nested one within the other. The alignment structure can be recessed into the sidewall to form peaks and valleys along an inner surface of the container. The peaks include first and second faces sloping in opposite directions designed to direct corners of the first container's sidewall toward the interior valleys of the second container in order to orient the containers as they are stacked. | 12-20-2012 |
20140117016 | Lid and Closure Member Assembly - A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel. | 05-01-2014 |
20140299599 | Lid and Closure Member Assembly - A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305941 | LID and Closure Member Assembly - A lid and closure member assembly for placement on a container is provided. The lid includes a cover portion, an access port and an elongated channel defined in the cover portion. The channel may include two opposing side walls, two opposing end walls and a bottom. The channel's side walls can each include an inwardly-projecting lip forming an undercut for slidably receiving a portion of the closure member. The closure member includes an access port cap, a retainer slidably received within the channel and a strap extending between the access port cap and the retainer. The closure member is selectively movable between open and closed positions. The access port cap may cover the access port when the retainer is in a first position within the channel or may be at least partially received within the channel when the retainer is in a second position within the channel | 10-16-2014 |
Gary Hodge, Dublin, VA US
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20150084455 | Flux Directing, Pole Span Setting, Feature on Rotor Lamination of Air-Cooled Electric Motor/Generator - A rotor having a plurality of laminations joined together and mountable on a shaft for rotation relative to a stator of a rotary electric machine arrangement has a solid section that surrounds an opening within which the shaft is receivable. The solid section includes an outside diameter, magnet receiving voids, and steps delimiting a plurality of pole spans from flux directing features at sides of each of the pole spans. Adjacent flux directing features between adjacent pole spans are disposed on opposite sides of scalloped areas or other such recesses, permitting cooling air flow past the rotor. The invention also concerns a lamination usable together with additional laminations to provide such a rotor, as well as an arrangement, such as an AC motor, generator, or motor/generator, including a stator and such a rotor. | 03-26-2015 |
Gary Hodge, Rutherfordton, NC US
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20100282697 | ULTRA NARROW FLEXIBLE RETAIL DISPLAY FOR GREETING CARD AND NON-GREETING CARD MERCHANDISE - An ultra narrow, tall, flexible fixture that is capable of holding and displaying greeting cards or other non-greeting card related merchandise in a retail environment. The fixture is easily configured to hold both greeting card and non-greeting card merchandise in an array of display configurations supporting different numbers of display units and shelves. Merchandise may be displayed along one length of the fixture or alternately along two opposing sides of the fixture. The fixture also contains two endcap pieces that are capable of supporting an array of unique fixtures such as gift card holders and curved card pockets. The display units contain multiple levels for storing greeting cards. The fixture additionally provides ample storage space at the base of the fixture for excess merchandise and restocking materials. An area of the fixture can also be configured to support signage and lighting. The fixture is easily installed and easily configured and re-configured according to a desired retail presentation. | 11-11-2010 |
20100314345 | INTERLOCKING COMPARTMENTS FOR DISPLAY UNIT - The invention relates to interlocking compartments which are assembled to form a display unit. In some embodiments, the interlocking compartments include a first compartment and a second compartment having a top surface, a bottom surface and a rear surface. The bottom surface of the second compartment includes a tongue and the top surface of the first compartment includes a groove for receiving the tongue. The rear surface of the second compartment includes a projection and the rear surface of the first compartment and the top surface of the first compartment form a corner having an indentation for receiving the projection. In some embodiments, the length of the bottom surface of the first compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment, and the length of the bottom surface of the second compartment is greater than the length of the bottom surface of the third compartment. | 12-16-2010 |
20100314406 | GRAVITY FEED DISPENSERS FOR DISPLAY UNIT - The present invention provides gravity feed dispensers for use in display units. The display units may display paint and paint related products. The display unit can have a plurality of pockets to display paint chips and a plurality of dispensers to dispense a plurality of paint testers. Paint testers may roll to the front of the dispensers by gravity for selection by consumers. | 12-16-2010 |
Gary A. Hodge, Rutherfordton, NC US
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20100181449 | PRODUCT DISPLAY HIGHLIGHTER - A product display highlighter has a product carrier body for containing and displaying product, and which is configured to fit with a relatively larger display in a manner in which the product carrier body of the display highlighter and products therein are physically set apart from the products of the larger display. The product display highlighter can be placed at any of multiple locations on a larger display, and multiple product display highlighters can be used in connection with a single larger display. | 07-22-2010 |
Geoffrey L Hodge, Marlborough, MA US
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20150071575 | GAS DELIVERY CONFIGURATIONS, FOAM CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND BAG MOLDING METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR COLLAPSIBLE BAG VESSELS AND BIOREACTORS - Systems for containing and manipulating fluids including systems and methods involving supported collapsible bags that may be used as reactors for performing chemical, biochemical and/or biological reactions contained therein are provided. Generally, a series of improvements and features for fluid containment systems such as gas delivery configurations, foam control systems and bag molding methods and articles for supported collapsible bag vessels and bioreactors are provided. For instance, in one aspect, fluids contained in a vessel can be sparged, e.g., such that a fluid is directed into a container of the vessel, and in some cases, the sparging can be controlled by rapidly activating or altering the degree of sparging as needed. Multiple spargers may be used in some cases. In another aspect, the vessel includes a seamless collapsible bag. In some cases, the collapsible bag may be injected, blown, or spin cast molded. In yet another aspect, the vessel includes a device which can reduce the foam produced or contained within the vessel. Sensors and/or controllers may optionally be used to monitor and/or control foaming. | 03-12-2015 |
Geoffrey L. Hodge, Sutton, MA US
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20090035856 | CONTINUOUS PERFUSION BIOREACTOR SYSTEM - Systems and methods for containing and manipulating liquids, including vessels and unit operations or components of cell culture, cell containment, bioreactor, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, are provided. In certain embodiments, such vessels and unit operations are directed to continuous perfusion reactor or bioreactor systems and may include one or more disposable components. For instance, in one aspect, a system includes an apparatus in the form of a bioreactor for harvesting cells which produce one or more products. The apparatus may include a disposable, collapsible bag adapted for containing a liquid, the collapsible bag in fluid communication with a liquid-solids (e.g., cell) separation device. For example, an outlet of the collapsible bag may be connected to an inlet of the separation device, and an outlet of the separation device may be connected to an inlet of the collapsible bag for recycle. Accordingly, after separating the cells from the liquid in the separation device, the cells can be flowed back into the collapsible bag where they can be re-harvested. Meanwhile, product contained in the liquid can be collected in a separate container. The efficiency of product formation in such a system may be enhanced by using mixing systems described herein. | 02-05-2009 |
20090188211 | Bag wrinkle remover, leak detection systems, and electromagnetic agitation for liquid containment systems - Systems and methods for containing and manipulating fluids, such as those involving collapsible bags and rigid containers that may be used as mixing systems, and as reactors for performing chemical, biochemical and/or biological reactions, are provided. A series of improvements and features for fluid containment systems such as containers including bag wrinkle removing systems, leak detection systems, and electromagnetic agitation systems are described. | 07-30-2009 |
20090191542 | Multi-variant cell indication technique - The invention provides methods for identifying and isolating cells that express high levels of protein. A method is described for identifying a cell or cell line expressing a desired protein comprising determining in a cell or cell line that has been transfected with a vector comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding the desired protein the intracellular expression levels of elements of the vector and also determining expression of the desired protein on the surface of the cell or cell line, in certain cases in a single assay. | 07-30-2009 |
20120118828 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE SPEED FEEDBACK CONTROL CHROMATOGRAPHY LOADING - Disclosed herein is a chromatography system wherein a sensor, for example, a UV sensor, is tied to a continuously variable load pump in a feedback control loop, with an option to divert the feed stream back to the load vessel or reservoir or onto a second chromatography column, the disclosed chromatography system allowing a true feedback control across variable load rates, thereby adjusting chromatographic operating parameters, for example, variable load rates, to process conditions, while maximizing throughput. | 05-17-2012 |
20120132548 | GAS DELIVERY CONFIGURATIONS, FOAM CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND BAG MOLDING METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR COLLAPSIBLE BAG VESSELS AND BIOREACTORS - Disclosed herein are fluid containment systems such as gas delivery configurations, foam control systems and bag molding methods and articles for supported collapsible bag vessels and bioreactors. A vessel may include a device which can reduce the foam produced or contained within the vessel. Sensors and/or controllers may optionally be used to monitor and/or control foaming. | 05-31-2012 |
20120260671 | DISPOSABLE BIOREACTOR CONDENSER BAG AND FILTER HEATER - Disclosed herein is a system and method for condensing moisture in a moist gas stream entering a bioreactor or leaving a bioretractor, forming a dry gas stream for entering or leaving the bioreactor. | 10-18-2012 |
20130017131 | SINGLE-USE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT MODULE - Disclosed herein is a single use, controlled environment manufacturing module in the form of a sterile sealed bag formed of a substantially flexible material, such that the bag can be inflated and deflated for transport and/or disposal. The flexible bag has one or more access ports and connectors to accommodate a variety of biochemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing processes to be carried out within the flexible bag. The interiors of one or more disclosed modules can be connected, forming a module train. | 01-17-2013 |
20130274929 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a customizable bio-manufacturing system which includes a manufacturing space having a first air handling system for providing supply air and a second air handling system for handling exhaust air, the supply air system being optionally provided with at least one of filtration, heating, cooling and or humidity control and a plurality of portable modules provided within the manufacturing space. At least one module having an interior capable of being interconnected with another module interior and each module's interior includes one or more components to perform at least one specific task of a biological, chemical, and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing process. At least one module includes an on-board environmental control system for controlling an environment within the module and a connection means for interconnecting the module interior with another module interior. The system also includes a central controller operating to at least perform one or more of operation and information collection for the operation of at least one of the system and one or more modules. | 10-17-2013 |
Gregg Hodge, Frisco, CO US
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20110213618 | System and Method for Automating Correctional Facilities - An automated kiosk, located within a correctional facility, is configured for automating functions related to the handling of money between inmates and facility personnel. Kiosks accept money from inmates upon booking and dispense money cards to inmates upon their release. Kiosks further permits persons to post bail for an inmate, provide money to an inmate's commissary account, and paying for an inmate's work release fees. Kiosks also communicate with the facility internal databases and computing systems to update records associated with posting of bail and crediting of money to an inmate's account. Kiosks also capture inmate's fingerprints or three-dimensional facial renderings to assist with identification. Persons may also access a website associated with the correctional facility wherein the person may post bail for an inmate, provide money to an inmate's commissary account, and paying for an inmate's work release fees. | 09-01-2011 |
Gregory S. Hodge, Knoxville, TN US
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20130060577 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL ITEM DISPENSING, BILLING, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items dispensed in conjunction with medical treatment of a patient at a medical facility. The system includes a first computer, an inventory access control system, inventory sensors, and inventory applications in communication with the first computer. The inventory access control system receives credential information from a user seeking access to a physical inventory space in the medical facility and controls access to the space. The inventory sensors sense the removal of medical items to be dispensed to the patient, and generate item usage information indicating the identity and quantity of the items removed. The inventory applications associate the item usage information with patient information that identifies the patient to which the medical items are dispensed, thereby generating a record indicating that the items removed from the storage structure have been dispensed to the patient identified by the patient information. | 03-07-2013 |
20140188023 | Adjustable Circumferential Length Lumbar Sacral Brace - An adjustable length brace includes an elongate body encircling portion having a free end having an adjustable length; and an end portion releasably attachable to the free end of the body encircling portion. The length of the brace may be adjusted by adjusting the length of the body encircling portion by adjusting the length of the free end of the body encircling portion, and connecting the end portion to the free end of the body encircling portion to adjust the length of the brace. | 07-03-2014 |
20140337040 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL ITEM DISPENSING, BILLING, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - An inventory management system manages information regarding medical items that are stored in storage containers in a storage structure before being dispensed in conjunction with patient medical treatment. The inventory management system includes inventory sensors associated with the storage containers. Each inventory sensor senses removal or addition of medical items to or from the storage containers, and generates corresponding item inventory signals. Inventory indicia devices are disposed on the storage structure, each associated with a corresponding storage container, and each providing a visual indication that a medical item is to be added or removed. A customer computer, which is in communication with the inventory sensors and inventory indicial devices, runs an inventory application for processing item replenishment information to determine a number of medical items to be added to the storage containers, and activates the inventory indicia devices to visually indicate that medical items are to be added. | 11-13-2014 |
20140337049 | AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL ITEM DISPENSING, BILLING, AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - An inventory management system provided by an inventory management service provider senses removal of medical items from inventory to be dispensed to a patient. The system processes billing information to identify the patient's medical insurance provider, to identify a medical item supplier that is the preferred biller for the patient's medical insurance provider, and to determine whether the inventory management service provider is the identified preferred biller. If the inventory management service provider is the preferred biller, the system generates an invoice from the inventory management service provider to bill the patient's medical insurance provider. If the inventory management service provider is not the preferred biller, the system sends the billing information to the medical item supplier identified as the preferred biller, and generates a billing-only invoice directed to the medical item supplier identified as the preferred biller, which invoice is remit to the inventory management service provider. | 11-13-2014 |
20150126918 | UNIVERSAL SPINE BRACE WITH CABLE TENSIONING SYSTEM - An adjustable and tensionable spinal brace, including a pair of conformable waist belt and a cable tensioning system releasably and adjustably attachable to the waist belt. The cable tensioning system includes at least one cable, a pair of cable spreaders, and one or more cable take-ups. The waist belt is initially snugly installable around the waist of the user by overwrapping the anterior ends, with portions of the cable tensioning system adjacent the spine of the user. The cable tensioning system is operable to enable micro adjustment of compressive forces applied via the brace to impart a desired compression or tension about the waist of the user. | 05-07-2015 |
James Hodge, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20090041804 | Recombinant vector expressing multiple costimulatory molecules and uses thereof - The present invention is a recombinant vector encoding and expressing at least three or more costimulatory molecules. The recombinant vector may additionally contain a gene encoding one or more target antigens or immunological epitope thereof. The synergistic effect of these costimulatory molecules on the enhanced activation of T cells is demonstrated. The degree of Tell activation using recombinant vectors containing genes encoding three costimulatory molecules was far greater than the sum of recombinant vector constructs containing one costimulatory molecule and greater than the use of two costimulatory molecules. Results employing the triple costimulatory vectors were most dramatic under conditions of either low levels of first signal or low stimulator to T-cell ratios. This phenomenon was observed with both isolated CD4 | 02-12-2009 |
James Hodge, Kensington, MD US
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20120107347 | COMBINATION IMMUNOTHERAPY COMPOSITIONS AGAINST CANCER AND METHODS - Disclosed are immunotherapeutic compositions and the concurrent use of combinations of such compositions for the improved induction of therapeutic immune responses and/or for the prevention, amelioration and/or treatment of disease, including, but not limited to, cancer and infectious disease. | 05-03-2012 |
James D. Hodge, Henderson, NV US
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20120202113 | Lithium Ion Battery - A high rate lithium battery can include a cathode composition coated on a substrate. The cathode composition can include first and second active materials and binder. The first and second active materials can have different characteristics including, for example, particle size, tap density, and amount of conductive component. The first and second active materials can be combined to achieve higher packing densities of the active material, which may allow for a higher capacity battery as compared to conventional batteries formed with a single active material. | 08-09-2012 |
James W. Hodge, Gaithersburg, MD US
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20080279887 | METHOD OF ENHANCING A TARGETED IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST TUMORS - The present invention is a composition of recombinant virus which has incorporated into its genome or portion thereof a gene encoding an antigen to a disease causing agent and a recombinant virus which has incorporated into its genome or portion thereof a gene encoding an immunostimulatory molecule(s) for the purpose of stimulating an immune response against the disease causing agent. Methods of treatment of diseases such as cancer and diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms is provide using the composition. | 11-13-2008 |
Jennelle Hodge, Brookline, MA US
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20100184077 | Allelic Form of the HMGA2 Gene Predisposing Women to the Formation of Leiomyomas - The present invention is directed to diagnostic assays that can be used to determine if a woman carries an allelic form of the HMGA2 gene that predisposes her to the formation of fibroid tumors. The invention also encompasses vectors containing this allele, cells transformed with these vectors and transgenic animals that carry at least one copy of the allele. | 07-22-2010 |
John Hodge, Portland, OR US
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20110291467 | Wheel hub assembly - A novel, preassembled hub assembly is presented having all the standard components (including the inboard and outboard bearings, spacer, and lubricant seal) preassembled inside the hub at the manufacturing facility. In addition, the manufacturing facility also affixes a pre-positioned spindle nut assembly to the hub assembly. In this embodiment, the preassembled hub assembly (with the pre-positioned spindle nut assembly affixed to the hub) has no separate or loose parts, facilitating shipment and installation of the hub assembly. Installation only requires placement of the novel hub assembly on the spindle and the tightening of the factory installed, pre-positioned retaining nut. | 12-01-2011 |
Kenneth Robert Hodge, Castle Rock, CO US
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20090133093 | Methods and Apparatus for Generating Metadata Utilized to Filter Content from a Video Stream Using Text Data - Various embodiments of apparatus, systems and/or methods are described for generating metadata utilized by a DVR to filter content from a video stream. A video stream is reviewed to identify portions the video stream to skip during presentation of the video stream. Text data associated with the video stream is parsed to identify a string in the text data that identifies boundaries of the portions of the video stream that are to be skipped during presentation by the DVR. The string is provided to the DVR, and the DVR utilizes the string to skip the portion of the video stream during presentation of the video stream by the DVR. | 05-21-2009 |
20140189736 | FAST CHANNEL CHANGE FROM ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING GUIDE - Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A set of one or more tuners that are idle may be identified. Being idle may correspond to not being used to receive any television channel data for presentation or recording. An electronic programming guide that indicates programming may be output for presentation. One or more television channels may be selected for preparation. The television channels may be selected based at least in part on one or more electronic programming guide operations and/or prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the television channels for presentation. | 07-03-2014 |
20140189739 | USING IDLE RESOURCES TO REDUCE CHANNEL CHANGE TIMES - Arrangements for preparing a television channel for presentation are presented. A tuner of a television receiver may tune to a first television channel and the first television channel may be output for presentation. One or more idle tuners of the television receiver may be identified. One or more television channels other than the first television channel may be selected for preparation. The one or more television channels may be selected prior to receiving user input selecting a television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. Each of the one or more television channels may be prepared for presentation by tuning, by each tuner of the one or more idle tuners, to the one or more television channels prior to receiving the user input selecting the television channel of the one or more television channels for presentation. | 07-03-2014 |
Kirvin L. Hodge, Laurel, MD US
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20090005451 | COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS - Agents useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
20090156681 | COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS - Agents useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are disclosed. | 06-18-2009 |
20100087541 | COMPOUNDS FOR THE TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS - Agents useful for the treatment of various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis are disclosed. | 04-08-2010 |
20100292277 | COMBINATION TREATMENT OF METABOLIC DISORDERS - Various metabolic disorders, such as insulin resistance syndrome, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, hyperlipidemia, fatty liver disease, cachexia, obesity, atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis can be treated with a combination of a direct PPAR-gamma agonist and a Compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (I) Three of R | 11-18-2010 |
Malcolm Hodge, Chicago, IL US
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20090279832 | Hermaphroditic Fibre Optical Connector System - The connector system provides two identical hermaphroditic housings, which accomplish a reliable connection of standard optical fiber connectors without the use of an adaptor. The connector system includes a first housing mounted to a first printed wiring board and a second housing mounted to a second printed wiring board. Each housing supports an optical fiber connector therein. Each housing includes an inner member and an outer member Springs are provided between the inner and outer members to provide biasing of the housings in the mating direction of the optical connectors. | 11-12-2009 |
Malcolm H. Hodge, Chicago, IL US
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20090052836 | Optical Fiber Data Link - A data link for transmitting data between first and second optically active devices, such as in articulated electronic devices. A coupling unit is mounted above each optically active device. Each coupling unit has a convexly tapered well extending between a top surface and a bottom surface, with a larger opening in the top surface and a smaller opening at the bottom surface. The tapered well receives one end of the optical fiber and aligns the end with the corresponding optically active device. The smaller opening of the well may have a circular cross-section or a keyhole cross-section. A groove may be disposed near a top surface of each coupling unit, with the groove extending between the tapered well and a sidewall of the coupling unit. A segment of the optical fiber disposed near an end curves along the contour of the convexly tapered sidewalls when the optical fiber is inserted into the groove. A pair of opposed lips retain the optical fiber in the groove. | 02-26-2009 |
20090154884 | Multifiber MT-Type Connector and Ferrule Comprising V-Groove Lens Array and Method of Manufacture - A fiber optic ferrule, preferably an MT-type ferrule, and connector design is provided that includes a unitary v-groove lens array (v-lens). The v-lens comprises a plurality of lenses and corresponding plurality of open v-grooves to align optical fibers with the plurality of lenses. Because the v-groove lens array is a unitary structure, high precision manufacturing is required for only the v-groove lens array, and not for other components forming the ferrule. A housing holds the v-groove lens array and preferably comprises a cantilever configured to retain the optical fibers substantially within their corresponding v-grooves. An opening in the housing allows an adhesive to be placed in contact with the housing, optical fibers and v-groove lens array thereby retaining the various components in a fixed relationship. A fiber optic connector may include the fiber optic ferrule in accordance with the present invention disposed within a suitable connector housing. | 06-18-2009 |
20100178009 | Polymer Layer at Fiber Ends in Fiber Optic Connectors and Related Methods - A connector ( | 07-15-2010 |
20130101259 | EMBEDDED OPTICAL FIBER TERMINATION DEVICE - An embedded optical fiber termination device includes a fiber holder with an inner bore and an outer surface. The inner bore is configured to receive a length of optical fiber therein. A removable armature is positioned about a portion of the outer surface of the fiber holder and is removably positioned around a portion of the fiber holder. A composite structure and a method of using the embedded device are also provided. | 04-25-2013 |
20130129279 | OPTICAL FIBER TAPPING DEVICE - An apparatus for coupling an optical fiber embedded within a member to a waveguide is disclosed. The embedded optical fiber has a core and a cladding surrounding the core. A block includes an engagement surface for positioning adjacent the member to facilitate removal of a portion of the cladding surrounding the core of the embedded optical fiber, a monitoring region adjacent which a portion of a waveguide is positioned, and a waveguide having a first section positioned at the monitoring region and a second section configured to be connected to an optical measuring element for measuring a transmission through passing through the waveguide. | 05-23-2013 |
20140169743 | FERRULE ASSEMBLY WITH LATERAL FIBER INSERTION - An optical fiber ferrule assembly includes a ferrule body with an optical fiber receiving nest configured to receive a plurality of optical fibers. The nest opens laterally relative to the optical fiber axis to facilitate insertion of the optical fibers into the optical fiber receiving nest. The nest includes a plurality of arcuate surfaces configured to engage and align the optical fibers. A cover is secured to the ferrule body to secure the optical fibers within the optical fiber receiving nest. A ferrule and a method of assembly are also provided. | 06-19-2014 |
20140185990 | LENSED FERRULE ASSEMBLY WITH THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATION - An optical fiber assembly includes a ferrule body with a plurality of optical fibers. An end face of each optical fiber extends past the front face of the ferrule body. A beam expanding element is generally adjacent the front face of the ferrule body and has a lens array aligned with the optical fibers. An index matched resilient medium engages the rearwardly facing surface of the beam expanding element and the end faces of the optical fibers. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193120 | FERRULE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL LATCH - An optical fiber assembly includes a ferrule body with a plurality of optical fibers positioned therein. The assembly may include a beam expanding element adjacent the front face of the ferrule body with a lens array aligned with the optical fibers. A resilient latch is integrally formed with the beam expanding element or the ferrule body. | 07-10-2014 |
20140286609 | CONNECTOR WITH INTERFACE PROTECTION - An optical fiber assembly includes a housing with a mating face, a ferrule having a plurality of optical fibers, and a beam expanding element generally aligned with each optical fiber. A cover is slidably mounted on the housing adjacent the mating face. One of the housing and the cover includes a retention member. Another of the housing and the cover includes a guide and retention member. The guide and retention member interacts with the retention member to retain the cover to the housing and permit sliding movement of the housing relative to the cover. An assembly of connectors, a method of mating and a tool for mating are also provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140294395 | WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR WITH THERMAL EXPANSION COMPENSATION - An optical fiber assembly comprises an optical fiber having a forward end, a ferrule supporting the optical fiber, a beam expanding element aligned with the forward end of the optical fiber, and a thermal expansion compensation element adjacent the optical fiber to compensate for thermal expansion differences between the optical fiber and the ferrule. | 10-02-2014 |
20140321814 | MULTI-FIBER FERRULE WITH A LENS PLATE - An optical fiber assembly includes a ferrule body with a plurality of optical fibers and an end of each optical fiber positioned adjacent the front face of the ferrule body. A beam-expanding element is positioned adjacent the front face of the ferrule body including a lens array aligned with the optical fibers. The lens array is spaced from the optical fibers by a predetermined distance to form a gap with an index-matched medium within the gap. A method of manufacturing the optical fiber assembly is also provided. | 10-30-2014 |
20140341510 | CONNECTOR WITH INTERFACE PROTECTION - An optical fiber assembly includes a housing with a mating face and a housing axis. A ferrule has a plurality of optical fibers positioned therein. A cover is slidably mounted on the housing adjacent the mating face. A mating guide is positioned at an angle to the housing axis to guide relative movement of the housing from a first operative position at which the housing axis is spaced from the mated axis to a second operative position at which the housing axis is generally aligned with a mated axis of a mating component. An assembly of cable assemblies and a method of mating are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
Martin R. Hodge, Lexington, MA US
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20090068187 | Novel 14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 and 52908 molecules and uses therefor - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 or 52908 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 or 52908 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 or 52908 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 or 52908 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-14275, 54420, 8797, 27439, 68730, 69112 or 52908 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 03-12-2009 |
Martin R. Hodge, Arlington, MA US
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20080274472 | Novel kinases and uses thereof - Novel kinase polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length kinase proteins, the invention further provides isolated kinase fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-kinase antibodies. The invention also provides kinase nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a kinase gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20110110915 | 14189, A NOVEL HUMAN KINASE AND USES THEREOF - A novel human kinase protein and nucleic acid molecule are disclosed. In addition to the isolated kinase protein, the invention further provides isolated kinase fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-kinase antibodies. The invention also provides kinase nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a kinase gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 05-12-2011 |
Martin R. Hodge, Ridgefield, CT US
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20110104706 | NOVEL KINASES AND USES THEREOF - Novel kinase polypeptides, proteins, and nucleic acid molecules are disclosed. In addition to isolated, full-length kinase proteins, the invention further provides isolated kinase fusion proteins, antigenic peptides, and anti-kinase antibodies. The invention also provides kinase nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing a nucleic acid molecule of the invention, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a kinase gene has been introduced or disrupted. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 05-05-2011 |
20110171205 | NOVEL 15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 AND 16852 MOLECULES AND USES THEREFOR - The invention provides isolated nucleic acids molecules, designated 15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 or 16852 nucleic acid molecules. The invention also provides antisense nucleic acid molecules, recombinant expression vectors containing 15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 or 16852 nucleic acid molecules, host cells into which the expression vectors have been introduced, and nonhuman transgenic animals in which a 15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 or 16852 gene has been introduced or disrupted. The invention still further provides isolated 15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 or 16852 proteins, fusion proteins, antigenic peptides and anti-15571, 2465, 14266, 2882, 52871, 8203 or 16852 antibodies. Diagnostic and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 07-14-2011 |
Mathis Hodge, Stillwater, OK US
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20110144163 | THIOLATED PACLITAXELS FOR REACTION WITH GOLD NANOPARTICLES AS DRUG DELIVERY AGENTS - Thioloated taxane derivatives are linked to colloidal metal particles such as gold nanoparticles for use as antitumor agents. The antitumor agents may be targeted to tumors. | 06-16-2011 |
Melinda A. Hodge, Waxhaw, NC US
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20120101940 | END-TO-END MONITORING OF A RETAIL PAYMENTS PROCESS - The Embodiments of the invention comprise computer program products, systems, and methods for monitoring a retail payments process where a financial institution receives check payments for various types of transactions, such as but not limited to credit card payments, mortgage payments, student loan payments, car payments, etc. The image capture machines capture images of the checks and the associated check data. The check images are grouped into batches based on the client (i.e. the paying bank, third-party processing entity) that the checks are sent to in order to receive payments from the paying bank. The grouped batches are electronically sent to the proper client for processing. The individual checks in the batch are posted and settled to the customer's account. The process is monitored based on client processing limits to track, identify, and fix any batch exceptions that occur during processing. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael Hodge, Creston, OH US
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20120067687 | PIVOT RING FOR A MANUAL CLUTCH - A pivot ring for a clutch assembly which has a first annular segment, a second annular segment, and a radial segment. The first annular segment has a first face on a front side of the pivot ring and the second annular segment has a second face, predominately opposing the first face, on a back side of the ring. The radial segment is disposed between the first annular segment and the second annular segment, connecting the first annular segment and the second annular segment. The first annular segment, the second annular segment, or both the first annular segment and the second annular segment can include axial protrusions with arcuately shaped pivot portions. Preferably, in the clutch assembly, the pivot ring is disposed between the diaphragm spring and the pressure plate, allowing for rotational freedom between the pressure plate and the diaphragm spring. | 03-22-2012 |
Michael J. Hodge, Creston, OH US
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20140083241 | BURST COVER FOR A DAMPER - A burst cover for a damper includes a plurality of holes arranged for fixing the cover to a flywheel, at least one tab portion arranged for drivingly connecting to a tab for a flange of the damper, and a radial wall connecting the plurality of holes to the at least one tab portion. In an example embodiment, the burst cover includes a plurality of depressed portions axially offset from the radial wall. Each of the plurality of holes are disposed in one of the depressed portions. In an example embodiment, the at least one tab portion extends axially from the radial wall. In some example embodiments, the burst cover includes an axially extending rim portion disposed radially outside of the plurality of holes. In an example embodiment, the burst cover is a continuous piece of material from the at least one tab portion to the rim portion that is devoid of any openings except for the plurality of holes arranged for fixing the burst cover to the flywheel. | 03-27-2014 |
Michelle L. Hodge, Longmont, CO US
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20100327057 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR LINKING PATIENT DATA TO A PATIENT AND PROVIDING SENSOR QUALITY ASSURANCE - The present disclosure is generally directed to maintaining sensor quality standards and/or preventing improper remanufacture of sensors, such as pulse oximetry sensors. Present embodiments may include a system for facilitating the monitoring of physiologic conditions that includes an optical reader configured to translate an optical machine-readable representation of data associated with a patient into electronic data, a memory device configured to receive and store the electronic data after an initial reading of the machine-readable representation of data by the optical reader, and a processor configured to associate the electronic data with historical data obtained from the patient and limit access to the historical data based on whether the optical reader provides matching electronic data based on a subsequently read optical machine-readable representation of data when predefined conditions are met. | 12-30-2010 |
20100327063 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING SENSOR QUALITY ASSURANCE - The present disclosure is generally directed to maintaining sensor quality standards and/or preventing improper remanufacture of sensors, such as pulse oximetry sensors. Present embodiments may include a sensor that includes an optical machine-readable representation of data included on the sensor and/or packaged therewith, and an information element configured to store data corresponding to the data represented by the optical machine-readable representation. | 12-30-2010 |
20100328034 | System and Method for Controlling One or Both of Sensor Functionality and Data Access Based on Biometrics Data - The present disclosure is generally directed to maintaining sensor quality standards and/or preventing improper remanufacture of sensors, such as pulse oximetry sensors. Present embodiments may include a system for facilitating the monitoring of physiologic conditions that includes a biometric measurement device configured to translate a unique biological feature of a patient into electronic data, a memory device configured to receive and store the electronic data after an initial reading of the unique biological feature by the biometric measurement device, and a processor configured limit access to the memory based on whether the biometric measurement device provides subsequent electronic data matching the electronic data from the initial reading. | 12-30-2010 |
20120136223 | MULTIPLE SENSOR ASSEMBLIES AND CABLES IN A SINGLE SENSOR BODY - A multisystem sensor is disclosed that includes a first sensor subsystem and a second sensor subsystem. The multisystem sensor includes a sensor body having both sensor subsystems. The first sensor subsystem may monitor a first physiological characteristic and the second sensor subsystem may monitor a second physiological characteristic. The sensor body may include an isolating portion configured to isolate the first sensor subsystem and the second sensor subsystem. The sensor body and/or isolating portion may include refractive components and/or filters to prevent interference between sensor subsystems. | 05-31-2012 |
Morono Hodge, Washington, DC US
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20140230837 | FIXED POINT BARBER COMB AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention provides a barber instrumentality useful for accurate and reproducible hair styling. In particular, methods are provided herein for the use of the instrumentality wherein precise measurements can be taken to reproduce certain styles within a haircut, including cutting with reference to the outline of the hair on the head (the hairline), especially around the temple. | 08-21-2014 |
Peter G. Hodge, Boca Raton, FL US
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20090299932 | System and method for providing a virtual persona - A method, system, and machine readable medium for providing a virtual persona are disclosed. User input directed to a life archive data of a particular virtual persona is received. One or more artificial intelligence files are determined in response to the user input. An output may be generated based on the one or more artificial intelligence files and provided to the user. | 12-03-2009 |
Rebecca Jane Hodge, Research Triangle Park, NC US
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20140349923 | Compositions And Methods For Treating Diabetes And/Or Obesity - Compositions are disclosed which comprise one or more of the following; an anthocyanin, an oligosaccharide, a pectin, or a long-chain fatty acid. Such compositions are useful for treating diabetes or obesity. | 11-27-2014 |
Rex Hodge, Riviera Beach, FL US
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20090086025 | CAMERA SYSTEM - A remote surveillance system (the system) of the present invention is designed to have a long independent operation, portability, and wireless transmission of digital data from any location worldwide. The system includes a hybrid power element having novel hydrogen storage and generation device, light weight polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, and the low power and low weight electronics. The system also includes multiple day/night cameras, motion detector, global positioning system (GPS), and wireless module. The system is packed in a back pack case and is easily carried between multiple locations due to low weight and compacts size. | 04-02-2009 |
Robert B. Hodge, Grants Pass, OR US
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20130008268 | Positioning Apparatus - A positioning apparatus converts linear movement along a first axis into either linear movement along another axis or rotational movement. The apparatus includes a fixed element and one or more moveable elements which are moveable relative to the fixed element. A first guide element is attached to the fixed element and a second guide element is attached to the moveable element. An adjustment mechanism, which is associated with the first and second guide elements, is moveable relative to the fixed element along a first axis, and movement of the adjustment causes movement of the moveable element. | 01-10-2013 |
Robert J. Hodge, Medical Lake, WA US
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20100122714 | Method of Operating a Wheel Washing Assembly - A wheel washing assembly contains a machine frame, a pendulum assembly pivotably supported on the machine frame, and two washing manifolds, including a first washing manifold and a second washing manifold, attached to the pendulum assembly. Each of the washing manifolds has a nozzle assembly for ejecting water at a wheel to be washed. The washing manifolds are pivotable between a start washing position and an end washing position by an automatic motion of the pendulum assembly. The washing manifolds further automatically track the wheels to be washes by a motion of one of the wheels. | 05-20-2010 |
Robert S. Hodge, Grants Pass, OR US
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20130008268 | Positioning Apparatus - A positioning apparatus converts linear movement along a first axis into either linear movement along another axis or rotational movement. The apparatus includes a fixed element and one or more moveable elements which are moveable relative to the fixed element. A first guide element is attached to the fixed element and a second guide element is attached to the moveable element. An adjustment mechanism, which is associated with the first and second guide elements, is moveable relative to the fixed element along a first axis, and movement of the adjustment causes movement of the moveable element. | 01-10-2013 |
Ronald Hodge, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20130040481 | U-Channel Coaxial F-Connector - An F-connector for a coaxial cable comprises a front insulator, a back insulator, a connecting lead, and a locking ring. The connecting lead has an interior portion and an exterior portion. The interior portion is configured with a pair of side wall portions which are parallel to each other, and which together with a bottom portion form a U-shaped channel. The side wall portions each comprise a curved portion that are configured to grip the center conductor of the coaxial cable so as to withstand a certain level of withdrawal force, and such that the F-connector exhibits a desired impedance of 75 Ohms. The connecting lead engages with the front insulator and the back insulator such that the components are held in position within a connector body. | 02-14-2013 |
20140065879 | F-Connector with Chamfered Lock Ring - An F-connector for a coaxial cable has a substantially flush, coplanar face comprising a first insulator, locking ring, and connector body with a swaged leading edge. Within the connector body a connecting lead is attached to and spans between the first insulator and a second insulator. The F-connector may be constructed by a process that permits front-loading of the connecting lead and insulators, or by a process that permits back-loading of the connecting lead and insulators, or by a process that permits partial back-loading and partial front-loading of the connecting lead and insulators. | 03-06-2014 |
Ronald C. Hodge, Aurora, IL US
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20130084716 | SYSTEM AND CONNECTOR CONFIGURED FOR MACRO MOTION - A connector system is configured for macro motion. Two mating terminals are configured so that during macro motion cycles, the resistance between two terminals does not substantially increase. One terminal can have multiple, somewhat spherical-shaped mating surfaces while a mating surface on the other terminal can be flat. The mating terminals can be configured to provide desirable resistance performance after more than 5000 cycles of macro motion. | 04-04-2013 |
20130244465 | RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR - A receptacle connector includes an insulative body, conductive terminals mounted therein, and a seal covering a central portion of the body. The receptacle connector mates with at least one mating electrical connector. The seal prevents the intrusion of dust into the joint between the receptacle connector and the mating electrical connector(s). The seal and the body have locking features provided thereon to secure the seal to the housing. | 09-19-2013 |
20140363987 | POWER CONNECTOR - A connector system includes a first connector with a housing. The housing supports a terminal with an aperture that is positioned adjacent a pocket. A ball is positioned in the pocket and is restrained by the terminal but is configured to partially extend through the aperture. A second connector includes a contact and a magnet attraction member. In operation, when the first and second connector are in a mated position, the ball is urged toward the magnetic attraction member due to a magnetic force and partially extends through the aperture so as to engage the contact, electrically connecting the terminal and the contact. | 12-11-2014 |
Ronald C. Hodge, Chicago, IL US
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20140170867 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTION DEVICE USING SAME - The present application provides a connection device and a connector. The connector comprises a housing mounted on a circuit substrate and a plurality of terminals. The housing has a recessed region and a plurality of channels. The recessed region, together with the circuit substrate, forms a mating groove for mating a flexible circuit board, and the mating groove extends forwardly to a radius. The plurality of terminals correspond to the plurality of channels and each of the terminal includes a resilient contact arm. The resilient contact arm extends toward a surface of the circuit substrate in the corresponding channel of the housing and extends into the recessed region to form a contact portion. The connection device comprises the circuit substrate and the connector. | 06-19-2014 |
Ronald L. Hodge, Flowery Branch, GA US
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20140154922 | F-Connector with Integrated Surge Protection - A connector ( | 06-05-2014 |
20140162490 | Card Connector with Improved Heat-Dissipation, Retention, and ESD Protection Features - A card connector for use with a card comprising electronic circuitry and a card reader device comprising electronic circuitry which can communicate with the card. The card connector is configured to receive the card when the card is inserted into the card reader. The card connector has a connector body and an attached cover. The connector body includes a plurality of electronic contacts that engage the card circuitry and operationally link the card to the card reader device. The cover includes one or more retaining springs which engage the card to secure the card and draw heat from the card. The cover also has a lip or tongue and grounding tabs which provide electrostatic discharge protection. | 06-12-2014 |
20140199877 | Panel Mount Digital Card Connector Assembly - A digital card connector assembly ( | 07-17-2014 |
Stan Hodge, Hilliard, OH US
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20110204816 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MINIMIZING LIGHT SOURCE POWER SUPPLY COMPATIBILITY ISSUES - Systems and methods for allowing replacement of updated light heads with different design parameters to become independent of the remote power supply. An exemplary light system includes a light head remote from a power supply component. The light head includes one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or other light emitting devices, a memory that stores configuration information and a communication component. The power supply component includes a power converter, a memory, and a controller. The power converter outputs an electrical signal for driving the one or more LEDs. The memory stores light head configuration information. The controller receives configuration information from the communication component via the data bus, generates and sends instructions, based on at least one of the configuration information stored in the power supply component memory or the configuration information received from the light head, to the power converter. | 08-25-2011 |
20120239326 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING OPERATION OF AN LED STRING - Methods and systems for monitoring operation of an LED string. An exemplary system includes an LED string, a circuit that supplies current to the LEDs, a current measuring circuit that measures current through the LEDs, a voltage measuring circuit that measures voltage across the LEDs, and a temperature sensor that measures temperature proximate to the LEDs. A processor calculates a predicted string voltage based on a predefined voltage-current curve, number of LEDs, a predefined temperature coefficient value, the measured string current, a measured junction temperature, a life curve function, a prestored calibration string current value, a prestored calibration string voltage value, a prestored junction calibration temperature and an accumulated time value. The process also calculates an error value based on the predicted string voltage and a measured string voltage and generates an indication that there is a failure in the LED string if the calculated error value is greater than the predefined error limit. | 09-20-2012 |
Stephen R. Hodge, North Plains, OR US
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20140373424 | PROJECTILE-WEAPON RETICLE WITH HOLDOVER AIMING FEATURES FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTILE VELOCITIES - A reticle of a projectile-weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes first and second series of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below a primary aiming point, the first and second series providing holdover aiming points for regularly incrementing target distances for respective subsonic and supersonic .300 AAC Blackout ammunition, or other differing types of ammunition, without requiring adjustment of the optics or settings of the aiming system. | 12-25-2014 |
Steve Hodge, North Plains, OR US
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20120151816 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POWERING AN ELECTRONIC WEAPON SIGHT - A sight for a handheld weapon includes an electronic component that is powered by a power source. The sight includes an electronic controller and a motion detector. When the sight is moved, the motion detector generates signals and the electronic controller receives the signals. The electronic controller determines whether power should be supplied to the electronic component based on the received signals. | 06-21-2012 |
Tamara Shafer Hodge, Chesterfield, MO US
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20130259896 | Stable Immunogenic Compositions of Staphylococcus Aureus Antigens - The present invention is directed towards a lyophilized or reconstituted multi-antigen or multicomponent immunogenic composition comprising at least one antigen isolated from a staphylococcal bacterium, and methods of making the same. | 10-03-2013 |
Tamara Shafer Hodge, Ballwin, MO US
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20120282279 | Anti-Diabetic Compounds - The present invention provides a FGF21 molecule covalently attached to the combining site of an antibody via a linker, wherein the linker is covalently attached to the side chain of a linking residue within FGF21. Various uses of the compounds are provided, including methods to prevent or treat diabetes or diabetes-related conditions. | 11-08-2012 |
Thomas Hodge, Athens, GA US
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20090220514 | ADAM10 and its Uses Related to Infection - The present invention relates to a protein, ADAM10, ADAM10 nucleic acid sequences and ADAM10 proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection by one or more pathogen such as a virus, a parasite, a bacteria or a fungus or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of a pathogen. | 09-03-2009 |
20130067609 | Mammalian Genes Involved in Tularemia and Other Infections - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 03-14-2013 |
20130280806 | MAMMALIAN GENES INVOLVED IN INFECTION - The present invention relates to cellular proteins that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 10-24-2013 |
20130323835 | Mammalian Genes Involved in Infection - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 12-05-2013 |
20140220690 | MAMMALIAN GENES INVOLVED IN INFECTION - The present invention relates to nucleic acid sequences and cellular proteins encoded by these sequences that are involved in infection or are otherwise associated with the life cycle of one or more pathogens. | 08-07-2014 |
Thomas W. Hodge, Roswell, GA US
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20090137785 | RAB9 PROTEIN CRYSTAL STRUCTURES AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING RAB9 MODULATORS - The present invention relates to crystalline Rab9 in complex with either GDP or the GTP analog Guanosine 5′-(β,γ-imido) triphosphate (GppNHp), the three dimensional coordinates and structures of Rab9 in Rab9-GDP and Rab9-GppNHp complexes, and uses thereof for drug design. In particular, the present invention relates to methods for producing Rab9 crystals of sufficient quality to obtain a determination of the three dimensional structure of Rab9 to a high resolution in both its GTP-bound (on/active) and GDP-bound (off/inactive) conformations. The present invention also relates to a computer-readable medium encoded with the three dimensional coordinates of Rab9 in Rab9-GDP and Rab9-GppNHp complexes wherein, using a graphical display software program, the three dimensional coordinates create an electronic file that can be visualized on a computer capable of representing the electronic file as a three dimensional image. | 05-28-2009 |
20110189193 | CELL LINES AND HOST NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCES RELATED TO INFECTIOUS DISEASE - Host nucleic acids and host proteins that participate in viral infection, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), influenza A, and Ebola virus, have been identified. Interfering with or disrupting the interaction between a host nucleic acid or host protein and a virus or viral protein confers an inhibition of or resistance to infection. Thus, interfering with such an interaction in a host subject can confer a therapeutic or prophylactic effect against a virus. The sequences identified can be used to identify agents that reduce or inhibit viral infection. | 08-04-2011 |
Thurman F. Hodge, Woodland Park, CO US
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20090173398 | Fluid Sensing Shut-Off Devices with Timer and Methods of Operation - Fluid sensing shut-off devices with timer and methods of operation to shut off fluid flow if a primary shutoff valve sticks in the on condition. An embodiment is disclosed using a microphone to sense fluid flow, with a microprocessor periodically awakening from a sleep mode to power the sensor and determine if there is flow. If there is flow, the microprocessor times flow, and if flow is not shut off within a predetermined length of time, the microprocessor shuts off the valve. The valve itself normally held in a magnetically latched, valve open state, but may be unlatched by a current pulse to close the valve. Various embodiments and applications are disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
Timothy A. Hodge, Eads, TN US
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20090275038 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORENSIC SCREENING - This invention relates to methods and system for forensic screening. More specifically, this invention relates to various methods to detect or screen for at least one designated genetic sequences in a plurality of biological sample | 11-05-2009 |
20100105050 | REAL TIME DETECTION OF GENETIC SEQUENCES USING A BIPARTITE PROBE - The present invention concerns a method for detection or quantification of a Target Genetic Sequence in a Genetic Sample using a Bipartite Probe. A Bipartite Probe is made of a Target Binding Sequence capable of hybridizing a Target Genetic Sequence and a Nucleic Acid Binding Probe Sequence capable of being transcribed during PCR into the Capture Probe Sequence where it can hybridize with a Signal Generation Molecule. The Signal Generation Molecule participates in the PCR reaction and confers a fluorescent quality to the PCR amplified product. The reaction temperature of each PCR cycle is reduced below the Tm of the Quencher Oligonucleotide thereby allowing quenching of the fluorescence of the non-incorporated Signal Generation Molecule. Fluorescent detection of each PCR cycle establishes a quantitative PCR result. | 04-29-2010 |
Wade J. Hodge, Bolton, VT US
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20130005108 | SILICON GERMANIUM (SiGe) HETEROJUNCTION BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (HBT) - A heterojunction bipolar transistor (HBT), an integrated circuit (IC) chip including at least one HBT and a method of forming the IC. The HBT includes an extrinsic base with one or more buried interstitial barrier layer. The extrinsic base may be heavily doped with boron and each buried interstitial barrier layer is doped with a dopant containing carbon, e.g., carbon or SiGe:C. The surface of the extrinsic base may be silicided. | 01-03-2013 |
W. Andrew Hodge, Jupiter, FL US
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20120035671 | Internal Joint Bracing System and Suture Anchoring Assembly Therefore - An internal bracing system is disclosed for stabilizing a joint such as the knee, shoulder, ankle or the like. The internal bracing system includes an extra-articular tension band mechanism and an anchor assembly therefore. The internal bracing system adds substantial control to unstable joints which is effective in limiting the pathological joint motions and internal slippage. The anchor anchoring assembly designed to affix a tethering device to various bony structures which form a joint, for the purpose of providing stability. The anchor assembly includes an anchor and a set screw. A double helix thread/chamber structure between the anchor and set screw securely holds the tether without binding. | 02-09-2012 |
William O. Hodge, Greenfield, IN US
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20080200833 | VACUUM ASSISTED BIOPSY DEVICE - A biopsy device is disclosed that comprises a cutting element mounted to a handpiece and a vacuum chamber. The cutting element comprises a stylet assembly and an outer cannula assembly. The stylet assembly includes a stylet that includes an open proximal end and a tissue opening at a distal end thereof. The tissue receiving opening is in communication with a lumen extending through the stylet. The outer cannula assembly includes an outer cannula that is slidably mounted over the stylet and has an open distal end with a cutting edge formed thereon. The vacuum chamber is in communication with the lumen of the stylet. The stylet is selectively advanced distally outwardly with respect to outer cannula to expose the tissue opening to targeted tissue. The outer cannula is selectively advanced over the tissue opening to sever tissue, while vacuum is generated in the vacuum chamber and delivered to the tissue opening through the lumen. The vacuum causes tissue to be drawn into and maintained in the tissue opening while the outer cannula severs tissue to obtain a biopsy core. | 08-21-2008 |
20100114031 | INTRODUCER LOCALIZATION ASSEMBLIES - An introducer assembly is disclosed. The introducer assembly comprises an introducer cannula, an introducer hub and an introducer stylet body. The introducer cannula is defined by a distal end and a proximal end and has a lumen extending therebetween. The introducer hub is operatively connected to the introducer cannula, and wherein the introducer hub is configured for selective connection with multiple medical devices. The introducer stylet body is defined by a proximal end and a distal end and is removably disposed within the introducer cannula. The introducer stylet body may further comprise an imagable feature having a predetermined size disposed on a distal end thereof. | 05-06-2010 |
20130197394 | VACUUM ASSISTED BIOPSY NEEDLE SET - A biopsy device having a cutting element is disclosed. The cutting element includes an inner cannula having a tissue receiving aperture disposed proximate a distal end thereof and an inner lumen. The inner cannula is slidably disposed within the inner lumen of an outer cannula. A vacuum chamber is disposed about at least a portion of the cutting element and is configured to create a vacuum in the cutting element during a biopsy procedure. The inner cannula is advanced distally outwardly and to cause the vacuum to be generated in the vacuum chamber. The vacuum is delivered to the cutting element whereby tissue is drawn into the tissue receiving aperture. The outer cannula is advanced distally outwardly after the inner cannula such that tissue drawn into the tissue cutting aperture is severed. | 08-01-2013 |