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Anders R. Johnson, Fremont, CA US
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20090024841 | Register File Backup Queue - A register file backup system for use with a computer which processes instructions to generate results which thereby change the visual state of the computer. The computer has a register file with a plurality of addressable locations for storing data. The backup system is adapted to return the visual state of the computer to a previous state if an instruction generates an exception. The backup system utilizes less overhead so as to provide easier register file backup than a comparable software or hardware device. The backup system comprises first means for sequentially storing in program order, address information corresponding to destination locations in the register file where instruction results are to be stored. The first means has first and second outputs for transferring the address information stored therein: the first output being coupled to the register file for transferring a first portion of the address information to the register file, and the second output is used for transferring a second portion of address information for backup storage of the register file contents. The backup system also has a second means coupled to (1) the second output of the first means, for receiving and storing the second portion of the address information, and (2) the register file, for receiving and backup storing further information corresponding to the contents of one or more destination locations in the register file before that destination location is changed according to second portion of the address information. A third means is used for transferring the further information from the second means back to the register file locations according to the second portion of the address information stored in the second means after an instruction generates an exception. | 01-22-2009 |
Andrea Johnson, Saratoga, CA US
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20100219092 | Two-Part Package for Medical Implant - The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment. | 09-02-2010 |
20120132547 | TWO-PART PACKAGE FOR MEDICAL IMPLANT - The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment. | 05-31-2012 |
Andrew Wesley Johnson, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110025212 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCLUDING AN ORGANIC DIODE AND A SHUNT AND A PROCESS OF FORMING THE SAME - An electronic device can include an organic diode and a shunt that allows a significant current to bypass the organic diode, wherein the shunt is separate from the organic diode. Alternatively, an electronic device can include an organic diode lying along a first conduction path. The electronic device can also include a resistive member lying along a second conduction path that is parallel to the first conduction path. In another aspect, a process of forming an electronic device can include forming a first conductive member, forming a resistive member over the first conductive member, and forming an organic semiconductor layer over the first conductive member. The process can also include forming a second conductive member over the resistive member and the organic semiconductor layer, such that the resistive member and the organic semiconductor layer lie along parallel conduction paths between the first and second conductive members. | 02-03-2011 |
Barry Johnson, Thousand Oaks, CA US
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20080231578 | LVDS display system - A display system comprises a controller having a plurality of TTL inputs and a corresponding plurality of LVDS output pairs, the controller configured to receive display data comprising a first plurality of TTL signals at the plurality of TTL inputs, to convert each of the first plurality of TTL signals to a corresponding LVDS signal, and to output each of the plurality of LVDS signals at one of the plurality of LVDS output pairs. The system further comprises a bus operatively coupled with the controller, the bus having a plurality of parallel channels, each channel being configured to carry one of the plurality of LVDS signals, a LVDS-to-TTL converter operatively coupled with the bus, the LVDS-to-TTL converter being configured to receive the plurality of LVDS signals from the bus and to convert each of the plurality of LVDS signals to a corresponding TTL signal, and a display configured to receive the plurality of TTL signals from the LVDS-to-TTL converter. | 09-25-2008 |
Ben Johnson, Altadena, CA US
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20100324706 | HIGH DEFINITION AND HIGH RESOLUTION MUSIC AND/OR VIDEO APPLICATIONS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - A high-resolution music application is disclosed and comprises: a) a high resolution audio file, b) an executable application that is compatible with the high resolution audio file, and c) a device that contains both the high resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof. In addition, a high-resolution multi-media application is disclosed that comprises: a) at least one high resolution file, b) an executable application that is compatible with the at least one high resolution file, and c) a device that contains both the at least one high resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof. Contemplated methods of producing and operating a high-resolution music application comprises: a) providing a high-resolution audio file, b) providing an executable application that is compatible with the high-resolution audio file, and c) providing a hardware device that contains both the high-resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the executable application identifies the format, transmits the file, stores the file or a combination thereof the high-resolution audio file and wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof. Also, contemplated methods of producing and operating a high-resolution multi-media application comprises: a) providing at least one high-resolution file, b) providing an executable application that is compatible with the at least one high resolution file, and c) providing a device that contains both the at least one high-resolution audio file and the executable application, wherein the executable application identifies the format, transmits the file, stores the file or a combination thereof the high-resolution file and wherein the device comprises at least one speaker, at least one control system, at least one headphone or earbud port or a combination thereof. | 12-23-2010 |
20110084849 | INTELLIGENT VEHICLE DASHBOARD - A two-way vehicle communication system has been developed that includes at least one vehicle, at least one vehicle data collection point, at least one operations data supply system, and at least one data communication system, wherein the data communication system is operatively coupled to the at least one vehicle, the at least one vehicle data collection point, the at least one operations data supply system or a combination thereof. A method of monitoring a vehicle using a two-way vehicle communication system has been developed that includes: providing at least one vehicle, providing at least one vehicle data collection point, providing at least one operations data supply system, and providing at least one data communication system, wherein the data communication system is operatively coupled to and communicates with the at least one vehicle, the at least one vehicle data collection point, the at least one operations data supply system or a combination thereof. | 04-14-2011 |
Benjamin Johnson, Modesto, CA US
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20090098832 | MOBILE DEVICE POWERED BY ALTERNATIVE ENERGY - A mobile device and a method for powering a mobile device are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mobile device comprises a processor that executes instructions for mobile applications, a transceiver that sends and receives data related to the mobile applications, a primary power cell that couples to the processor and the transceiver, an alternative power cell that couples to the processor and the transceiver and that generates electrical power from a renewable power source, and a switch that enables the primary power cell and the alternative power cell to power the processor and the transceiver. | 04-16-2009 |
Bill Johnson, Oceanside, CA US
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20080287018 | Stealth tail quad surfboard - A tail section for a surfboard includes a substantially v-shaped notch or cutout intersecting substantially trailing edges formed between two points. Each of the substantially straight trailing edges extend to the arcuate side of the body of the surfboard. | 11-20-2008 |
Brad V. Johnson, Santa Clara, CA US
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20090034125 | Load/unload ramp spoiler for a hard disk drive - A load/unload ramp spoiler for a hard disk drive is disclosed. One embodiment provides a load/unload ramp body having at least one load/unload ramp associated therewith, the at least one load/unload ramp for receiving at least one slider coupled with an actuator assembly. In addition, at least one spoiler is integrated with the load/unload ramp body to reduce detrimental local excitation of an airflow encountering the load/unload ramp body. | 02-05-2009 |
Brad Vaughn Johnson, Santa Clara, CA US
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20080316640 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND SEALING AIRFLOW AROUND DISK DRIVE BYPASS WALLS - A seal is formed between bypass walls and a cover for a disk drive to improve control and regulation of airflow in the disk drive. The seal is formed with a gasket comprising a bead of form-in-place gasket between the upper edge of the bypass wall and the cover. The seal also may be formed between the cover and the slit shroud, spoiler, and filter. Minimum compression of the gasket is required to form the seal. | 12-25-2008 |
20100095685 | Thermoelectric Cooler with Multiple Temperature Zones - The present application is directed to thermoelectric coolers that include multiple temperature zones. The thermoelectric cooler may include a first series of thermoelectric intermediate members interconnecting a second plate with a first section of a first plate, and a second series of thermoelectric intermediate members interconnecting the second plate with a second section of the first plate. The first series may form a first temperature zone and the second series may form a second temperature zone. Each of the first and second series of thermoelectric intermediate members may be configured to electrically connect with a DC power supply to energize the first and second series and independently control temperatures of the first and second sections of the second plate. | 04-22-2010 |
20110033192 | Small Packaged Tunable Optical Transmitter - According to one embodiment, the present application includes a tunable optical transmitter configured in a small package. The tunable optical transmitter includes a housing with a volume formed by exterior walls. An electrical input interface is positioned at the first end of the housing and configured to receive an information-containing electrical signal. An optical output interface is positioned at the second end of the housing and configured to transmit an optical communication beam. A tunable semiconductor laser is positioned in the interior space and operable to emit a laser beam having a selectable wavelength. A semiconductor-based modulator is positioned in the interior space along an optical path of the laser beam and operatively coupled to the optical output interface. The semiconductor-based modulator is configured to impart modulation to the laser beam corresponding to an information-containing electrical signal received through the electrical input interface. | 02-10-2011 |
Carl Johnson, San Mateo, CA US
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20100229353 | CLAMP ADAPTER ASSEMBLY - The present invention is directed towards a clamp adapter assembly for connecting an instrument to a pressure vessel. The clamp adapter assembly of the present invention allows an operator to convert a bolt connection base known in the art into a base suitable for utilizing a clamped connection similarly known in the art. The connection assembly includes a bottom plate, at least one fastener to fasten the bottom plate to a base, a top retaining plate, and a clamp. The peripheral portions of the bottom plate and top retaining plate may be beveled in order to be received within a tri-clamp. The top retaining plate may include two sections that overlappingly engage one another. | 09-16-2010 |
Charles Johnson, Ventura, CA US
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20110087245 | Suturing Apparatus and Method - A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot. | 04-14-2011 |
20130226231 | Suturing Apparatus and Method - A suturing apparatus comprises a pair of jaws. A bendable needle housed in one of the jaws is adapted to carry a suture. An optional suture receiver may be disposed adjacent to the opposite jaw. A transition block curves the needle and directs it in a direction generally unparallel to an axis of the carrying jaw. The needle may also be configured to retrieve a suture. A retaining mechanism holds a suture in place to be engaged by the needle. The jaw housing the needle may include a lateral opening through which the suture may be inserted. The needle may also include a lateral notch which may be aligned with lateral opening to receive the suture. An actuator coupled to the needle enables the user to move the needle proximally to align the notch with the lateral slot. | 08-29-2013 |
Charles E. Johnson, El Segundo, CA US
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20090138620 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FACILITATING WEB SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN NETWORKS - An apparatus facilitates communications between first and second entities via a network. The first entity cooperates with a first interface unit to communicate via the network using a first protocol. The second entity cooperates with a second interface unit to communicate via the network using a second protocol. The network does not support communications using at least one of the first and second protocols. The apparatus includes: (a) a first converter coupled with the first entity for emulating the cooperative relation between the second entity and the second interface unit to convert communications from the first entity into a common protocol; and (b) a second converter coupled with the second entity for emulating the cooperative relation between the first entity and the first interface unit to convert communications from the second entity into the common protocol. The first and second converters communicate via the network using the common protocol. | 05-28-2009 |
Cherlin Johnson, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090198311 | COOLING BLANKET - The invention provides a cooling blanket useful for lowering the body temperature of a mammal, such as a human. The cooling blanket may be particularly useful when used in connection with a deleterious cardiac event, such as myocardial infarction. The cooling blanket is activated when reagents, such as ammonium nitrate, urea, and/or water, are placed in contact with one another; thereby producing an endothermic reaction. | 08-06-2009 |
Christopher Johnson, Oakland, CA US
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20080243524 | System and Method for Automating Internal Controls - A computer-based system and method to enforce, monitor, and assess internal controls over financial reporting is provided. A bottom-up approach is used to model transaction-control workflows using logs of past transaction activity executions. Past workflows are reconstructed from these logs and reconstruction rules. The transaction-control workflows are compared with these reconstructed past workflows to determine whether transactions are compliant with the internal controls. | 10-02-2008 |
Christopher Dale Johnson, Playa Del Rey, CA US
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20100211125 | Method and Apparatus for Identifying Potentially Misclassified Arrhythmic Episodes - An implantable cardiac device is configured to classify cardiac arrhythmias using a plurality of arrhythmia discrimination algorithms. Data is provided that is associated with a plurality of cardiac arrhythmic episodes for which a cardiac electrical therapy was delivered or withheld by the implantable medical device based on the plurality of arrhythmia discrimination algorithms. A metric for each of the arrhythmic episodes is computed. The metric defines a measure by which the implantable cardiac device properly classified the arrhythmia. Potentially misclassified arrhythmic episodes of the plurality of cardiac arrhythmic episodes for which cardiac electrical therapy was inappropriately delivered or withheld are algorithmically identified using the metric. | 08-19-2010 |
Daniel Johnson, Dublin, CA US
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20110106667 | System for object oriented financial accounting - A system for accounting comprises a processor and a memory. The processor is configured to determine one or more accounting rules based at least in part on an accounting object. The processor is further configured to determine accounting for the accounting object based at least in part on the one or more accounting rules. The memory is coupled to the processor and configured to provide the processor with instructions. | 05-05-2011 |
Daniel Johnson, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20090220667 | Herbal formulations and methods for supplementing caffeinated beverages - Herbal formulations for use in caffeinated beverages are disclosed. A formulation for improving cognitive functions can include | 09-03-2009 |
Daniel Johnson, Petaluma, CA US
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20100245585 | Headset-Based Telecommunications Platform - A hands-free wireless wearable GPS enabled video camera and audio-video communications headset, mobile phone and personal media player, capable of real-time two-way and multi-feed wireless voice, data and audio-video streaming, telecommunications, and teleconferencing, coordinated applications, and shared functionality between one or more wirelessly networked headsets or other paired or networked wired or wireless devices and optimized device and data management over multiple wired and wireless network connections. The headset can operate in concert with one or more wired or wireless devices as a paired accessory, as an autonomous hands-free wide area, metro or local area and personal area wireless audio-video communications and multimedia device and/or as a wearable docking station, hot spot and wireless router supporting direct connect multi-device ad-hoc virtual private networking (VPN). The headset has built-in intelligence to choose amongst available network protocols while supporting a variety of onboard, and remote operational controls including a retractable monocular viewfinder display for real time hands-free viewing of captured or received video feed and a duplex data-streaming platform supporting multi-channel communications and optimized data management within the device, within a managed or autonomous federation of devices or other peer-to-peer network configuration. | 09-30-2010 |
20150085059 | HEADSET-BASED TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM - A hands-free wireless wearable GPS enabled video camera and audio-video communications headset, mobile phone and personal media player, capable of real-time two-way and multi-feed wireless voice, data and audio-video streaming, telecommunications, and teleconferencing, coordinated applications, and shared functionality between one or more wirelessly networked headsets or other paired or networked wired or wireless devices and optimized device and data management over multiple wired and wireless network connections. The headset can operate in concert with one or more wired or wireless devices as a paired accessory, as an autonomous hands-free wide area, metro or local area and personal area wireless audio-video communications and multimedia device and/or as a wearable docking station, hot spot and wireless router supporting direct connect multi-device ad-hoc virtual private networking (VPN). The headset has built-in intelligence to choose amongst available network protocols while supporting a variety of onboard, and remote operational controls including a retractable monocular viewfinder display for real time hands-free viewing of captured or received video feed and a duplex data-streaming platform supporting multi-channel communications and optimized data management within the device, within a managed or autonomous federation of devices or other peer-to-peer network configuration. | 03-26-2015 |
Dean Johnson, Solana Beach, CA US
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20080269764 | SPINAL IMPLANT DISTRACTOR/INSERTER - A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the devices described herein. | 10-30-2008 |
20090005784 | SPINAL IMPLANT DISTRACTOR/INSERTER - A method for distracting a pair of adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant within the intervertebral space between the adjacent vertebrae using a posterior angle is described. The method employs a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. | 01-01-2009 |
20090234362 | OFFSET OPPOSING ARM SPINAL IMPLANT DISTRACTOR/INSERTER - Provided herein is a vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of arms comprising a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end and a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the first opposing arm is laterally offset from the distal end of a second arm thereby comprising a pair of laterally offset opposing arms, a driving rod extending between the pair of laterally offset opposing arms, and a drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the device described herein. | 09-17-2009 |
20110085688 | HEARING AID MICROPHONE PROTECTIVE BARRIER - Embodiments of the invention provide microphone assemblies for hearing aids which are resistant to moisture and debris. An embodiment provides a microphone assembly for a CIC hearing aid comprising a microphone housing including a housing surface having a microphone port, a fluidic barrier structure coupled to the housing surface, a protective mesh coupled to the barrier structure and a microphone disposed within the housing. The microphone housing can be sized to be positioned in close proximity to another component surface such as a hearing battery assembly surface. At least a portion of the housing surface and/or the barrier structure are hydrophobic. The barrier structure surrounds the microphone port and is configured to channel liquid and debris away from entry into the microphone port including matter constrained between the housing surface and another surface. | 04-14-2011 |
20120123424 | SPINAL IMPLANT DISTRACTOR/INSERTER - A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a housing, a pair of opposing arms in mechanical communication with the housing, a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms, wherein the driving rod comprises an axis and a surface with a plurality of angled ratchet teeth on at least a portion of the surface, and a ratchet drive mechanism in mechanical communication with the driving rod. A vertebral distractor-inserter comprising a pair of opposing arms, a housing in mechanical communication with the arms and rotatable about an axis extending between the arms, and a driving rod extending through at least a portion of the housing and between the arms. A vertebral distractor-inserter adapted for single-handed use. A vertebral distractor-inserter having an implant depth adjustor. Methods for distracting adjacent vertebrae and inserting an implant using the devices described herein. | 05-17-2012 |
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Dennis Johnson, Ripon, CA US
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20100005651 | Conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system - A conductive elastomeric and mechanical pin and contact system for creation of a Elastromechanical Connector ( | 01-14-2010 |
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Dennis Johnson, Salinas, CA US
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20090283022 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CROP PLANTING - A system and method for planting row crops in a field. A field is planted utilizing a three-bed planter, such that the area planted during a pass of the planter is directly adjacent to the area planted during an adjacent pass of the planter, with no furrow existing between them. The result is a field having beds that are twice or more than twice the width of standard beds, alternating with standard width beds. Yield of crop is increased due to more efficient use of available field space, and improved efficiency of mechanical harvesting. | 11-19-2009 |
Deron D. Johnson, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100023548 | Method and System for Defining a Pseudo-World - A method for creating a pseudo-world that includes identifying a first pseudo-world file system, wherein the first pseudo-world file system includes a plurality of folders and a plurality of attribute files in a file system hierarchy, wherein the file system hierarchy defines a plurality of parent child relationships between the plurality of folders and the plurality of attribute files, and processing each of the plurality of folders according to the file system hierarchy. Processing a folder of the plurality of folders includes identifying at least one child attribute file of the plurality of attribute files comprised in the folder, wherein the folder and the at least one child attribute file are in a parent child relationship of the plurality of parent child relationships based on the at least one child attribute file comprised in the folder, identifying a parent cell in the pseudo-world, wherein the parent cell is defined by a parent attribute file corresponding to the folder, and generating, in the pseudo-world, a child cell within the parent cell for each of the at least one child attribute files based on the parent child relationship. The method may further include displaying the pseudo-world. | 01-28-2010 |
Desmond Ford Johnson, Monte Sereno, CA US
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20090319690 | System, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names on a wide area network - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer. | 12-24-2009 |
20110252159 | Systems, Apparatus and Method For Hosting and Assigning Domain Names On A Wide Network - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer. | 10-13-2011 |
20120259999 | Systems, Apparatus and Method for Hosting and Assigning Domain Names on a Wide Area Network - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system for the domain to the user computer. | 10-11-2012 |
20120271918 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HOSTING AND ASSIGNING DOMAIN NAMES ON A WIDE AREA NETWORK - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer. | 10-25-2012 |
20120271919 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HOSTING AND ASSIGNING DOMAIN NAMES ON A WIDE NETWORK - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer. | 10-25-2012 |
20130006799 | SYSTEMS, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HOSTING AND ASSIGNING DOMAIN NAMES ON A WIDE AREA NETWORK - Embodiments of the instant invention are directed to a domain management system, apparatus and method for hosting and assigning domain names. Embodiments of the domain management system comprise a name assignment system and a hosting system, wherein the hosting system comprises a domain retrieval system and a data storage apparatus. The name assignment system verifies availability and assigns domain names to requesting clients. The name assignment system comprises an input component, a confirmation mechanism and a name storage means. Preferred embodiments of the domain retrieval system comprise a scheduler, a parsing member having a plurality of redirectors and a plurality of servers. The domain retrieval system locates the domain referenced by the domain name by parsing header information and utilizing a wildcard DNS. Once the domain is located, the domain retrieval system forwards the domain to the user computer. | 01-03-2013 |
Emilie Johnson, Cotati, CA US
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20110270378 | Mobile External Coupling with Internal Sealing Cuff for Branch Vessel Connection - An endovascular prosthesis includes a tubular body and a mobile external coupling. The tubular body includes a graft material and stents coupled thereto, a forms a lumen therethrough. The mobile external coupling extends outwardly from the tubular body. The mobile external coupling includes a graft material and is generally frustoconically shaped. The mobile external coupling includes a base coupled to the tubular body, a top spaced from the tubular body, and a coupling lumen disposed between the base and the top, wherein the coupling lumen is in flow communication with the body lumen. A cylindrical sealing cuff of graft material is attached to and extends from the top of the mobile external coupling towards the tubular body within the coupling lumen. The sealing cuff is configured to contact a portion of a branch vessel prosthesis and thereby provides an elongated interference seal between the branch vessel prosthesis and the mobile external coupling. | 11-03-2011 |
20120271397 | Guidewire with Two Flexible End Portions and Method of Accessing a Branch Vessel Therewith - A guidewire having flexible or floppy proximal and distal end portions is used for percutaneously accessing a branch vessel through a deployed prosthesis having at least one fenestration near an ostium of the branch vessel. The prosthesis is delivered and deployed via a first percutaneous access site. The guidewire extends over the outside surface of the deployed prosthesis and extends through the at least one fenestration. The flexible distal end portion is snared via a second percutaneous access site and is pulled in a direction towards the second percutaneous access site until the flexible proximal end of the guidewire is located adjacent to the branch vessel. A guide catheter is then advanced over the guidewire until it cannulates the branch vessel. The flexible proximal end of the guidewire may then be advanced into the branch vessel and used for delivery of a branch vessel prosthesis. | 10-25-2012 |
Erik Jacob Johnson, Dublin, CA US
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20110113102 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATING A PARTICIPANT INTO PROGRAMMING - A method and apparatus for integrating a participant into video programming. A list of available social network data fields is received. Programming segments to be customized based on the available social network data fields are detected. At least one of the available social network data fields is correlated with the programming segment to be customized. Personal data of a specific user corresponding to the at least one of the available social network data fields is retrieved and the programming segment is modified to include information based on the personal data. | 05-12-2011 |
Erin M. Johnson, Napa, CA US
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20090215729 | MICROPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS TO MODIFY CANCER PROMOTING CELLS - This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods related to the prevention and treatment of primary tumors and metastatic, malignant or spreading cancers by selectively targeting cancer associated myeloid derived cells by the targeted delivery of a bisphosphonate formulated with a non-liposomal particle carrier. In some aspects, the bisphosphonate particles have one or more properties suitable for phagocytosis by cancer associated myeloid derived cells and release of the bisphosphonate within the macrophages. Advantageously, administering the particles to a subject reduces the level and/or activity of cancer associated myeloid derived cells in the subject. | 08-27-2009 |
Fred Johnson, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090095290 | TRACHEAL TUBE WITH COLORIMETRIC CO2 INDICATOR - Tracheal tubes having an integrated calorimetric CO | 04-16-2009 |
20090102881 | Surface Metallization Of Metal Oxide Pre-Ceramic - Fine conductor lines (those having a width of ≦50 μM) are disposed on a flexible metal oxide containing substrate by masking portions of the substrate, and then surface metallizing unmasked portions of the substrate. Polymeric preceramic films are preferred, especially those having a glass temperature of at least 300° C. and those of the PZT family, or those containing BeO. All suitable reducing gasses are contemplated, including especially H2. All suitable masking materials are similarly contemplated, including especially titanium, titanium nitride, tungsten nitride, tantalum, and tantalum nitride. In especially preferred embodiments the conductor lines have a width of ≦25 μM, ≦15 μM, ≦5 μM, and even ≦1 μM. The lines can advantageously compose a circuit that is coupled to a piezoelectric or other mechanical actuator, which in turn can be fluidly coupled to a fluid reservoir. | 04-23-2009 |
20140103465 | Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Device Package and Method for Fabricating Same - A surface acoustic wave (SAW) device package and method for packaging a SAW device provide a surface excited device having a small footprint, low cost and fabricated according to a unique manufacturing process. A substrate including a SAW active area on a first side is bonded to another similar sized substrate with a space sufficient to allow the propagation of the SAW on a top surface of the substrate. The two substrates have similar thermal expansion coefficients such that stress from the sealing process is minimized. The two substrates are sealed using either a low melting point glass or an organic compound such that conductive pathways exist through the seal allowing the internal device to access an external electrical connection. | 04-17-2014 |
20150013468 | STRAIN SENSOR USING SAW TECHNOLOGY - A strain sensor for determining a strain experienced by a body under test in response to forces exerted on the body-under-test. The strain sensor comprises an interface member mounted on a surface of the body-under-test and a SAW sensor mounted on a surface of the interface member. The strain in the body-under-test is translated to strain in the SAW sensor and determined by the SAW sensor. The strain in the SAW sensor is responsive to the strain in the body-under-test. | 01-15-2015 |
Frederick Q. Johnson, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090299143 | ACTUATING AND ARTICULATING SURGICAL DEVICE - Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a working end of a surgical device, and in particular for performing various surgical procedures using an instrument having an end effector that can be articulated relative to an elongate shaft of the device. A decoupling member can isolate the actuation of the end effector from the articulation of the end effector. In certain embodiments, the end effector can also optionally rotate relative to the elongate shaft of the device, and/or the shaft can rotate relative to a handle of the device. | 12-03-2009 |
20100057085 | SURGICAL GRASPING DEVICE - A surgical device comprising a clevis defining a longitudinal axis and a jaw comprising a first member and a second member. A slider is slidably engaged to the clevis, the slider comprising a pin. The pin is receiveably engaged in the first slot and the jaw is selectively moveable between a first position and a second position through longitudinal movement of the slider. In various embodiments, the first and second members are movable between an angular open position, a parallel open position, and a parallel closed position. | 03-04-2010 |
Fredrick Quincy Johnson, Pleasanton, CA US
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20100182118 | Solid State Components Having an Air Core - Solid state components having an air core and methods of producing such components are presented. An air core component preferably has lower conducting bands, upper conducting, and conducting posts that collectively form a conducting coil. A coating material placed at least over the upper bands of the coil provides structural support for the coil. The coil can be built around or in a sacrificial core material that can be removed leaving an air core behind. | 07-22-2010 |
Gabriel Johnson, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090164889 | PERSISTENT SELECTION MARKS - Methods and method and apparatus are disclosed herein for marking electronic documents with one or more persistent selection marks. In one embodiment, the method comprises receiving input representing one or more marks on a document image; determining whether the one or more marks represents a selection of a persistent selectable area that delineates information in the document image; and storing data corresponding to the selection to enable a user in the future to obtain the information in the document image by performing an action with respect to the one or more marks. | 06-25-2009 |
Gavin Stuart Johnson, San Jose, CA US
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20110283077 | PRESERVING AN EXISTING VOLUME MAP IN RE-INITIALIZING A DATA STORAGE VOLUME - A method, system and computer-program product for re-initializing a storage volume with an previously created volume map being preserved to allow access to previously stored data sets. The invention includes creating a new volume map in an unused volume area where the new volume map has pointers to new data sets. One of the new data sets contains the previously created volume map that points to previously created data sets. Each volume map is referenced by a volume label and includes a VTOC and an optional VTOC index. The pointers in the VTOC are data set control block (DSCB) records. | 11-17-2011 |
Greg F. Johnson, Aptos, CA US
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20090085814 | Multiple Element Antenna Assembly - An antenna assembly for multiple band operation of a wireless communications devices such as cellphones. Embodiments of the present invention provides for operation over 824-960 MHz Cellphone and 1575 MHz GPS bands and 1710-2155 MHz. Coverage over the GPS frequency band is highly desirable for wireless communication devices such as cell phones, in order to provide location information. Radiating conducting elements can be positioned in close proximity to an inverted PIFA-type antenna, requiring very little additional space or volume and allowing nearly the same form factor to be used for the antenna assembly. An illuminated panel may be positioned within an aperture of the ground plane. The panel may be back lit and activated in response to an external signal. | 04-02-2009 |
20100090904 | Antenna System with PIFA-Fed Conductor - A high efficiency antenna for the 824-960 MHz and/or 1710-2170 MHz frequency ranges including world cellular and ISM bands, for use primarily on wireless communications devices such as handsets. An antenna system may be integrated within a handset as a “pull-out” whip or as an internal antenna. The antenna uses an oriented PIFA-fed resonator working in conjunction with a ground plane conductor, which can be realized as the ground traces of the PCB printed circuit board and/or an extension of the ground plane of a wireless communication device. The antenna system when installed on a handset as a pull-out whip, requires approximately one-half the extended length of current pull-out antennas, thus improving the device's aesthetic and mechanical durability. | 04-15-2010 |
20100271279 | Antenna System Having Compact PIFA Resonator with Open Sections - A low-height PIFA-fed antenna system having high gain, wide bandwidth and wide beamwidth for applications on wireless communications devices. The antenna is suitable for internal installation within a handset, such as a cellphone. The antenna includes a ground plane conductor, such as the ground plane of a wireless device, and a resonator element having a top portion with a split free end defining an open space. The antenna is well adapted for high volume manufacturing processes using conventional fabrication techniques such as metal stamping or selectively plated plastic. | 10-28-2010 |
Gregory Johnson, Aptos, CA US
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20100075596 | Multi-Band Wireless Repeater - Wireless repeaters comprising antennae having high electrical isolation are presented. Multi-band antennae are placed on opposing sides of a conductive ground plane to achieve high electrical isolation, preferably higher than 30 dB. The antennae are preferably placed at a distanced from the ground plane that is less than 0.5 wavelengths of a frequency associated with frequency bands to which the antennae are responsive. The presented antennae system reduces the minimum amount of isolation required for stable operation. | 03-25-2010 |
Henry William Beecroft Johnson, San Bruno, CA US
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20090298830 | 4-Aryl-2-Amino-Pyrimidnes or 4-Aryl-2-Aminoalkyl-Pyrimidines as Jak-2 Modulators and Methods of Use - This invention relates to certain pyrimidine derivative inhibitors of JAK-2, having Formula (I): wherein D, E, L, Z, R | 12-03-2009 |
20100136136 | JAK-2 Modulators and Methods of Use - This invention relates to the field of protein tyrosine kinases and inhibitors thereof. In particular, the invention relates to inhibitors of JAK-2, pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds for inhibiting JAK-2, methods of inhibiting JAK-2 in a cell, comprising contacting a cell in which inhibition of JAK-2 is desired with a compound or pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to the invention. The also comprises methods of treating a disease or condition that involves JAK-2 comprising administering to a patient a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound according to the invention. | 06-03-2010 |
20100305093 | Inhibitors of mTOR and Methods of Making and Using - The invention is directed to Compounds of Formula I: | 12-02-2010 |
20110288076 | Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Antagonists - This disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P receptor antagonists and methods for using and processes for making the S1P receptor antagonists. In particularly, this disclosure relates to sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P1) receptor antagonists, compositions comprising the S1P1 receptor antagonist and methods for using the S1P1 receptor antagonist, such as in the treatment of cancer, and processes for making the S1P1 receptor antagonists. | 11-24-2011 |
James E. Johnson, Sebastopol, CA US
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20090074625 | MICRO FLUIDICS MANIFOLD APPARATUS - A manifold device is provided for use with a valve assembly, an aspiration source and a dispensing source to transfer fluid from at least one of a plurality of fluid reservoirs to at least one test site on a substrate surface. The manifold device includes a manifold body that defines a plurality of fluid aspiration conduits, for fluid aspiration in an aspiration position, and a plurality of fluid dispensing conduits to selectively dispense at least one droplet of the corresponding liquid sample slug, in a dispensing position. In the aspiration position, the respective sample paths are out of fluid communication with the dispensing source and, in the dispensing position, the respective sample paths are out of fluid communication with the aspiration source. | 03-19-2009 |
Johnnie Johnson, Orangevale, CA US
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20090000325 | Portable, self-contained, evaporative air cooler - A portable, self-contained, evaporative air cooler. An elongated, vertically oriented cylindrical canister has a lower end containing a watertight basin. A fan assembly has a downwardly directed air inlet port and a horizontally directed air exhaust duct. The fan assembly drops into and rests upon, an open, upper end of the canister. A cutout in the upper sidewall of the canister accommodates the air exhaust duct. At least one air inlet is provided in the median portion of the canister sidewall, between the upper and lower ends. An evaporative air filter, elongated and cylindrical in configuration, is attached to and extends downwardly from the air inlet port. A water pump located in the basin includes a water distribution system, delivering water to the upper edge of the air filter. Air, passing through the saturated air filter, is cooled and humidified, before being discharged through the exhaust duct. | 01-01-2009 |
Joseph Johnson, Los Osos, CA US
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20100254697 | Panoramic camera mount - A panoramic device includes a base member having a flat lower surface suitable to be supported by a tripod. A clamp member has a flat upper surface rotatably interconnected within a single plane of rotation with the base that includes a first rotatable knob to selectively inhibit the rotation of the clamp member with respect to the base. The flat upper surface includes a central region that is at a different elevation than another portion of the flat upper surface. The clamp includes a pair of opposed surfaces suitable to detachably secure a camera thereto. The one of the opposed surfaces is maintained in a fixed relationship with respect to the clamp member. The other one of the opposed surfaces is in a movable relationship with respect to the clamp member using a second rotatable knob. The first knob and the second knob are rotatably connected with respect to one another. The panoramic device includes a level bubble visible on an upper surface at a location exterior to the central region of the clamp. | 10-07-2010 |
Joseph Allen Johnson, Woodbridge, CA US
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20090115211 | Golf disc and flying disc and multipurpose pick up tool - The GOLF DISC AND FLYING DISC AND MULTIPURPOSE PICK UP TOOL is a lightweight, collapsible, segmented shaft fitted with a durable suction cup. The suction cup provides a vacuum adhesion on either side, or any location, on the golf disc or flying disc or other generally flat and smooth objects. The disc or object can then be picked up (retrieved) from any surface or obstacle within reach. A flick of the finger to the suction cup edge breaks the vacuum and the tool and disc or object are separated. The tool can be deployed and used with one hand. The tool can be carried and used as extended or folded and stowed. | 05-07-2009 |
Juanita A. Johnson, Belmont, CA US
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20090143724 | Microprojection Array Immunization Patch and Method - Skin patches ( | 06-04-2009 |
20090186147 | Transdermal drug delivery devices having coated microprotrusions - Methods are provided for preparation of a coating on one or more microprojections of a microprojection array using wetting agents either as a pretreatment of the microprojection surfaces or incorporated in the coating formulation along with the active agent. | 07-23-2009 |
Kai E. Johnson, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20080219246 | System and method for switching using coordinated phase shifters - A switching circuit ( | 09-11-2008 |
Kenneth Johnson, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20100020442 | One magnetic sided media for low cost and low capacity applications - One-sided magnetic media for a hard disk drive. Methods are implemented to create a magnetic media with only one surface capable of recording data. The second surface is a non-data recording side of the media and is constructed so that it does not interfere with the recording properties of the recording side or the structural usefulness of the media. Additionally, the second surface can be a low quality surface capable of limited magnetic recording. | 01-28-2010 |
Lawrence Michael Johnson, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20090264041 | SERIALLY CONTROLLABLE LED LIGHTING SYSTEMS - A surface-mounted lighting system and method wherein a lamp (e.g., an LED) is mounted within a surface (e.g., a wall, the wall of a pool or spa, a panel, etc.) such that it casts light to one side of the surface. A lighting system of the present invention comprises a) a lens cap/light emitting diode/first connector subassembly and b) a second connector/wire subassembly. A first connector located on the lens cap/light emitting diode/first connector subassembly is connectable to the second connector located on the second connector/wire subassembly such that power may be delivered through the second connector/wire subassembly to the lamp. Thereafter, when it is desired to remove or change the lamp, the first connector is disconnected from the second connector and the entire Lens cap/LED/first connector subassembly may be removed and replaced. In this manner, the lamp may be changed from a front or exposed side surface of a wall in which the lamp is mounted without the need to access wiring that is concealed or enclosed behind or on the opposite side of that wall. | 10-22-2009 |
Leisa Johnson, Point Richmond, CA US
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20090098135 | COMBINATIONS OF PHOSPHOINOSITIDE 3-KINASE INHIBITOR COMPOUNDS AND CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AGENTS, AND METHODS OF USE - Combinations of PI3K inhibitor compounds having Formulas I and II and chemotherapeutic agents, including stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, metabolites and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are useful for treating hyperproliferative disorders such as cancer. Methods of using such combinations for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed. | 04-16-2009 |
20110262465 | PROSTATE STEM CELLS AND USES THEREOF - Prostate stem cells and prostate cancer stem cells and their use in treating prostate cancer and regenerating prostate tissue are disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
Lyle Dean Johnson, Belmont, CA US
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20110081983 | Three in one-hbc(hand, belly, chest) putter - A “THREE IN ONE—HBC(HAND, BELLY, CHEST) PUTTER” is comprised of three putters that can be assembled from the individual parts in the putter package. A combination putter can be used in any of the three forms, hand, belly or chest for the next round of practice or golf. After each round of golf the golfer may change the configuration to any of the other putter forms for the next round of practice or golf. | 04-07-2011 |
20120214609 | Whole mallet putter head - The mallet putter head in this present invention is comprised of a body cast in 304 stainless steel having a smooth putting face with a 3 degree loft and also balancing weights starting at the putter face and continuing to the rear curve of the putter head giving a proper look, weight and feel. There are three painted grooves perpendicular to the putter face to assist the golfer in aligning the putter to the intended line of the putt. A hole just smaller than a golf ball is also provided that will assist the golfer in aligning the putt. The sole of the putter is curved to permit easy movement of the putter head in the pendulum swing and also in or out in front of the body. The rear end of the putter allows the golfer to pick up a golf ball, if desired. | 08-23-2012 |
Maria Johnson, Carlsbad, CA US
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20110275494 | COLLAPSIBLE KETTLEBELL SYSTEM - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, a collapsible kettlebell system featuring a collapsible bladder like structure that can be filled by a liquid such as water, metal shavings or shot, sand and other appropriate substances. A handle is provided as a point of grip by the user. The handle includes an internal support structure that keeps the collapsible bladder in place. The internal support may also include a cavity for an optional/additional weight. | 11-10-2011 |
Mark E. Johnson, Napa, CA US
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20080199410 | Pulmonary surfactant formulations and methods for promoting mucus clearance - Methods and compositions to enhance mucus clearance and to treat of pulmonary lung disorders such as cystic fibrosis are disclosed. The methods utilize pulmonary surfactants, alone or combined with hyperosmotic agents, administered to patients in an amount effective to enhance mucus clearance. The compositions comprise a pulmonary surfactant combined with an osmotically active agent. | 08-21-2008 |
20090215729 | MICROPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS TO MODIFY CANCER PROMOTING CELLS - This invention provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods related to the prevention and treatment of primary tumors and metastatic, malignant or spreading cancers by selectively targeting cancer associated myeloid derived cells by the targeted delivery of a bisphosphonate formulated with a non-liposomal particle carrier. In some aspects, the bisphosphonate particles have one or more properties suitable for phagocytosis by cancer associated myeloid derived cells and release of the bisphosphonate within the macrophages. Advantageously, administering the particles to a subject reduces the level and/or activity of cancer associated myeloid derived cells in the subject. | 08-27-2009 |
20130184198 | Pulmonary Surfactant Formulations - Synthetic pulmonary surfactant compositions comprising dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, and essentially neutral lipid, and having essentially no 1-palmitoyl 2-oleoyl phosphatidylglycerol and essentially no palmitic acid are provided. Methods for treating respiratory disease are also provided comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic pulmonary surfactant comprising dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylglycerol, and essentially neutral lipid, and having essentially no 1-palmitoyl 2-oleoyl phosphatidylglycerol and essentially no palmitic acid. | 07-18-2013 |
Mark Rogers Johnson, Glendale, CA US
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20090288076 | Managing Updates In A Virtual File System - Updating a file system in a media player is disclosed. The media player or a portable medium in the media player may have instructions which cause the media player to request an update to a portable medium. The update is composed of multiple update components from an update server. In response to the request, the update server queries content servers for information about the update request. Based on available update information from the content servers, the update server creates a composite manifest file, the composite manifest including a plurality of content updates. The update server digitally signs the composite manifest and sends the composite manifest file, the signature file, and location information for the updates included in the manifest file to the media player. The media player downloads the content updates. The media player and the portable medium may conform to the Blu-ray Disc specifications. | 11-19-2009 |
20100313135 | Virtual Disc Enabled Media Player - A virtual disc enabled media player is disclosed. The media player includes a storage medium having instructions stored thereon which when executed by a processor in the media player cause certain actions to be performed. The actions include the media player executing a virtual disc software image as if it were a physical medium. This allows the player to access content and information when no physical media is present in the media player. The content and information may be obtained over a network such as the Internet. The media player may be a BLU-RAY DISC player. | 12-09-2010 |
Michael D. Johnson, Danville, CA US
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20100251311 | Method for Providing Subscripton-On-Demand Services - A method for providing subscription-on-demand services for video-on-demand programs within an interactive information distribution system. The method includes associating a plurality of video-on-demand programming packages as a programming bundle and identifying a number of video-on-demand programming packages within the programming bundle that a subscriber has subscribed. When the number of video-on-demand programming packages exceeds a pre-specified number of programming packages, the subscriber is automatically subscribed to all the video-on-demand programming packages in the programming bundle. | 09-30-2010 |
Michael P. Johnson, Poway, CA US
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20090267846 | Electromagnetic Field Power Density Monitoring System and Methods - Systems and methods for monitoring electromagnetic field power density are disclosed. The system includes a broadband antenna configured to convert a plurality of electromagnetic waves at a plurality of frequencies into a broadband signal. The system also includes a power adjustment system configured to passively selectively attenuate the broadband signal to provide a filtered output signal for a predetermined range of frequencies. The system further includes an output system configured provide an indicator to an end-user of the system if the filtered output signal exceeds a predetermined threshold level that characterizes a predetermined electromagnetic power density threshold. | 10-29-2009 |
Michael Patterson Johnson, Huntington Beach, CA US
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20080213058 | MODULAR INTERCHANGEABLE CARGO DECK - A removable, modular, cargo deck trailer system may include different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units which are configured to be removably and interchangeably attached to a trailer. The different types of modular, interchangeable, removable deck units may collectively include a plurality of moving apparatus for moving cargo in a lengthwise direction relative to the deck units, for moving cargo in a vertical direction relative to the deck units, and for moving cargo in at least one of a widthwise direction relative to the deck units, and in a rotating direction relative to the deck units. | 09-04-2008 |
20100054890 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
20130294859 | CARGO RESTRAINT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RESTRAINING CARGO - A cargo restraint system is provided. The system includes a fixed-hook assembly including a frame and a hook extending from the frame. The system also includes a fabric strap including a first end and a second end and a tensioner assembly configured to receive and maintain the second end of the fabric strap therein when in a locked configuration, wherein the tensioner assembly is configured to reduce in length when placed in the locked configuration. At least a portion of the fabric strap is received within the fixed-hook assembly. | 11-07-2013 |
Mike Johnson, Danville, CA US
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20100089108 | LOCK APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - Embodiments of a lock apparatus for securing an article, such as a cycle frame, and methods of use of a lock apparatus are presented. | 04-15-2010 |
Nicholas Johnson, Oakland, CA US
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20110036822 | Hair Iron Fume Removal Device - The problem of noxious fume generation during chemical treatment of hair using a hair iron is solved by providing a fume intake on the hair iron near the point of fume generation, preferably near the iron's heating elements. The fume intake receives the fumes and delivers them to the fume removal passage under vacuum flow generated by a vacuum source, then transported to a filtration system or exhausted to the outside environment. Optionally, the fume intake may extend along the length of the heating element and may be directed downward, towards the hair. Optionally, the fume removal device may be attachable as a retrofit to a standard hair iron. The present invention advantageously prevents the spread of the noxious fumes to the rest of the salon and protects both the stylist and client from discomfort and irritation, thus permitting the more widespread use of these beneficial hair treatments. | 02-17-2011 |
Noble M. Johnson, Menlo, CA US
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20090194705 | Producing Time Variation In Emanating Light - An excitation component or arrangement can provide excitation to a moving object so that information is encoded in time variation of light emanating from the object. For example, in each of a sequence of segments, it can provide a respective non-binary excitation spectrum, and the spectra can be different with a non-interference-like transition between them; because the object emanates light differently in response to the different spectra, photosensing results can be obtained that include encoded information about the object. The non-binary spectra could be different intermediate intensities, such as different gray levels or different intensities of one color or could be different colors. The excitation can be provided in a pattern with non-interference-like transitions between regions, and object motion can also be controlled. In another approach, a trigger signal can cause a time-varying excitation in a region, with non-interference-like transitions between intervals of excitation, such as black/white, multiple colors, or gray levels. | 08-06-2009 |
Noble Marshall Johnson, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090152529 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH INHOMOGENEOUS QUANTUM WELL ACTIVE REGIONS - A method of fabricating a light emitting device includes modulating a crystal growth parameter to grow a quantum well layer that is inhomogeneous and that has a non-random composition fluctuation across the quantum well layer. | 06-18-2009 |
20100197062 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES WITH INHOMOGENEOUS QUANTUM WELL ACTIVE REGIONS - A method of fabricating a light emitting device includes modulating a crystal growth parameter to grow a quantum well layer that is inhomogeneous and that has a non-random composition fluctuation across the quantum well layer. | 08-05-2010 |
Randolph Mellus Johnson, Half Moon Bay, CA US
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20100311671 | TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF PKC MODULATORY PEPTIDES THROUGH MICROPORATED SKIN - Disclosed herein are methods for transdermal delivery of PKC modulatory peptides. Generally, methods comprise the delivery of an isozyme specific PKC peptide modulator through skin that has been microporated, e.g., with an array of microneedles. Such methods may be used to administer therapeutically effective amounts of an isozyme selective PKC peptide inhibitor or activator. | 12-09-2010 |
Richard Bryce Johnson, Ventura, CA US
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20100280916 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS - The present invention provides a request for proposal management system hosted on a computing device comprising a buyer proposal management system configured to allow a user to generate requests for proposals to allow the user to generate requests for proposals using information from a provided database of seller information and configured to allow the user to transmit the generated requests for proposals to a selected number of prospective sellers; and a seller proposal management system configured to allow a seller to receive at least one of the transmitted requests for proposals and to respond to the at least one received request for proposal. | 11-04-2010 |
Richard F. Johnson, Sacramento, CA US
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20110266118 | OXIDATIVE OPENING SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are related to oxidative opening switches and related methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes a switch assembly including a first terminal, a second terminal, and an oxidative switch element in electrical communication with the first terminal and the second terminal, the switch element comprising a conductive material and an oxidizer, the switch element configured to interrupt electrical communication between the first terminal and the second terminal as a result of an oxidation reaction between the conductive material and the oxidizer. In an embodiment, the invention includes a fast opening switch for pulse power applications. Other aspects and embodiments are provided herein. | 11-03-2011 |
Richard Norman Johnson, Encinitas, CA US
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20090016025 | THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE EMI SHIELD - Electromagnetic-energy absorbing materials are combined with thermally conductive materials, such as those used for thermal management in association with electronic equipment, thereby suppressing the transmission of electromagnetic interference (EMI) therethrough. Disclosed are materials and processes for combining EMI-absorbing materials with thermally conductive materials thereby improving EMI shielding effectiveness in an economically efficient manner. In one embodiment, a thermally conductive EMI absorber is prepared by combining an EMI-absorbing material (for example, ferrite particles) with a thermally conducting material (for example, ceramic particles), each suspended within an elastomeric matrix (for example, silicone). In application, a layer of thermally conductive EMI-absorbing material is applied between an electronic device or component, and a heat sink. | 01-15-2009 |
R. Mark Johnson, Ramona, CA US
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20100176313 | Extreme ultraviolet light source - An apparatus for generating EUV radiation is disclosed which may include a target material, a system generating a laser beam for interaction with the target material and a pair of electrodes. A pulse power electrical circuit may be provided for generating a discharge between said electrodes to produce EUV radiation from said target material. | 07-15-2010 |
Rob Johnson, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100318587 | MEDIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH FINGERPRINT DATABASE BALANCED ACCORDING TO SEARCH LOADS - A media identification system generates reference fingerprints for known media samples and stores the reference fingerprints in a reference database. The media identification system uses the reference fingerprints to match a fingerprint generated from an unknown media sample to identify that unknown sample. When storing new reference fingerprints in the reference database, partitions of the database are selected to balance the search loads on the database when it is used by the media identification system. For example, the selected partitions may be determined based at least in part on the access rates of the partitions by the media identification system. New reference fingerprints will tend to be placed in partitions that have relatively lower access rates that the other partitions, which will tend to balance the search loads on the partitions by the media identification system. | 12-16-2010 |
20140236952 | MEDIA IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITH FINGERPRINT DATABASE BALANCED ACCORDING TO SEARCH LOADS - A media identification system generates reference fingerprints for known media samples and stores the reference fingerprints in a reference database. The media identification system uses the reference fingerprints to match a fingerprint generated from an unknown media sample to identify that unknown sample. When storing new reference fingerprints in the reference database, partitions of the database are selected to balance the search loads on the database when it is used by the media identification system. For example, the selected partitions may be determined based at least in part on the access rates of the partitions by the media identification system. New reference fingerprints will tend to be placed in partitions that have relatively lower access rates that the other partitions, which will tend to balance the search loads on the partitions by the media identification system. | 08-21-2014 |
Roger Laverne Johnson, Encinitas, CA US
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20090275254 | LIGHT-EMITTING PANEL AND A METHOD FOR MAKING - An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. An improved method of manufacturing a light-emitting panel is also disclosed, which uses a web fabrication process to manufacturing light-emitting displays as part of a high-speed, continuous inline process. | 11-05-2009 |
20110300769 | Light-Emitting Panel and A Method For Making - An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. An improved method of manufacturing a light-emitting panel is also disclosed, which uses a web fabrication process to manufacturing light-emitting displays as part of a high-speed, continuous inline process. | 12-08-2011 |
Ronald Johnson, Petaluma, CA US
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20080205819 | Passive Fiber Organizer for Mesh Network Node Interconnections - A mesh optical network node has switch cards which carry active components, such as wavelength routers to switch the paths of optical signals through the node and a fiber organizer handles the numerous optical fiber interconnections among the switch cards. The fiber organizer has no active components and can include optical paths to verify not only that a switch card connection to the fiber organizer has been made but that the connection is properly made. | 08-28-2008 |
20090034978 | Directionless Reconfigurable Optical Add and Drop Mesh Node - A reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexer (ROADM) with a multiplexer, demultiplexer, and a wavelength cross-connect unit provides directionless capabilities. The ROADM allows a signal not to be limited to a particular direction when added at an optical network node, for example. The signal can be sent to other directions of the optical network node. Furthermore, the ROADM allows the wavelengths of add and drop signals to be changed and hence is “colorless.” | 02-05-2009 |
Shawn V. Johnson, Laguna Hills, CA US
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20090190656 | Television Functionality on a Chip - A television on a chip (TVOC) system that provides a cost effective approach for providing television functionality on a single integrated circuit chip is disclosed. A TVOC includes the functionality necessary to receive and display television signals in a variety of input and output formats. A TVOC can be used in set-top boxes for cable and satellite television, or directly within a television. All functionality provided can be provided on a single integrated circuit. TVOC includes a data transport module, an IF demodulator, a digital audio engine, an analog audio engine, a digital video engine, and an analog video engine. The TVOC also includes three sets of interfaces including output interfaces, control interfaces and ancillary interfaces. Further features and embodiments provide enhanced functionality and increased efficiencies. | 07-30-2009 |
20120147974 | Television Functionality on a Chip - A television on a chip (TVOC) system that provides a cost effective approach for providing television functionality on a single integrated circuit chip is disclosed. A TVOC includes the functionality necessary to receive and display television signals in a variety of input and output formats. A TVOC can be used in set-top boxes for cable and satellite television, or directly within a television. All functionality provided can be provided on a single integrated circuit. TVOC includes a data transport module, an IF demodulator, a digital audio engine, an analog audio engine, a digital video engine, and an analog video engine. The TVOC also includes three sets of interfaces including output interfaces, control interfaces and ancillary interfaces. Further features and embodiments provide enhanced functionality and increased efficiencies. | 06-14-2012 |
Stephen Johnson, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100169613 | TRANSLATING INSTRUCTIONS IN A SPECULATIVE PROCESSOR - A method for use by a host microprocessor which translates sequences of instructions from a target instruction set for a target processor to sequences of instructions for the host microprocessor including the steps of beginning execution of a speculative sequence of target instructions by committing state of the target processor and storing memory stores previously generated by execution at a point in the execution of instructions at which state of the target processor is known, executing the speculative sequence of host instructions until another point in the execution of target instructions at which state of the target processor is known, rolling back to last committed state of the target processor and discarding the memory stores generated by the speculative sequence of host instructions if execution fails, and beginning execution of a next sequence of target instructions if execution succeeds. | 07-01-2010 |
Steven M. Johnson, Redwood City, CA US
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20110054006 | REGULATION OF ONCOGENES BY MICRORNAS - Naturally occurring miRNAs that regulate human oncogenes and methods of use thereof are described. Suitable nucleic acids for use in the methods and compositions described herein include, but are not limited to, pri-miRNA, pre-miRNA, mature miRNA or fragments of variants thereof that retain the biological activity of the mature miRNA and DNA encoding a pri-miRNA, pre-miRNA, mature miRNA, fragments or variants thereof, or regulatory elements of the miRNA. The compositions are administered to a subject prior to administration of a cytotoxic therapy in an amount effective to sensitize cells or tissues to be treated to the effects of the cytotoxic therapy. | 03-03-2011 |
Ted William Johnson, San Clemente, CA US
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20100137283 | INHIBITORS OF THE HIV INTEGRASE ENZYME - The present invention is directed to compounds of formula (I), | 06-03-2010 |
Thomas J. Johnson, El Monte, CA US
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20100226100 | MODULAR MULTIMEDIA MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - Multimedia management devices comprise a plurality of multimedia management modules coupled together in an intermodular network. At least some of the multimedia management modules are adapted to distribute at least one of audio or video within an area. Each multimedia management module is configured to enable a distinct functionality to a multimedia management device. Each multimedia management module is sized and configured to be disposed at least partially within an electrical gang box. | 09-09-2010 |
Timothy Johnson, Cupertino, CA US
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20100272252 | MICROPHONE LINE BASED DETECTION OF HEADSET PLUG REMOVAL - Embodiments of the invention include methods, apparatus, systems and means for distinguishing between microphone line signals resulting from: actuation of a microphone button of a headset plugged into a telephone device jack, and removal of the headset plug form the jack. During a telephone call, a first signal can be detected on a microphone line of a headset jack to indicate whether a microphone button of the headset is actuated. Also, while the headset plug is being disconnected from the jack, a transition on the microphone line can be detected, from a second signal indicating that the microphone is being disconnected, to a third signal indicating that the microphone button is actuated. Consequently, to avoid erroneously hanging up a call, transitions to the third signal when removing the plug form the jack can be ignored and the call can be maintained. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 10-28-2010 |
20130116014 | Microphone Line Based Detection of Headset Plug Removal - Embodiments of the invention include methods, apparatus, systems and means for distinguishing between microphone line signals resulting from: actuation of a microphone button of a headset plugged into a telephone device jack, and removal of the headset plug form the jack. During a telephone call, a first signal can be detected on a microphone line of a headset jack to indicate whether a microphone button of the headset is actuated. Also, while the headset plug is being disconnected from the jack, a transition on the microphone line can be detected, from a second signal indicating that the microphone is being disconnected, to a third signal indicating that the microphone button is actuated. Consequently, to avoid erroneously hanging up a call, transitions to the third signal when removing the plug form the jack can be ignored and the call can be maintained. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 05-09-2013 |
20140213327 | Microphone Line Based Detection of Headset Plug Removal - Embodiments of the invention include methods, apparatus, systems and means for distinguishing between microphone line signals resulting from: actuation of a microphone button of a headset plugged into a telephone device jack, and removal of the headset plug form the jack. During a telephone call, a first signal can be detected on a microphone line of a headset jack to indicate whether a microphone button of the headset is actuated. Also, while the headset plug is being disconnected from the jack, a transition on the microphone line can be detected, from a second signal indicating that the microphone is being disconnected, to a third signal indicating that the microphone button is actuated. Consequently, to avoid erroneously hanging up a call, transitions to the third signal when removing the plug form the jack can be ignored and the call can be maintained. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 07-31-2014 |
Tyke Johnson, Sonora, CA US
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20100218725 | APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURE OF SOLAR CELLS - The present invention relates to equipment used to manufacture PV cells or modules. In some embodiments, a gas delivery and gas exhaust system are provided for processing a plurality of substrates. The gas delivery and gas exhaust system are designed such that the substrates are exposed in a uniform manner to the gas. | 09-02-2010 |
Val (shawn) Johnson, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA US
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20110032331 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR 3D VIDEO FORMAT CONVERSION - A 3-dimensional (3D) video receiver may be operable to deinterlace a decompressed 3D video frame having a 3D video interlaced format to generate a first 3D video frame having a first 3D video progressive format. The generated first 3D video frame having the first 3D video progressive format may be converted to generate a second 3D video frame having a second 3D video progressive format. The generated first 3D video frame having the first 3D video progressive format may be scaled to generate the second 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format. When the 3D video receiver operates in an electronic program guide mode or a graphics over video mode, the generated second 3D video frame may be blended with graphics. The second 3D video frame comprising a 50Hz frame rate may be frame-rate upconverted to a third 3D video frame comprising a 60Hz frame rate. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032332 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE PROGRESSIVE 3D VIDEO FORMAT CONVERSION - A 3-dimensional (3D) video receiver may be operable to scale a decompressed 3D video frame having a first 3D video progressive format to generate a 3D video frame having a second 3D video progressive format, where the second 3D video progressive format comprises a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) format. When operating in an electronic program guide mode or a graphics over video mode, the 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format may be blended with graphics. The 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format may be converted to generate a 3D video frame having a 3D video interlaced format by performing a pulldown. The 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format at a 50 Hz frame rate may be frame-rate upconverted to generate a 3D video frame having a third 3D video progressive format at a 60 Hz frame rate. | 02-10-2011 |
20110032333 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR 3D VIDEO FORMAT CONVERSION WITH INVERSE TELECINE - A 3-dimensional (3D) video receiver may be operable to convert a decompressed 3D video frame having a 3D video interlaced format to generate a first 3D video frame having a first 3D video progressive format by performing an inverse pulldown. The generated first 3D video frame having the first 3D video progressive format may be converted to generate a second 3D video frame having a second 3D video progressive format. The generated first 3D video frame having the first 3D video progressive format may be scaled to generate the second 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format. When the 3D video receiver is operating in an electronic program guide (EPG) mode or in a graphics over video mode, the generated second 3D video frame having the second 3D video progressive format may be blended with graphics. | 02-10-2011 |
William A. Johnson, La Honda, CA US
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20100034355 | Systems and Methods for Using An Intensity-Modulated X-Ray Source - The present invention is directed toward an X-ray scanning system having a plurality of detectors and a controller, where a) the controller is configured to receive and identify a minimum X-ray transmission level detected by at least one detector, b) the controller compares the minimum X-ray transmission level to at least one predetermined threshold transmission level, and c) based on said comparison, the controller generates an adjustment signal. The present invention further comprises an X-ray source, where the X-ray source receives an adjustment signal and is configured to adjust an X-ray pulse duration based on the adjustment signal. | 02-11-2010 |
20120257719 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING AN INTENSITY-MODULATED X-RAY SOURCE - The present application is directed toward an X-ray scanning system having a plurality of detectors and a controller, where a) the controller is configured to receive and identify a minimum X-ray transmission level detected by at least one detector, b) the controller compares the minimum X-ray transmission level to at least one predetermined threshold transmission level, and c) based on said comparison, the controller generates an adjustment signal. The present application further comprises an X-ray source, where the X-ray source receives an adjustment signal and is configured to adjust an X-ray pulse duration based on the adjustment signal. | 10-11-2012 |
20130329855 | Systems and Methods for Using an Intensity-Modulated X-Ray Source - The present application is directed toward an X-ray scanning system having a plurality of detectors and a controller, where a) the controller is configured to receive and identify a minimum X-ray transmission level detected by at least one detector, b) the controller compares the minimum X-ray transmission level to at least one predetermined threshold transmission level, and c) based on said comparison, the controller generates an adjustment signal. The present application further comprises an X-ray source, where the X-ray source receives an adjustment signal and is configured to adjust an X-ray pulse duration based on the adjustment signal. | 12-12-2013 |
William 'Billy' L. Johnson, Oakland, CA US
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20080210078 | Method and apparatus for optimizing sound output characteristics of a bass drum - An apparatus and method are provided for maximizing the punch of a bass kick-drum and simultaneously minimizing the ringing of the drum. An insert is provided having a cylindrically shaped body adapted to be slid into a conventional circular opening formed in the resonant membrane of the drum. The cylindrical insert is held in contact with the resonant membrane by one of several mounting techniques. The weight of the insert and the length and diameter of the body of the insert are sized in a manner to lower the fundamental frequency of the resonant membrane and to increase the amplitude of the fundamental resonant frequency and to simultaneously dampen the vibration of the resonant membrane, which three factors are all part of increased “punch.” The ringing of the drum is minimized by quickly dampening the vibration of the resonant membrane wherein the increased dampening is caused by the weight and shape of the insert. A method of optimizing the sound of the drum is provided whereby the sizing of the insert is adjusted to maximize the punch and minimize the ring of the resonant membrane. | 09-04-2008 |
20100037750 | Method and apparatus for optimizing sound output characteristics of a drum - An apparatus is provided for maximizing the punch of any double membrane drum and simultaneously minimizing the ringing of the drum. An insert is provided having a body adapted to be slid into an opening formed in either the batter membrane or resonant membrane of the drum. The insert is held in contact with the membrane by one of several mounting techniques. The weight of the insert and the length and width of the body of the insert are sized in a manner to increase the “punch” of the drum and to minimize “ringing” of the drum. The insert may be retrofitted into an existing drum or attached to a batter head membrane or resonant membrane during original manufacture of the drum. The insert may be used with drum openings of any shape by making the cross-sectional shape of the insert conform to the shape of the drum opening. | 02-18-2010 |
William C. Johnson, Sacramento, CA US
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20080313755 | Squash Line ZGN 130-1028 - The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated ZGN 130-1028. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line ZGN 130-1028, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line ZGN 130-1028 with itself or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of squash line ZGN 130-1028, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 12-18-2008 |
20080320614 | Squash with Improved Disease Resistance - A squash plant having high level geminivirus resistance and a method for developing a squash plant having high resistance to geminvirus. | 12-25-2008 |
20090064362 | PUMPKIN LINE HWN 130-1018T - The invention provides seed and plants of the pumpkin line designated HWN 130-1018T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T with itself or with another pumpkin plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064363 | PUMPKIN LINE HWN 130-1039T - The invention provides seed and plants of the pumpkin line designated HWN 130-1039T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T with itself or with another pumpkin plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064364 | SQUASH LINE YPC 130-1035T - The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated YPC 130-1035T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line YPC 130-1035T, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line YPC 130-1035T with itself or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of squash line YPC 130-1035T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064365 | SQUASH LINE YCN 130-1053T - The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated YCN 130-1053T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line YCN 130-1053T, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line YCN 130-1053T with itself or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of squash line YCN 130-1053T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064366 | SQUASH LINE ZGN 130-1041T - The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated ZGN 130-1041T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line ZGN 130-1041T, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line ZGN 130-1041T with itself or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of squash line ZGN 130-1041T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 03-05-2009 |
20110265220 | SQUASH HYBRID PX 13067464 - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid PX 13067464 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid PX 13067464 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 10-27-2011 |
20120137380 | SQUASH HYBRID PX 13056719 - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid PX 13056719 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid PX 13056719 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 05-31-2012 |
20120227121 | PUMPKIN HYBRID PXT 13067440 III - The invention provides seed and plants of pumpkin hybrid PXT 13067440 III and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pumpkin hybrid PXT 13067440 III and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pumpkin plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 09-06-2012 |
20130055426 | SQUASH HYBRID EX 04858026 AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid EX 04858026 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid EX 04858026 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055427 | SQUASH HYBRID EX 13056682 AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid EX 13056682 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid EX 13056682 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 02-28-2013 |
20130192136 | SQUASH HYBRID LEBEHH9044 AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid LEBEHH9044 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid LEBEHH9044 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 08-01-2013 |
20130312135 | SQUASH HYBRID ZGNEHH6009 AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid ZGNEHH6009 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid ZGNEHH6009 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 11-21-2013 |
20140157446 | SQUASH HYBRID SV0104YL AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0104YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0104YL and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157447 | SQUASH HYBRID SV0153YL AND PARENTS THEREOF - The invention provides seed and plants of squash hybrid SV0153YL and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash hybrid SV0153YL and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another squash plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants. | 06-05-2014 |
William R. Johnson, Brea, CA US
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20090180115 | SINGLE-LENS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF CAPTURING SPATIAL AND SPECTRAL INFORMATION - Computed tomography imaging spectrometers (“CTISs”) employing a single lens are provided. The CTISs may be either transmissive or reflective, and the single lens is either configured to transmit and receive uncollimated light (in transmissive systems), or is configured to reflect and receive uncollimated light (in reflective systems). An exemplary transmissive CTIS includes a focal plane array detector, a single lens configured to transmit and receive uncollimated light, a two-dimensional grating, and a field stop aperture. An exemplary reflective CTIS includes a focal plane array detector, a single mirror configured to reflect and receive uncollimated light, a two-dimensional grating, and a field stop aperture. | 07-16-2009 |
W. Lewis Johnson, Venice, CA US
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20090004633 | INTERACTIVE LANGUAGE PRONUNCIATION TEACHING - Techniques for language instruction and teaching are described. Methods focus on the sound distinctions that learners have trouble discriminating. Learners practice discriminating these sounds. A learning system is developed using databases of speech from people discriminating these sounds. An embodiment of a method according to the present disclosure can utilize sets of words that differ by only a single syllable containing a sound that is difficult to pronounce, as a way to teach the pronunciation of a word. The sets of similar words can be of a desired number or have a desired number of constituent members. Embodiments of systems can include user interfaces and a automated speech recognition system, including suitable automated speech recognition software, that can interact with a user, e.g., in a pedagogical setting. Related software products including computer-readable instructions resident in a computer-readable medium are described. HMM and DTW algorithms may be used for the embodiments. | 01-01-2009 |