Kaplan, US

Aaron Kaplan, Norwich, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110004291	OSTIUM SUPPORT FOR TREATING VASCULAR BIFURCATIONS - A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one frond extending axially therebetween. The circumferential link can comprise a catheter securement portion and a frond engagement portion.	01-06-2011
20110004292	OSTIUM SUPPORT FOR TREATING VASCULAR BIFURCATIONS - A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one frond extending axially therebetween.	01-06-2011
20130282106	SUPPORT FOR TREATING VASCULAR BIFURCATIONS - A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support, at least two axially elongate longitudinal members, at least one of which can be fronds, extending from an end of the support, and a circumferential member connected to at least one axially elongate longitudinal member and unconnected to at least one other axially elongate longitudinal member.	10-24-2013
20130338751	METHOD OF TREATING VASCULAR BIFURCATIONS - A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one frond extending axially therebetween. The circumferential link can comprise a catheter securement portion and a frond engagement portion.	12-19-2013

Aaron V. Kaplan, Norwich, VT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090326641	HELICAL OSTIUM SUPPORT FOR TREATING VASCULAR BIFURCATIONS - A prosthesis is disclosed for placement across an ostium opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support at one end, a circumferentially extending link at the other end and at least one spiral frond extending axially therebetween.	12-31-2009
20100211160	PROSTHESIS FOR PLACEMENT AT A LUMINAL OS - An embodiment of the invention provides a prosthesis delivery system comprising a delivery catheter having an expandable member and a prosthesis carried over the expandable member. The prosthesis includes a radially expandable scaffold section and at least two anchors extending axially from an end thereof; and means for capturing at least the anchors to prevent the anchors from divaricating from the expandable member as the catheter is advanced through a patient's vasculature.	08-19-2010
20100222870	VASCULAR BIFURCATION PROSTHESIS WITH AT LEAST ONE FROND - An embodiment of the invention provides a prosthesis for placement at an Os opening from a main body lumen to a branch body lumen. The prosthesis comprises a radially expansible support and at least one frond extending axially from an end of the support. The support is configured to be deployed in at least a portion of a first body lumen, which can be a branch body lumen. At least one frond is extendable into across an ostium, e.g., from the first body lumen into a second body lumen, which may be a main body lumen.	09-02-2010
20140277074	DEVICES AND METHODS FOR EXCLUDING THE LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE - Devices and methods for occluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) to prevent blood from clotting within the LAA and subsequently embolizing, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. A foam implant encapsulated with a tough thromboresistant membrane is placed via transvascular means into the LAA and anchored with adhesives and/or mechanical anchors. Tissue over- and in-growth are optimized to anchor the implant in place and provide a permanent occlusion.	09-18-2014

Allen D. Kaplan, Miami Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080225832	MULTI-PROTOCOL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROUTING OPTIMIZATION - A telecommunications switching system employing multi-protocol routing optimization which utilizes predetermined and measured parameters in accordance with a set of user priorities in determining the selection of a telecommunications path to be utilized for transmitting a data file to a remote destination. The switching system has a first memory for storing the data file to be transferred, a second memory for storing predetermined parameters such as cost data associated with each of the telecommunications paths, a third memory for storing a set of user priorities regarding the transmission of data files, and means for measuring the value of variable parameters such as file transfer speed associated with each of the telecommunications paths. Processor means are operatively associated with the second and third memories and the variable parameter measuring means for determining which of the plurality of telecommunications paths should be utilized for transferring the data file in accordance with the set of user priorities, the predetermined telecommunications path parameters, and the measured variable parameters. The switching system further comprises input means for allowing a user to change the user priorities in the third memory prior to transmitting a file.	09-18-2008
20130272299	MULTI-PROTOCOL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ROUTING OPTIMIZATION - A telecommunications switching system employing multi-protocol routing optimization which utilizes predetermined and measured parameters in accordance with a set of user priorities in determining the selection of a telecommunications path to be utilized for transmitting a data file to a remote destination. The switching system has a first memory for storing the data file to be transferred, a second memory for storing predetermined parameters such as cost data associated with each of the telecommunications paths, a third memory for storing a set of user priorities regarding the transmission of data files, and means for measuring the value of variable parameters such as file transfer speed associated with each of the telecommunications paths. Processor means are operatively associated with the second and third memories and the variable parameter measuring means for determining which of the plurality of telecommunications paths should be utilized for transferring the data file in accordance with the set of user priorities, the predetermined telecommunications path parameters, and the measured variable parameters. The switching system further comprises input means for allowing a user to change the user priorities in the third memory prior to transmitting a file.	10-17-2013

Andrea J. Kaplan, North Miami Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110297106	LEASH, COLLAR, AND HARNESS WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ACCESSORIES - A leash for animals incorporating a flexible strap formed of a closed-cell, cross-linked, thermoset foamed polymer having structure for attachment to the animal's neck at one end and a loop or handle for the animal's handler at the other end. A plurality of apertures formed along the length of the strap allow decorative elements such as charms to be attached to the leash.	12-08-2011

Benjamin I. Kaplan, Greer, SC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110253282	SIDEWALL SHEAR DECOUPLING LAYER - A pneumatic tire having pairs of shoulder section and bead section shear layers positioned on at least one axial side of the carcass layer. Examples include one or more of the shear layers constituted of an elastomer composition having a modulus of elongation at 10% (MA1O) of no greater than 110% of the lowest MA1O of all elastomer compositions constituting the sidewall components that are positioned outward of an axially-inward side of the carcass layer and/or constituted of a short-fiber reinforced elastomer composition having an MA1O of between 25 MPa and 100 MPa and/or the bead section shear layers constituted of an elastomer composition having an MA1O of no greater than 110% of the highest MA1O of all elastomer compositions constituting the sidewall bead section components. Exemplary shoulder section and bead section shear layers in a pinch shocked region are opposite across an interior of the tire.	10-20-2011

Brian Kaplan, Palm Beach Gardens, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120006712	Injectable fluid vial housing - A container for housing an injectable fluid vial. The container includes a calculation aid formed specific to the injectable fluid vial. The container is formed from a bottom, a top, and an inset side wall therebetween with a resealable lid. The top includes an opening constructed and arranged to receive the fluid vial housing. Alternatively, the container is formed from two half sections that are hinged together for holding the fluid vial housing therebetween. An inner label is permanently attached to the sidewall having at least one row of dosing indicia coordinated with a base line indicia selected from the group of weight, age, fluid volume or area. An outer label is rotatably secured over said inner label with at least one transparent window allowing selective viewing of the dosing and base line indicia and predetermined dosing rate.	01-12-2012
20120010299	Non-prescription medicine, vital fluid, and/or nutritional supplement - The present invention is directed toward a method of administering an oral solution containing one or more active ingredients, preferably formulations for non-prescription medicines, vital fluids, and/or nutritional supplements, optimally dosed based upon a patient's weight. The method includes providing an oral solution having an effective amount of one or more active ingredients; determining the weight of the individual, preferably to an individual less than 12 years old; and administrating an appropriate amount of the oral solution in a single dose dispensing unit in accordance with the weight determination of the individual, whereby the total amount of active ingredient administered corresponds to an effective amount of the active ingredient based on the individual's weight.	01-12-2012
20120245231	Weight based dosing of an oral solution having diphenhydramine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as an active ingredient - The present invention is directed toward a method of administering an oral solution containing one or more active ingredients, preferably formulations for non-prescription medicines, vital fluids, and/or nutritional supplements, optimally dosed based upon a patient's weight. The method includes providing an oral solution having an effective amount of one or more active ingredients; determining the weight of the individual, preferably to an individual less than 12 years old; and administrating an appropriate amount of the oral solution in a single dose dispensing unit in accordance with the weight determination of the individual, whereby the total amount of active ingredient administered corresponds to an effective amount of the active ingredient based on the individual's weight.	09-27-2012

Carolyn R. Kaplan, Fairfax Station, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166836	FAST TRACKING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR AIR TRAFFRIC MODELING USING A MONOTONIC LAGRANGIAN GRID - Computer implemented methods and systems using a multidimensional Monotonic Lagrangian Grid (MLG) to sort and order locations of aircraft, are used for simulating, controlling, and optimizing aircraft traffic systems. The MLG is combined with algorithms for collision detection and resolution, separation assurance, and updating aircraft trajectories, and applied to test cases of the air transportation system. Physical locations describing aircraft traffic moving in complex paths are stored into a data structure of the multidimensional MLG algorithm. The moving aircraft traffic platforms are sorted and ordered on a grid structure in real space and in an indexing space, causing a monotonic mapping between indices of the grid structure and locations describing the plurality of moving aircraft. Computer operations using data stored in the multidimensional MLG determine control strategies for aircraft separation assurance and optimum routes to circumvent blockages in transport paths.	07-07-2011

Daniel Kaplan, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110056264	ADDITIONAL CALIBRATION FOR ANALYTE MONITOR - Embodiments provide a method and related systems that take into account the difference between a measured glucose value and the calibration level and the amount of elapsed time since the prior calibration. As one or both of these determined differences increases, the desirability of an additional calibration also increases. The methodology described herein thus analyzes the combination of change in glucose level as well as the time since the prior calibration. If the combination exceeds a predetermined value, the system recommends, but does not require, that the subject user perform an additional calibration.	03-10-2011

Daniel Kaplan US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090171866	System and method for learning associations between logical objects and determining relevance based upon user activity - User activity streams are used to automatically learn associations between logical objects and form logical groups. Search results are sorted based upon their relevance to current user activity. Combined with a graphical user interface component and object database, the invention automatically retrieves and display groups and objects related to the active object.	07-02-2009

Daniel M. Kaplan, Portland, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249383	ANALYTE SENSING DEVICE HAVING ONE OR MORE SENSING ELECTRODES - Embodiments of the present invention provide an analyte sensing device having one or more sensing electrodes. In embodiments, each sensing electrode may serve as an anode, a cathode, or a combination of an anode and cathode. In embodiments, there may be any suitable number of electrodes. Related analyte sensor insertion aids and methods of using the disclosed embodiments are also provided.	10-09-2008
20080287755	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREND ALERT CALCULATION AND DISPLAY - Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with detecting, monitoring, analyzing, and/or displaying analyte level trends in a body. In an embodiment, there is provided a method comprising obtaining a plurality of analyte measurements from a body using an analyte sensing device, and selecting two or more measurements of the plurality of measurements to calculate and display on a device associated with the analyte sensing device a rate of change of the analyte over a period of time spanning the two or more measurements.	11-20-2008

David Kaplan, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120042126	METHOD FOR CONCURRENT FLUSH OF L1 AND L2 CACHES - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for use with a hierarchical cache system. The method may include concurrently flushing one or more first caches and a second cache of a multi-level cache. Each first cache is smaller and at a lower level in the multi-level cache than the second level cache.	02-16-2012
20120059971	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HANDLING CRITICAL BLOCKING OF STORE-TO-LOAD FORWARDING - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for handling critical blocking of store-to-load forwarding. One embodiment of the method includes recording a load that matches an address of a store in a store queue before the store has valid data. The load is blocked because the store does not have valid data. The method also includes replaying the load in response to the store receiving valid data so that the valid data is forwarded from the store queue to the load.	03-08-2012
20120110304	PIPELINED SERIAL RING BUS - The present invention provides embodiments of an apparatus used to implement a pipelined serial ring bus. One embodiment of the apparatus includes one or more ring buses configured to communicatively couple registers associated with logical elements in a processor. The ring bus(s) are configured to concurrently convey information associated with a plurality of load or store operations.	05-03-2012
20120124325	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A TRANSLATION LOOKASIDE BUFFER - A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a translation lookaside buffer in connection with the execution of an atomic instruction. The method comprises identifying load instructions within a plurality of instructions to be executed, and placing the identified load instructions in a queue prior to execution. An atomic instruction identified in the queue is prevented from executing until the atomic instruction is the oldest instruction in the queue. The apparatus comprises a queue and a translation lookaside buffer. The queue is adapted to: identify an atomic instruction within a plurality of instructions to be executed; prevent execution of the atomic instruction until it is the oldest instruction in the queue; and send a virtual address corresponding to the atomic instruction and an atomic load signal in response to determining that the atomic instruction is the oldest instruction in the queue. The translation lookaside buffer is adapted for maintaining at least one virtual to physical address translation, and is adapted to force a miss in the translation lookaside buffer in response to receiving the atomic load signal.	05-17-2012
20140068175	OLDEST OPERATION TRANSLATION LOOK-ASIDE BUFFER - A method is provided for dispatching a load operation to a processing device and determining that the operation is the oldest load operation. The method also includes executing the operation in response to determining the operation is the oldest load operation. Computer readable storage media for performing the method are also provided. An apparatus is provided that includes a translation look-aside buffer (TLB) content addressable memory (CAM), and includes an oldest operation storage buffer operationally coupled to the TLB CAM. The apparatus also includes an output multiplexor operationally coupled to the TLB CAM and to the oldest operation storage buffer. Computer readable storage media for adapting a fabrication facility to manufacture the apparatus are also provided.	03-06-2014

David A. Kaplan, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100095286	REGISTER REDUCTION AND LIVENESS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES FOR PROGRAM CODE - A system and method for efficient architectural register liveness analysis and register usage reduction. A compiler within a computing system maintains a master liveness vector for each instruction in a program code and a path liveness vector for each path within a predetermined control flow graph (CFG). Predetermined required paths from an earlier compiler stage are used to find force paths, which are used to reduce the number of times a control block (CB) is processed. Upon completion of the liveness analysis, the compiler finds an instruction within the program code where a chosen register previously dead is now live. The compiler identifies allocation code paths from this instruction, wherein each path terminates at an instruction wherein the chosen register is dead for the first time in the allocation code path. The compiler subsequently replaces the chosen register with a determined dead register.	04-15-2010
20100100711	DATA PROCESSOR DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - A microsequencer is disclosed that controls the order in which microcode instructions are fetched from a microcode ROM. Each microcode instruction includes an execution command for execution by one or more execution units. Each microcode instruction also includes a microsequencer command to indicate the location of another microcode instruction at the microcode ROM. The microcode instruction can also include a delay field, indicating a selectable time when the associated microcode instruction is to be decoded. The delay field thereby provides more flexible control of the sequencing of microcode instructions.	04-22-2010
20110055523	EARLY BRANCH DETERMINATION - A method and apparatus for branch determination. The method includes a first command issuing within a computer processor, wherein execution of the first command by the computer processor includes evaluating one or more conditions to set one or more flags. The method further includes a second command issuing, subsequent to the first command issuing, within the computer processor, wherein execution of the second command by the computer processor includes causing the computer processor to wait until the one or more flags are set. Subsequent to the first and second commands issuing, the method includes a third command issuing within the computer processor, wherein execution of the third command by the computer processor includes performing a jump operation based on a value of at least one of the one or more flags set by the first command.	03-03-2011
20110131381	CACHE SCRATCH-PAD AND METHOD THEREFOR - An address containing data to be accessed is determined in response to executing an instruction received at a processor core of a microprocessor. During a scratch-pad mode of operation, it is determined whether a set of cache lines of a data cache is accessible based upon the memory location from which the instruction was retrieved. The address space of the data cache during scratch-pad mode can be isolated from other address spaces.	06-02-2011
20110197003	Interrupt Virtualization - In an embodiment, a device interrupt manager may be configured to receive an interrupt from a device that is assigned to a guest. The device interrupt manager may be configured to transmit an operation targeted to a memory location in a system memory to record the interrupt for a virtual processor within the guest, wherein the interrupt is to be delivered to the targeted virtual processor. In an embodiment, a virtual machine manager may be configured to detect that an interrupt has been recorded by the device interrupt manager for a virtual processor that is not currently executing. The virtual machine manager may be configured to schedule the virtual processor for execution on a hardware processor, or may prioritize the virtual processor for scheduling, in response to the interrupt.	08-11-2011
20110197004	Processor Configured to Virtualize Guest Local Interrupt Controller - In an embodiment, a guest interrupt control unit in a hardware processor may be configured to detect that an interrupt has been recorded in a memory location corresponding to a virtual processor, wherein the interrupt is targeted at the virtual processor. In response to the virtual processor being active on the hardware processor, the guest interrupt control unit is configured to provide the interrupt to the guest that includes the virtual processor. In an embodiment, a processor is configured to execute instructions from a guest, wherein the processor is configured to detect an instruction that accesses interrupt controller state data associated with a virtual processor in the guest, and wherein the processor is configured to access a memory location that stores interrupt controller state data corresponding to the virtual processor in response to the instruction.	08-11-2011
20120005444	MICROCODE RENAME RECLAMATION - A method of operating a processor includes reclaiming a physical register renamed as a microcode architectural register used by a microcode routine. The physical register is reclaimed according to an indicator corresponding to the microcode architectural register and indicating that a pointer to the physical register and corresponding to the microcode architectural register is an active pointer.	01-05-2012
20120144119	PROGRAMMABLE ATOMIC MEMORY USING STORED ATOMIC PROCEDURES - A processing core in a multi-processing core system is configured to execute a sequence of instructions as a single atomic memory transaction. The processing core validates that the sequence meets a set of one or more atomicity criteria, including that no instruction in the sequence instructs the processing core to access shared memory. After validating the sequence, the processing core executes the sequence as a single atomic memory transaction, such as by locking a source cache line that stores shared memory data, executing the validated sequence of instructions, storing a result of the sequence into the source cache line, and unlocking the source cache line.	06-07-2012
20120144120	PROGRAMMABLE ATOMIC MEMORY USING HARDWARE VALIDATION AGENT - A processing core in a multi-processing core system is configured to execute a sequence of instructions as an atomic memory transaction. Executing each instruction in the sequence comprises validating that the instruction meets a set of one or more atomicity criteria, including that executing the instruction does not require accessing shared memory. Executing the atomic memory transaction may comprise storing memory data from a source cache line into a target register, reading or modifying the memory data stored in the target register as part of executing the sequence, and storing a value from the target register to the source cache line.	06-07-2012
20120303934	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING AN ENHANCED PROCESSOR RESYNC INDICATOR SIGNAL USING HASH FUNCTIONS AND A LOAD TRACKING UNIT - A method and apparatus are described for generating a signal to resync a processor. In one embodiment, a particular load operation is picked from a load queue in the processor, and the particular load operation is completed out of order with respect to other load operations in the load queue. A load ordering block (LOB) in the processor receives a physical address of the completed load operation, and receives a probe data address that indicates an address of a requested data line. The LOB generates a signal to resync the processor when the physical address of the completed load operation matches the probe data address, (i.e., when bits, that have been set in a bit vector (e.g., Bloom filter) of the LOB by hashing the physical address of the completed load operation, match bits generated by hashing the probe data address).	11-29-2012
20130275638	Interrupt Virtualization - In an embodiment, a device interrupt manager may be configured to receive an interrupt from a device that is assigned to a guest. The device interrupt manager may be configured to transmit an operation targeted to a memory location in a system memory to record the interrupt for a virtual processor within the guest, wherein the interrupt is to be delivered to the targeted virtual processor. In an embodiment, a virtual machine manager may be configured to detect that an interrupt has been recorded by the device interrupt manager for a virtual processor that is not currently executing. The virtual machine manager may be configured to schedule the virtual processor for execution on a hardware processor, or may prioritize the virtual processor for scheduling, in response to the interrupt.	10-17-2013
20140129776	STORE REPLAY POLICY - A method is provided for executing a cacheable store. The method includes determining whether to replay a store instruction to re-acquire one or more cache lines based upon a state of the cache line(s) and an execution phase of the store instruction. The store instruction is replayed in response to determining to replay the store instruction. An apparatus is provided that includes a store queue (SQ) configurable to determine whether to replay a store instruction to re-acquire one or more cache lines based upon a state of the cache line(s) and an execution phase of the store instruction. Computer readable storage devices for adapting a fabrication facility to manufacture the apparatus are provided.	05-08-2014
20140129794	SPECULATIVE TABLEWALK PROMOTION - A method includes performing a speculative tablewalk. The method includes performing a tablewalk to determine an address translation for a speculative operation and determining whether the speculative operation has been upgraded to a non-speculative operation concurrently with performing the tablewalk. An apparatus is provided that includes a load-store unit to maintain execution operations. The load-store unit includes a tablewalker to perform a tablewalk and includes an input indicative of the operation being speculative or non-speculative as well as a state machine to determine actions performed during the tablewalk based on the input. The apparatus also includes a translation look-aside buffer. Computer readable storage devices for performing the methods and adapting a fabrication facility to manufacture the apparatus are provided.	05-08-2014
20140129806	LOAD/STORE PICKER - A method and apparatus for picking load or store instructions is presented. Some embodiments of the method include determining that the entry in the queue includes an instruction that is ready to be executed by the processor based on at least one instruction-based event and concurrently determining cancel conditions based on global events of the processor. Some embodiments also include selecting the instruction for execution when the cancel conditions are not satisfied.	05-08-2014
20140164789	AUTHENTICATING MICROCODE PATCHES WITH EXTERNAL ENCRYPTION ENGINE - A single or multicore processor having a separate hardware cryptographic engine (HCE) for microcode patch updates is presented. Microcode in each core is modified to utilize the HCE for patch updates. Various arrangements are presented. Memory for HCE processing can include shared L2 or L3 memory or a separate DRAM configured in the address space of each core or set of cores and the HCE. In some embodiments, the HCE may be located on a circuit card attached to an extension bus, such as a PCIe or LPC bus.	06-12-2014
20140173290	RETURN ADDRESS TRACKING MECHANISM - A processor, a method and a computer-readable storage medium for tracking a return address are provided. The processor comprises a hardware register and logic configured to receive a call instruction. The logic is further configured to, based on the call instruction, encrypt a return address, store the encrypted return address onto a first address in a stack and store the first address on the hardware register.	06-19-2014
20140173293	Hardware Based Return Pointer Encryption - A processor, a method and a computer-readable storage medium for encrypting a return address are provided. The processor comprises hardware logic configured to encrypt an instruction pointer and push the encrypted instruction pointer onto a stack. The logic is further configured to retrieve the encrypted instruction pointer from the stack, decrypt the instruction pointer and redirect execution to the decrypted instruction pointer.	06-19-2014
20140181557	METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO PROCESSOR SLEEP STATES - A system includes a processor including at least a first core and a local interrupt controller associated with the first core. The first core is operable to store its architectural state prior to entering a first core sleep state, and the processor is operable to receive and implement a request for entering a system sleep state in which the first core is in the first core sleep state and the local interrupt controller is powered down and exit the system sleep state by restoring the local interrupt controller and restoring the saved architectural state of the first core.	06-26-2014
20140195576	Hardware Random Number Generator - A random number generator may include an input configured to receive a plurality of entropy bits generated by an entropy source of a random number generator, wherein the random number generator is configured to generate a plurality of random numbers; and an entropy health monitor coupled with the input, wherein the entropy health monitor is configured to perform a corrective action based on the plurality of entropy bits.	07-10-2014
20140244984	ELIGIBLE STORE MAPS FOR STORE-TO-LOAD FORWARDING - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for generating eligible store maps for store-to-load forwarding. Some embodiments of the method include generating information associated with a load instruction in a load queue. The information indicates whether one or more store instructions in a store queue is older than the load instruction and whether the store instruction(s) overlap with any younger store instructions in the store queue that are older than the load instruction. Some embodiments of the method also include determining whether to forward data associated with a store instruction to the load instruction based on the information. Some embodiments of the apparatus include a load-store unit that implements embodiments of the method.	08-28-2014
20140310500	PAGE CROSS MISALIGN BUFFER - The present application describes embodiments of a method and apparatus including a page cross misalign buffer. Some embodiments of the apparatus include a store queue for a plurality of entries configured to store information associated with store instructions. A respective entry in the store queue can store a first portion of information associated with a page crossing store instruction. Some embodiments of the apparatus also include one or more buffers configured to store a second portion of information associated with the page crossing store instruction.	10-16-2014
20140310506	ALLOCATING STORE QUEUE ENTRIES TO STORE INSTRUCTIONS FOR EARLY STORE-TO-LOAD FORWARDING - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for allocating store queue entries to store instructions for early store-to-load forwarding. Some embodiments of the method include allocating an entry in a store queue to a store instruction in response to the store instruction being dispatched and prior to receiving a translation of a virtual address to a physical address associated with the store instruction. The entry includes storage for data to be written to the physical address by the store instruction.	10-16-2014
20140317357	PROMOTING TRANSACTIONS HITTING CRITICAL BEAT OF CACHE LINE LOAD REQUESTS - A processor includes a cache memory, a first core including an instruction execution unit, and a memory bus coupling the cache memory to the first core. The memory bus is operable to receive a first portion of a cache line of data for the cache memory, the first core is operable to identify a plurality of data requests targeting the cache line and the first portion and select one of the identified plurality of data requests for execution, and the memory bus is operable to forward the first portion to the instruction execution unit and to the cache memory in parallel.	10-23-2014

David L. Kaplan, Leawood, KS US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110166222	VITAMIN C COMPOSITION FOR USE IN THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF STRETCH MARKS, RADIATION DERMATITIS, AND OTHER SKIN CONDITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A formulation for a stable ascorbic acid composition which, in a simplified form, is comprised of ascorbic acid in solution with a hygroscopic compound (i.e., a substance with the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption). Also disclosed herein are methods for the production of such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the prevention, inhibition and treatment of striae gravidarum, radiation dermatitis, rhytids, lentigoes, dyschromia, sun-damage induced hyperpigmentation, cellulite, scars and purpura, among other skin diseases or conditions.	07-07-2011
20130121981	Vitamin C Composition for Use in the Prevention and Treatment of Stretch Marks, Radiation Dermatitis, and Other Skin Conditions and Methods of Using the Same - A formulation for a stable ascorbic acid composition which, in a simplified form, is comprised of ascorbic acid in solution with a hygroscopic compound (i.e., a substance with the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption). Also disclosed herein are methods for the production of such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the prevention, inhibition and treatment of striae gravidarum, radiation dermatitis, rhytids, lentigoes, dyschromia, sun-damage induced hyperpigmentation, cellulite, scars, purpura, skin firming, muscle, tendon and ligament improvement and repair, and hair conditions, among other skin diseases or conditions.	05-16-2013
20130131162	Vitamin C Composition for Use in the Prevention and Treatment of Stretch Marks, Radiation Dermatitis, and Other Skin Conditions and Methods of Using the Same - A formulation for a stable ascorbic acid composition which, in a simplified form, is comprised of ascorbic acid in solution with a hygroscopic compound (i.e., a substance with the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption). Also disclosed herein are methods for the production of such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the prevention, inhibition and treatment of striae gravidarum, radiation dermatitis, rhytids, lentigoes, dyschromia, sun-damage induced hyperpigmentation, cellulite, scars and purpura, among other skin diseases or conditions.	05-23-2013
20130131163	Vitamin C Composition for Use in the Prevention and Treatment of Stretch Marks, Radiation Dermatitis, and Other Skin Conditions and Methods of Using the Same - A formulation for a stable ascorbic acid composition which, in a simplified form, is comprised of ascorbic acid in solution with a hygroscopic compound (i.e., a substance with the ability to attract water molecules from the surrounding environment through either absorption or adsorption). Also disclosed herein are methods for the production of such compounds and methods of using such compounds in the prevention, inhibition and treatment of striae gravidarum, radiation dermatitis, rhytids, lentigoes, dyschromia, sun-damage induced hyperpigmentation, cellulite, scars and purpura, among other skin diseases or conditions.	05-23-2013

Edward Kaplan, Boca Raton, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110093412	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROMOTING CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS - An organization TGS is formed to be dedicated, for example, to raise funds for a particular charitable, religious or health cause or to a predefined group of causes, members of TGS dedicating themselves to contributing to TGS on an ongoing basis, for example, annually. Upon making an initial contribution, a member of TGS receives a token, a unique and attractive piece of jewelry, for example a brooch, pendant, or lapel pin. The jewelry piece is constructed to be enhanced, for example, by the addition of a jewelry stone every time a periodic contribution is made.	04-21-2011

Edward J. Kaplan, Boca Raton, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100261946	FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND - A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.	10-14-2010
20110118532	Brachytherapy seed - A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).	05-19-2011
20120263643	BRACHYTHERAPY SEED - A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).	10-18-2012
20130251777	Brachytherapy Seed - A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).	09-26-2013
20130280168	Flexible and/or Elastic Brachytherapy Seed or Sirand - A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer matetial, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.	10-24-2013

Eric Kaplan, Smyrba, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110253778	Self Checkout Stands - This invention discloses a new self-check-out stand capable of handling large orders. The check-out stand has a flat belt on which items that have been scanned can be placed. This belt abuts a declining belt, with both belts preferably each having abutting ends with upper corners in which a fixed non-rotating nose rod is located with the rod extending across the width of the belt, said rods hold the abutting ends tightly together with only a small crack between the belts. The check-out stand has two sets of unpowered transition rollers to turn the items at an obtuse angle to the conveyer belts. The stand has a declining set of rollers to bring the items to the proper height for the customer to bag. The accumulation area rises from front to back to slow the items being conveyed. A scanner module with a monitor and pay station can be placed at the front end of the stand.	10-20-2011

Eric Kaplan, Lilburn, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080302607	CHECK STAND WITH A TWO BELTED INPUT AND A SLIDABLE SCANNER - This invention provides a high-volume check stand with a front transport that has two belted input conveyors so that a customer can load one belt while the cashier is checking out products purchased by a second customer on the second belt. This two belt module has a flush rear end to which is attached a scanner that can be slid from one belt to the other. Preferably this check stand has an output module which has two belts and two rollers so that the check stand can use a bagger on each side for bagging the items, to speed checkout time. Embodiments of this check stand may have an output module that is a carousel or a turntable. It could also have any combination of one or two conveyor belts and one or two rollers on an incline for use in packing the products. A scanner is placed between the flush rear end of the front transport and the flush front end of the output module. The scanner has means for either being slid transversely or rotated by the cashier between one belted conveyor and the other conveyer so that the cashier can move from scanning products on one conveyor to the other.	12-11-2008

Eric J. Kaplan, Smyrna, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110174594	Checkstand - A checkstand includes a cabinet, an electrically actuated conveyor, and an electrically actuated rotatable turntable. The electrically actuated conveyor is mounted on a portion of the cabinet. The conveyor is structured to convey items from a first end to an opposite second end when actuated. The electrically actuated rotatable turntable is mounted on the cabinet proximate the second end of the conveyor. The turntable is structured to receive items from the conveyor.	07-21-2011

Frederick S. Kaplan, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090253132	MUTATED ACVR1 FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF FIBRODYPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA (FOP) - This invention is directed to mutated Activin A type I receptor proteins (ACVR1) and isolated nucleic acids encoding same. The invention also relates to the use of mutated ACVR1 in the diagnosis and treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP).	10-08-2009
20130041017	SIRNA-BASED THERAPY OF FIBRODYPLASIA OSSIFICANS PROGRESSIVA (FOP) - This invention is directed to mutated Activin A type I receptor proteins (ACVR1) and isolated nucleic acids encoding same. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for siRNA-based regulation of mutated ACVR1 expression in the treatment of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP).	02-14-2013

George Kaplan, Inverness, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090073385	ANOMALOSCOPE - An anomaloscope for measuring and monitoring color vision, whereby gross and subtle color vision changes due to a disease process may be readily monitored over time. The device has a series of bicolor or red/green light sources presented in pairs with amber/yellow light sources, for comparison with the red/green light sources. By varying the mix of red and green light, a progression is established. A test subject indicates a perceived match between a pair consisting of a red/green light and a yellow light, to indicate the tester's sensitivity to color.	03-19-2009

Glen Kaplan, Daytona Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090208898	Fluid jet bristle aggitation toothbrush fixture - A U-shaped mouthpiece joined with a delivery tube engaged at one of its ends and with a handle at an opposing end. The mouthpiece has an outer wall enclosing a hollow space, the outer wall configured as either one or two wells, each sized for receiving plural teeth. A plurality of apertures in the outer wall are positioned and extensive for directing a fluid within the hollow space into the well as jet steams. A plurality of bristles are mounted on the outer wall within the well in positions for fluid impingement by the fluid exiting the apertures. A fluid pump pressurizes the mouthpiece to enable the jet streams to impinge on the bristles so as to scour the teeth.	08-20-2009

Gregory Kaplan, Richboro, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130118996	HEXAHYDROTRIAZINES, SYNTHESIS AND USE - Methods for making asymmetrical triazines are provided. The methods comprise first forming a mixture of at least two primary amines then reacting the mixture with an aldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from hydrocarbon streams are also provided. The triazines may be added to the hydrocarbon stream in a molar ratio of triazine:H	05-16-2013
20130126429	AMINE SULFIDE SCAVENGERS, METHODS OF USING, AND METHODS OF MAKING - Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The compositions are secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines therein. The methods include reacting secondary amines with formaldehyde. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. SAFA scavengers comprising less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers are also disclosed.	05-23-2013
20130131387	METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR IMPROVING SULFIDE SCAVENGING ACTIVITY - Methods for reducing sulfides from fluid streams are provided. The methods comprise adding secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers to fluid streams. The SAFA scavengers added comprise less than about 40 wt % N-methyl secondary amines of the total weight of SAFA scavengers. Methods for distilling N-methyl secondary amines from secondary amine-formaldehyde adduct (SAFA) scavengers are also provided. Purified SAFA scavengers are also disclosed.	05-23-2013
20130172623	SULFIDE SCAVENGERS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND METHODS FOR USING - Methods for making sulfide scavenging compositions are provided. The method comprises reacting at least one secondary amine with at least one aldehyde and solvent in the presence of a catalyst to form a reaction composition, wherein a reaction temperature is less than or equal to 90° C. Sulfide scavengers using the above method are also disclosed. Methods for removing sulfides from fluid streams are also provided. The methods include adding the above sulfide scavengers to fluid streams.	07-04-2013

Gregory Kaplan, Trevose, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120067783	HYDROGEN SULFIDE SCAVENGER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND PROCESSES FOR REMOVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE FROM LIQUID HYDROCARBON MEDIA - A method for reducing the amount of hydrogen sulfide present in liquid hydrocarbon media while minimizing the amount of corrosion in processing equipment contacting the liquid hydrocarbon media. The method includes adjusting a glyoxal solution to a pH of from about 2.5 to about 6.0 and dispersing the adjusted glyoxal solution in the liquid hydrocarbon media. A hydrogen sulfide scavenging composition and method for making are also provided.	03-22-2012
20130302210	CORROSION INHIBITOR COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND METHODS FOR USING - A method for inhibiting corrosion on metallic surfaces in contact with a liquid hydrocarbon media is provided. A corrosion inhibitor composition is dispersed into a liquid hydrocarbon media to form a protective film on the metallic surfaces. The corrosion inhibitor includes a polyamic acid having structure I:	11-14-2013

Gregory Kaplan, The Woodlands, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120067782	HYDROGEN SULFIDE SCAVENGER COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND PROCESSES FOR REMOVING HYDROGEN SULFIDE FROM LIQUID HYDROCARBON MEDIA - A method for reducing the amount of hydrogen sulfide present in liquid hydrocarbon media while minimizing the amount of corrosion in processing equipment contacting the liquid hydrocarbon media. The method includes neutralizing a glyoxal solution and dispersing the neutralized glyoxal solution in the liquid hydrocarbon media. The neutralized glyoxal solution is dispersed within the liquid hydrocarbon media not more than 10 days after the glyoxal solution has been neutralized. A hydrogen sulfide scavenging composition and method for making are also provided.	03-22-2012
20120255914	METHODS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER - A method for treating wastewater containing organic amines including adding glyoxal to the wastewater to remove the organic amines.	10-11-2012

Hadriel Kaplan, Amherst, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120219127	Method and system for implementing aggregate endpoints on IMS networks - A method and system are adapted to provide telephony services to aggregate endpoints on an Internet Protocol Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network. The method includes assigning one or multiple PUIDs for surrogate registration purposes during the provisioning of the aggregate endpoint, performing reliable surrogate registration on behalf of the aggregate endpoint, allowing multiple SBCs to perform surrogate registrations independently for the same aggregate endpoint to achieve reliability, and providing reliable connection from an IMS core to the aggregate endpoints via multiple S/BCs. The system includes one or more Session Border Controllers (S/BC), at least one set of Call/Session Control Functions (CSCF), and an HSS operatively coupled together.	08-30-2012

Hadriel Kaplan, Nashua, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110317688	Dynamic Federations - Systems and methods of establishing IP telephony sessions between enterprises are disclosed. A first enterprise requests an association with a second enterprise. Both enterprises and the second enterprise belong to the same federation. The association request is accepted, to establish an association between the first and second enterprises. In response to the acceptance, a direct routed path is established between the first enterprise and the second enterprise. One of the associated enterprises requests activation of an IP telephony service. If the request to activate references the association, an IP telephony session is established using the direct routed path.	12-29-2011

Henry J. Kaplan, Louisville, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080221030	Inhibition of Wet Type Age Related Macular Degeneration (Amd) by Adiponectin or Acrp 30 - The present invention provides new methods of treating wet type of age related macular degeneration by administering adiponectin (APN) or a functional fragment derived therefrom. One of the pathological complications of age related macular degeneration (AMD) is choroidal angiogenesis or choroidal neovascularization (CNV). The inventors discovered that the level of APN expression is significantly lower in the choroids of the laser-induced mouse model of choroidal angiogenesis or choroidal neovascularization (CNV) than that of the control mice and that administration of recombinant adiponectin (rAPN) or a peptide derived from the globular domain of the intact APN protein to the mouse model of CNV reduced the size of CNV significantly. These studies are the first to demonstrate the inhibitory effect of adiponectin on choroidal angiogenesis and thus provide the basis for treating a condition or disease involving angiogenesis, particularly age related macular degeneration, with administration of adiponectin.	09-11-2008
20090047258	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REVERSING AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX PROTEINS - The invention is directed to compositions and methods for reversing age-related changes in extracellular matrix proteins, particularly the collagen framework of basement membranes of various organs. The invention has particular application to age-related changes that impair Retinal Pigment Epithelium (RPE) cell repopulation of human Bruch's membrane.	02-19-2009
20090053816	HEMOGLOBIN-BASED METHODS FOR PROPHYLAXIS, DIAGNOSIS AND/OR TREATMENT OF RETINAL DISORDERS - The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of diagnosing retinal disorders in subjects by measuring hemoglobin and modified hemoglobin in the subjects. The presently disclosed subject matter further provides methods of treating retinal disorders in subjects by decreasing hypoxia in retinal tissue of the subjects through modulation of hemoglobin levels and activities in the retinal tissue.	02-26-2009
20100016704	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A CONDITION OF AN EYE - A method, system, and computer-readable medium are provided which monitor a condition of an eye. The system includes a communication interface and a processor operably coupled to the communication interface. The communication interface is configured to receive an intraocular pressure measurement datum and a time datum associated with the time the intraocular pressure measurement was measured using an eye measurement system. The processor is configured to receive the intraocular pressure measurement datum and the time datum, to receive a dispensed amount datum associated with an amount of a drug administered to an eye of a user and a second time datum associated with the time the drug was administered, and to store the received intraocular pressure measurement datum, the received time datum, the received dispensed amount datum, and the received second time datum to monitor a condition of the eye.	01-21-2010
20100028407	LAYERED BIO-ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally provides compositions and methods for promoting and enhancing wound closure and healing. Specifically, the invention provides a biologic composition which comprises a support layer which serves as transport scaffold, for example made of gelatin, which is coated or impregnated with a bio-adhesive molecule such as rose bengal or glyceraldehyde. The composition can also comprise an artificial or biological matrix, optionally processed (i.e. cleaned and coated with extracellular matrix proteins) to enhance cell attachment and survival. The composition can further comprise a monolayer of epithelial, endothelial cells or mesenchymal cells. The invention provides methods for using the compositions for treating wounds due to disease, trauma or surgery. Specific methods for treating ocular wounds are provided.	02-04-2010
20110159016	HEMOGLOBIN-BASED METHODS FOR PROPHYLAXIS, DIAGNOSIS AND/OR TREATMENT OF RETINAL DISORDERS - The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of diagnosing retinal disorders in subjects by measuring hemoglobin and modified hemoglobin in the subjects. The presently disclosed subject matter further provides methods of treating retinal disorders in subjects by decreasing hypoxia in retinal tissue of the subjects through modulation of hemoglobin levels and activities in the retinal tissue.	06-30-2011
20130177552	METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATING OCULAR DAMAGE - Methods for modulating eye damage associated with a disease or disorder, and/or damage incident to trauma including but not limited to trauma associated with ocular surgery are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include administering an effective amount of a modulator of a migration inhibitory factor (MIF) polypeptide biological activity to a subject. Also provided are methods for modulating the severity of delaying the onset of and/or inhibiting and/or preventing the development of an ocular disease, and methods for modulating the severity of delaying the onset of and/or inhibiting and/or preventing the development of scarring and/or other consequence of wound healing incident to ocular surgery, as well as modulating the survival, function, and/or differentiation of engrafted cells that can be employed as part of tissue engineering procedures to correct structural, functional, and/or cellular defects of the eye.	07-11-2013

Howard Kaplan, Atlanta, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100170646	METHOD OF INCREASING ENZYME STABILITY AND ACTIVITY FOR PULP AND PAPER PRODUCTION - Wood pulp is treated with an esterase formulation in combination with a metal ion or cationic polymer to increase the stability or activity or both of esterase enzymes at high temperature, or at extreme pH ranges of acidic and alkaline conditions. The treatment by esterase together with metals ion or cationic polymer can be used to treat pitch containing pulp at high temperatures prior to, during or after refining of wood chip/pulp, in order to enhance the reduction of pitch problems and facilitate in the manufacture of paper.	07-08-2010

Jeremy Kaplan, Woodstock, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100145917	SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENTERPRISE POLICY MANAGEMENT - Disclosed are systems, methods and apparatuses for managing objects (files and directories) in network file systems according to policies. Each policy may have one or more rules, each of which ties a condition to an action. Each condition can be expressed in terms of metadata harvested across file systems and stored in a metadata repository. The actions are user-programmable. Users can apply and/or enforce a policy by manipulating the metadata stored in the metadata repository. For example, suppose a policy prohibits storing MP3 files in corporate storage, a user can specify a rule that ties the condition “no MP3 files in volumes A-Z” to an action “delete MP3 files from volumes A-Z.” A file management application may apply a filter to the metadata repository to produce metadata records having values that meet the specified condition and take the corresponding action on managed objects associated with those metadata records.	06-10-2010
20130191355	System, Method and Apparatus for Enterprise Policy Management - Disclosed are systems, methods and apparatuses for managing objects (files and directories) in network file systems according to policies. Each policy may have one or more rules, each of which ties a condition to an action. Each condition can be expressed in terms of metadata harvested across file systems and stored in a metadata repository. The actions are user-programmable. Users can apply and/or enforce a policy by manipulating the metadata stored in the metadata repository. For example, suppose a policy prohibits storing MP3 files in corporate storage, a user can specify a rule that ties the condition “no MP3 files in volumes A-Z” to an action “delete MP3 files from volumes A-Z.” A file management application may apply a filter to the metadata repository to produce metadata records having values that meet the specified condition and take the corresponding action on managed objects associated with those metadata records.	07-25-2013

Jerry Kaplan, Salt Lake City, UT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100292147	IDENTIFICATION OF THE HEPCIDIN BINDING SITE ON FERROPORTIN - The invention relates to materials and procedures for the use of the hepcidin binding domain (HBD) on ferroportin. A 20 amino acid peptide of the HBD was synthesized and shown to recapitulate the characteristics and specificity of hepcidin binding to cell surface ferroportin. The affinity of hepcidin for the HBD peptide permits a rapid, sensitive assay of hepcidin in biological fluids.	11-18-2010

Joel Kaplan, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100131454	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING FEEDING PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUAL NEONATES - A method and system for computing a relative score indicative of an individual infant's feeding performance based, at least in part, upon a comparison of one or more feeding factor measurements of the individual infant with a corresponding databased metric that is derived from a population-based sample of infants, where the comparison optionally provides a statistical association between normative metric values and adverse outcomes recorded for the same population-based sample and, thereby, a means for assessing the tested infant's risk for said adverse outcomes.	05-27-2010
20110087078	DEVICE FOR MEASURING INFANT FEEDING PERFORMANCE - Devices, systems and methods for measuring infant feeding performance. The device includes a body portion, a pressure sensor and an integrated circuit. The body portion includes a first end for receiving a fluid, a second end mateable with a feeding nipple, and a conduit In fluid communication with the first and second ends. The pressure sensor is disposed in the body portion, is in contact with the fluid in the conduit, and generates a signal representing a pressure of the fluid passing through the conduit during a feeding session. The integrated circuit is disposed in the body portion and is electrically connected to the pressure sensor. The integrated circuit receives the pressure signal and determines a feeding factor over the feeding session indicative of the infant feeding performance.	04-14-2011
20120232801	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EVALUATING FEEDING PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUAL NEONATES - A method and system for computing a relative score indicative of an individual infant's feeding performance based, at least in part, upon a comparison of one or more feeding factor measurements of the individual infant with a corresponding database metric that is derived from a population-based sample of infants, where the comparison optionally provides a statistical association between normative metric values and adverse outcomes recorded for the same population-based sample and, thereby, a means for assessing the tested infant's risk for said adverse outcomes.	09-13-2012

Jonathan Kaplan, San Antonio, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130309019	Method and apparatus for a modular underwater weighting system - A modular expandable weighting system for recreational and professional underwater divers that permits a user to selectively attach one or more individual weight units to each other to achieve a desired amount of weight to regulate the user's overall buoyancy while under water. When used with a weight belt, the weights when attached create channels through which a weight belt may be disposed. If two or less weights are attached, end caps may be attached to create the channels to allow the system to be attached to the weight belt. When used without a weight belt, such as on a buoyancy compensator device with multiple weight pockets, the weight system allows for the placement of exact amounts of weights to achieve the desired amount of overall buoyancy as well as to maintain the desired degree of horizontal trim.	11-21-2013

Joshua Kaplan US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140113468	Electrical Cover Receptacle With Integrated Safety Device - An outlet cover safety device with an integrated safety device having an electrical with at least one aperture. The electrical cover mounting on an electrical outlet. The matching up with electrical gangs of the electrical outlet. The safety device having a at least one strap, with at least one prong disposed on the strap. The strap being biased to remain in an open position away from the plug accepting outlet when not in use. When wishing to engage the safety device, the strap is bent in a direction such that the prong is gets inserted into an aperture of a plug receiving outlet. The safety device may be incorporated with an outlet cover or may be a separate mechanism.	04-24-2014

Justin Kaplan, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100267697	ION CHANNEL MODULATORS - The present teachings provide compounds of Formula (I)	10-21-2010

Kenneth B. Kaplan, West Des Moines, IA US

Lee D. Kaplan, Madison, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249567	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument having an anchor and a plug is capable of anchoring a suture. The suture anchor has an anchor body having a top surface, a bottom surface distal to the top surface, a transverse bore and a well, the well having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner bottom surface. The plug has a post, a head, and a bottom face. The anchor body and the anchor plus form a suture anchor. The suture anchor may be used during surgical procedures and can be used in the re-tensioning of a suture.	10-09-2008
20110009884	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - Re-tensioning a suture using a knotless suture anchor includes tensioning a suture in a knotless suture anchor; and re-tensioning the suture in the knotless suture anchor; wherein: the knotless suture anchor includes an anchor body; and a plug.	01-13-2011
20120165869	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument having an anchor and a plug is capable of anchoring a suture. The suture anchor has an anchor body having a top surface, a bottom surface distal to the top surface, a transverse bore and a well, the well having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner bottom surface. The plug has a post, a head, and a bottom face. The anchor body and the anchor plus form a suture anchor. The suture anchor may be used during surgical procedures and can be used in the re-tensioning of a suture.	06-28-2012
20120239088	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A method of using a knotless suture anchor includes boring a nest in a bone, driving the suture anchor into the nest, tensioning an unknotted suture; and securing the unknotted suture in an anchor body by contacting the unknotted suture with an inner bottom surface of the well and a bottom face of an anchor plug, where the suture anchor includes the anchor body including a well, a top surface, a bottom surface distal to the top surface, a transverse bore proximal to the inner bottom surface of the well, and he unknotted suture threaded through the transverse bore; where the well includes an outer surface; an inner surface; and the inner bottom surface; and where the anchor plug includes a post; and the bottom face.	09-20-2012
20120245634	SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A surgical instrument having an anchor and a plug is capable of anchoring a suture. The suture anchor has an anchor body having a top surface, a bottom surface distal to the top surface, a transverse bore and a well, the well having an outer surface, an inner surface, and an inner bottom surface. The plug has a post, a head, and a bottom face. The anchor body and the anchor plus form a suture anchor. The suture anchor may be used during surgical procedures and can be used in the re-tensioning of a suture.	09-27-2012

Leonid Kaplan, Farmington, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100238110	LOCOMOTION INTERFACE DEVICE FOR INVOLVING BIPEDAL MOVEMENT IN CONTROL OVER COMPUTER OR VIDEO MEDIA - A locomotion interface includes a first section for a user contact with lower extremities and a second section proximate to the first section. The second section includes a first action region for the user to contact and move a lower extremity over. The locomotion interface also includes a first plurality of sensors for detecting this motion in the vicinity of the first action region. The locomotion interface typically includes a second action region and a second plurality of sensors. During operation the user contacts and moves a lower extremity over the second action region. The second plurality of sensors is positioned to detect this motion in the vicinity of the second action region.	09-23-2010
20100241059	METHOD AND PORTABLE DEVICE FOR TREATING SKIN DISORDERS - A device for treating a skin condition is provided. The device comprises a delivery system for administering a composition to the skin disorder. The delivery system includes an electrode for delivering a composition to the skin of a person and a counter electrode. The device also includes a drainage system which includes a channel for removing material from a person's skin and a pump in communication with the channel The device further includes a control system for powering and controlling the electrode system.	09-23-2010

Leslie Kaplan, Miami Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120207886	System and method of preparing frozen baking items - A method of preparing a frozen mixture that may be thawed and baked without adding additional ingredients is provided. A mixture is prepared, placed into an oversized pastry bag, and frozen. Air is evacuated from the bag which is then heat sealed. The frozen mixture can be distributed for purchase by customers at retail outlets. The product can be thawed, kneaded, and piped from the bag directly into a baking mold. If desired, flavoring or other ingredients may be added during or following the thawing stage, and can be kneaded prior to piping.	08-16-2012

Mark Kaplan, Huntington Valley, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090099519	ADVANCED ABDOMINAL DRESSING FOR THE TREATMENT OF THE POSTOPERATIVE HYPOTHERMIC PATIENTS WITH AN OPEN ABDOMEN - An apparatus for abdominal dressing that adds liquid coils in the form of a manifold is disclosed. The manifold includes heating coils to warm the bowel with heated water in a counter current method. This takes advantage of the large surface area of the bowel to exchange heat with the heater coils, but allows the abdominal dressing to maintain the initial function: remove pathologic fluid from the abdomen. Methods of treating patients with an open abdomen are also disclosed.	04-16-2009

Mark H. Kaplan, Ann Arbor, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080261216	HERV Group II Viruses In Lymphoma And Cancer - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnosis and therapy, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention relates to HERV-K(HML-2) target titers as diagnostic markers, and HERV-K(HML-2) therapeutic targets for HIV-related cancers, and other cancers.	10-23-2008
20100317010	ELF3 gene compositions and methods - ELF3 gene compositions associated with cancer are provided, including ELF3 mRNA intron retention, a novel ELF3 5′ untranslated region, and a novel Alu, Alu	12-16-2010
20120135950	ANTIVIRAL TREATMENT OF LYMPHOMA AND CANCER - Compositions and methods to treat lymphoma and cancer are disclosed. In particular, the method teaches treatment of lymphoma and cancer using anti-HERV-K(HML-2) therapies. Further taught are compositions and methods for characterizing patient samples to, for example, select or identify therapeutic options or assess the impact of therapies.	05-31-2012

Mark H. Kaplan, Fishers, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110200600	DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF IMMUNE DISORDERS USING STAT4 EXPRESSION - Methods and compositions that determine the expression levels of Stat4α and Stat4β isoforms for therapeutic efficacy of anti-inflammatory treatments, assessing an individual's risk for developing inflammatory diseases including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis are disclosed.	08-18-2011

Mark Robert Kaplan, Mount Hood Parkdale, OR US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110046761	Recorded Media Enhancement Method - A media processing method that dramatically improves the perceived audio quality and audio output level and video quality and video display consistency for most commonly used audio and video recording, storage and playback systems. The system synthesizes and boosts harmonics and spectral ranges that have been diminished or are missing in the audio component of media files and also processes the audio component to allow maximum playback level without distortion, while also insuring that the perceived audio playback level between different media files stays consistent. The system also improves the listening experience for users of headphones or ear buds. The system also improves the video image color range and brightness for best display on particular display devices while also insuring that the image brightness and color intensity stays consistent even when viewing media files containing video from a variety of different sources.	02-24-2011

Marshall Kaplan, West Hartford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100138339	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN ONLINE-LIKE ACCOUNT PROCESSING AND MANAGEMENT - The present invention is embodied in an online-like transaction processing method and system for processing account information contained in batch process files, the method including: reading at least one batch file containing a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records being related to an associated one of a plurality of accounts; identifying which of the plurality of records relate to same ones of the plurality of accounts; identifying one of the accounts; and, processing all of the records identified as relating to the one of the accounts together and independent of processing any of the records relating to any other of the plurality of accounts.	06-03-2010
20120004934	COMPUTER SYSTEM AND COMPUTERIZED METHOD FOR PROCESSING ACCOUNT DATA - The present invention is embodied in an online-like transaction processing method and system for processing account information contained in batch process files, the method including: reading at least one batch file containing a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records being related to an associated one of a plurality of accounts; identifying which of the plurality of records relate to same ones of the plurality of accounts; identifying one of the accounts; and, processing all of the records identified as relating to the one of the accounts together and independent of processing any of the records relating to any other of the plurality of accounts.	01-05-2012
20140288978	COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING ACCOUNT DATA - The present invention is embodied in an online-like transaction processing method and system for processing account information contained in batch process files, the method including: reading at least one batch file containing a plurality of records, each of the plurality of records being related to an associated one of a plurality of accounts; identifying which of the plurality of records relate to same ones of the plurality of accounts; identifying one of the accounts; and, processing all of the records identified as relating to the one of the accounts together and independent of processing any of the records relating to any other of the plurality of accounts.	09-25-2014

Matthew Kaplan, Greenacres, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120302361	Racking frame kit - A racking frame kit including a storage container housing three shaped side members that can assembled into an equilateral triangular enclosure for receipt of a group of balls in a compressed position. The racking frame providing a portable device that allows pool players to obtain the repeatability necessary from location to location. The kit further provides for the tightening of the formation of balls to obtain the maximum transfer of energy from a cue ball impact which will allow a predictable and disperse spread of balls across a playing surface. Various embodiments include a latching release, a magnet release, a tongue & groove release, and an elastic band.	11-29-2012

Michael A. Kaplan, Lafayette, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110234407	HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE DEVICE - A device, system, and method of ensuring hand hygiene compliance is provided including a device for dispensing hygiene maintenance material that also monitors a detection zone to determine if an individual is present. The device, system, and method provide reminders and tracking of use of the dispensing device and the relation of that use compared to a desired use profile.	09-29-2011

Paula Kaplan, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100012347	BLENDED COILED CABLE - A cabled lead comprising a first conductor cable having outer strands and a core strand is described. Each of the outer strands and core strand has outer wires that surround a core wire. The outer wires are made of a first material. The core wires have a tube, which may be in the form of a layer, and a core, and the core is disposed in the tube. The tube is made of the first material and the core is made of a second material. The first conductor cable is positioned in a first conductor sheath. The cabled lead has a second conductor cable which may be substantially structurally identical to the first conductor cable and is positioned in a second conductor sheath. The first and second conductor cables are helically coiled to form the cabled lead. In other embodiments, there may be one or more than two conductor cables.	01-21-2010

Paula M. Kaplan, St. Paul, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100174341	Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.	07-08-2010
20110029056	EXPANDABLE SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL ELECTRICAL STIMULATION - A medical system for electrical stimulation includes a first column of electrodes, a second column of electrodes, an expandable member disposed between first and second columns, and an expansion mechanism adapted to transmit an externally applied pressure to the expandable member. The pressure expands the expandable member in order to force the first column of electrodes apart from the second column of electrodes. The first and second columns, disposed side-by-side, may be inserted through a percutaneous needle and into a epidural space, alongside a spinal cord; after insertion, the first column may be forced apart from the second column by applying the pressure to the expandable member.	02-03-2011
20110160794	Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Devices, Systems and Methods - Devices, systems and methods of neurostimulation for treating obstructive sleep apnea.	06-30-2011
20110202106	OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA TREATMENT DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices, systems and methods for nerve stimulation for OSA therapy.	08-18-2011

Peter Kaplan, Apex, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100128287	LOWERING THE CONSUMPTION OF INK IN COMPUTER PRINTING - A method of printing an image comprises sending a data stream representing the image to a printer driver, generating a stream of print instructions at the printer driver, forwarding the stream of print instructions to a printer, and printing the image in accordance with the print instructions. The data stream or stream of print instructions is intercepted and processed so that the printer uses less ink to print the image than it would if the processing was not performed.	05-27-2010

Pierre Kaplan, Beaumont, TX US

Tomas Kaplan, Broomfield, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090209554	Thiazoliums as transketolase inhibitors - The present invention provides N-3′-pyridyl-methyl or N-2′-pyrazinylmethyl thiazolium derivatives of formula (I) which are useful as transketolase inhibitors wherein R	08-20-2009
20110053931	QUINOLINE COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE - Compounds of Formula (I), and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites, salts and pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs thereof, are useful for inhibiting receptor tyrosine kinases and for treating hyperproliferative disorders mediated thereby. Methods of using compounds of Formula (I), and stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions are disclosed.	03-03-2011

Valery Kaplan US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110100832	METHODS AND APPARATUS OF ELECTROCHEMICAL PRODUCTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE, AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to an electrolytic process, methods and apparatus for the preparation of carbon monoxide and in particular to electrolysis of molten carbonates to yield carbon monoxide which may be used for chemical storage of electrical energy and further as chemical feedstock for other organic products.	05-05-2011

Yariv Kaplan, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090204980	Method for implementing ejection-safe API interception - A DLL that includes an API hook is injected into the address space of a target computer process called by an application program. Upon termination of the application program, computer-readable instructions describing a process for filtering exceptions returned from the target computer process are stored in memory locations accessible to the target computer process and the DLL is ejected from the address space.	08-13-2009