Kaufman

Alex M. Kaufman, Dresher, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120265159	DEVICE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING A MEDICAMENT - An apparatus includes a substrate and a wall coupled to the substrate. The substrate and the wall define a medicament reservoir. At least a portion of the wall is configured to be deformed to reduce a volume of the medicament reservoir when the wall is actuated. The wall includes an actuation portion, which can be used to actuate the wall. The portion of the wall is configured to deform at a first rate when the actuation portion is in a first configuration, and a second rate when the actuation portion is in a second configuration.	10-18-2012
20120312709	DEVICE FOR STORING AND DISPENSING A MEDICAMENT, AND PACKAGING FOR CONTAINING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a medicament container and a package. The medicament container includes a wall configured to define a medicament reservoir. The wall includes a protrusion configured to propagate a deformation of the wall when an external force is applied to the protrusion to reduce a volume of the medicament reservoir. The package includes a blister portion and a foil portion and defines a cavity therebetween. The blister portion is configured to cover the medicament reservoir when the medicament container is disposed within the cavity.	12-13-2012

Ari Kaufman, Denver, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150052152	LOCATION DATA INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT - A system and associated methodology manages localization data. According to one embodiment of the present invention a primary set of data associated with one or more specific locations is imported and matched to a predefined format. Thereafter external, secondary, data associated with each of the localities listed in the primary data set is collected from a plurality of third party location service providers. With the collected secondary data matched to the same predefined format a comparison is made between the plurality of secondary data sets and the primary data set. Differences between the data sets are identified and the primary data set modified as necessary. Thereafter, normalized data from the modified primary data set is exported to the third party location service providers to enhance consistency and reliable of locational data.	02-19-2015

Bradley Kaufman, The Woodlands, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150284623	BORON-CONTAINING OIL WELL FRACTURING FLUID - A water source comprising a boron containing compound. The water source can have a boron concentration of not greater than 0.05 moles per liter. The water source further comprising a polyol. The polyol having a concentration of at least N times 0.05 moles per liter, wherein the water source is free of any boron-containing solid and has a dynamic viscosity of less than 100 cp.	10-08-2015

Bradley G. Kaufman, Oreana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140097047	BRAKE ASSEMBLY HAVING WEAR AND FAILURE INDICATOR - A brake assembly for a mobile machine is disclosed. The brake assembly may have a brake housing, an output member rotatably disposed within the brake housing, and a disc stack disposed within a cavity of the brake housing. The disc stack may include a plurality of friction discs coupled to the output member and a plurality of separator plates interleaved with the plurality of friction discs and coupled to the brake housing. The brake assembly may also have a piston disposed within the cavity and configured to compress the disc stack, and an indicator received within a bore of the brake housing against the piston. The indicator may include a first feature configured to provide at least one of visual and tactile indication of wear of the disc stack, and a second feature configured to provide at least one of a visual and tactile indication of failure of the disc stack.	04-10-2014

Bradley Guy Kaufman, Oreana, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140143993	METHOD AND RETROFIT KIT FOR OSCILLATION JOINT - A method for retrofitting an oscillation joint to provide increased wear life and a kit for retrofitting an oscillation joint to provide increased wear life are provided. The method and kit include a spacer having a stop face and an axial contact face with the stop face generally smaller than the axial contact face. The spacer is sized and arranged to face a shoulder of the oscillation joint and to also support an inboard thrust bearing having a surface area greater than a surface area of the shoulder.	05-29-2014
20140145410	BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR OSCILLATION JOINT - A bearing assembly for an oscillation joint on a machine having a tandem wheel drive. The bearing assembly rotatably supports an oscillating hub rotatably connected to a shaft. The bearing assembly includes a spacer having a stop face and an axial contact face. The spacer is sized and arranged to face a shoulder of the oscillation joint and to also support an inboard thrust bearing having a surface area greater than a surface area of the shoulder.	05-29-2014

Brett J. Kaufman, Newburgh, IN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130048676	CONTAINER WITH DISPENSER-SUPPORTING COLLAR - A container includes a bottle and a bottle closure. The bottle closure is configured to close a mouth opening into an interior region in the bottle. Glue is used to retain a portion of the bottle closure in a fixed position on the bottle.	02-28-2013

Carsten Kaufman, Mulheim A. D. Ruhr DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100326110	Cooling circuit for removing waste heat from an electromechanical converter and power generating plant with a cooling circuit of this type - A cooling circuit for removing waste heat from a cooling device of an electromechanical converter is provided. The cooling circuit includes a chilling medium, a cooler for extracting heat from the chilling medium, a return connecting the cooling device of the converter to the cooler and conducts warm chilling medium, a feed connecting the cooler to the cooling device of the converter and conducts cool chilling medium, and an absorption chiller for extracting heat from the chilling medium. The absorption chiller is driven by the heat of the warm chilling medium that is in the return.	12-30-2010

Dan Kaufman, Toronto CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130078930	Mobile Communication Device with Receiver Speaker - An audio subsystem in a mobile communication device has a speaker. In one implementation, the audio subsystem has a higher-gain power amplifier, a lower-gain power amplifier, and a switching system configured to route signals produced by the lower-gain power amplifier to the speaker while the device is operative in a first mode and configured to route signals produced by the higher-gain power amplifier to the speaker while the device is operative in a second mode. In another implementation, the audio subsystem has a power amplifier coupled to the speaker and a power supply control controlled to provide voltage at a first voltage level to the power amplifier while the device is operative in a first mode and controlled to provide voltage at a second, higher, voltage level to the power amplifier while the device is operative in a second mode.	03-28-2013

Dan S. Kaufman, Minneapolis, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130287751	METHOD FOR DEVELOPING NATURAL KILLER CELLS FROM STEM CELLS - A method for producing NK cells from pluripotent stem cells, which includes culturing pluripotent stem cells in a first serum-free medium, aggregating the undifferentiated stem cells to form embryoid bodies, which are cultured to produce hematopoietic precursor cells, and culturing the precursor cells in a serum-free medium to produce the NK cells. Methods for using such NK cells, e.g., in the treatment of cancer and infectious disease are also provided.	10-31-2013

Daryl Kaufman, Oxford, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140209828	FLOW CHARACTERIZING DEVICE AND BALL VALVE WITH SUCH A FLOW CHARACTERIZING DEVICE - A flow characterizing device (	07-31-2014

David Kaufman, Chapel Hill, NC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130177921	Detection of Damage to DNA - The present invention relates to methods of assessing damage to cellular DNA including the type, frequency and/or distribution of the DNA damage in the genome. The invention further provides methods of evaluating DNA damage in a cell caused by an agent and/or event as well as methods of determining a subject's prior exposure to an agent and/or event that is known or suspected to cause DNA damage. Further provided are methods of determining whether a subject is at an increased risk for a disease or disorder as a result of cellular DNA damage.	07-11-2013

Davis R. Kaufman, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120210733	COORDINATED CONTROL OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND HVAC - A system and method include receiving a temperature signal from a temperature sensor, controlling operation of an air conditioner condenser, and controlling an electric vehicle charger to operate to charge an electric vehicle battery only when the air conditioner condenser is not running.	08-23-2012

Douglas Francis Kaufman, Whitehall, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120094751	ASYNCHRONOUS INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for executing asynchronous game play by a plurality of players in one or more game instances.	04-19-2012
20120094755	ASYNCHRONOUS INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for executing asynchronous game play by a plurality of players in one or more game instances.	04-19-2012
20120094765	ASYNCHRONOUS INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for executing asynchronous game play by a plurality of players in one or more game instances.	04-19-2012
20120094766	ASYNCHRONOUS INTERACTIVE GAME PLAY - This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for executing asynchronous game play by a plurality of players in one or more game instances.	04-19-2012

Eric Kaufman, Farmington, CT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120177774	Ejector retraction mechanism - An improved ejector retraction mechanism comprises a fixed actuator, a pair of blocking members positively movable both in and out of the path of the actuator, whereby to positively retract ejector pins on closing of the molds. The actuator and blocking members have flat parallel engaging surfaces for long wear and durability and the actuator also has an enlarged portion which enters a channel and aligns and interlocks the molds.	07-12-2012

Gabriel Nathan Kaufman, Montreal CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120202744	DUAL ANTAGONISM OF ENDOTHELIN TYPE A AND BRADYKININ B1 RECEPTORS FOR TREATING PAIN AND PREVENTING CARTILAGE DEGRADATION - The present invention relates to the field of anatomy, and more particularly to the control of pain and to the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritic cartilage degradation. Described herein are methods for treating pain which comprise administering to a subject in need a combination of (i) an antagonist of the endothelin type A receptor (ETA) and (ii) an antagonist of the bradykinin B1 receptor (BKB1). Also described are methods for preventing osteoarthritic cartilage degradation and pharmaceutical compositions for treating pain, for preventing osteoarthritic cartilage degradation, and/or for preventing osteoarthritic joint inflammation, in subjects.	08-09-2012

Galen D. Kaufman, Houston, TX US

Gil Kaufman, Moultonborough, NH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140006610	REAL-TIME HIGHLY ACCURATE NETWORK LATENCY MEASUREMENT WITH LOW GENERATED TRAFFIC OR DATA REQUIREMENTS	01-02-2014
20140012962	PRECONFIGURED FILTERS, DYNAMIC UPDATES AND CLOUD BASED CONFIGURATIONS IN A NETWORK ACCESS SWITCH - Methods and systems for providing a configuration file on a network access switch that may be configured by a third party. A third party remotely defines a set of filters for the network access switch, absolving the user of any responsibility to update or configure the filters on the device. The configuration files may be stored and accessed remotely in the cloud. The system and method also provide for a simple software interface to facilitate easy implementation of the filters stored in the configuration files.	01-09-2014

Hitto Kaufman, Ulm DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150140591	CELL ENGINEERING USING RNAs - The invention concerns the field of cell culture technology. It concerns RNA having a specific sequence, expression vectors encoding said RNA, production host cell lines comprising said RNA, and methods of producing recombinant biopharmaceutical products using engineered host cell with altered levels of said RNAs, such as small non-coding RNAs, preferably microRNAs (miRNAs). The invention also relates to engineered host cells with altered levels in one or more of said RNAs. Those cell lines have improved secretion and/or growth characteristics in comparison to control cell lines.	05-21-2015

Howard Kaufman, Chicago, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160002667	PSEUDOMONAS EXOTOXINS FOR CANCER TREATMENT - The invention generally relates to recombinant nucleic acid constructs that comprise a nucleotide sequence encoding	01-07-2016

Iiya Kaufman, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130228955	Method And System For Performing An Infrared Treatment - A method for performing an infrared treatment includes the steps of receiving an extruded product and feeding the extruded product to an oven including at least one lamp unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product. The method further includes the step of creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product. Still further, the method includes the steps of directing a first gas flow at a surface of the product and directing a second gas flow at the glass at an intensity, direction, and temperature that prevents the glass from becoming an infrared source.	09-05-2013

Ilya Kaufman, Calgary CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150084241	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING AN INFRARED TREATMENT - A method for performing an infrared treatment includes the steps of receiving an extruded product and feeding the extruded product to an oven including at least one lamp unit. The lamp unit includes a lamp, a reflective surface enclosing a first side of the lamp and positioned to direct radiation from the lamp, and a glass disposed between a second side of the lamp and an extruded product, wherein the glass separates the lamp and the extruded product. The method further includes the step of creating cross-linking between layers of the extruded product by directing the radiation at the extruded product. Still further, the method includes the steps of directing a first gas flow at a surface of the product and directing a second gas flow at the glass.	03-26-2015

Jake Kaufman, Lincoln, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140371785	LAPAROSCOPIC DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING - A number of improvements to laparoscopic devices are described herein, primarily to improve the ergonomic functionality of the devices. For example, an articulating rod system is described, a gripping mechanism is described, and an end effector is described.	12-18-2014

James Kaufman, Phoenix, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140272882	DETECTING ABERRANT BEHAVIOR IN AN EXAM-TAKING ENVIRONMENT - Systems and methods for detecting aberrant behavior in a testing environment involve receiving real-time audio-visual data from a detection device and executing an application stored in memory that, when executed by a processor, detect aberrant data within the real-time audio-visual data and reacting automatically to the aberrant data.	09-18-2014

James Kaufman, Scottsdale, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160104238	SYSTEM AND METHOD TO SEARCH AND VERIFY BORROWER INFORMATION USING BANKING AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNT DATA AND PROCESS TO SYSTEMATICALLY SHARE INFORMATION WITH LENDERS AND GOVERNMENT SPONSORED AGENCIES FOR UNDERWRITING AND SECURITIZATION PHASES OF THE LENDING CYCLE - Account data (e.g., balance information) for accounts at a plurality of financial institutions (or government agencies) is stored (and updated) in a central database system and accessed using a personal identifier, such as a social security number. Risk data may be generated for accounts based on the account data. The account data and risk data are accessed in response to either an account search request (e.g., from a government entity and relating to a benefits program or a subpoena) or an account verification request (e.g. from a mortgage company and relating to a mortgage application).	04-14-2016

Jeff Kaufman, West Liberty, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130001201	CONFIGURATION OF AN ARC RUNNER FOR A MINIATURE CIRCUIT BREAKER - An arc runner configured to provide a substantially constant separation between a side surface of a conductive contact carrier and an arc discharge surface of the arc runner during an initial portion of a separation of two contacts. The arc discharge surface is preferably a flat surface oriented perpendicular to an axis of rotation of one contact away from the other. The conductive contact carrier having the side surface is configured to allow the arc runner to repeatedly travel along its side without mechanical interference during repeated openings and closings of the contacts. During the initial portion of the separation of the contacts, an electrical arc generated between the contacts during the separation is desirably transferred off of the contacts to the arc discharge surface after the separation between the contacts exceeds the distance between the side surface and the arc discharge surface.	01-03-2013
20130248335	FLOATING STATIONARY CONTACT TO CREATE STABLE, LOW RESISTANCE CONTACT JOINTS - A floating contact assembly for use in a circuit breaker includes a contact, a floating member, a bearing element, a jaw member, and a flexible conductor. The floating member includes a joint surface and the contact is electrically connected to a surface of the floating member opposite the joint surface. The bearing element is configured to abut the joint surface of the floating member such that the floating member is configured to rotate about a first axis that passes through the bearing element. The jaw member is configured to electrically connect the floating contact assembly to an external electrical component and the flexible conductor electrically couples the jaw member to the floating member.	09-26-2013

Jeffrey Lawrence Kaufman, Kingwood, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160115402	CATALYST CONFIGURATION FOR INCREASED HYDROCRACKING ACTIVITY - Systems and methods are provided for producing an improved product slate during hydrocracking of a feedstock that results in production of naphtha and distillate fuels. The methods can include use of stacked beds and/or sequential reactors so that a feedstock is exposed to suitable catalysts under hydrocracking conditions and aromatic saturation conditions. The catalyst for performing the aromatic saturation process can be a catalyst including a Group VIII noble metal, such as Pt, Pd, or a combination thereof, while the hydrocracking catalyst can include Group VIB and Group VIII non-noble metals.	04-28-2016

John Kaufman, Yorkville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150322975	Control Valve for a Hydraulic System - A hydraulic system associated with an ejector truck is configured to move an ejector plate and a rear gate. The hydraulic system may cause the rear gate to begin moving before the ejector plate. As well, the hydraulic system may reduce the delay in initiating the movement of the ejector plate and the rear gate, and increase the moving speed of both the ejector plate from the retracted position to the extended position and the rear gate from the closed position to the open position.	11-12-2015

John J. Kaufman, Yorkville, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130187353	MULTI-BRAKE SYSTEM HAVING INDEPENDENT CONTROL - A brake system for a mobile machine is disclosed. The brake system may have a first brake associated with a first traction device of the mobile machine, and a second brake associated with a second traction device of the mobile machine. The brake system may also have an operator input device movable through a range from a neutral position to a maximum displaced position to generate a signal indicative of a desire to brake the mobile machine, and a controller in communication with the operator input device. The controller may be configured to activate only the first brake based on the signal when the operator input device has been displaced to a position less than a threshold position within the range, and to activate both the first and second brakes based on the signal when the operator input device has been displaced to a position greater than the threshold position.	07-25-2013
20140117750	ELECTROHYDRAULIC ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ISOLATION VALVE - An antilock brake system for a vehicle may include a controller that is linked to a brake pedal sensor. The brake pedal sensor may be linked to a brake pedal. The brake pedal may be coupled to a normally closed brake pedal valve. The brake pedal valve may include an inlet in communication with a source of pressurized hydraulic fluid and an outlet in communication with a normally opened isolation valve. The isolation valve may be in communication with one or more main control valve systems and may be linked to a controller which maintains the isolation valve in a closed position during normal operating conditions. The isolation valve then shifts to an open position in the event current supply by the controller is interrupted as a result of an electrical failure or malfunction of the controller.	05-01-2014
20150040548	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAVING LOW SPEED OPERATION - A hydraulic fan circuit is provided. The hydraulic fan circuit includes a tank, a motor having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet and a pump to draw fluid at a low pressure from the tank and discharge the fluid at elevated pressures to the motor via the fluid inlet. The hydraulic fan circuit further includes a directional control valve disposed between the fluid outlet of the motor and the tank. The directional control valve is operable to move between a flow blocking position and a flow passing position. Further, the directional control valve is configured to reduce a positive speed of the motor below a lowest positive speed attainable through control of pump output. Furthermore, the hydraulic fan circuit includes a pressure control circuit configured to provide a pilot fluid flow at varying pressure to move the directional control valve.	02-12-2015

Jonathan Kaufman, Pittsburgh, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150030667	COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATING UNDERACTIVE BLADDER - Methods and compositions for treating underactive bladder and/or symptoms thereof are disclosed, wherein the composition including an effective amount of a therapeutic agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable lipid vehicle is locally administered to the bladder, thereby treating the underactive bladder and/or symptoms thereof.	01-29-2015
20160045623	Systems and Methods to Image Intercellular and Intercompartmental Defects with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - The invention provides systems and methods for providing a diagnostic examination to a patient, including, but not limited to a determination of the permeability of a patients' body cavity.	02-18-2016

Josh Kaufman, Austin, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130184767	Spinal Plate And Locking Screw Devices, Methods, And Systems - An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone screws from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.	07-18-2013
20140330313	SPINAL PLATE AND LOCKING SCREW DEVICES, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS - An embodiment of the invention provides for a system, such as a cervical plate fusion system, that has mechanisms for preventing bone screws from backing out of the plate. The system prevents both counter-rotation of the screw and axial backing out of the screw. Other embodiments are described herein.	11-06-2014

Josh Epstein Kaufman, Wayne, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140089091	Intelligent Advertising System - Disclosed herein are devices for delivering targeted messages to users in conjunction with data about a given user's planned activities. Detailed information on various example embodiments of the inventions are provided in the Detailed Description below, and the inventions are defined by the appended claims.	03-27-2014

Joshua Daniel Kaufman, Gorham, ME US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120299386	DC MICROGRID FOR INTERCONNECTING DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICITY GENERATION, LOADS, AND STORAGE - A device includes an energy unit coupled to an energy device and adapted to couple a pair of split DC rails. A controller senses the voltage on the DC rails and regulates its output current response by means of an autonomous current response that creates the aggregate effect of controlling the rail voltage in cooperation with other units coupled to the DC rails. A system includes multiple such devices coupled to split DC rails.	11-29-2012
20130183161	Low-Cost Molded Wind Turbine Blade - An optimally-shaped single part molded wind turbine blade is provided for small wind turbines. Two mold bodies are brought together to form a cavity, and a third retractable mold body is inserted into the cavity. A flowable material such as filled thermoplastic resin is introduced into the space between the mold bodies and solidified. The retractable mold body is retracted and the mold is opened to reveal a single-part wind turbine blade with a hollow root region.	07-18-2013
20130313054	CENTRIFUGAL BRAKE FOR OVERSPEED PROTECTION - A centrifugally triggered brake mechanism is used to halt a rotating assembly. The brake mechanism includes a braking surface, a brake shoe, and a rotating centrifugal trigger. Upon attaining a selected rotational speed the trigger releases the brake pad to engage the drum. The mechanism may be useful for instance in providing backup overspeed protection for wind turbines.	11-28-2013
20130328403	Distributed Substring Architecture for Maximum Power Point Tracking of Energy Sources - A photovoltaic array system includes multiple strings of series coupled photovoltaic modules to provide current at a voltage dependent on the number of modules in each string and their operating efficiency. Each string is coupled to a DC-to-DC converter to convert the current from each string for output to a DC bus. An inverter is coupled to DC bus to convert the current from the strings of series coupled photovoltaic modules to AC current at a grid-compatible voltage.	12-12-2013

Judd C. Kaufman, Clarendon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150210197	VEHICLE FLOOR COVER RETENTION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - Closed sockets are formed in the lower surface of a vehicle floor cover, such as a mat or tray. Each socket is adapted to receive a vehicle floor cover retention device which stands up from the floor of the vehicle foot well in which the floor cover is being installed. The sidewall of the body of each device acts as a physical stop to the sidewall of a respective socket, preventing or mitigating movement of the floor cover within the foot well. The top surface of the device may have a first fastener which is adapted to engage a second fastener on the ceiling of the socket. The device may be an adapter which is fastened to preexisting OEM mat retention structure. Embodiments of the adapter include one assembled from two pieces around an OEM retention post with an enlarged head.	07-30-2015

Kris Kaufman, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140354308	INPUT STAGE FOR TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A temperature-measurement input stage is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a temperature-measurement input stage may comprise a resistor, a thermistor, a first multiplexor, an amplifier, a second multiplexor, and an output stage. The first multiplexor may be configured to couple the resistor to a first amplifier input during a first multiplexor state, and couple the thermistor to the first amplifier input during a second multiplexor state. The amplifier may comprise the first amplifier input, a second amplifier input coupled to a voltage reference, and an amplifier output coupled to a feedback path. The second multiplexor may be configured to route a feedback current to the resistor during the first multiplexor state and route the feedback current to the thermistor during the second multiplexor state. The output stage may be configured to provide an output current based on the feedback current.	12-04-2014
20140355650	TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A temperature measurement system is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a temperature measurement system may comprise a resistor, a thermistor, a resistance-to-current converter configured to generate a current signal based on a resistance, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to receive a first current signal based on the resistor, convert the first current signal into a first digital signal, receive a second current signal based on the thermistor, and convert the second current signal into a second digital signal, and a calculation stage communicatively coupled to an ADC output and configured to determine a first digital value based on the first digital signal, determine a second digital value based on the second digital signal, calculate a resistance ratio based on the first digital value and the second digital value, and determine a temperature output value based on the resistance ratio.	12-04-2014
20140355651	CALIBRATED TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a calibrated temperature measurement system comprises a resistor, a thermistor, a resistance-to-current converter configured to generate a current signal based on a resistance, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) configured to receive a first current signal based on the resistor, convert the first current signal into a first digital signal, receive a second current signal based on the thermistor, and convert the second current signal into a second digital signal. A memory may comprise resistor-characterization information. A calculation stage communicatively coupled to an ADC output may be configured to determine a first digital value based on the first digital signal, determine a second digital value based on the second digital signal, calculate a resistance ratio based on the first digital value and the second digital value, and determine a temperature output value based on the resistance ratio and the resistor-characterization information.	12-04-2014

Kris K. Kaufman, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140378073	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRECTING INTEGRAL NONLINEARITY IN AN OSCILLATOR SYSTEM - A method may include measuring a frequency difference between an actual frequency and an expected frequency associated with a frequency control calibration signal value for each of a plurality of frequency control calibration signal values during a calibration phase. The method may additionally include generating integral non-linearity compensation values based on the frequency differences measured. The method may further include generating the applied frequency control signal based on a frequency control calibration signal value received by the digital-to-analog converter during the calibration phase. The method may also include generating a compensated frequency control signal value based on a frequency control signal value received by the integral non-linearity compensation module and an integral non-linearity compensation value associated with the frequency control signal value during an operation phase of the wireless communication element.	12-25-2014

Kristopher K. Kaufman, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130033335	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUNING A SEMI-DIGITAL FINITE IMPULSE RESPONSE (sFIR) FILTER - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for tuning a semi-digital finite impulse response (sFIR) filter comprises coupling a switch between an output of a shift register element associated with an input of the sFIR filter and a resistor coupled to an output of the sFIR filter. The shift register element and the resistor are associated with a tap of the sFIR filter. The method further comprising at least one of closing the switch according to a control signal to couple the resistor with the output of the shift register element such that a tap is added to the sFIR filter and opening the switch according to the control signal to decouple the resistor from the output of the shift register element such that a tap is subtracted from the sFIR filter to tune the corner frequency of the sFIR filter.	02-07-2013

Kristopher Kevin Kaufman, Gilbert, AZ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120206209	System and Method for Reducing Temperature-and Process-Dependent Frequency Variation of a Crystal Oscillator Circuit - An oscillator may include a crystal resonator, an active element coupled in parallel with the crystal resonator and configured to produce at its output a waveform with an approximate 180-degree phase shift from its input, a voltage regulator a voltage regulator coupled to the active element, a sum of thresholds circuit coupled to the input of the voltage regulator, and a temperature-dependent current source coupled to the input of the voltage regulator. The voltage regulator may be configured to supply a supply voltage to the active element, the supply voltage a function of a reference voltage received at an input of the voltage regulator. The sum of thresholds circuit may be configured to generate the reference voltage such that the reference voltage is process-dependent. The temperature-dependent current source may be configured to generate a temperature-dependent current such that the reference voltage is temperature-dependent.	08-16-2012
20120280842	System and Method For Supporting Different Types of Oscillator Circuits - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, an oscillator circuit comprises, a first pad associated with a first terminal of an oscillator and a second pad associated with a second terminal of the oscillator. The oscillator is configured to generate an oscillating signal and communicate the oscillating signal from the second terminal to a clock distributor coupled to the second pad. The oscillator circuit further comprises an oscillator gain element comprising an output node coupled to the first pad and an input node coupled to the second pad. The oscillator circuit also comprises a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) coupled to the first pad. The oscillator circuit additionally comprises a switching circuit coupled to the gain element. The switching circuit is configured to enable the gain element when the oscillator comprises a resonator and disable the gain element when the oscillator comprises a voltage controlled oscillating module.	11-08-2012
20130285755	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPORTING DIFFERENT TYPES OF OSCILLATOR CIRCUITS - In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, an oscillator circuit comprises, a first pad associated with a first terminal of an oscillator and a second pad associated with a second terminal of the oscillator. The oscillator is configured to generate an oscillating signal and communicate the oscillating signal from the second terminal to a clock distributor coupled to the second pad. The oscillator circuit further comprises an oscillator gain element comprising an output node coupled to the first pad and an input node coupled to the second pad. The oscillator circuit also comprises a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) coupled to the first pad. The oscillator circuit additionally comprises a switching circuit coupled to the gain element. The switching circuit is configured to enable the gain element when the oscillator comprises a resonator and disable the gain element when the oscillator comprises a voltage controlled oscillating module.	10-31-2013

Lenore Kaufman, Manalapan, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120174719	LONG ARM HOLE PUNCH SYSTEM - The invention pertains to a novel hole punch system including a punch assembly removably coupled to a frame member. In one embodiment, the frame member has an elongated slide track defining a slot along which the punch assembly may be movably positioned. The punch assembly may include a punch mechanism for punching a hole in a material and a chad dispenser mechanism for efficiently storing and discharging accumulated chads.	07-12-2012

Lon Kaufman, Highland Park, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120214239	PLANT BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND USES THEREOF - Plants and plant cells including an isolated nucleic acid encoding for prephenate dehydratase, wherein the nucleic acid is operably linked to a promoter such that prephenate dehydratase is expressed at sufficient levels to protect the plant cell from damage from an abiotic or biotic stressor. The abiotic or biotic stressor may include UV radiation, cold, drought, heat, salt, hormones, fungi, bacteria, arthropods, worms and products of biotic organisms.	08-23-2012
20130133108	EXTRACTS FROM PIRIN+ AND PIRIN- PLANTS AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure provides methods of making and using plant extracts that include quercetin, which are generated from transgenic plants that have decreased pirin activity (prn-). Such transgenic plants and their extracts can be used to increase tolerance of a plant to a stressor, such as UV light, as well as treat tumor cells (such as kill cancer cells), prevent certain types of fungal infections (such as	05-23-2013

Mark Comer Kaufman, Champaign, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150134524	Real-Time External Financial Account Verification - Methods and systems for providing real-time external account validation during the opening of a new financial account include receiving external account information and validation information for use in validating that an account owner corresponding to the new financial account is associated with an external financial account provided by an external institution. The received information may be electronically transmitted to the external institution, and the external institution may respond with an electronic indication of an affirmative validation. Upon reception of the affirmative validation, an electronic funds transfer from the external account to new financial account may be initiated. The real-time external account validation may be performed in real-time, e.g., during a single business day or during a single session established with a computer of the institution providing the new financial account.	05-14-2015

Mark W. Kaufman, Dubuque, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130213281	Refuse incineration plant and incineration exhaust filtration system and method for use therewith - A filter vessel for removing metal particles from exhaust, comprising a casing defining an internal chamber adapted to receive a flow of gas travelling along a flow direction; an electrostatic grid disposed in the internal chamber in intersecting relation to the flow direction, the electrostatic grid adapted to electrostatically charge metal particles in the flow of gas; a first electromagnet disposed on the casing in a downstream location along the flow direction relative to the electrostatic grid, the first electromagnet adapted to attract the electrostatically charged metal particles; a second electromagnet disposed on the casing in a downstream location along the flow direction relative to the first electromagnet, the second electromagnet adapted to attract the electrostatically charged metal particles; a controller configured to control the energization of the first and second electromagnets; and a metal particle collector for collecting electrostatically charged metal particles attracted by the first and second electromagnets.	08-22-2013

Matthew Joseph Kaufman, Las Vegas, NV US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150221183	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PLAYING A WAGERING GAME - Systems and methods enable one or more players to play a wagering game. A game system includes a game server configured to connect to at least one gaming device over a network. The game server includes a processor configured to provide at least one wagering game to a player using the gaming device. Each wagering game is played by a plurality of players at a virtual table who are dealt a plurality of cards to form a hand, and the hand satisfying a winning criterion is determined to be a winning hand. The game system also includes at least one non-relational database configured to be connected to the game server. The database is configured to store a state of the hands of each table as a plurality of document-oriented datasets.	08-06-2015

Michael Kaufman, Morton Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120292427	COMBINATION STRAPPING PACKAGE AND DISPENSER - Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a combination strapping package and dispenser that includes a first strapping coil holding compartment and a second strapping coil holding compartment configured to be nested together and to define a coil receiving or holding area. The combination strapping package and dispenser is configured to hold a strapping coil during shipment from the manufacturer or distributor to the end user and additionally during the use of the strapping by the end user such that the end user does not need to remove the strapping coil from the combination strapping package and dispenser. In certain embodiments, the combination strapping package and dispenser of the present disclosure is configured for mid-range amounts of coil which are easier to transport and use, is compostable, and requires less cost to ship.	11-22-2012

Michael J. Kaufman, Morton Grove, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120292221	VOID BOARD, PACKAGE AND METHOD OF PACKAGING USING A VOID BOARD - A void board is configured for placement between adjacent horizontal layers of bricks to maintain an opening in a lower of the layers. The void board includes a relatively thin base element having first and second opposing sides and a plurality of ribs extending along a length of the base element. The ribs extend from the first and second sides, generally transverse to the base element. The ribs are positioned such that the ribs that extend from the first side of the base element are offset from the ribs extending from the second side of the base element. The base element has a longitudinally extending central region, between a closest pair of ribs, that is devoid of ribs. A bundled load of objects have the void board positioned therein and a method of bundling a load of objects are also disclosed.	11-22-2012
20140060345	BATTERY POWERED TENSIONING TOOL FOR STRAP - A tensioner for strap includes a housing, a battery, a motor, a tension head having a tension wheel operably connected to the motor and a nosepiece having a pinch element. The nosepiece is mounted to the tension head for movement relative thereto. An actuator handle is mounted to the nosepiece to move the pinch element toward and away from the tension wheel. A strap sensor is operably connected to a controller and senses the presence or absence of strap between the tension wheel and the pinch element. A home position switch senses pinch wheel proximity to the tension wheel. The nosepiece is moved away from the tension head to introduce strap to the tool and the home position switch changes state to signal the controller to permit actuation of the motor when the strap sensor senses the presence of strap between the pinch element and the tension wheel.	03-06-2014

Mildred K. Kaufman, Schwenksville, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120095055	HEXAHYDROCYCLOPENTYL[f]INDAZOLE 5-HYDROXYMETHYL ETHANOLS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS SELECTIVE GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.	04-19-2012
20120214846	HEXAHYDROCYCLOPENTYL[F]INDAZOLE PYRIDYL ETHANOLS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF AS SELECTIVE GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MODULATORS - The present invention encompasses compounds of Formula (I): or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or hydrates thereof, which are useful as selective glucocorticoid receptor ligands for treating a variety of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases or conditions. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also included.	08-23-2012

Morris Kaufman, Los Alamos, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140061420	Slit Diaphragm Flexure - A gimbal is disclosed having a base with a bottom and a support structure extending up from the bottom. Two or more mounts connected to the base and a stiffener connects to two or more mounts. A slit diaphragm flexure connects to the stiffener around at least an outer circumference of the slit diaphragm flexure and one or more adjustors are provided to move the flexure. The stiffener may be two separate elements which releasably connect and secure the outer area of the flexure there between. The adjustors are configured to move upward or downward and contact the slit diaphragm flexure to thereby move the slit diaphragm flexure in response to movement of the adjustor. The flexure includes two or more slits that allow movement of a center area relative to an outer ring. The slit includes relieved areas that provide stress relief and increase orthogonal of movement.	03-06-2014

Morris I. Kaufman, Santa Fe, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140347651	Photonic Doppler Velocimetry Lens Array Probe Incorporating Stereo Imaging - A probe including a multiple lens array is disclosed to measure velocity distribution of a moving surface along many lines of sight. Laser light, directed to the moving surface is reflected back from the surface and is Doppler shifted, collected into the array, and then directed to detection equipment through optic fibers. The received light is mixed with reference laser light and using photonic Doppler velocimetry, a continuous time record of the surface movement is obtained. An array of single-mode optical fibers provides an optic signal to the multiple lens array. Numerous fibers in a fiber array project numerous rays to establish many measurement points at numerous different locations. One or more lens groups may be replaced with imaging lenses so a stereo image of the moving surface can be recorded. Imaging a portion of the surface during initial travel can determine whether the surface is breaking up.	11-27-2014
20150355329	OPTIC PROBE FOR MULTIPLE ANGLE IMAGE CAPTURE AND OPTIONAL STEREO IMAGING - A probe including a multiple lens array is disclosed to measure velocity distribution of a moving surface along many lines of sight. Laser light, directed to the moving surface is reflected back from the surface and is Doppler shifted, collected into the array, and then directed to detection equipment through optic fibers. The received light is mixed with reference laser light and using photonic Doppler velocimetry, a continuous time record of the surface movement is obtained. An array of single-mode optical fibers provides an optic signal to the multiple lens array. Numerous fibers in a fiber array project numerous rays to establish many measurement points at numerous different locations. One or more lens groups may be replaced with imaging lenses so a stereo image of the moving surface can be recorded. Imaging a portion of the surface during initial travel can determine whether the surface is breaking up.	12-10-2015

Nicholas L. Kaufman, Sherrill, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140000744	PLIABLE-WALL AIR DUCTS WITH INTERNAL EXPANDING STRUCTURES	01-02-2014

Peter Kaufman, Highlands Ranch, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150363520	Methods and Systems for Calculating and Evaluating Value of Information for Reservoir Fluid Models Derived from DFA Tool Data - A method for deriving VOI for a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir fluid model based on DFA data (“true fluid model”) versus an “incorrect fluid model” includes calculating first, second and third objective functions that are based on NPV(s) of simulated production by a reservoir simulator with different configurations. For the first objective function, the simulator is configured with the incorrect fluid model and control variables that are optimized to derive a first group of control variable values. For the second objective function, the simulator is configured with the true fluid model and the first group of control variable values. For the third objective function, the simulator is configured with the true fluid model and control variables that are optimized to identify a second group of control variable values. The objective functions can be deterministic, or can include statistics that account for uncertainty. A visualization of such results with uncertainty is also described.	12-17-2015

Peter Kaufman, Liebefeld CH

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150317451	PHYSICAL FACE CLONING - A computer-implemented method is provided for physical face cloning to generate a synthetic skin. Rather than attempt to reproduce the mechanical properties of biological tissue, an output-oriented approach is utilized that models the synthetic skin as an elastic material with isotropic and homogeneous properties (e.g., silicone rubber). The method includes capturing a plurality of expressive poses from a human subject and generating a computational model based on one or more material parameters of a material. In one embodiment, the computational model is a compressible neo-Hookean material model configured to simulate deformation behavior of the synthetic skin. The method further includes optimizing a shape geometry of the synthetic skin based on the computational model and the captured expressive poses. An optimization process is provided that varies the thickness of the synthetic skin based on a minimization of an elastic energy with respect to rest state positions of the synthetic skin.	11-05-2015

Peter N. Kaufman, Potomac, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130191137	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to a method for electronically prescribing controlled substances on a wide area network that includes a health care provider system (HCP system), an electronic prescription system (EP system), a third party identification validation system (third party IDV system), and a pharmacy system, and includes: a) the EP system receiving from the HCP system an electronic prescription entered by a provider for a controlled substance, a first identification factor, and a second identification factor; b) the EP system authenticating the first identification factor and transmitting the second identification factor to the third party IDV system for authentication; and c) upon the first identification factor being approved by the EP system and the EP system receiving approval of the second identification factor from the third party IDV system, the electronic prescription being certified for transmission to the pharmacy system as a certified electronic prescription for the controlled substance.	07-25-2013
20130191138	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRNICALLY PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to a method for electronically prescribing controlled substances on a wide area network that includes a health care provider system (HCP system), an electronic prescription system (EP system), a third party identification validation system (third party IDV system), and a pharmacy system, and includes: a) the EP system receiving from the HCP system an electronic prescription entered by a provider for a controlled substance, a first identification factor, and a second identification factor; b) the EP system authenticating the first identification factor and transmitting the second identification factor to the third party IDV system for authentication; and c) upon the first identification factor being approved by the EP system and the EP system receiving approval of the second identification factor from the third party IDV system, the electronic prescription being certified for transmission to the pharmacy system as a certified electronic prescription for the controlled substance.	07-25-2013
20130191139	SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRONICALLY PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - The present invention relates to a method for electronically prescribing controlled substances on a wide area network that includes a health care provider system (MCP system), an electronic prescription system (EP system), a third party identification validation system (third party IDV system), and a pharmacy system, and includes: a) the EP system receiving from the HCP system an electronic prescription entered by a provider for a controlled substance, a first identification factor, and a second identification factor; b) the EP system authenticating the first identification factor and transmitting the second identification factor to the third party IDV system for authentication; and c) upon the first identification factor being approved by the EP system and the EP system receiving approval of the second identification factor from the third party IDV system, the electronic prescription being certified for transmission to the pharmacy system as a certified electronic prescription for the controlled substance.	07-25-2013
20130304510	HEALTH INFORMATION EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A health information exchange (HIE) system and related methods for sharing patient medical data among a plurality of users. In one embodiment, the HIE system includes a processor executing a software application and one or more databases. Medical data may be downloaded by a first user to the system in a source file format. The system converts and stores the medical data in a data record such as an object having a different type of data structure. Upon receiving a request from a second user for the medical data in a specified destination file format, the system retrieves and converts the object containing the medical data into the specified destination file format, and sends the destination file to the second user. The source and destination file formats may be the same or different. In one embodiment, users may access and communicate with the HIE system via the Internet.	11-14-2013

Philip D. Kaufman, Omaha, NE US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130239215	DETECTING MALICIOUS COMPUTER CODE IN AN EXECUTING PROGRAM MODULE - Prior to execution of computer program instructions, the computer identifies one or more addresses in memory corresponding to the locations of one or more of the computer program instructions in the computer program. During execution of the computer program instructions, the computer identifies in the computer program another computer program instruction located in another address in the memory, and in response, the computer makes an indication that the computer program has an indicia of maliciousness.	09-12-2013
20130254892	DETECTING MALICIOUS COMPUTER CODE IN AN EXECUTING PROGRAM MODULE - A computer program includes one or more computer program instructions, each computer program instruction being of one or more instruction types. Prior to execution of the computer program instructions, the computer determines respective counts for the instruction type(s) of the computer program instructions. At a time during execution of the computer program instructions, the computer determines respective counts for the instruction type(s) of the computer program instructions. The computer, in response to determining that the count for one of the instruction types determined prior to execution differs a predetermined amount from the count for the same instruction type determined during execution, makes a record that the computer program has an indicia of maliciousness.	09-26-2013
20140053270	DETECTING MALICIOUS COMPUTER CODE IN AN EXECUTING PROGRAM MODULE - A computer program includes a plurality of different types of computer program instructions. Prior to execution of the computer program, the computer the computer program instructions of each of the types. At a time during execution of the computer program, the computer counts the computer program instructions of each of the types. The computer, in response to determining that the count for one of the instruction types determined prior to execution of the computer program differs by at least an associated threshold value from the count for the same instruction type determined during execution, makes a record that the computer program has an indicia of maliciousness.	02-20-2014

Ralf Kaufman, Lorrach DE

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130046298	STEERABLE CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THEM - Apparatus are provided for performing a procedure within a patient's body that include a tubular member including proximal and distal ends, a central axis or region extending therebetween, and a distal portion extending distally from an intermediate portion to the distal end. One or more accessory lumens and a steering element lumen extend between the proximal and distal ends, the steering element lumen offset from the central region within the distal portion such that a steering plane intersects the steering element lumen and the central axis. The distal portion includes a core member extending between the intermediate portion and the distal end, and stabilization elements embedded in the core member adjacent the accessory lumen and defining a stabilization plane that intersects the steering plane at a location offset from the central region, e.g., closer to the accessory lumen than the steering element lumen.	02-21-2013

Richard A. Kaufman, Manville, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130071871	ENZYMATIC DETERMINATION OF LITHIUM IONS USING PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE - Kits and methods for measuring lithium ions using phosphoglucomutase are disclosed.	03-21-2013

Roger E. Kaufman, Washington, DC US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140358150	SURGICAL DISTRACTION DEVICE WITH EXTERNAL ACTIVATION - A surgical distraction apparatus is disclosed. The surgical distraction apparatus includes a tissue distraction device adapted for implantation, the tissue distraction device including a plurality of distraction members, one or more actuators adapted for implantation and operatively coupled to the tissue distraction device, the one or more actuators being configured to drive the tissue distraction device and adjust the alignment of the plurality of distraction members, and an activator adapted to deliver one or more pulses to at least one actuator in the one or more actuators.	12-04-2014

Ronald L. Kaufman, Westfield, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20150334576	Geo-location error correction for small cell placement - To effectively plan small cell placement within a current macro cell network, it is necessary to identify the traffic hotspots. Small cells can be placed in hotspot locations in order to effectively offload traffic from the corresponding macro cell. Hotspots can be identified based on information about traffic from/to mobile users, particularly, the observed User Equipment (UE) locations and amount of data transmitted from/to the UEs. Provided are systems and methods for accounting for geo-location errors in identifying hotspots and determining small cell placement.	11-19-2015

Seth Kaufman, Louisville, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140067006	Method and System of Quick Neurostimulation Electrode Configuration and Positioning - The present disclosure involves a method of determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation. A virtual representation of an implant lead is provided. The implant lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrodes located on the implant lead. A predefined electrode activation pattern is provided. The electrode activation pattern identifies a plurality of subsets of the electrodes that can be activated one subset at a time. The electrodes in each subset are programmed with their respective electrical stimulation parameters. The subsets of the electrodes are activated one subset at a time. Each activated subset of electrodes delivers electrical stimulation to a different region of a spine of the patient.	03-06-2014
20140067411	Predefined Input for Clinician Programmer Data Entry - The present disclosure involves a method of entering data in a portable electronic device. A request is received from a healthcare professional to perform data entry in an input field. The request is received via a touch-sensitive user interface of the portable electronic device. In response to the request, a plurality of predefined suggestions is displayed as candidates for the data entry. A selection of one of the plurality of predefined suggestions by the healthcare professional is then detected. Thereafter, the selected predefined suggestion is automatically entered as the data entry in the input field.	03-06-2014
20160114166	METHOD AND SYSTEM OF QUICK NEUROSTIMULATION ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION AND POSITIONING - A model of an implantable lead is provided via a graphical user interface. The implantable lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead. The graphical user interface also provides a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern. The coarse pattern corresponds to a first group of electrodes located in a first region of the implantable lead. The refined pattern corresponds to a second group of electrodes located in a second region of the implantable lead. The second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region. A coarse testing process is performed by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern. Thereafter, a refined testing process is performed by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern.	04-28-2016

Stanley L. Kaufman, New Brighton, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20160061709	DETECTION SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING FILTERING EFFECTIVENESS OF AIRBORNE MOLECULAR CONTAMINATION - A novel filter effectiveness detection method for AMCs (Airborne Molecular Contaminations) is provided herein, which is on-line, economical and applicable for diverse AMCs, using gas-to-particle conversion with soft X-ray irradiation radiation. In one embodiment, this method was conducted through AMC filter evaluations comparing two granular activated carbons (GACs), which are widely used AMC filter media, challenged with sulfur dioxide (SO	03-03-2016

Stanley L. Kaufman, Shoreview, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120241601	METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING AIRBORNE MOLECULAR CONTAMINANTS - Methods and apparatuses for the removal, analysis and/or detection of harmful airborne molecular contaminants (AMCs). In one embodiment, an ionizing radiation source is utilized to remove the harmful AMCs from a flow stream via radiolytic particle generation and subsequent capture by filtration. The captured particles may be released, for example, by re-gasification for analysis at much higher concentrations. In another embodiment, the ionizing radiation source is utilized with a particle detector to sense when harmful AMCs are present. In one embodiment, a solid optical medium is exposed to a monitored environment so that the AMCs are in contact with a surface of the solid optical medium. A focused light beam is arranged to emerge from a solid optical medium at an energy density sufficient to cause the AMCs to form deposits on the exposed surface of the solid optical medium, which can be detected using an interferometric technique.	09-27-2012

Tony J. Kaufman, Rosemount, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140221907	POSITIVE PRESSURE MEDICAL DRESSINGS WITH VALVE AND KITS CONTAINING SAME - Medical dressings and medical dressing kits that can be used to proved positive pressure wound therapy. The medical dressings include one or more normally-closed valves. The medical dressing kits may further include fittings.	08-07-2014