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Arthur M. Keller, Palo Alto, CA US
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20120221251 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTING, ORDERING, SCHEDULING, ADMINISTERING, STORING, INTERPRETING AND TRANSMITTING A PLURALITY OF PSYCHOLOGICAL, NEUROBEHAVIORAL AND NEUROBIOLOGICAL TESTS - A system comprises a validation module and an analysis module. The validation module is configured to receive input data from an electronic device operated by a test-taker during a biopsychosocial assessment. The input data includes a plurality of input terms that describes a functioning of the test-taker. The validation module is configured to validate the plurality of input terms based on a plurality of pre-defined terms stored within the system. The analysis module is configured to generate a list of potential biopsychosocial-related issues associated with the test-taker based on the validated input terms, and to generate a recommendation of one or more tests to administer to the test-taker based on this list. The analysis module is further configured to transmit an output signal representing the recommendation to an electronic device such that the one or more recommended tests are presented at an electronic device. | 08-30-2012 |
Arturo A. Keller, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120037840 | USE OF MAGNETIC NANOPARTICLES TO REMOVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS - Methods and compositions for removing a contaminant from its environment. The method includes forming a magnetic composition comprising the contaminant and an amphiphilic substance, and applying a magnetic field to the magnetic composition so as to separate the magnetic composition from the environment. One composition includes a micelle array confined in a magnetic mesoporous framework. Another composition is formed by adhering an amphiphilic material comprising functional surface groups to a contaminant, then interacting a magnetic material with the functional surface groups of the amphiphilic material. In various versions, the contaminant can be a hydrophobic organic compound, or a fullerene-related nanoparticle. The methods can also be used to purify hydrophobic organic compounds or fullerene-related nanoparticles. | 02-16-2012 |
20120103913 | METHOD FOR REMOVING METALLIC IONS FROM CONTAMINATED WATER BY SORPTION ONTO MAGNETIC PARTICLES COATED WITH LIGANDS - A magnetic ligand particle is provided that includes a metal-binding organic ligand attached to a magnetic particle. In some embodiments, the magnetic ligand particle does not include a polymer layer, a metal layer or a metalloid layer in contact with the magnetic particle and/or the ligand. The organic ligand can be EDTA in some embodiments. Methods of using the magnetic ligand particle to remove metal contaminants from a liquid or slurry are also provided. | 05-03-2012 |
Arturo Alejandro Keller, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20120061317 | Magnetic Pollen Grains as Sorbents for Organic Pollutants in Aqueous Media - A method of removing a contaminant from liquid is provided. The method includes adding magnetic biological particles to a liquid containing a contaminant, sorbing the contaminant to the magnetic biological particles, and separating the sorbed contaminant from the liquid by applying a magnetic field to the magnetic biological particles. In some versions, the magnetic biological particles are pollen grains having added magnetic material. Also provided are methods of making magnetic biological particles, and compositions containing magnetic biological particles. | 03-15-2012 |
Bernd Keller, Goleta, CA US
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20090159918 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES AND SUBMOUNTS AND METHODS FOR FORMING THE SAME - A submount for a semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor substrate having a cavity therein configured to receive the light emitting device. A first bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a first node of a light emitting device received in the cavity. A second bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a second node of a light emitting device positioned therein. Light emitting devices including a solid wavelength conversion member and methods for forming the same are also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
20090166658 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES INCLUDING TWO REFLECTOR LAYERS - A light emitting diode includes a diode region having a gallium nitride based n-type layer, an active region and a gallium nitride based p-type layer. A first reflector layer is provided on the gallium nitride based p-type layer, and a second reflector layer is provided on the gallium nitride based n-type layer. Bonding layers, a mounting support, a wire bond and/or transparent oxide layers also may be provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20100283077 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODES INCLUDING OPTICALLY MATCHED SUBSTRATES - Light emitting diodes include a diode region comprising a gallium nitride-based n-type layer, an active region and a gallium nitride-based p-type layer. A substrate is provided on the gallium nitride-based n-type layer and optically matched to the diode region. The substrate has a first face remote from the gallium nitride-based n-type layer, a second face adjacent the gallium nitride-based n-type layer and a sidewall therebetween. At least a portion of the sidewall is beveled, so as to extend oblique to the first and second faces. A reflector may be provided on the gallium nitride-based p-type layer opposite the substrate. Moreover, the diode region may be wider than the second face of the substrate and may include a mesa remote from the first face that is narrower than the first face and the second face. | 11-11-2010 |
20120138996 | Semiconductor Light Emitting Devices and Submounts - A submount for a semiconductor light emitting device includes a semiconductor substrate having a cavity therein configured to receive the light emitting device. A first bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a first node of a light emitting device received in the cavity. A second bond pad is positioned in the cavity to couple to a second node of a light emitting device positioned therein. Light emitting devices including a solid wavelength conversion member and methods for forming the same are also provided. | 06-07-2012 |
Bernd P. Keller, Santa Barara, CA US
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20110037080 | METHODS FOR COMBINING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES IN A PACKAGE AND PACKAGES INCLUDING COMBINED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES - Methods of forming a light emitting device package assembly include defining a chromaticity region in a two dimensional chromaticity space within a 10-step MacAdam ellipse of a target chromaticity point, and subdividing the defined chromaticity region into at least three chromaticity subregions, providing a plurality of light emitting devices that emit light having a chromaticity that falls within the defined chromaticity region, selecting at least three of the plurality of light emitting devices, wherein each of the three light emitting devices emits light from a different one of the chromaticity subregions. The at least three light emitting devices are selected from chromaticity subregions that are complementary relative to the target chromaticity point to at least one other chromaticity subregion from which a light emitting device is selected. | 02-17-2011 |
Bernd P. Keller, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20080283864 | Single Crystal Phosphor Light Conversion Structures for Light Emitting Devices - Solid state light emitting devices include a solid state light emitting die and a light conversion structure. The light conversion structure may include a single crystal phosphor and may be on a light emitting surface of the solid state light emitting die. The light conversion structure may be attached to the light emitting surface of the solid state light emitting die via an adhesive layer. The light conversion structure may also be directly on a light emitting surface of the solid state light emitting die. Related methods are also disclosed. | 11-20-2008 |
20090261358 | EMISSION TUNING METHODS AND DEVICES FABRICATED UTILIZING METHODS - A method for fabricating light emitting diode (LED) chips comprising providing a plurality of LEDs, typically on a wafer, and coating the LEDs with a conversion material so that at least some light from the LEDs passes through the conversion material and is converted. The light emission from the LED chips comprises light from the conversion material, typically in combination with LED light. The emission characteristics of at least some of the LED chips is measured and at least some of the conversion material over the LEDs is removed to alter the emission characteristics of the LED chips. The invention is particularly applicable to fabricating LED chips on a wafer where the LED chips have light emission characteristics that are within a range of target emission characteristics. This target range can fall within an emission region on a CIE curve to reduce the need for binning of the LEDs from the wafer. The emission characteristics of the LED chips in the wafer can be tuned to the desired range by micro-machining the conversion material over the LEDs. | 10-22-2009 |
20100224860 | HIGH EFFICIENCY LEDS WITH TUNNEL JUNCTIONS - An LED made from a wide band gap semiconductor material and having a low resistance p-type confinement layer with a tunnel junction in a wide band gap semiconductor device is disclosed. A dissimilar material is placed at the tunnel junction where the material generates a natural dipole. This natural dipole is used to form a junction having a tunnel width that is smaller than such a width would be without the dissimilar material. A low resistance p-type confinement layer having a tunnel junction in a wide band gap semiconductor device may be fabricated by generating a polarization charge in the junction of the confinement layer, and forming a tunnel width in the junction that is smaller than the width would be without the polarization charge. Tunneling through the tunnel junction in the confinement layer may be enhanced by the addition of impurities within the junction. These impurities may form band gap states in the junction. | 09-09-2010 |
20110050125 | MULTI-CHIP LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE LAMPS FOR PROVIDING HIGH-CRI WARM WHITE LIGHT AND LIGHT FIXTURES INCLUDING THE SAME - A multi-chip lighting emitting device (LED) lamp for providing white light includes a submount including first and second die mounting regions thereon. A first LED chip is mounted on the first die mounting region, and a second LED chip is mounted on the second die mounting region. The LED lamp is configured to emit light having a spectral distribution including at least four different color peaks to provide the white light. For example, a first conversion material may at least partially cover the first LED chip, and may be configured to absorb at least some of the light of the first color and re-emit light of a third color. In addition, a second conversion material may at least partially cover the first and/or second LED chips, and may be configured to absorb at least some of the light of the first and/or second colors and re-emit light of a fourth color. Related light fixtures and methods are also disclosed. | 03-03-2011 |
20110221330 | HIGH CRI LIGHTING DEVICE WITH ADDED LONG-WAVELENGTH BLUE COLOR - Solid state lighting devcies include least one solid state emitter and multiple lumiphors, arranged to output aggregated emissions comprising at least one short wavelength blue peak, at least one long wavelength blue (LWB) peak, at least one yellow and/or green peak, and at least one red and/or orange peak. Presence of long wavelength blue enhances color rendering. At least one solid state emitter may include a short wavelength blue LED, LWB LED, and/or UV LED. Multiple emitters may be provided. Resulting devices may provide CRI greater than 85, efficiency of greater than 50 lm/watt, and color stability in a range of Δu′v′≦0.008 over a temperature change of 75° C. | 09-15-2011 |
20110222277 | HIGH CRI LIGHTING DEVICE WITH ADDED LONG-WAVELENGTH BLUE COLOR - Solid state lighting devices include least one solid state emitter and multiple lumiphors, arranged to output aggregated emissions comprising at least one short wavelength blue peak, at least one long wavelength blue (LWB) peak, at least one yellow and/or green peak, and at least one red and/or orange peak. Presence of long wavelength blue enhances color rendering. At least one solid state emitter may include a short wavelength blue LED, LWB LED, and/or UV LED. Multiple emitters may be provided. Resulting devices may provide CRI greater than 85, efficiency of greater than 50 lm/watt, and color stability in a range of Δu′v′≦0.008 over a temperature change of 75° C. | 09-15-2011 |
20120061702 | Submounts for Semiconductor Light Emitting Devices and Methods of Forming Packaged Light Emitting Devices Including Dispensed Encapsulants - A submount for mounting an LED chip includes a substrate, a die attach pad configured to receive an LED chip on an upper surface of the substrate, a first meniscus control feature on the substrate surrounding the die attach pad and defining a first encapsulant region of the upper surface of the substrate, and a second meniscus control feature on the substrate surrounding the first encapsulant region and defining a second encapsulant region of the upper surface of the substrate. The first and second meniscus control features may be substantially coplanar with the die attach pad. A packaged LED includes a submount as described above and further includes an LED chip on the die attach pad, a first encapsulant on the substrate within the first encapsulant region, and a second encapsulant on the substrate within the second encapsulant region and covering the first encapsulant. Method embodiments are also disclosed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120199852 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE COMPONENT - An LED component includes, according to a first embodiment, a monolithic substrate, an array of LED chips disposed on a surface of the substrate, and an optical lens overlying the LED chips and having a lens base attached to the substrate, where the LED chips are positioned to provide a peak emission shifted from a perpendicular centerline of the lens base. The LED component includes, according to a second embodiment, a monolithic substrate, an array of LED chips disposed on a surface of the substrate, and an array of optical lenses, each optical lens overlying at least one of the LED chips and having a lens base attached to the substrate, where at least one of the LED chips is positioned to provide a peak emission shifted from a perpendicular centerline of the respective lens base. | 08-09-2012 |
20120280261 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) FOR ACHIEVING AN ASYMMETRIC LIGHT OUTPUT - A light emitting diode (LED) for achieving an asymmetric light output includes a multilayered structure comprising a p-n junction, where at least one layer of the multilayered structure comprises a surface configured to provide a peak emission in a direction away from a normal to a mounting surface, the surface being a top or bottom surface of the layer. | 11-08-2012 |
20130020929 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING DEVICE INCLUDING GREEN SHIFTED RED COMPONENT - A green-shifted red solid state lighting device includes at least one green solid state light emitter arranged to stimulate emissions from at least one red lumiphor, arranged in combination with at least one blue solid state light emitter. Such device may be devoid of any yellow lumiphor arranged to be stimulated by a blue solid state light emitter. A green shifted red plus blue (GSR+B) lighting device exhibits reduced Stokes Shift losses as compared to a blue shifted yellow plus red (BSY+R) lighting device, with comparable color rendering performance and similar efficiency, enhanced color stability over a range of operating temperatures, and enhanced color rendering performance at higher correlated color temperatures. Additional solid state emitters and/or lumiphors may be provided. | 01-24-2013 |
20130249434 | MULTI-CHIP LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE LAMPS FOR PROVIDING HIGH-CRI WARM WHITE LIGHT AND LIGHT FIXTURES INCLUDING THE SAME - A multi-chip lighting emitting device (LED) lamp for providing white light includes a submount including first and second die mounting regions thereon. A first LED chip is mounted on the first die mounting region, and a second LED chip is mounted on the second die mounting region. The LED lamp is configured to emit light having a spectral distribution including at least four different color peaks to provide the white light. For example, a first conversion material may at least partially cover the first LED chip, and may be configured to absorb at least some of the light of the first color and re-emit light of a third color. In addition, a second conversion material may at least partially cover the first and/or second LED chips, and may be configured to absorb at least some of the light of the first and/or second colors and re-emit light of a fourth color. Related light fixtures and methods are also disclosed. | 09-26-2013 |
20130256710 | MULTI-CHIP LIGHT EMITTER PACKAGES AND RELATED METHODS - Light emitter packages having multiple light emitter chips, such as light emitting diode (LED) chips, and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, a light emitter package can include a ceramic submount. An array of light emitter chips can be disposed over a portion of the submount, and each light emitter chip can include a horizontal chip structure having positive and negative electrical contacts disposed on a same side. The positive and negative electrical contacts can be adapted to electrically communicate to conductive portions of the submount. Light emitter packages can further include a lens overmolded on the submount and covering a portion of the array. | 10-03-2013 |
20130270581 | MULTI-CHIP LIGHT EMITTER PACKAGES AND RELATED METHODS - Light emitter packages having multiple light emitter chips, such as light emitting diode (LED) chips, and related methods are provided. In one aspect, a light emitter package can include a submount, an array of light emitter chips disposed on a portion of the submount, and a lens provided over the submount and covering at least portions of the array. In some aspects, at least some of the light emitter chips can be adapted to emit light of a first dominant wavelength. In further aspects, at least some other light emitter chips are adapted to emit light of a second dominant wavelength that is different than the first dominant wavelength. In some aspects, the lens can be asymmetric. In some aspects, a collective center of the chips, or a center of an array of chips can be offset from a center of the asymmetric lens. | 10-17-2013 |
20140055032 | MULTI-SEGMENT LED COMPONENTS AND LED LIGHTING APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME - An integrated circuit component can include an integrated circuit package and a plurality of terminals provided on the exterior of the integrated circuit package. The terminals are configured to provide electrical connectivity to an interior of the integrated circuit package and a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) segments that includes an LED string in the interior of the package, coupled to the plurality of terminals. | 02-27-2014 |
20140211457 | SIMPLIFIED LOW PROFILE MODULE WITIH LIGHT GUIDE FOR PENDANT, SURFACE MOUNT, WALL MOUNT AND STAND ALONE LUMINAIRES - A luminaire having a waveguide suspended beneath a mounting element, the waveguide has a first surface proximal to the mounting element, a second surface distal to the mounting element, and an edge between the first and the second surfaces. At least one cavity extends into the waveguide from the first surface to the second surface. A LED component is coupled to the waveguide so as to emit light into the cavity. LED support structures are also disclosed. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211462 | LUMINAIRES USING WAVEGUIDE BODIES AND OPTICAL ELEMENTS - According to one aspect, a luminaire includes a waveguide body having an interior coupling cavity extending into a portion of the waveguide body remote from an edge thereof. The luminaire further includes an LED element extending into the interior coupling cavity having first and second sets of LEDs wherein each LED of the first set comprises a blue-shifted yellow LED and each LED of the second set comprises a red LED wherein the red LEDs are disposed between the blue-shifted yellow LEDs and wherein the blue-shifted yellow LEDs have a first height and the red LEDs have a second height less than the first height. The LED element further includes a lens disposed over the first and second sets of LEDs. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211476 | Optical Waveguide and Lamp Including Same - An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof and including a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a central bore extending between the first and second sides and adapted to receive a light emitting diode, and extraction features on the second side. A light diverter extends into the central bore for diverting light into and generally along the width of the body of material. The extraction features direct light out of the first side and wherein at least one extraction feature has an extraction surface dimension transverse to the thickness that is between about 5% and about 75% the overall thickness of the body of material. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211495 | Optical Waveguide and Luminaire Incorporating Same - An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof. The body of material has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a plurality of interior bores extending between the first and second sides each adapted to receive a light emitting diode. Extraction features are disposed on the second side and the extraction features direct light out of at least the first side and at least one extraction feature forms a taper disposed at an outer portion of the body. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211502 | OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES AND LUMINAIRES INCORPORATING SAME - According to one aspect, a waveguide includes a waveguide body having a coupling cavity extending therethrough and a plug member having a first portion disposed in the coupling cavity. The plug member includes an outer surface substantially conforming to the coupling cavity and a second portion extending from the first portion into the coupling cavity and a reflective surface adapted to direct light in the coupling cavity into the waveguide body. | 07-31-2014 |
20140211508 | OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE AND LUMINAIRE INCORPORATING SAME - An optical waveguide includes a body of optically transmissive material having a width substantially greater than an overall thickness thereof. The body of material has a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a plurality of interior bores extending between the first and second sides each adapted to receive a light emitting diode. Extraction features are disposed on the second side and the extraction features direct light out of at least the first side and at least one extraction feature forms a taper disposed at an outer portion of the body. | 07-31-2014 |
20140232288 | SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS - Solid state lighting apparatuses are adapted to operate with alternating current (AC) received directly from an AC power source. An exemplary apparatus includes a substrate and multiple sets of one or more solid state light emitters disposed over the substrate. Multiple sets of solid state light emitters can be configured to be activated and/or deactivated at different times relevant to one another during portions of an AC cycle, and may optionally have different duty cycles. Emitter configurations, color combinations, and/or circuit components may reduce perceivable flicker, color shifts, and/or spatial variations in luminous flux. Color temperature and/or beam pattern may be adjusted. Multiple emitters may be arranged along non-coplanar substrate portions. | 08-21-2014 |
20150055371 | Luminaire with Selectable Luminous Intensity Pattern - A luminaire comprises at least one waveguide having a first region that emits a first luminous intensity pattern and a second region that emits a second luminous intensity pattern different from the first luminous intensity pattern. The luminaire further includes a plurality of LED elements and circuitry to control the plurality of LED elements to cause the luminaire to produce a selected one of a plurality of luminous intensity patterns. | 02-26-2015 |
Brian Keller, Antioch, CA US
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20100196454 | DRESSING FORMULATIONS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE SCARRING - Provided herein is a scar dressing formulation comprising a blend of a high molecular weight silicone elastomer crosspolymer and a silicone oil, wherein said silicone elastomer crosspolymer is in a volatile fluid. The formulation has a soft, silky feel without being greasy and dries quickly to form a durable, flexible scar dressing. | 08-05-2010 |
20130084326 | LIPOSOMES FOR THE ORAL DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The invention relates to liposomes having membranes composed of amphipathic molecules and long chain lipids in ratios that are proportionately higher in amphipathic molecules. Such ratios enhance the enzymatic breakdown of the inventive liposomes thereby improving the bioavailabity of encapsulated substances for oral delivery. Compositions of liposomes and methods of their use and manufacture are within the scope of the invention. | 04-04-2013 |
Brian C. Keller, Antioch, CA US
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20090208424 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF SOLUTION TO THE SKIN - Compositions and methods for delivery of medicaments to human or animal skin, for example, the scalp, comprising the steps of transporting the medicaments in a volatile carrier solution to a position adjacent to the skin, and atomizing the preparation at said position onto the skin to thereby uniformly distribute the preparation over the scalp thereby improving absorption of the medicament through the skin | 08-20-2009 |
20110009374 | METHOD OF WOUND HEALING AND SCAR MODULATION - The invention relates to methods of promoting wound healing and reducing scar formation by administration of corticosteroids, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising corticosteroids. | 01-13-2011 |
20110305752 | LIPOSOME-ENCAPSULATED GLUTATHIONE FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION - The invention is a composition administrable orally to provide systemic glutathione (reduced) and a method for providing systemic glutathione by oral administration of glutathione (reduced) in a liposome encapsulation. The administration of a therapeutically effective amount of oral liposomal glutathione (reduced) results in improvement of symptoms in disease states related to glutathione deficiency such as Parkinson's disease and cystic fibrosis. Compounds enhancing the effect of the liposomal glutathione are contemplated such as Selenium, EDTA, carbidopa, and levodopa. | 12-15-2011 |
20120078205 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF SOLUTION TO THE SKIN - Compositions and methods for delivery of medicaments to human or animal skin, for example, the scalp, comprising the steps of transporting the medicaments in a volatile carrier solution to a position adjacent to the skin, and atomizing the preparation at said position onto the skin to thereby uniformly distribute the preparation over the scalp thereby improving absorption of the medicament through the skin. | 03-29-2012 |
20120135068 | LIPOSOME-ENCAPSULATED GLUTATHIONE FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION - The invention is a composition administrable orally to provide systemic glutathione (reduced) and a method for providing systemic glutathione by oral administration of glutathione (reduced) in a liposome encapsulation. The administration of a therapeutically effective amount of oral liposomal glutathione (reduced) results in improvement of symptoms in disease states related to glutathione deficiency such as Parkinson's disease and cystic fibrosis. Compounds enhancing the effect of the liposomal glutathione are contemplated such as Selenium, EDTA, carbidopa, and levodopa. | 05-31-2012 |
20120219616 | LIPOSOMAL REDUCED GLUTATHIONE AND l-ARGININE, INCLUDING WITH OTHER INGREDIENT(S), CAPABLE OF MULTIPATH ADMINISTRATION FOR REVERSAL AND PREVENTION OF OBESITY AND FOR MITOCHONDRIAL BIOGENESIS - The invention enables management of mammalian disease related to decreased energy production in the mitochondria by a combination of liposomal reduced glutathione and 1-arginine. For individuals whose inability to lose weight is related to inefficiency of the biochemical pathways facilitating mitochondrial function and energy production, the invention proposes to assist in weight loss by improving the inefficient production of energy by the respiratory transport chain of mitochondria. The invention is useful for the management of the metabolic syndrome, a group of metabolic factors associated with an increased risk of vascular disease problems. The invention is also useful for the resolution of fatigue that accompanies both weight gain and illnesses. The ability of the invention to increase the production of the biochemical agmatine in the central nervous system as well as generally in the body is part of the benefit of the combination of liposomal reduced glutathione and 1-arginine. | 08-30-2012 |
20130129815 | LIPOSOMAL FORMULATION FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION OF GLUTATHIONE (REDUCED) VIA GEL CAPSULE - The invention is a composition administrable orally to provide systemic glutathione (reduced) and a method for providing systemic glutathione by oral administration of glutathione (reduced) in a liposome encapsulation in a gel cap. The administration of a therapeutically effective amount of oral liposomal glutathione (reduced) results in improvement of symptoms in disease states related to glutathione deficiency such as Parkinson's disease and cystic fibrosis. Compounds enhancing the effect of the liposomal glutathione are contemplated such as Selenium, EDTA, carbidopa, and levodopa. | 05-23-2013 |
Bruce W. Keller, Camarillo, CA US
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20130186721 | MAGNETIC BRAKE - A magnetic brake has an outer stator surrounding an inner stator with a circumferential slot between the outer stator and the inner stator. A coil is provided in the inner stator adjacent to the circumferential slot. A drag plate is attached to a rotatable shaft extending centrally through the inner stator. A drag ring joined to the drag plate extend into the circumferential slot. The drag ring may be an annular cylindrical ring section separate from the drag plate. Vent holes pass through the inner stator adjacent and parallel to the shaft. The magnetic brake uses both hysteresis and eddy current braking. | 07-25-2013 |
Carl Keller, Danville, CA US
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20120190341 | Enhanced Manageability in Wireless Data Communication Systems - A cellular network system comprises a device identifier comparator and a connection enable indicator. A device identifier comparator for comparing a received device identifier with one of a plurality of stored device identifiers, wherein the one of the stored plurality of stored device identifiers is associated with a stored subscriber identifier. A connection enable indicator for indicating whether a connection from a cellular device associated with the received device identifier to a data network associated with the cellular network system should be enabled. | 07-26-2012 |
20120231785 | Core Services Platform for Wireless Voice, Data and Messaging Network Services - A system for managing wireless devices in a wireless network comprising: a processor; and a memory coupled with the processor, wherein the memory is configured to provide the processor with instructions which when executed cause the processor to: receive a diagnostic request to analyze a problem associated with a wireless device operating in the wireless network; retrieve diagnostic information associated with the wireless device from the wireless network; retrieve diagnostic information associated with the wireless device from the wireless device; determine at least one solution for the problem associated with the wireless device based on the retrieved diagnostic information from the wireless network and the wireless device; transmit the at least one solution; and receive a confirmation that the problem has been resolved. | 09-13-2012 |
20130148532 | VIRTUAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SYSTEMS - A system for monitoring and diagnosing communication systems comprises: an interface, a processor, and a graphical user interface. The interface receives one or more communication data streams. The processor extracts information from the one or more communication data streams. And, the graphical user interface displays the information as a plurality of time-correlated lanes. | 06-13-2013 |
20130182554 | CORE SERVICES PLATFORM FOR WIRELESS VOICE, DATA AND MESSAGING NETWORK SERVICES - A Core Service Platform (CSP) system is integrated with an operator network and IT system to provide services to subscribers and operators. Based on information collected from the operator network and IT system, the CSP system delivers alerts to a subscriber's device and provides offers to resolve the condition causing the alerts. The CSP system provides customized contextual offers to the subscriber's device based on contextual assessments of a subscriber's current context, such as time in contract, loyalty status, data and voice usage, value of customer, time, location and purchase history. The CSP system also provides an operator a suite of tools for the operator to manage its pricing, offers, campaigns and other subscriber-related issues. | 07-18-2013 |
20140024361 | METHOD FOR ENABLING A WIRELESS DEVICE WITH CUSTOMER-SPECIFIC SERVICES - A system including a server coupled to a wireless network, the server comprising a wireless interface adapted to transmit and receive wireless signals, one or more processors coupled to the wireless interface, the one or more processors adapted to: detect a registration request sent from a wireless device to a home location register (HLR) over which the server has authority to control, the request indicating an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) associated with a subscriber identity module (SIM) card in the wireless device, send a reply to the wireless device in response to a determination that the IMSI is associated with a subscriber account that has not been activated, wherein the reply includes a web link to be displayed on the wireless device, receive a message from the wireless device when the web link displayed on the wireless device is subscriber activated, the message identifying characteristics of the wireless device, send a sequence of webpages to the wireless device, the webpages providing a customized activation process for establishing the subscriber account based on identified characteristics of the wireless device, and receive information related to the subscriber account from the wireless device in response to the webpages to thereby establish and activate the subscriber account. | 01-23-2014 |
20140155034 | ENHANCED MANAGABILITY IN WIRELESS DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - A cellular network system comprises a device identifier comparator and a connection enable indicator. A device identifier comparator for comparing a received device identifier with one of a plurality of stored device identifiers, wherein the one of the stored plurality of stored device identifiers is associated with a stored subscriber identifier. A connection enable indicator for indicating whether a connection from a cellular device associated with the received device identifier to a data network associated with the cellular network system should be enabled. | 06-05-2014 |
20140241169 | CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR CELLULAR DATA DEVCIES - A cellular network device comprises a data network indicator and an automatic network reconfiguration module. A data network indicator provides an indication when data network connectivity associated with a cellular network does not meet performance or configuration criteria. An automatic network reconfiguration module automatically reconfigures network data connectivity in the event that an indication has been provided that data network connectivity does not meet performance or configuration criteria. A cellular network device comprises a data network indicator and a management channel. A data network indicator for providing an indication when data network connectivity associated with a cellular network does not meet performance or configuration criteria. A management channel for enabling automatic access in the event that an indication is received that data network connectivity does not meet performance or configuration criteria, wherein the management channel enables automatic access to the cellular network device for administrative maintenance or reporting. | 08-28-2014 |
20150071054 | CORE SERVICES PLATFORM FOR WIRELESS VOICE, DATA AND MESSAGING NETWORK SERVICES - A Core Service Platform (CSP) system is integrated with an operator network and IT system to provide services to subscribers and operators. Based on information collected from the operator network and IT system, the CSP system delivers alerts to a subscriber's device and provides offers to resolve the condition causing the alerts. The CSP system provides customized contextual offers to the subscriber's device based on contextual assessments of a subscriber's current context, such as time in contract, loyalty status, data and voice usage, value of customer, time, location and purchase history. The CSP system also provides an operator a suite of tools for the operator to manage its pricing, offers, campaigns and other subscriber-related issues. | 03-12-2015 |
20150071086 | CONNECTIVITY MANAGEMENT AND DIAGNOSTICS FOR CELLULAR DATA DEVICES - A cellular network device comprises a data network indicator and an automatic network reconfiguration module. A data network indicator provides an indication when data network connectivity associated with a cellular network does not meet performance or configuration criteria. An automatic network reconfiguration module automatically reconfigures network data connectivity in the event that an indication has been provided that data network connectivity does not meet performance or configuration criteria. A cellular network device comprises a data network indicator and a management channel. A data network indicator for providing an indication when data network connectivity associated with a cellular network does not meet performance or configuration criteria. A management channel for enabling automatic access in the event that an indication is received that data network connectivity does not meet performance or configuration criteria, wherein the management channel enables automatic access to the cellular network device for administrative maintenance or reporting. | 03-12-2015 |
Carl P. Keller, Danville, CA US
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20110202867 | PERSISTENT DASHBOARD FOR USER INTERFACE - A method, user interface module, application program interface, computer program product and system that provides access to context information in a display window that remains persistent as the user navigates the application and views application data. The persistent dashboard can be populated from a communications event, such as an inbound telephone call; from data entered by the customer service agent via the user interface, such as a response to one of a series of scripted questions; from search results of a user-initiated search; or from application data displayed in a display window of the user interface. Various types of information from enterprise databases can be captured in the persistent dashboard to address the enterprise's business processes and needs. Information displayed in the persistent dashboard is configurable. | 08-18-2011 |
Chris Keller, Torrance, CA US
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20090147817 | OPTICAL MODULE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE OPTICAL MODULE, AND DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE OPTICAL MODULE - An optical module includes a fiber array, a laser diode array and a photodiode array. The fiber array has optical fibers which are divided to a transmitter group and a receiver group. The laser diode array has laser diodes which are grouped in a transmitter group. The photodiode array has photodiodes which are divided to a monitor group and a receiver group. The laser diode array is provided between the fiber array and the photodiode array. Each optical fiber of the transmitter group, each laser diode of the transmitter group and each photodiode of the monitor group are optically aligned, respectively. Each optical fiber of the receiver group is optically aligned with each photodiode of the receiver group, respectively. | 06-11-2009 |
20090238577 | OPTICAL MODULE AND DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE OPTICAL MODULE - An optical module includes a fiber array, a laser diode array, a photodiode array and a micro-lens array. The fiber array includes optical fibers which are divided to a transmitter group and a receiver group. The laser diode array includes laser diodes which are grouped in a transmitter group. The photodiode array includes photodiodes which are divided to a monitor group and a receiver group. The laser diode array is provided between the fiber array and the photodiode array. The optical fibers of the transmitter group are optically aligned with the laser diodes of the transmitter group, respectively. The micro-lens array is provided between the laser diode array and the photodiode array, and optically aligns the laser diodes of the transmitter group and the optical fibers of the receiver group with the photodiodes of the monitor group and the photodiodes of the receiver group, respectively. | 09-24-2009 |
Christopher Guild Keller, El Cerrito, CA US
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20090131961 | MICRO SURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for micro surgical blades, knives and assemblies. | 05-21-2009 |
20090177217 | MICROSURGICAL CUTTING INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for self-sharpening micro surgical blades, knives and assemblies. | 07-09-2009 |
20100185222 | Vacuum-Assisted Microscale Cutting Device - A vacuum-assisted microscale cutting instrument applies a vacuum pressure to pull an area of tissue towards a microknife. The cutting instrument can be configured to make one or more stabbing cuts or a slicing cut, and the housing of the instrument is shaped to address any of a variety of tissue geometries to allow a vacuum seal to be created therewith. To achieve a consistent cut depth in the tissue, a depth stop may be used to prevent the knife from cutting deeper than a predetermined depth. | 07-22-2010 |
20100234864 | Three-Dimensional Cutting Instrument - A cutting instrument includes a blade and a cutting edge that is curved in a direction having a vector component that is transverse to a cutting direction of the instrument, thereby forming a three-dimensional cutting edge. In use, this structure allows the cutting instrument to be drawn across tissue, without necessarily rotating, and separate a strip from the tissue. Various geometries for the cutting instrument can be created by forming a planar blade, heating the blade, and then plastically deforming the blade around a mandrel to achieve the desired three-dimensional geometry. | 09-16-2010 |
20110071524 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE FOR CAPSULOTOMY - A surgical device and procedure are provided for performing microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device has an elastically deformable cutting element mounted within an elastomeric suction cup. The suction cup is attached to an arm for manipulating the device. The device can be inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, through a corneal incision, to cut a piece from the anterior portion of the lens capsule of the eye. The device is secured against the lens capsule using suction applied by one or more suction elements. The device is then removed from the eye, with the cut piece of membrane retained within the device by suction. | 03-24-2011 |
20130197548 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE FOR ACCESSING TISSUE AND FOR PERFORMING A CAPSULOTOMY - A surgical device and procedure are provided for smoothly and easily accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision in the cornea of the eye. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position on the lens capsule. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion of the lens capsule and to remove the portion from the eye. | 08-01-2013 |
20140142560 | OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL DEVICE FOR CAPSULOTOMY - A surgical device and procedure are provided for performing microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device has an elastically deformable cutting element mounted within an elastomeric suction cup. The suction cup is attached to an arm for manipulating the device. The device can be inserted into the anterior chamber of the eye, through a corneal incision, to cut a piece from the anterior portion of the lens capsule of the eye. The device is secured against the lens capsule using suction applied by one or more suction elements. The device is then removed from the eye, with the cut piece of membrane retained within the device by suction. | 05-22-2014 |
20140207137 | CAPSULOTOMY DEVICE WITH SUCTION CUP COMPRESSION CHAMBER - A surgical device and procedure are provided for smoothly and easily accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision in the cornea of the eye. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position on the lens capsule. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion of the lens capsule and to remove the portion from the eye. | 07-24-2014 |
20140350554 | CAPSULOTOMY DEVICE - A surgical device and procedure for accessing tissue to perform microsurgery, including a capsulotomy of a lens capsule of an eye. The device includes a handpiece with a tip for insertion into an incision. A sliding element is disposed within the handpiece and a suction cup is mounted to the sliding element. The sliding element can be translated to move the suction cup into and out of the handpiece. A compression mechanism associated with the suction cup and the handpiece compresses the suction cup for deployment through the tip of the handpiece. The suction cup can expand inside the anterior chamber into a cutting position. A cutting element mounted to the suction cup is used to cut a portion and to remove the portion. The cutting element may be mounted to a cutting element support structure in a way that prevents heating of the device. | 11-27-2014 |
Christopher Guild Keller, Ei Cerrito, CA US
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20100262174 | Microsurgery for Treatment of Glaucoma - Surgical procedures and devices are used for treating medical conditions in the eye such as glaucoma. In particular, access to Schlemm's canal in the eye is obtained by cutting through a portion of the sclera to expose the canal. This incision may be made using a fixture that guides a microknife to make a precise cut. A catheter containing a knife may then be placed within Schlemm's canal, and the knife can be actuated to a position outside the catheter to allow an incision to be made. This incision may be made through the wall of the canal and into the surrounding trabecular meshwork, thereby improving the drainage of the aqueous humor from the eye and lowering the intraocular pressure. | 10-14-2010 |
Christopher L. Keller, Torrance, CA US
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20110014733 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical interconnect device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an optical waveguide, an electrical wiring and a switching device. The first substrate has an electrical wiring circuit, an electrical-optical converter for converting an electrical signal to an optical signal, and a light emitting device for emitting a light. The second substrate has an electrical wiring circuit, an optical-electrical converter for converting the optical signal to the electrical signal, and a light receiving device for receiving the light from the light emitted device. The optical waveguide optically connects the light emitting and light receiving devices. The electrical wiring electrically connects the electrical wiring circuits of the first and second substrates. The switching device determines a fast signal of data to be transmitted via the optical substrate and a slow signal of data to be transmitted via the electrical wiring. | 01-20-2011 |
20110206316 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An optical interconnect device includes a first substrate, a second substrate, an optical waveguide, an electrical wiring and a switching device. The first substrate has an electrical wiring circuit, an electrical-optical converter for converting an electrical signal to an optical signal, and a light emitting device for emitting a light. The second substrate has an electrical wiring circuit, an optical-electrical converter for converting the optical signal to the electrical signal, and a light receiving device for receiving the light from the light emitted device. The optical waveguide optically connects the light emitting and light receiving devices. The electrical wiring electrically connects the electrical wiring circuits of the first and second substrates. The switching device determines a fast signal of data to be transmitted via the optical substrate and a slow signal of data to be transmitted via the electrical wiring. | 08-25-2011 |
Christopher Lee Keller, Torrance, CA US
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20110234299 | SENSOR CONTROL CIRCUIT AND SENSOR - A sensor control circuit for controlling a sensor unit for measuring a physical value includes a timing controller which selects periodically one or more sensor units among multiple sensor units and converts an output signal from the sensor unit to a continuous serial input signal, an oscillator which receives the serial input signal input by the controller and outputs a frequency signal corresponding to the output signal detected by the sensor unit, a counter which counts for a predetermined duration a number of pulses of the frequency signal output from the oscillator, a data converter which converts the number of pulses to voltage data and outputs the data, and an RLC selector which inputs to the converter information indicating a characteristic value on which the number of pulses is based. The characteristic value is resistance, inductance or electrostatic capacitance. The sensor units measure physical values, respectively. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236030 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECT AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION METHOD - An optical interconnect includes a transmitter circuit, a receiver circuit and an optical signal transmission route. The transmitter circuit includes a control circuit and an electrical/optical converter circuit. The control circuit receives an input electrical signal and outputs a drive signal. The electrical/optical converter circuit includes a light emitting element and converts the drive signal to an optical signal. The receiver circuit includes an optical/electrical converter circuit and a data recovery circuit. The data recovery circuit includes a second trigger signal generator and a latch circuit. The optical/electrical converter circuit includes a light receiving element and a received-signal amplifying circuit. The light receiving element converts the optical signal from the light emitting element to an output current signal. The received-signal amplifying circuit converts the output current signal to a required digital voltage signal. The optical signal transmission route optically is connecting the transmitter circuit and the receiver circuit. | 09-29-2011 |
20120020612 | OPTICAL INTERCONNECT - An optical interconnect device including a first printed wiring board, a second printed wiring board facing the first printed wiring board, a light-emitting device positioned on the first printed wiring board and electrically connected to the first printed wiring board, a light-receiving device positioned on the second printed wiring board and electrically connected to the second printed wiring board such that the light-receiving device faces the light-emitting device and receives an optical signal transmitted in a direct line from the light-emitting device, and an electrical-connection device mounted on the first printed wiring board and the second printed wiring board such that the first printed wiring board is electrically connected to the second printed wiring board. | 01-26-2012 |
20120228109 | SENSOR, KEYBOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SENSOR - A sensor includes a first printed wiring board having a first electrode made of a metal film, a second printed wiring board facing the first printed wiring board and having a second electrode made of a metal film, the second electrode being positioned on the second printed wiring board such that the second electrode faces the first electrode of the first printed wiring board, and a dielectric body spacing the first electrode and the second electrode apart such that the first electrode, the second electrode and the dielectric body form a capacitor. | 09-13-2012 |
Dan Keller, Danville, CA US
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20100054845 | Removing Click and Friction Noise In A Writing Device - Systems for removing or attenuating friction and/or click noise generated during writing with a smart pen are disclosed. In a smart pen, the writing cartridge is biased towards a first side of the smart pen internal cavity by a low-force biasing system without affecting writing cartridge movement. For example, the writing cartridge is comprised of a magnetic material and a magnet is embedded into the first side of the smart pen internal cavity to bias the writing cartridge towards the first side. Alternatively, the material comprising the writing cartridge or smart pen internal cavity is modified, reducing friction between the components. As another alternative, a DSP method identifies analyzes one or more parameters of received audio data to differentiate click noise from audio data, and may receive data from a movement sensor indicating when the writing cartridge has moved to reduce power consumption for identifying click noise. | 03-04-2010 |
Daniel Scott Keller, San Jose, CA US
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20100150135 | DEVICE BASED EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CROSS CLUSTER EXTENSION MOBILITY - A system is disclosed. The system has a call data receiver arranged to receive call data comprising number data indicative of a telephone number associated with a call connection request. The system also has a translator arranged to translate the received number data to obtain translated number data indicative of another telephone number. There is also a number data associator for associating the call connection request with the translated number data. | 06-17-2010 |
20110064003 | CROSS CLUSTER EXTENSION MOBILITY IN INTERNET-PROTOCOL TELEPHONY - In certain embodiments, a system comprises a connection to a network and an application server providing a cross cluster extension mobility (CCEM) service configured to receive a request from a user to log into the CCEM service from a telephony device connected to the network, prompt the user via the telephony device to provide a user ID, determine whether the user is logging in from a home cluster or a remote cluster, and perform a local extension mobility login for the user. | 03-17-2011 |
David Keller, Murrieta, CA US
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20090189866 | Apparatus and method for enabling user input - An apparatus including: a display including an array of picture elements which are configurable to provide information to a user; a first sensor for sensing force applied to the display by the user, the first sensor comprising a substantially transparent conductive member extending over at least a portion of the array of picture elements and configured to be deformable by the user, the first sensor being configured to provide an output associated with the deformation of the conductive member. | 07-30-2009 |
Doron Keller, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140173723 | REPUTATION OF NETWORK ADDRESS - Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to determining a reputation of a network address. A long-term reputation of the network address is determined. A short-term reputation of the network address is determined based on the long-term reputation and trend information associated with the long-term reputation. | 06-19-2014 |
Duncan Adam Keller, Los Gatos, CA US
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20100018582 | Anti-Back-Streaming Carburetor Valve - A valve for sealing a carburetor inlet of a first diameter, includes a valve element having a curved surface for sealing the inlet opening, and a through hole of substantially the first diameter extending through the valve element, and a translation mechanism for rotating the valve element between a first position wherein the curved surface completely seals the opening and a second position wherein the through hole aligns with the inlet allowing a free flow into the carburetor. | 01-28-2010 |
Ernst Keller, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090007846 | DIFFUSER GRAVITY SUPPORT - An apparatus and method for supporting a substantial center portion of a gas distribution plate is disclosed. At least one support member is capable of engaging and disengaging the diffuser with a mating connection without prohibiting flow of a gas or gases through the diffuser and is designed to provide vertical suspension to a diffuser that is supported at its perimeter, or capable of supporting the diffuser without a perimeter support. In one aspect, the at least one support member is a portion of a gas delivery conduit and in another embodiment is a plurality of support members separated from the gas delivery conduit. The at least one support member is capable of translating vertical lift, or vertical compression to a center area of the diffuser. A method and apparatus for controlling gas flow from the gas delivery conduit to the gas distribution plate is also disclosed. | 01-08-2009 |
Gary Keller, San Clemente, CA US
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20110140923 | Pedestrian Signal Housing with Information Display - A traditional pedestrian signal housing with a video display screen mounted to a pedestrian side of the traditional pedestrian signal housing is disclosed. The video display screen is mounted to the pedestrian side of the pedestrian signal housing by way of a face plate. Tunnel visors may be attached to the traditional pedestrian signal housing to prevent cross traffic from being distracted by the visual images displayed on the video display screen. The information displayed on the video display screen may be advertisements, information, directions, etc. Local or national entities may pay for advertisements to generate revenues for the cities or governmental entities. | 06-16-2011 |
Gerry Keller, Livermore, CA US
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20140077235 | Substrate Free LED Package - A method of fabricating a substrate free light emitting diode (LED), includes arranging LED dies on a tape to form an LED wafer assembly, molding an encapsulation structure over at least one of the LED dies on a first side of the LED wafer assembly, removing the tape, forming a dielectric layer on a second side of the LED wafer assembly, forming an oversized contact region on the dielectric layer to form a virtual LED wafer assembly, and singulating the virtual LED wafer assembly into predetermined regions including at least one LED. The tape can be a carrier tape or a saw tape. Several LED dies can also be electrically coupled before the virtual LED wafer assembly is singulated into predetermined regions including at the electrically coupled LED dies. | 03-20-2014 |
20140197430 | SUBSTRATE FREE LED PACKAGE - A method of fabricating a substrate free light emitting diode (LED), includes arranging LED dies on a tape to form an LED wafer assembly, molding an encapsulation structure over at least one of the LED dies on a first side of the LED wafer assembly, removing the tape, forming a dielectric layer on a second side of the LED wafer assembly, forming an oversized contact region on the dielectric layer to form a virtual LED wafer assembly, and singulating the virtual LED wafer assembly into predetermined regions including at least one LED. The tape can be a carrier tape or a saw tape. Several LED dies can also be electrically coupled before the virtual LED wafer assembly is singulated into predetermined regions including at the electrically coupled LED dies. | 07-17-2014 |
Gilbert Keller, Belmont, CA US
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20100003237 | In vivo temporal control of activatable matrix-degrading enzymes - Methods and combinations are provided for controlling the duration of action, in vivo, of matrix-degrading enzymes. The methods and combinations permit temporary in-vivo activation of matrix-degrading enzymes upon administration to the extra cellular matrix (or “ECM”). Matrix-degrading enzymes having a controlled duration of action can be used to treat ECM-mediated diseases or disorders characterized by increased deposition or accumulation of one or more ECM components. | 01-07-2010 |
20100284995 | Temperature sensitive mutants of matrix metalloproteases and uses thereof - Provided are modified matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes that exhibit temperature-dependent activity and uses thereof. The MMPs can be used, for example, to treat ECM-mediated diseases or disorders characterized by increased deposition or accumulation of one or more ECM components. | 11-11-2010 |
20110229451 | TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MUTANTS OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEASES AND USES THEREOF - Provided are modified matrix metalloprotease (MMP) enzymes that exhibit temperature-dependent activity and uses thereof. The MMPs can be used, for example, to treat ECM-mediated diseases or disorders characterized by increased deposition or accumulation of one or more ECM components. | 09-22-2011 |
20140271609 | IN VIVO TEMPORAL CONTROL OF ACTIVATABLE MATRIX-DEGRADING ENZYMES - Methods and combinations are provided for controlling the duration of action, in vivo, of matrix-degrading enzymes. The methods and combinations permit temporary in-vivo activation of matrix-degrading enzymes upon administration to the extra cellular matrix (or “ECM”). Matrix-degrading enzymes having a controlled duration of action can be used to treat ECM-mediated diseases or disorders characterized by increased deposition or accumulation of one or more ECM components. | 09-18-2014 |
Gilbert A. Keller, Belmont, CA US
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20090123367 | Soluble Glycosaminoglycanases and Methods of Preparing and Using Soluble Glycosaminoglycanases - The invention relates to the discovery of novel soluble neutral active Hyaluronidase Glycoproteins (sHASEGPs), methods of manufacture, and their use to facilitate administration of other molecules or to alleviate glycosaminoglycan associated pathologies. Minimally active polypeptide domains of the soluble, neutral active sHASEGP domains are described that include asparagine-linked sugar moieties required for a functional neutral active hyaluronidase domain. Included are modified amino-terminal leader peptides that enhance secretion of sHASEGP. The invention further comprises sialated and pegylated forms of a recombinant sHASEGP to enhance stability and serum pharmacokinetics over naturally occurring slaughterhouse enzymes. Further described are suitable formulations of a substantially purified recombinant sHASEGP glycoprotein derived from a eukaryotic cell that generate the proper glycosylation required for its optimal activity. | 05-14-2009 |
Gilbert-Andre Keller, Belmont, CA US
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20090136490 | OVR110 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USE - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr110) antibodies that internalize upon binding to Ovr110 on a mammalian in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr110 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr110-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr110 expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr110 antibody to the mammal. | 05-28-2009 |
20090220424 | Pro104 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Pro104) antibodies that bind to Pro104 on a mammalian cell in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Pro104 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Pro104 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Pro104 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Pro104 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing a Pro104-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Pro104 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating a Pro104-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Pro104 antibody to the mammal. | 09-03-2009 |
20100209438 | OVR110 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr110) antibodies that internalize upon binding to Ovr110 on a mammalian in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr110 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr110 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr110-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr110 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr110-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr110 antibody to the mammal. | 08-19-2010 |
20120263647 | Pro104 Antibody Compositions and Methods of Use - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Pro104) antibodies that bind to Pro104 on a mammalian cell in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Pro104 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Pro104 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Pro104 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Pro104 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing a Pro104-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Pro104 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating a Pro104-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Pro104 antibody to the mammal. | 10-18-2012 |
20130022539 | OVR115 ANTIBODY COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The invention provides isolated anti-ovarian, pancreatic, lung or breast cancer antigen (Ovr115) antibodies that bind to Ovr115 on a mammalian cell in vivo. The invention also encompasses compositions comprising an anti-Ovr115 antibody and a carrier. These compositions can be provided in an article of manufacture or a kit. Another aspect of the invention is an isolated nucleic acid encoding an anti-Ovr115 antibody, as well as an expression vector comprising the isolated nucleic acid. Also provided are cells that produce the anti-Ovr115 antibodies. The invention encompasses a method of producing the anti-Ovr115 antibodies. Other aspects of the invention are a method of killing an Ovr115-expressing cancer cell, comprising contacting the cancer cell with an anti-Ovr115 antibody and a method of alleviating or treating an Ovr115-expressing cancer in a mammal, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the anti-Ovr115 antibody to the mammal. | 01-24-2013 |
Greg Keller, Redondo Beach, CA US
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20080196246 | Bundle Cable Connector Assembly, Components, Tooling and Manufacturing Method - A method for assembling a bundle cable connector assembly that eliminates bird caging, wire threads extruding through a connector pin, loose wire threads, dielectric shield shrinking, etc. The method includes stripping the wire to create a birdcage preventative zone and an exposed tip with a crimping zone therebetween, and tinning the exposed wire at the birdcage preventative zone and the tip. The method then includes inserting the wire into a connector pin, and crimping the pin to the wire at the crimping zone using heat so that the tinning solder melts. The method then includes mounting the pin to a connector body and mounting a wire-locking device to the connector body to lock the pin to the connector body. | 08-21-2008 |
Gregory S. Keller, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20080311089 | Augmentation and Repair of Vocal Cord Tissue Defects - The present invention provides a method for corrective surgery in a human subject of a vocal cord defect being amenable to rectification by the augmentation of tissue subjacent to the vocal cord defect comprising the steps of: | 12-18-2008 |
Guillermo Jorge Keller, Santa Clarita, CA US
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20140158868 | Rotatable Viewing Apparatuses and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Methods, systems and apparatuses for rotational viewing systems for optical and/or other measuring equipment are disclosed. The rotational viewing device includes a housing having an interface end opposite a viewing end. The housing has one or more bends between the interface end and the viewing end, an internal mirror, and one or more rotatable joints or connections allowing at least part of the housing to be rotated in a plane parallel or orthogonal to an optical axis of an apparatus to which the viewing device interfaces at the interface end. The rotational viewing device also includes an eyepiece, located at or near the viewing end. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158869 | Detachable Viewing Apparatuses and Methods of Making and Using the Same - Removable and/or detachable viewing devices for optical and/or other measuring equipment and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The viewing device includes a housing, an eyepiece, and an attachment mechanism configured to releasably or detachably connect the viewing device to an optical measuring instrument. An optical measuring system includes an optical measuring instrument and the viewing device detachably connectable to the optical measuring instrument. The optical measuring kit may include one or more caps or plugs detachably connectable to the opening of the optical measuring instrument and/or the interface end of the viewing device. | 06-12-2014 |
Igor Keller, Pleasanton, CA US
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20090199140 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL ANALYSIS - Some embodiments of the invention provide a method for performing thermal analysis of an integrated circuit (“IC”) layout that includes numerous circuit modules. In some embodiments, the method initially defines several power dissipation equations that express the temperature dependence of the power dissipation for several circuit modules. In some embodiments, the power dissipation equations express a non-linear relationship between power dissipation and temperature. The method defines a heat flow equation based on the specified power dissipation equations. The method then solves the heat flow equation to identify a temperature distribution for the design layout. | 08-06-2009 |
20140096099 | GENERATING AN EQUIVALENT WAVEFORM MODEL IN STATIC TIMING ANALYSIS - A method is provided for use during static timing analysis of an integrated circuit design to produce an equivalent waveform model, the method comprising: using an analog model of the inner component, to simulate an inner component to produce multiple analog simulation output characterization waveforms as a function of multiple input waveforms used to characterize the design cell; using the analog model of the inner component to simulate the inner component to produce an analog simulation output waveform as a function of the complex waveform; and producing the equivalent waveform model as a function of the multiple analog simulation output characterization waveforms and the analog simulation output waveform. | 04-03-2014 |
Jason Keller, San Diego, CA US
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20100131463 | MOBILE OBSERVATION MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS - Managing mobile observation, including: customizing observation data collection including generating customized observation questions to meet particular needs of a client; dynamically building user-generated questions in both a web application and a mobile application in such an input form as to match the customized observation questions; collecting mobile observation data; and resolving conflicts in the observation data by synchronizing data residing in multiple locations. | 05-27-2010 |
Jed Keller, Los Gatos, CA US
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20080232934 | MODULAR CLUSTER TOOL - A modular cluster tool is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system, comprises a wafer transfer station that includes a first vacuum chamber that stores a plurality of semiconductor wafers. The system also includes an equipment front end module interface, and two or more shuttle lock interfaces. | 09-25-2008 |
20100221915 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING - A method and apparatus for semiconductor processing is disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of transporting a wafer within a cluster tool, comprises placing the wafer into a first segment of a vacuum enclosure, the vacuum enclosure being attached to a processing chamber and a factory interface. The wafer is transported to a second segment of the vacuum enclosure using a vertical transport mechanism, wherein the second segment is above or below the first segment. | 09-02-2010 |
Jennifer Keller, Los Altos, CA US
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20130244990 | GENETIC POLYMORPHISMS ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION - The present disclosure provides methods for determining risk for depression, as well as compositions for use in such methods. | 09-19-2013 |
Jim Keller, Redwood City, CA US
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20130061111 | SIMULTANEOUS DATA TRANSFER AND ERROR CONTROL TO REDUCE LATENCY AND IMPROVE THROUGHPUT TO A HOST - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that transfers data from a storage device to a host. The system includes a communication mechanism that receives a request to read a set of blocks from the host. Next, upon reading each block from the set of blocks from the storage device, the communication mechanism transfers the block over an interface with the host. The system also includes an error-detection apparatus that performs error detection on the block upon reading the block, and an error-correction apparatus that performs error correction on the block if an error is detected in the block. The communication mechanism may then retransfer the block to the host after the error is removed from the block. | 03-07-2013 |
20140195872 | SIMULTANEOUS DATA TRANSFER AND ERROR CONTROL TO REDUCE LATENCY AND IMPROVE THROUGHPUT TO A HOST - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that transfers data from a storage device to a host. The system includes a communication mechanism that receives a request to read a set of blocks from the host. Next, upon reading each block from the set of blocks from the storage device, the communication mechanism transfers the block over an interface with the host. The system also includes an error-detection apparatus that performs error detection on the block upon reading the block, and an error-correction apparatus that performs error correction on the block if an error is detected in the block. The communication mechanism may then retransfer the block to the host after the error is removed from the block. | 07-10-2014 |
John Roderick Keller, Carpinteria, CA US
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20090011684 | Polishing Machine Comprising a Work Chamber and a Platform - A polishing machine for optical elements, comprising:—a spindle arranged to rotationally drive an optical element;—a polishing tool mobile relative to the spindle; wherein the polishing machine further comprises a platform mounted on top of a work chamber, the work chamber comprising the spindle, and the platform holding a body on which is mounted the polishing tool. | 01-08-2009 |
20090011685 | Polishing Machine Comprising Sliding Means Transverse to the Front Face - A polishing machine for optical elements includes: —a spindle arranged to rotationally drive an optical element; —a polishing tool mobile relative to the spindle; —a front face provided with a door enabling the access to the spindle and to the polishing tool. The polishing tool is mounted on a body which is rotationally mounted on sliding members by way of a first axis, the sliding members being substantially perpendicular to the front face. | 01-08-2009 |
Katie Keller, San Diego, CA US
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20130206623 | Elongated Endoluminal Device Packaging System and Method - A package system and method are provided for storing and shipping of elongated endoluminal devices. In one aspect, the system includes a packaging tray having a first area to maintain the position of a first portion of the elongated endoluminal device and a second portion retaining an opposing portion of the elongate device. The second portion configured to hold the coupling element of the assembly and being radially spaced outward from the first portion. | 08-15-2013 |
Kenneth W. Keller, Reseda, CA US
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20100039043 | ADVANCED LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a lighting system supporting multiple independently controlled zones utilizing a plurality of semiconductor switches coupled to a plurality of transformers to produce a non-sinusoidal power output and controlled by a digital controller that receives feedback from each zone in order to auto-sense the proper voltage for a plurality of connected loads. | 02-18-2010 |
Kevin E. Keller, San Francisco, CA US
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20110050591 | Touch-Screen User Interface - A user interface for a touch-screen display of a dedicated handheld electronic book reader device is described. The user interface detects human gestures manifest as pressure being applied by a finger or stylus to regions on the touch-screen display. In one implementation, the touch-screen user interface enables a user to turn one or more pages in response to applying a force or pressure to the touch-screen display. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface is configured to bookmark a page temporarily by applying a pressure to the display, then allowing a user to turn pages to a new page, but reverting back to a previously-displayed page when the pressure is removed. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface identifies and filters electronic books based on book size and/or a time available to read a book. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface converts text to speech in response to a user touching the touch-screen display. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050592 | Touch-Screen User Interface - A user interface for a touch-screen display of a dedicated handheld electronic book reader device is described. The user interface detects human gestures manifest as pressure being applied by a finger or stylus to regions on the touch-screen display. In one implementation, the touch-screen user interface enables a user to turn one or more pages in response to applying a force or pressure to the touch-screen display. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface is configured to bookmark a page temporarily by applying a pressure to the display, then allowing a user to turn pages to a new page, but reverting back to a previously-displayed page when the pressure is removed. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface identifies and filters electronic books based on book size and/or a time available to read a book. In another implementation, the touch-screen user interface converts text to speech in response to a user touching the touch-screen display. | 03-03-2011 |
Kevin Martin Keller, San Diego, CA US
Kristopher Warren Keller, Danville, CA US
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20090309483 | PHOTOCATHODE LIGHTING DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND EXPOSURE APPARATUS USING PHOTOCATHODE LIGHTING DEVICE - The photocathode lighting device of planar light emission including: a light source unit emitting a first light; a cathode plate contacted face-to-face with the light source unit; a metal mask layer adhered to the cathode plate and including a repetitive plurality of apertures; a photocathode formed on a surface of the metal mask layer, receiving the first light, and emitting an electron; an anode plate facing the cathode plate and spaced apart from the cathode plate; and a phosphor formed in a lower part of the anode plate and emitting a second light when the emitted electron collides with the phosphor. | 12-17-2009 |
Lucius W. Keller, Vista, CA US
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20090045934 | Self-contained turn signal indicator unit - A self-contained turn signal indicator unit for signaling to the hearing impaired driver of a motor vehicle that the vehicle's turn signals are activated. The indicator unit is attached to the cover of the vehicle's steering column and produces a loud audible signal and a light signal when the turn signal lever is moved to the turning position. The circuitry includes a battery, a turn switch activated by movement of the turn signal lever, and a buzzer and a lamp. A volume control, operable by a user, controls the volume of the sound. An optional timed switch for turning off the circuit has a normally closed position and has an open position for a predetermined period of time after the turn switch is closed and remains closed. | 02-19-2009 |
Lutz Keller, Fontana, CA US
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20110299076 | SPECTROMETER WITH VALIDATION CELL - A valid state of an analytical system that includes a light source and a detector can be verified by determining that deviation of first light intensity data quantifying a first intensity of light received at the detector from the light source after the light has passed at least once through each of a reference gas in a validation cell and a zero gas from a stored data set does not exceed a pre-defined threshold deviation. The stored data set can represent at least one previous measurement collected during a previous instrument validation process performed on the analytical system. The reference gas can include a known amount of an analyte. A concentration of the analyte in a sample gas can be determined by correcting second light intensity data quantifying a second intensity of the light received at the detector after the light passes at least once through each of the reference gas in the validation cell and a sample gas containing an unknown concentration of the analyte compound. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299084 | VALIDATION AND CORRECTION OF SPECTROMETER PERFORMANCE USING A VALIDATION CELL - Light intensity data quantifying intensity of light generated by a light source and received at a detector during a validation mode of an absorption spectrometer can be compared with a stored data set representing at least one previous measurement in a validation mode of an analytical system. The validation mode can include causing the light to pass at least once through each of a zero gas and a reference gas contained within a validation cell and including a known amount of a target analyte. The zero gas can have at least one of known and negligible first light absorbance characteristics within a range of wavelengths produced by the light source. A validation failure can be determined to have occurred if the first light intensity data and the stored data set are out of agreement by more than a predefined threshold amount. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described. | 12-08-2011 |
20140160474 | OPTICAL REFLECTORS FOR SPECTROMETER GAS CELLS - A spectrometer cell can include a spacer, at least one end cap, and at least one mirror with a reflective surface. The end cap can be positioned proximate to a first contact end of the spacer such that the end cap and spacer at least partially enclose an internal volume of the spectrometer cell. The mirror can be secured in place by a mechanical attachment that includes attachment materials that are chemically inert to at least one reactive gas compound. The mechanical attachment can hold an optical axis of the reflective surface in a fixed orientation relative to other components of the spectrometer cell and or a spectrometer device that comprises the spectrometer cell. The mirror can optionally be constructed of a material such as stainless steel, ceramic, or the like. Related methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and the like are described. | 06-12-2014 |
Marc Keller, San Jose, CA US
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20110072396 | Gallery User Interface Controls - A computing system for providing a user interface control to modify properties of items within a main application window. The computing system has a main application window, a gallery control window, a control object selection processing module, and a control object focus processing module. The main application window contains one or more application items, each application item having one or more control properties affecting a behavior of the application item. The gallery control window contains a list of one or more control objects for modifying control properties of the application items located within the main application window. Each of the control objects in the list of control objects includes a graphical icon having a selection portion and a properties portion and one or more control properties that affect one or more items within the main application window. | 03-24-2011 |
Morgan Lee Keller, Los Angeles, CA US
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20100174582 | EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE USER TARGETED ADVERTISING THROUGH USER DRIVEN SELECTIONS AND USE OF VIDEO AND ELECTRONIC GAMES - Systems, apparatus and methods for marketing through advertising video games are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises presenting a list of the one or more products, services, brands or locations to one or more users; requesting the users select one or more products, services, brands or locations; receiving data indicating which of the one or more products, services, brands or locations the at users selected; presenting one or more video games to the users, presenting one or more instances of advertising related to the specific products, services, brands or locations selected by the users to the users; providing one or more incentives related directly to the specific products, services, brands or locations selected by the users to the users and receiving data from the users regarding their interest in, acceptance or rejection of the incentives provided to the users. | 07-08-2010 |
Pat Keller, Cardiff, CA US
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20100064976 | Bottle with hose for dispensing liquids for animal and human consumption - A bottle with a hose for dispensing liquid for animal or human consumption in a sanitized and convenient manner is disclosed. The bottle includes a hose that has one end connected to the bottom of the bottle with a length sufficient to wrap around the circumference of the bottle multiple times. A lever-actuated valve with a spout is connected to the other end of the hose for dispensing liquid into a tray and/or directly to an animal for consumption. The tray can be a base portion of the bottle, the cap of the bottle, or attached separately to the bottle or hose. Alternatively, multiple trays are included with the bottle. The lever-actuated valve may also be attached to a y-connector allowing for multiple spouts to dispense liquid simultaneously to multiple trays and/or directly to animals. A hose attachment secures the lever actuated valve end of the hose to the bottle. | 03-18-2010 |
Paul A. Keller, La Habra, CA US
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20110076109 | Blind Fasteners and Methods of Manufacture - Blind fasteners and methods of manufacture. The blind fasteners each have a sleeve with a sleeve head thereon and a stem having a stem head thereon. The stem extends through the sleeve from an end of the sleeve opposite the sleeve head with the stem head adjacent the end of the sleeve opposite the sleeve head. The sleeve has a non-uniform wall thickness to cause the sleeve to buckle outward against a blind side surface of a work piece to form a blind side head when the stem is pulled relative to the sleeve head to set the fastener in a work piece, the work piece having a thickness which may range from a predetermined minimum grip to a predetermined maximum grip. Various embodiments are disclosed. | 03-31-2011 |
Randall G. Keller, Palo Alto, CA US
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20150088859 | CLICK MAGNET IMAGES - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for identifying click magnet images. In one aspect, a method includes obtaining selections vector for images. A selection vector for an image can include vector elements that correspond to a unique search query. The value of each vector element can be proportional to a number of selections of image search results that included a representation of the image when the search results were presented in response to the unique search query. The image can be deemed be a click magnet image based at least in part on a first number of selections of image search results that included a representation of the image for search queries categorized as belonging to a set of categories and a total number of selections of image search results that included a representation of the image. | 03-26-2015 |
Richard Keller, Redwood City, CA US
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20140266073 | ENERGY STORAGE CIRCUIT - An energy storage (ES) circuit, including: a plurality of terminals configured to: connect to a pulse load having an input voltage and drawing a low current during a first interval and a high current during a second interval; and connect to a power supply having a source voltage and delivering a source current; an energy storage capacitor connected to the plurality of terminals; and a bidirectional direct current (DC) to DC converter configured to: recharge, during at least a portion of the first interval, the energy storage capacitor using a plurality of charge drawn from the source current; and reduce a drop in the input voltage during the second interval by delivering a difference between the source current and the high current to the pulse load using the plurality of charge stored in the energy storage capacitor. | 09-18-2014 |
Richard Keller, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140265594 | Mother/Daughterboard Power Supply - Circuits are described that permit the efficient supply of power from a backplane such as that contained in a motherboard. In one embodiment, the power supply stores charge at a relatively high potential to permit a last transmission from a daughterboard when power is interrupted to the motherboard. | 09-18-2014 |
Robert Keller, Menlo Park, CA US
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20080271159 | Method And System For Restricting Access To User Resources - A user's set top box (STB), or other client, executes a shell and has an application program interface (API) by which certain features of the client can be controlled. The client is in communication with a walled garden proxy server (WGPS), which controls access to a walled garden. The walled garden contains links to one or more servers providing network-based services. The client sends a request to the WGPS to access a service provided by a site in the garden. To provide the service, the site sends the client a message containing code calling a function in the API. The WGPS traps the message from the site and looks up the site in a table to determine the access control list (ACL) for the site. The ACL is a bit-map that specifies which functions of the client's API can be invoked by code from the site. The WGPS includes the ACL in the header of the hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) message to the client. The shell receives the message and extracts the ACL. The shell uses the ACL to determine whether the code has permission to execute any called functions in the API. If the code lacks permission, the shell stops execution and sends a message to the site indicating that the site lacks permission. Otherwise, the shell allows the code to call the function. | 10-30-2008 |
20110023117 | Method and System for Restricting Access to User Resources - A user's set top box (STB), or other client, executes a shell and has an application program interface (API) by which certain features of the client can be controlled. The client is in communication with a walled garden proxy server (WGPS), which controls access to a walled garden. The walled garden contains links to one or more servers providing network-based services. The client sends a request to the WGPS to access a service provided by a site in the garden. To provide the service, the site sends the client a message containing code calling a function in the API. The WGPS traps the message from the site and looks up the site in a table to determine the access control list (ACL) for the site. The ACL is a bit-map that specifies which functions of the client's API can be invoked by code from the site. The WGPS includes the ACL in the header of the hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) message to the client. The shell receives the message and extracts the ACL. The shell uses the ACL to determine whether the code has permission to execute any called functions in the API. If the code lacks permission, the shell stops execution and sends a message to the site indicating that the site lacks permission. Otherwise, the shell allows the code to call the function. | 01-27-2011 |
20120297460 | Method And System For Restricting Access To User Resources - A user's set top box (STB), or other client, executes a shell and has an application program interface (API) by which certain features of the client can be controlled. The client is in communication with a walled garden proxy server (WGPS). The client sends a request to the WGPS to access a service provided by a site in the garden. The site sends the client a message containing code calling a function in the API. The WGPS traps the message from the site and looks up the site in a table to determine the access control list (ACL) for the site. The WGPS includes the ACL in the header of the hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) message to the client. The shell receives the message and extracts the ACL. If the code lacks permission, the shell stops execution. | 11-22-2012 |
20140109198 | Method And System For Restricting Access To User Resources - A user's set top box (STB), or other client, executes a shell and has an application program interface (API) by which certain features of the client can be controlled. The client is in communication with a walled garden proxy server (WGPS). The client sends a request to the WGPS to access a service provided by a site in the garden. The site sends the client a message containing code calling a function in the API. The WGPS traps the message from the site and looks up the site in a table to determine the access control list (ACL) for the site. The WGPS includes the ACL in the header of the hypertext transport protocol (HTTP) message to the client. The shell receives the message and extracts the ACL. If the code lacks permission, the shell stops execution. | 04-17-2014 |
Robert C. Keller, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140164716 | OVERRIDE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEMORY ACCESS MANAGEMENT - A memory management system and method are described. In one embodiment, a memory management system includes a memory management unit for virtualizing context memory storage and independently controlling access to the context memory without interference from other engine activities. The shared resource management unit overrides a stream of access denials (e.g., NACKs) associated with an access problem. The memory management system and method facilitate efficient and flexible access to memory while controlling translation between virtual and physical memory “spaces”. In one embodiment the memory management system includes a translation lookaside buffer and a fill component. The translation lookaside buffer tracks information associating a virtual memory space with a physical memory space. The fill component tracks the status of an access request progress from a plurality of engines independently and faults that occur in attempting to access a memory space | 06-12-2014 |
Robin O. Keller, Lincoln, CA US
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20110298236 | Training chopsticks - Chopsticks are provided including a first chopstick and a second chopstick which have been modified to be readily coupled together. Bores are formed in each of the chopsticks. A pin is supplied which passes through each of the bores. The pin has a friction fit within the bores such that the chopsticks are held together. The pin resiliently flexes when distal ends of the chopsticks are brought together, so that the pin provides a return force to the chopsticks. The bores and pin preferably have a non-circular cross-section so that the chopsticks are held within a common plane. The pin can have at least one tip that is pointed so that the pin can double as a toothpick. | 12-08-2011 |
Scott Keller, Long Beach, CA US
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20140197910 | MAGNETOELECTRIC CONTROL OF SUPERPARAMAGNETISM - A magnetoelectric composite device having a free (i.e. switchable) layer of ferromagnetic nanocrystals mechanically coupled a ferroelectric single crystal substrate is presented, wherein application of an electrical field on the composite switches the magnetic state of the switchable layer from a superparamagnetic state having no overall net magnetization to a substantially single-domain ferromagnetic state. | 07-17-2014 |
Sean J. Keller, San Diego, CA US
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20100172195 | ULTRA-LOW-POWER VARIATION-TOLERANT RADIATION-HARDENED CACHE DESIGN - A random access memory (RAM) cell provides a control section and a storage section coupled to the storage section. The storage section includes complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transistors and the storage section is read by precharging the control section to a virtual drain voltage. | 07-08-2010 |
Stacia Keller, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20090146162 | FABRICATION OF NONPOLAR INDIUM GALLIUM NITRIDE THIN FILMS, HETEROSTRUCTURES AND DEVICES BY METALORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A method for the fabrication of nonpolar indium gallium nitride (InGaN) films as well as nonpolar InGaN-containing device structures using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOVCD). The method is used to fabricate nonpolar InGaN/GaN violet and near-ultraviolet light emitting diodes and laser diodes. | 06-11-2009 |
20090246944 | METHOD FOR HETEROEPITAXIAL GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY N-FACE GaN, InN, AND AlN AND THEIR ALLOYS BY METAL ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Methods for the heteroepitaxial growth of smooth, high quality films of N-face GaN film grown by MOCVD are disclosed. Use of a misoriented substrate and possibly nitridizing the substrate allow for the growth of smooth N-face GaN and other Group III nitride films as disclosed herein. The present invention also avoids the typical large (μm sized) hexagonal features which make N-face GaN material unacceptable for device applications. The present invention allows for the growth of smooth, high quality films which makes the development of N-face devices possible. | 10-01-2009 |
20110057198 | TECHNIQUE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH CURRENT DENSITY HETEROJUNCTION FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS BASED ON (10-10)-PLANE GaN BY DELTA-DOPING - A delta (δ)-doped (10-10)-plane GaN transistor is disclosed. Delta doping can achieve a transistor having at least 10 times higher current density than a conventional (10-10)-plane GaN transistor. | 03-10-2011 |
20110204329 | NON-POLAR (Al,B,In,Ga)N QUANTUM WELL AND HETEROSTRUCTURE MATERIALS AND DEVICES - A method for forming non-polar (Al,B,In,Ga)N quantum well and heterostructure materials and devices. Non-polar (11 | 08-25-2011 |
20120126239 | LAYER STRUCTURES FOR CONTROLLING STRESS OF HETEROEPITAXIALLY GROWN III-NITRIDE LAYERS - A III-N layer structure is described that includes a III-N buffer layer on a foreign substrate, an additional III-N layer, a first III-N structure, and a second III-N layer structure. The first III-N structure atop the III-N buffer layer includes at least two III-N layers, each having an aluminum composition, and the III-N layer of the two III-N layers that is closer to the III-N buffer layer having the larger aluminum composition. The second III-N structure includes a III-N superlattice, the III-N superlattice including at least two III-N well layers interleaved with at least two III-N barrier layer. The first III-N structure and the second III-N structure are between the additional III-N layer and the foreign substrate. | 05-24-2012 |
20120193638 | METHOD FOR HETEROEPITAXIAL GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY N-FACE GaN, InN, AND AIN AND THEIR ALLOYS BY METAL ORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - Methods for the heteroepitaxial growth of smooth, high quality films of N-face GaN film grown by MOCVD are disclosed. Use of a misoriented substrate and possibly nitridizing the substrate allow for the growth of smooth N-face GaN and other Group III nitride films as disclosed herein. The present invention also avoids the typical large (μm sized) hexagonal features which make N-face GaN material unacceptable for device applications. The present invention allows for the growth of smooth, high quality films which makes the development of N-face devices possible. | 08-02-2012 |
20120205623 | NON-POLAR (Al,B,In,Ga)N QUANTUM WELL AND HETEROSTRUCTURE MATERIALS AND DEVICES - A method for forming non-polar (Al,B,In,Ga)N quantum well and heterostructure materials and devices. Non-polar (11 | 08-16-2012 |
20130200495 | BUFFER LAYER STRUCTURES SUITED FOR III-NITRIDE DEVICES WITH FOREIGN SUBSTRATES - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a buffer structure suited for III-N device having a foreign substrate. The buffer structure can include a first buffer layer having a first aluminum composition and a second buffer layer formed on the first buffer layer, the second buffer layer having a second aluminum composition. The buffer structure further includes a third buffer layer formed on the second buffer layer at a second interface, the third buffer layer having a third aluminum composition. The first aluminum composition decreases in the first buffer layer towards the interface and the second aluminum composition throughout the second buffer layer is greater than the first aluminum composition at the interface. | 08-08-2013 |
20130264540 | FABRICATION OF NONPOLAR INDIUM GALLIUM NITRIDE THIN FILMS, HETEROSTRUCTURES, AND DEVICES BY METALORGANIC CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION - A method for the fabrication of nonpolar indium gallium nitride (InGaN) films as well as nonpolar InGaN-containing device structures using metalorganic chemical vapor deposition (MOVCD). The method is used to fabricate nonpolar InGaN/GaN violet and near-ultraviolet light emitting diodes and laser diodes. | 10-10-2013 |
20130307027 | METHOD FOR HETEROEPITAXIAL GROWTH OF HIGH CHANNEL CONDUCTIVITY AND HIGH BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE NITROGEN POLAR HIGH ELECTRON MOBILITY TRANSISTORS - A method for growing high mobility, high charge Nitrogen polar (N-polar) or Nitrogen face (In, Al, Ga)N/GaN High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs). The method can provide a successful approach to increase the breakdown voltage and reduce the gate leakage of the N-polar HEMTs, which has great potential to improve the N-polar or N-face HEMTs' high frequency and high power performance. | 11-21-2013 |
20140264370 | CARBON DOPING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device can include forming a III-N semiconductor layer in a reactor and injecting a hydrocarbon precursor into the reactor, thereby carbon doping the III-N semiconductor layer and causing the III-N semiconductor layer to be insulating or semi-insulating. A semiconductor device can include a substrate and a carbon doped insulating or semi-insulating III-N semiconductor layer on the substrate. The carbon doping density in the III-N semiconductor layer is greater than 5×10 | 09-18-2014 |
20140264455 | CARBON DOPING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device can include forming a III-N semiconductor layer in a reactor and injecting a hydrocarbon precursor into the reactor, thereby carbon doping the III-N semiconductor layer and causing the III-N semiconductor layer to be insulating or semi-insulating. A semiconductor device can include a substrate and a carbon doped insulating or semi-insulating III-N semiconductor layer on the substrate. The carbon doping density in the III-N semiconductor layer is greater than 5×10 | 09-18-2014 |
20150021552 | III-NITRIDE TRANSISTOR INCLUDING A P-TYPE DEPLETING LAYER - A transistor includes a III-N layer structure comprising a III-N channel layer between a III-N barrier layer and a p-type III-N layer. The transistor further includes a source, a drain, and a gate between the source and the drain, the gate being over the III-N layer structure. The p-type III-N layer includes a first portion that is at least partially in a device access region between the gate and the drain, and the first portion of the p-type III-N layer is electrically connected to the source and electrically isolated from the drain. When the transistor is biased in the off state, the p-type layer can cause channel charge in the device access region to deplete as the drain voltage increases, thereby leading to higher breakdown voltages. | 01-22-2015 |
Stacia Keller, Goleta, CA US
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20140131730 | (IN,GA,AL)N OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICES GROWN ON RELAXED (IN,GA,AL)N-ON-GAN BASE LAYERS - A method of fabricating a heterostructure device, including (a) obtaining a first layer or substrate; (b) growing a second layer on the first layer or substrate; and (c) forming the second layer that is at least partially relaxed wherein (1) the first layer and the second layer have the same lattice structure but different lattice constants, (2) the first layer and the second layer form a heterojunction, and (3) the heterojunction forms an active area of a device or serves as a pseudo-substrate for the device. | 05-15-2014 |
Tim Keller, Winters, CA US
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20090230081 | VENTED SCREWCAP CLOSURE WITH DIFFUSIVE MEMBRANE LINER - A liner for a wine bottle cap is constructed such that a gas, such as oxygen, that diffuses through the liner moves along a path within the liner whose length is greater than the thickness of the liner. In this manner, oxygen from the atmospheric air can diffuse through a relatively thin liner at a slow rate before reaching the bottled wine. The liner is comprised of alternating layers of material semi-permeable to oxygen and material impermeable to oxygen, the impermeable layers containing open areas through which oxygen can diffuse. As oxygen diffuses through the alternating layers, the path(s) along which the oxygen diffuses is determined by the locations of the open areas in the impermeable layers. The liner may be assembled with a screw cap closure that comprises ventilation holes connected by a raceway for distribution of atmospheric air to the liner. | 09-17-2009 |
Timothy P. Keller, Winters, CA US
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20110253666 | LINER-STRETCHING BOTTLE CLOSURE BODY RECESS AND REINFORCING INSERT - A bottle closure includes a cap having a cylindrical shaped body and a closed end. The bottle closure further includes a liner disposed on an interior surface of the closed end of the cap, the liner for contacting a bottle opening. The closed end of the cap further includes a recess formed therein for urging a central portion of the liner into a bottle opening when applied thereto (e.g., by a bottling press). The bottle closure may further include or have applied thereto a support structure or central mass to support the recess during the bottling process and thereafter. | 10-20-2011 |
20120067842 | OXYGEN REGULATION MECHANISM FOR A BEVERAGE GASKET - A gasket for a bottle closure that regulates the diffusion of oxygen into the bottle is provided. In one example, the gasket includes a flexible substrate permeable to oxygen and a barrier film that is less permeable to oxygen than the substrate layer, where the combined structure has a light transmittance of between 0.5% and 10%. In some examples, the substrate includes a polymer layer and the film comprises a metal or non-metal film, where the film may be vapor deposited or sputtered onto the substrate. The metalized film layer may be deposited on the substrate to allow oxygen to diffuse there through at a rate of 1.5 cc/m | 03-22-2012 |
Toby Mathew Keller, Mission Viejo, CA US
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20140108963 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TAGGED IMAGES - A system and method for tagging media can include obtaining a media object and presenting the media within a media tagging interface; in the media tagging interface, obtaining selection of a region of the presented media to create a first media tag; obtaining user selection of at least a first application instance to assign to the first media tag; collecting content of the first application instance; rendering the tagged media with an indicator in the region of the first media tag; and on selection of the indicator in the rendered tagged media, activating a user interface of the first application instance with the collected content. | 04-17-2014 |
Tom Keller, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20140032485 | METHOD AND SYSTEM TO PROVIDE PORTABLE DATABASE FUNCTIONALITY IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM - A method and system to provide portable database functionality in an electronic form is described. The system may include a communications module and a portability module. The communications module may be configured to receive a request to generate an electronic form, the electronic form to include preloaded database information. The portability module may be configured to respond to the request by configuring the electronic form to include the preloaded database information obtained from a source database. The preloaded database information may be used for a variety of purposes at fill time, when one or more electronic form field values are being filled in by a user. | 01-30-2014 |
Wade Keller, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20090099420 | SYSTEM FOR MANAGING BOWDEN CABLES IN ARTICULATING INSTRUMENTS - The present invention relates, generally, to the reduction or elimination of permanent and catastrophic herniations in Bowden cables or coil pipes in articulating devices or snake-like robots. More particularly, the present invention relates managing the coil pipes in a spiral pattern along the articulating device or snake-like robot to reduce or eliminate the necessity of the Bowden cables or coil pipes to slide along the length of the articulating device or snake-like robot. Reduction or elimination of the necessity for the Bowden cables or coil pipes to slide reduces or eliminates catastrophic herniations in articulating devices or snake-like robots undergoing one or more articulations. | 04-16-2009 |
Wade A. Keller, San Jose, CA US
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20090254161 | METHOD FOR REDUCING MYOCARDIAL INFARCT BY APPLICATION OF INTRAVASCULAR HYPOTHERMIA - Methods and apparatus for preventing myocardial infarction, or lessening the size/severity of an evolving myocardial infarction, by cooling at least the affected area of the myocardium using an intravascular heat exchange catheter. The heat exchange catheter may be inserted into the vasculature (e.g., a vein) and advanced to a position wherein a heat exchanger on the catheter is located in or near the heart (e.g., within the vena cava near the patient's heart). Thereafter, the heat exchange catheter is used to cool the myocardium (or the entire body of the patient) to a temperature that effectively lessens the metabolic rate and/or oxygen consumption of the ischemic myocardial cells or otherwise protects the ischemic myocardium from undergoing irreversible damage or infarction. | 10-08-2009 |
20100030307 | MULTIPLE LUMEN HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETERS - Catheter devices and methods for intravascular heating and/or cooling of human or veterinary patients. The catheter devices generally comprise catheters having inflow and outflow lumens and at least one curvilinear balloon connected to the inflow and outflow lumens such that heat exchange fluid may be circulated through the balloon(s). The catheter is inserted into the vasculature and heated or cooled fluid is circulated through the balloon(s) to heat or cool blood flowing in heat-exchange proximity to the balloon(s), thereby effecting heating or cooling of all or a portion of the patient's body. | 02-04-2010 |
20110166634 | INHIBITION OF PLATELET ACTIVATION, AGGREGATION AND/OR ADHESION BY HYPOTHERMIA - A method for treating acute coronary syndromes (i.e., unstable angina or non-Q-wave MI) or transient ischemic attacks in a human or animal patient by placing a heat exchange apparatus in the patient=s vasculature and using that heat exchange apparatus to cool the patient to a temperature (e.g. 30-36_C) at which platelet inhibition (i.e., inhibition of platelet activation and/or aggregation and/or adhesion) occurs. Anti-shivering drugs or anesthesia may be administered to patients whose body temperature is cooled below that patient=s shivering threshold (typically approximately 35.5 C). If it is determined that platelet inhibition is no longer desirable, such as when the patient is about to undergo a surgical or interventional procedure wherein bleeding could be problematic, the hypothermia-induced platelet inhibition may be rapidly reversed by using the intravascular heat exchange apparatus to re-warm the patient=s body to normothermia or near normothermia. | 07-07-2011 |
20110306836 | TENDON-DRIVEN ENDOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope has an elongated body with a manually or selectively steerable distal portion and an automatically controlled, segmented proximal portion. The steerable distal portion and the segment of the controllable portion are actuated by at least two tendons. As the endoscope is advanced, the user maneuvers the distal portion, and a motion controller actuates tendons in the segmented proximal portion so that the proximal portion assumes the selected curve of the selectively steerable distal portion. By this method the selected curves are propagated along the endoscope body so that the endoscope largely conforms to the pathway selected. When the endoscope is withdrawn proximally, the selected curves can propagate distally along the endoscope body. This allows the endoscope to negotiate tortuous curves along a desired path through or around and between organs within the body. | 12-15-2011 |
20120095536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY WAY OF A TRANSLUMINALLY INSERTABLE HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature. | 04-19-2012 |
20130090709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGIONAL AND WHOLE BODY TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and | 04-11-2013 |
20130150929 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY WAY OF A TRANSLUMINALLY INSERTABLE HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature. | 06-13-2013 |
20130296983 | MULTIPLE LUMEN HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETERS - Catheter devices and methods for intravascular heating and/or cooling of human or veterinary patients. The catheter devices generally comprise catheters having inflow and outflow lumens and at least one curvilinear balloon connected to the inflow and outflow lumens such that heat exchange fluid may be circulated through the balloon(s). The catheter is inserted into the vasculature and heated or cooled fluid is circulated through the balloon(s) to heat or cool blood flowing in heat-exchange proximity to the balloon(s), thereby effecting heating or cooling of all or a portion of the patient's body. | 11-07-2013 |
20130304166 | INHIBITION OF PLATELET ACTIVATION, AGGREGATION AND/OR ADHESION BY HYPOTHERMIA - A method for treating acute coronary syndromes (i.e., unstable angina or non-Q-wave MI) or transient ischemic attacks in a human or animal patient by placing a heat exchange apparatus in the patient's vasculature and using that heat exchange apparatus to cool the patient to a temperature (e.g. 30-36 degrees C.) at which platelet inhibition (i.e., inhibition of platelet activation and/or aggregation and/or adhesion) occurs. Anti-shivering drugs or anesthesia may be administered to patients whose body temperature is cooled below that patient's shivering threshold (typically approximately 35.5 degrees C.). If it is determined that platelet inhibition is no longer desirable, such as when the patient is about to undergo a surgical or interventional procedure wherein bleeding could be problematic, the hypothermia-induced platelet inhibition may be rapidly reversed by using the intravascular heat exchange apparatus to re-warm the patient's body to normothermia or near normothermia. | 11-14-2013 |
20140121735 | Method for Reducing Myocardial Infarct by Application of Intravascular Hypothermia - Methods and apparatus for preventing myocardial infarction, or lessening the size/severity of an evolving myocardial infarction, by cooling at least the affected area of the myocardium using an intravascular heat exchange catheter. The heat exchange catheter may be inserted into the vasculature (e.g., a vein) and advanced to a position wherein a heat exchanger on the catheter is located in or near the heart (e.g., within the vena cava near the patient's heart). Thereafter, the heat exchange catheter is used to cool the myocardium (or the entire body of the patient) to a temperature that effectively lessens the metabolic rate and/or oxygen consumption of the ischemic myocardial cells or otherwise protects the ischemic myocardium from undergoing irreversible damage or infarction. | 05-01-2014 |
Wade A. Keller, Aliso Viejo, CA US
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20080214893 | ENDOSCOPE WITH ADJACENTLY POSITIONED GUIDING APPARATUS - An endoscope with guiding apparatus is provided. The endoscope has an elongate body with a steerable distal portion, an automatically controlled portion, a flexible and passively manipulated proximal portion, and an externally controlled and manipulatable guiding apparatus. The guiding apparatus may be positioned within the endoscope or may be positioned adjacent to the endoscope. An interlocking device is provided to slidably interlock the guiding apparatus and the endoscope. When the guide is in a flexible state, it can conform to a curve or path defined by the steerable distal portion and the automatically controlled portion. The guide can then be selectively rigidized to assume that curve or path. Once rigidized, the endoscope can be advanced along the guide in a monorail or “piggy-back” fashion so that the flexible proximal portion follows the curve held by the guide until the endoscope reaches a next point of curvature within a body lumen. | 09-04-2008 |
20100094088 | TENDON-DRIVEN ENDOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope has an elongated body with a manually or selectively steerable distal portion and an automatically controlled, segmented proximal portion. The steerable distal portion and the segment of the controllable portion are actuated by at least two tendons. As the endoscope is advanced, the user maneuvers the distal portion, and a motion controller actuates tendons in the segmented proximal portion so that the proximal portion assumes the selected curve of the selectively steerable distal portion. By this method the selected curves are propagated along the endoscope body so that the endoscope largely conforms to the pathway selected. When the endoscope is withdrawn proximally, the selected curves can propagate distally along the endoscope body. This allows the endoscope to negotiate tortuous curves along a desired path through or around and between organs within the body. | 04-15-2010 |
20140058494 | X-Ray Identification for Active Implantable Medical Device - An active implantable medical device is disclosed herein having a radio-opaque marker. The radio-opaque marker can be formed within an exterior wall of the device or within recesses on the outside of the exterior wall. The implantable medical device can be a leadless pacemaker. The shape of the radio-opaque marker can be designed to facilitate visualization and identification of the location, orientation, and rotation of the implanted medical device by conventional fluoroscopy. Methods of use are also disclosed. | 02-27-2014 |