Knowlton, US
Barbara Knowlton, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140107728 | SPECIFIC DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR ENHANCEMENT OF MEMORY - A site-specific deep brain stimulation for enhancement of memory is described. A method of the site-specific deep brain stimulation for enhancement of memory may include implanting intracranial depth electrodes in a patient, wherein the electrodes are placed in right and/or left entorhinal regions, and stimulating the electrodes with current set below an after-discharge threshold. The method may include stimulation at a specific brain site in the medial temporal lobe, stimulation (ODTS) at specific stages of information processing. A system for site specific deep brain stimulation of entorhinal regions during specific stages of information processing is also described. | 04-17-2014 |
Calvin H. Knowlton, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120116810 | MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of facilitating a patient's care transitions both into and upon subsequent discharge from an in-patient medical facility utilizes three points of health care provider intervention. The system and method utilizes a cloud-based medication management system applying rules to determine whether the patient's medications, clinical lab results, genomic information, or other relevant considerations would, in combination, amount to an adverse health outcome. If an adverse health outcome is predicted based on an application of the pre-programmed rules, health care intervention is sought. | 05-10-2012 |
20150178465 | MEDICATION RISK MITIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A medication risk mitigation method utilizing three interventions: a prospective intervention performed by a prescriber, a concurrent intervention performed by a pharmacist and a retroactive intervention performed by a pharmacist. At each intervention, the system of the instant invention utilizes a computer program to compare each prescribed medication to a series of intrinsic and extrinsic data sources in order to identify potential contraindications and, if necessary, modify a prescription. The system also permits secure messaging between prescribers and pharmacists, each with access to the computer program, so as to facilitate communication and reduce medication risks. The system of this invention also permits modeling for hypothetical medication modifications based on the same intrinsic and extrinsic data sources. | 06-25-2015 |
Chabd B. Knowlton US
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20090158036 | PROTECTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - A method of establishing a protected environment within a computing device including validating a kernel component loaded into a kernel of the computing device, establishing a security state for the kernel based on the validation, creating a secure process and loading a software component into the secure process, periodically checking the security state of the kernel, and notifying the secure process when the security state of the kernel has changed. | 06-18-2009 |
David Knowlton, Tewksbury, MA US
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20110036736 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 02-17-2011 |
20140272382 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite having a first layer including an aromatic thermoplastic polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving a device, such as a medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 09-18-2014 |
20160066998 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 03-10-2016 |
Donalee Knowlton, Whitehall, MI US
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20090194042 | Fuel Supply System for a Vehicle Including a Vaporization Device for Converting Fuel and Water into Hydrogen - A fuel supply system ( | 08-06-2009 |
Edward Knowlton, Henderson, NV US
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20140303648 | PIXEL ARRAY MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Pixel array medical devices, systems and methods are described for skin grafting and skin resection procedures. The procedures involve applying a scalpet array to a target skin site. The scalpet array comprises scalpets positioned on an investing plate. Skin pixels are circumferentially incised at a target skin site by applying a load via the scalpet array onto subjacent skin surface that includes the target skin site. Incised skin pixels are captured on an adherent substrate, where the incised skin pixels are extruded through the scalpet array. Bases of incised skin pixels extruded through the scalpet array are then transected. | 10-09-2014 |
20150230817 | PIXEL ARRAY MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, instruments or devices, and methods or procedures are described in which a scalpet array is applied to a target site with the use of a pattern. The scalpet array comprises scalpets positioned on a device. Skin pixels are incised at the target site via application of a load through the scalpet array. A recipient site is prepared by positioning the pattern at the recipient site and applying the scalpet array to generate skin defects. The incised skin pixels are applied at the skin defects of the recipient site. | 08-20-2015 |
20150230818 | PIXEL ARRAY MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems, instruments or devices, and methods or procedures are described in which a scalpet array is applied to a target site with the use of a pattern. The scalpet array comprises scalpets positioned on a device. Skin pixels are incised at the target site via application of a load through the scalpet array. A recipient site is prepared by positioning the pattern at the recipient site and applying the scalpet array to generate skin defects. The incised skin pixels are applied at the skin defects of the recipient site. | 08-20-2015 |
Edward W. Knowlton, Danville, CA US
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20090082764 | METHODS FOR CREATING TISSUE EFFECT UTILIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY AND A REVERSE THERMAL GRADIENT - A method of creating a tissue effect at a tissue site delivers electromagnetic energy through a skin surface from an electromagnetic energy delivery device coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. At least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or electromagnetic energy source includes a memory. A reverse thermal gradient is created through the skin surface to sufficiently heat an underlying tissue site to provide that a temperature of the skin surface is lower than a temperature of the underlying tissue. Information is stored from the memory to facilitate operation of at least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or the electromagnetic energy source. Electromagnetic energy is applied through the skin surface to the underlying tissue. A tissue effect is created on at least a portion of the tissue site. | 03-26-2009 |
20120283725 | METHODS FOR CREATING TISSUE EFFECT UTILIZING ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY AND A REVERSE THERMAL GRADIENT - A method of creating a tissue effect at a tissue site delivers electromagnetic energy through a skin surface from an electromagnetic energy delivery device coupled to an electromagnetic energy source. At least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or electromagnetic energy source includes a memory. A reverse thermal gradient is created through the skin surface to sufficiently heat an underlying tissue site to provide that a temperature of the skin surface is lower than a temperature of the underlying tissue. Information is stored from the memory to facilitate operation of at least one of the electromagnetic energy delivery device or the electromagnetic energy source. Electromagnetic energy is applied through the skin surface to the underlying tissue. A tissue effect is created on at least a portion of the tissue site. | 11-08-2012 |
Edward W. Knowlton, Henderson, NV US
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20150313622 | SKIN TREATMENT DEVICE AND METHODS - A new minimally invasive surgical approach is proposed that contemplates a method and apparatus for tightening lax skin without visible scarring via a device in various surgical procedures such as plastic surgery procedures. In some embodiments, the device is a single use disposable instrument. This approach circumvents surgically related scarring and the clinical variability of electromagnetic heating of the skin and performs small multiple pixilated resections of skin as a minimally invasive alternative to large Plastic surgical resections of skin. This approach can also be employed in areas of the body that are currently off limits to plastic surgery due to the visibility of the surgical scar. In addition, the approach can perform a skin grafting operation by harvesting the transected incisions of skin from a tissue site of a donor onto a skin defect site of a recipient with reduced scarring of the patient's donor site. | 11-05-2015 |
Edward W. Knowlton, Zehpyr Cove, NV US
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20080249526 | Method and apparatus for surgical dissection - An apparatus for dissecting tissue in a substantially uniform plane of dissection includes a housing configured to be advanced under a tissue layer, and control one of a depth of dissection or tissue flap thickness. The housing thermally shields at least a portion of the tissue flap. A roller is coupled to the housing. The roller is configured to smoothly advance housing over tissue. An energy delivery device is coupled to housing. The energy delivery device is configured to be coupled to an energy source. The energy delivery device has a geometry that substantially defines a plane of dissection. | 10-09-2008 |
20110257588 | Skin treatment and drug delivery device - A new minimally invasive surgical approach is proposed that contemplates a method and apparatus for tightening lax skin without visible scarring via a device in various surgical procedures such as plastic surgery procedures. In some embodiments, the device is a single use disposable instrument. This approach circumvents surgically related scarring and the clinical variability of electromagnetic heating of the skin and performs small multiple pixilated resections of skin as a minimally invasive alternative to large Plastic surgical resections of skin. This approach can also be employed in areas of the body that are currently off limits to plastic surgery due to the visibility of the surgical scar. In addition, the approach can perform a skin grafting operation by harvesting the transected incisions of skin from a tissue site of a donor onto a skin defect site of a recipient with reduced scarring of the patient's donor site. | 10-20-2011 |
20120078141 | Systems and methods for using reverse thermal gradient to non-invasively heat a subjacent soft tissue structure - A new non-invasive approach is proposed that contemplates a method and apparatus to utilize two- or three-dimensional treatment patterns with a reverse thermal gradient to non-invasively heat a subjacent soft tissue structure through an intact tissue surface or an intact surface epithelium for clinical applications. For most clinical applications, an electromagnetic energy source with surface cooling is employed to heat the treatment patterns. Without limitation, the clinical applications include but are not limited to the treatment of post partum vaginal laxity, female incontinence, cervical incompetence with preterm labor, gastro-esophageal reflux, reduction of gastric reservoir capacity (for weight management), sleep apnea, snoring, pain management and the treatment of orthopedic injuries such as joint laxity and tennis elbow. | 03-29-2012 |
Gregory D. Knowlton, Gilbert, AZ US
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20120186479 | MINE DEFEAT SYSTEM AND PYROTECHNIC DART FOR SAME - The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target. | 07-26-2012 |
20150247708 | MINE DEFEAT SYSTEM AND PYROTECHNIC DART FOR SAME - The invention provides a method and a system for defeating a target containing a flammable or explosive fill and an incendiary penetrating projectile for use in the method and the system. The incendiary penetrating projectile contains a non-detonating incendiary composition that is ignited prior to penetrating a target. | 09-03-2015 |
James L. Knowlton, Whitehall, MI US
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20090194042 | Fuel Supply System for a Vehicle Including a Vaporization Device for Converting Fuel and Water into Hydrogen - A fuel supply system ( | 08-06-2009 |
Jayne E. Knowlton, Honeoye Falls, NY US
Jeff Knowlton, Marietta, OH US
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20090134963 | FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC SHEET SYSTEMS - Flexible magnetic sheets made with high-energy strontium ferrite, such as to decrease thickness with maintaining a strong magnetic energy (over one Megagause-Oersted) as well as flexibility. | 05-28-2009 |
Jessica A. Knowlton, Ann Arbor, MI US
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20150050318 | MULTIVALENT NANOEMULSION VACCINES - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. Specifically, the present invention provides methods of inducing an immune response against one or a plurality of pathogens (e.g., vaccinia virus, H5N1 influenza virus, | 02-19-2015 |
Jessica A. Knowlton, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20100203139 | NANOEMULSION THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to therapeutic nanoemulsion compositions and to methods of utilizing the same. In particular, nanoemulsion compositions are described herein that find use in the treatment and/or prevention of infection (e.g., respiratory infection (e.g., associated with cystic fibrosis)), in burn wound management, and in immunogenic compositions (e.g., comprising a | 08-12-2010 |
20120107349 | MULTIVALENT NANOEMULSION VACCINES - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. Specifically, the present invention provides methods of inducing an immune response against one or a plurality of pathogens (e.g., vaccinia virus, H5N1 influenza virus, | 05-03-2012 |
20140193461 | STREPTOCOCCUS VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the present invention provides immunogenic nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses (e.g., innate and/or adaptive immune responses (e.g., for generation of host immunity against a bacterial species of the genus | 07-10-2014 |
Jessica A. Knowlton, Cordova, TN US
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20120128719 | STREPTOCOCCUS VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention provides methods and compositions for the stimulation of immune responses. In particular, the present invention provides immunogenic nanoemulsion compositions and methods of using the same for the induction of immune responses (e.g., innate and/or adaptive immune responses (e.g., for generation of host immunity against a bacterial species of the genus | 05-24-2012 |
Jessica Ann Knowlton, Ypsilanti, MI US
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20150216826 | NANOEMULSION THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to therapeutic nanoemulsion compositions and to methods of utilizing the same. In particular, nanoemulsion compositions are described herein that find use in the treatment and/or prevention of infection (e.g., respiratory infection (e.g., associated with cystic fibrosis)), in burn wound management, and in immunogenic compositions (e.g., comprising a | 08-06-2015 |
Kathryn Knowlton, Sherman Oaks, CA US
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20080319799 | System and method for storing medical data - A method for uploading of a user's medical data to a portable device includes receiving a request for storage of medical data to a portable device and collecting medical data from a plurality of sources. The data is converted to a uniform format for storage on the portable device. At least one user input is received relating to the organization of the medical data into at least one first emergency layer of data representing a first category of information and at least one second secured layer of data representing a second category of information, where the first and second layers of data are an organized medical data. A communication to the user is generated for uploading their organized medical data to the portable device. | 12-25-2008 |
Kenneth C. Knowlton, Budd Lake, NJ US
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20120025462 | PERSONALIZED MOSAIC PUZZLE SET - A mosaic puzzle set has a predetermined number of pieces ( | 02-02-2012 |
Kirk Knowlton, Escondido, CA US
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20110097272 | Method and Materials for Use in Diagnosing Viral Myocarditis - The invention consists of assay methods, assay kits and antibodies for detecting the polypeptide fragments of dystrophin protein cleavage by enteroviral protease | 04-28-2011 |
Markeith D. Knowlton, Virginia Beach, VA US
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20150272360 | Combined baby bottle, sippy cup, and dry storage container - A combined baby bottle, sippy cup, and dry storage container holds wet or dry material, and may support a nipple top, sippy top, or closed top on an interchangeable basis. Each top may also be removed, such that the contents may be eaten with fingers or a utensil. A telescoping spoon, suitable for use by a toddler, is stored within the sippy top in a separate chamber. All components are shatterproof and dishwasher safe. | 10-01-2015 |
Nicholas Knowlton, Oklahoma City, OK US
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20140128276 | CYTOKINE PROFILES AS METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - Methods, devices, and kits for diagnosing or evaluating irritable bowel syndrome employ an analysis for the presence and amount of specific cytokines. The levels of such cytokines provide an index for diagnosis and/or evaluation of therapeutic response. Samples to be tested include peripheral blood, serum, plasma, or tissue from a human subject having or suspected of having Irritable Bowel Syndrome. | 05-08-2014 |
Nicholas Knowlton, Chocktaw, OK US
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20100261613 | METHODS FOR INFLAMMATORY DISEASE MANAGEMENT - Quantitative expression datasets are created and used in the identification, monitoring and treatment of disease states and characterization of biological conditions. Quantitative datasets are derived from subject samples and enable evaluation of a biological condition. Such quantitative datasets may be used to provide an output score indicative of the biological state of a subject through analysis against a profile dataset. | 10-14-2010 |
Nicholas Knowlton, Choctaw, OK US
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20110137851 | BIOMARKERS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING INFLAMMATORY DISEASE ACTIVITY - Biomarkers useful for diagnosing and assessing inflammatory disease are provided, along with kits for measuring their expression. The invention also provides predictive models, based on the biomarkers, as well as computer systems, and software embodiments of the models for scoring and optionally classifying samples. The biomarkers include at least two biomarkers selected from the DAIMRK group and the score is a disease activity index (DAI). | 06-09-2011 |
20120116685 | Methods, System, And Medium For Associating Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects With Cardiovascular Disease - The present invention relates to a system and a medium for analyzing one or more analytes in rheumatoid arthritis subjects to determine whether the subject is at increased risk of diseases such as a cardiovascular disease, the subject's current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in the subject. In addition, the present invention further provides methods for analyzing data to determine risk of cardiovascular disease, current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in a rheumatoid arthritis subject. | 05-10-2012 |
20130303391 | METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE USING CYTOKINE PROFILES - The present invention relates to the field of inflammatory bowel disease. More specifically, the present invention relates to the use of cytokines to detect, diagnose, and assess inflammatory bowel disease. In one embodiment, a method for diagnosing Crohn's Disease (CD) in a patient comprises the steps of (a) collecting a sample from the patient; (b) measuring the levels of at least one cytokine in the sample collected from the patient; and (c) comparing the levels of the at least one cytokine with predefined cytokine levels, wherein a correlation between the cytokine levels in the patient sample and predefined cytokine levels indicates that the patient has CD. In a specific embodiment, the at least one cytokine comprises Interferon (IFN)-gamma, Interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12, IL-17 and CXCL10. | 11-14-2013 |
20140200826 | Methods For Inflammatory Disease Management - Quantitative datasets are created and used in the identification, monitoring and treatment of disease states and characterization of biological conditions. | 07-17-2014 |
20140303902 | Methods, System, and Medium for Associating Rheumatoid Arthritis Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease - The present invention relates to a system and a medium for analyzing one or more analytes in rheumatoid arthritis subjects to determine whether the subject is at increased risk of diseases such as a cardiovascular disease, the subject's current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in the subject. In addition, the present invention further provides methods for analyzing data to determine risk of cardiovascular disease, current cardiovascular disease burden, and the likelihood of cardiovascular disease progression in a rheumatoid arthritis subject. | 10-09-2014 |
20150377909 | BIOMARKERS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING INFLAMMATORY DISEASE ACTIVITY - Biomarkers useful for diagnosing and assessing inflammatory disease are provided, along with kits for measuring their expression. The invention also provides predictive models, based on the biomarkers, as well as computer systems, and software embodiments of the models for scoring and optionally classifying samples. The biomarkers include at least two biomarkers selected from the DAIMRK group and the score is a disease activity index (DAI). | 12-31-2015 |
Orsula V. Knowlton, Moorestown, NJ US
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20120116810 | MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method of facilitating a patient's care transitions both into and upon subsequent discharge from an in-patient medical facility utilizes three points of health care provider intervention. The system and method utilizes a cloud-based medication management system applying rules to determine whether the patient's medications, clinical lab results, genomic information, or other relevant considerations would, in combination, amount to an adverse health outcome. If an adverse health outcome is predicted based on an application of the pre-programmed rules, health care intervention is sought. | 05-10-2012 |
Paul V. Knowlton, Albuquerque, NM US
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20140204439 | Fiber Stabilization of Optical Path Differences (OPD) Over a Wide Bandwidth Frequency Range for Extended Periods of Time - The disclosed method for fiber stabilization of optical path differences involves splitting a laser produced optical beam into a first and second optical beam. Further, the method involves circulating the first optical beam to an adjustable optical telescope, and circulating the second optical beam to a reference optical telescope. Also, the method involves splitting the first circulated beam into the first optical beam and the adjustable optical telescope beam, and splitting the second circulated beam into the second optical beam and the reference optical telescope beam. Additionally, the method involves inputting, into an interferometer, the first and second optical beams; and outputting, from the interferometer, a sinusoidal signal. Also, the method comprises filtering the sinusoidal signal to form a high frequency and low frequency signal. Further, the method involves controlling a translation stage by using the low frequency signal, and controlling a fiber stretcher by using the high frequency signal. | 07-24-2014 |
Robert Knowlton, Vernon, CT US
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20160102557 | VIBRATION DAMPERS FOR TURBINE BLADES - A turbine blade vibration damper is described. The damper has an axially-extending main body defining an inner surface and opposed damping surface. The main body also has an edge spanning from the inner surface to the damping surface and slotted apertures extending through the main body. The slotted apertures extend between the inner surface and damping surface. Adjacent pairs of slotted apertures have elongated shapes defining longitudinal axes that intersect at a point off the surface of the damper. | 04-14-2016 |
Robert A. Knowlton, Wellsboro, PA US
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20130000840 | Methods for Producing Optical Fiber Preforms with Low Index Trenches - Methods for forming optical fiber preforms with low-index trenches are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method includes depositing silica-based glass soot on a bait rod to form a low-index trench region of the optical fiber preform. The silica-based glass soot is deposited such that the low-index trench region has a first density. Thereafter a barrier layer having a second density greater than the first density is formed around the low-index trench region. Therafter, an overclad region is deposited around the barrier layer. The bait rod is then removed from a central channel of the trench-overclad assembly. A separate core assembly is inserted into the central channel. A down-dopant gas is then directed through the central channel of the trench-overclad assembly as the trench-overclad assembly is heated to dope the low-index trench region. The barrier layer prevents diffusion of the down-dopant from the low-index trench region into the overclad region. | 01-03-2013 |
Robert Andrew Knowlton, Santa Fe, NM US
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20120021107 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PRODUCE - A method and apparatus to create a product, such as, but not limited to, a fruit juice, vegetable juice, fruit puree, soup, fruit cup or a combination of fruit and vegetables in solid or liquid form with extended shelf life without deterioration of color, texture, nutritional profile, or flavor which are typically associated with conventional processing methods. The disclosed apparatus and method avoids oxidation by creating an oxygen-free environment for produce processing followed by pasteurization treatment. The disclosed apparatus and method avoids degradation of nutrition content by maintaining stable processing temperatures and avoiding oxidation throughout all processing steps. Based on the type of produce to be processed, the particular processing steps are customized in order to optimize the nutritional profile of the particular fruit or vegetable product to be produced. | 01-26-2012 |
Robert Arnold Knowlton, Wellsboro, PA US
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20140174133 | METHODS FOR FORMING OPTICAL FIBER PREFORMS WITH SELECTIVE DIFFUSION LAYERS - Methods for forming optical fiber preforms are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for forming an optical fiber preform includes forming a preform core portion from silica-based glass soot. The silica-based glass soot may include at least one dopant species for altering an index of refraction of the preform core portion. A selective diffusion layer of silica-based glass soot may be formed around the preform core portion to form a soot preform. The selective diffusion layer may have an as-formed density greater than the density of the preform core portion. A diffusing species may be diffused through the selective diffusion layer into the preform core portion. The soot preform may be sintered such that the selective diffusion layer has a barrier density which is greater than the as-formed density and the selective diffusion layer prevents diffusion of the at least one dopant species through the selective diffusion layer. | 06-26-2014 |
20150023642 | HIGH BANDWIDTH MMF AND METHOD OF MAKING - A multimode optical fiber, and a method of making the fiber, are provided according to the following steps and elements: forming a core preform with a graded refractive index that includes silica and an up-dopant; drawing the core preform into a core cane; forming an inner annular segment preform that includes silica soot and an up-dopant surrounding the core cane; and forming a depressed-index annular segment preform that includes silica soot surrounding the inner annular segment preform. The method also includes the steps: forming an outer annular segment preform that includes silica soot and an up-dopant surrounding the depressed-index annular segment preform; doping the inner, depressed-index and outer annular segment preforms simultaneously or nearly simultaneously with a down-dopant; and consolidating the segment preforms simultaneously or nearly simultaneously into inner, depressed-index and outer annular segments. | 01-22-2015 |
Ryan Knowlton, Orem, UT US
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20090055760 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATING A USER INTERFACE - The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for facilitating the design, creation and/or implementation of a user interface for processor programs. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for creating at least one user interface for processor programs for controlling devices and/or for controlling (e.g., managing or playing) or utilizing media or data files. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for creating at least one user interface for control systems or automation systems or the like. | 02-26-2009 |
Stephen Reid Knowlton, Boulder, CO US
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20080263882 | Method and Apparatus to Mark Opposing Surfaces - The technology of the present application provides a system and method for marking opposing surfaces of varying sizes, shapes, and materials. This system and method allow a user to transfer the outline or location of a relevant feature such as, for example, a fastener, utility outlet, architectural feature, or window or door, from one surface to another through the use of a transferable marking substance, thereby eliminating the need for complicated and limited fixtures or time consuming and often inaccurate manual measurements. | 10-30-2008 |
Susan Knowlton, Elkton, MD US
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20090176001 | SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 07-09-2009 |
20100243969 | DIELECTRIC HEAT-TRANSFER FLUID - Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy. | 09-30-2010 |
20110003066 | SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 01-06-2011 |
20130216686 | SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 08-22-2013 |
20130295253 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FRYING OILS - This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided. | 11-07-2013 |
20140036447 | DIELECTRIC HEAT-TRANSFER FLUID - Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy. | 02-06-2014 |
20150250205 | SOY PROTEIN PRODUCTS HAVING ALTERED CHARACTERISTICS - Soy protein products obtained from high oleic soybeans, wherein such products, have improved whiteness, reduced viscosity and reduced gel-strength, are described. Use of such products in food, beverage and animal feed are also disclosed. | 09-10-2015 |
20160049219 | DIELECTRIC HEAT-TRANSFER FLUID - Provided is a use of a vegetable oil high in monounsaturates as dielectric and heat-transfer fluid in a device for the generation, storage, conversion and/or distribution of electrical energy. | 02-18-2016 |
20160050952 | ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FRYING OILS - This invention relates to environmentally preferred frying oils, such as high oleic oils. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of high oleic oil compared to conventional oil when used in frying applications is provided. | 02-25-2016 |
Teddy Merrill Knowlton, Willowbrook, IL US
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20120192711 | PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR REMOVING IMPURITIES FROM A GAS - A fluidized reactor system for removing impurities from a gas and an associated process are provided. The system includes a fluidized absorber for contacting a feed gas with a sorbent stream to reduce the impurity content of the feed gas; a fluidized solids regenerator for contacting an impurity loaded sorbent stream with a regeneration gas to reduce the impurity content of the sorbent stream; a first non-mechanical gas seal forming solids transfer device adapted to receive an impurity loaded sorbent stream from the absorber and transport the impurity loaded sorbent stream to the regenerator at a controllable flow rate in response to an aeration gas; and a second non-mechanical gas seal forming solids transfer device adapted to receive a sorbent stream of reduced impurity content from the regenerator and transfer the sorbent stream of reduced impurity content to the absorber without changing the flow rate of the sorbent stream. | 08-02-2012 |
Ted M. Knowlton, Willowbrook, IL US
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20140034134 | CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED WITH MOVING BED DOWNCOMERS AND GAS SEALING BETWEEN REACTORS - A system and process for carrying out one or more chemical reactions are provided and include one or more chemical reactors having particulate solids forming a bed therein, and a gas stripping zone forming a non-mechanical seal between said reactors which includes a conduit connecting the reactors. The conduit includes an inlet for a stripping gas which is adapted to prevent process gas from passing between reactors while permitting particulate solids to pass between reactors. | 02-06-2014 |
20150217252 | TAPER FLUIDIZED BED REACTOR AND PROCESS FOR ITS USE - A fluidized bed reactor includes a gas distributor, a tapered section above the gas distributor, and an expanded head above the tapered section. The gas distributor defines a plurality of inlets surrounding a product withdrawal tube, which extends away from the fluidized bed reactor. The fluidized bed reactor is useful in a process for fluidizing relatively large particles, such as Geldart Group B particles and/or Geldart Group D particles, where said particles are in a bubbling fluidized bed residing, in whole or in part, in the tapered section. The fluidized bed reactor and process may be used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon. | 08-06-2015 |
Timothy J. Knowlton, Benson, AZ US
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20120294332 | Adjusting Delivery of Current in a Connection Based on Temperature - Adjusting current based on temperature. A change in temperature of a connection between a first device and a second device may be measured. The change in temperature may be performed while the first device provides current to the second device over the connection. If the change in temperature is above a threshold, the current being provided from the first device to the second device may be reduced. The change in temperature may be performed by the first device and/or the second device, e.g., by measuring the temperature of a connector of the connection. | 11-22-2012 |
20120306455 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING WHETHER A PORTABLE DEVICE IS CHARGING - A method and system for detecting a charging current supplied to a portable device through a USB charger. The method includes the steps of connecting a charging circuit to a portable device, allowing the portable device to draw charging current from the charging circuit, measuring the current drawn from the charging circuit, comparing the measured current with a threshold value, making one or more system level decisions regarding charging of the portable device if the detected charging current is below the threshold current. | 12-06-2012 |
20120313571 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR RATIONING CHARGE OR ENERGY PROVIDED TO A PORTABLE DEVICE - A charging method and system for rationing charge or energy supplied by a host to a portable device. The system includes a power switch, and a current sensing module connected to the power switch. The current sensing module detects instantaneous current drawn by the portable device. The system further includes a current register connected to the current sensing module for storing the instantaneous current value. A timing module generates timing information. The system also includes a charge register storing a cumulative charge drawn by the portable device. The cumulative charge is obtained by multiplying the instantaneous current value with the timing information. A threshold database stores a threshold value, and a rationing module connected to the host and the charge register continuously compares the cumulative charge value with the threshold charge value. When the cumulative charge value exceeds the threshold charge value, a control signal is generated. | 12-13-2012 |
20130002192 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SAMPLING MULTIPLE PROFILES IN A CHARGING PORT WITHOUT HOST INTERVENTION - An emulation system for charging any arbitrary portable device through a communication port on the portable device. The system includes a receptacle port for communicating with the portable device and a profile database for storing multiple charging profiles. Each charging profile including a set of parameters and at least one exit condition. Further, an emulation module applies a first charging profile to the portable device and monitors the set of parameters associated with the charging profile to identify an associated exit condition. Upon a determination that the exit condition for the first charging profile is met, the emulation module applies a next charging profile to the portable device. | 01-03-2013 |
20130063098 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER SWITCH TEMPERATURE REGULATION - The invention is related to a method and system for temperature regulation of a power switch during charging of a portable device. The method includes the steps of establishing a connection between the portable device and a charging circuit, monitoring a charging current supplied from the charging circuit to the portable device, monitoring a temperature of the power switch, while the portable device is being charged, comparing the monitored temperature with a predefined threshold temperature, and restricting the charging current, based on the comparison. | 03-14-2013 |
20130069600 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPTIMIZING CURRENT LIMITING BEHAVIOR OF CHARGER - A method and system for optimizing the behavior of a charger connected to a portable device when the portable device current exceeds the charger current limit. The system includes a configuration module configured to set a maximum current limit and a register-based current limit values. The system further includes a port power switch configured to limit the portable device current, in the event that the portable device current exceeds the maximum current limit value. The port power switch is configures to modify the portable device current to a predetermined constant current value or reset the current to zero based on the relation between the maximum current limit and the register-based current limit value. | 03-21-2013 |
20130227307 | Port Power Switch Based Lead Compensation - A port power switch (PPS) may be used for lead compensation in systems where power is provided to a connected device by a switch-mode power supply (SMPS). The PPS may be designed to co-operate with the SMPS, providing a mechanism for the feedback reference point of the SMPS to be automatically switched, in the event of system fault or some other condition that might result in the PPS entering an “OFF’ operating mode, from the application point of load (POL) to the voltage input pin of the PPS without loss of power path continuity. The switching mechanism and the PPS may be manufactured to reside on the same integrated circuit. The PPS may include a control block that generates a control signal to couple the feedback port of the SMPS to the POL under normal operation, and to the voltage input port of the PPS during a fault condition. | 08-29-2013 |
20130238819 | USB Host Determination of whether a USB Device Provides Power via a USB Coupling - System and method for a USB host to determine whether or not a USB device provides power via a USB coupling between the USB host and the USB device. At a first time, it may be determined that the USB device is coupled to the USB host via a USB coupling and does not provide power. Power may be provided to the USB device via the USB coupling. At a second time it may be determined that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling. Power may no longer be provided to the USB device via the USB coupling after it is determined that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling. A battery of the USB host may be charged using power provided by the USB device via the USB coupling based on determining that the USB device does provide power via the USB coupling. | 09-12-2013 |
William B. Knowlton, Boise, ID US
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20080225575 | MULTI-STATE MEMORY AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DEVICES COMPRISING MAGNETOPLASTIC OR MAGNETOELASTIC MATERIALS - Apparatus and methods are disclosed that enable writing data on, and reading data of, multi-state elements having greater than two states. The elements may be made of magnetoplastic and/or magnetoelastic materials, including, for example, magnetic shape-memory alloy or other materials that couple magnetic and crystallographic states. The writing process is preferably conducted through the application of a magnetic field and/or a mechanical action. The reading process is preferably conducted through atomic-force microscopy, magnetic-force microscopy, spin-polarized electrons, magneto-optical Kerr effect, optical interferometry or other methods, or other methods/effects. The multifunctionality (crystallographic, magnetic, and shape states each representing a functionality) of the multi-state elements allows for simultaneous operations including read&write, sense&indicate, and sense&control. Embodiments of the invention may be used, for example, for storing, modifying, and accessing data for device, sensor, actuator, logic and memory applications. Embodiments may be particularly effective for non-volatile memory or other read&write, sense&indicate, and/or sense&control functions in computer or other applications; such simultaneous operation of two (or more) of said multiple functionalities open new pathways for miniaturization of devices. | 09-18-2008 |
20110110139 | MULTI-STATE MEMORY AND MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DEVICES COMPRISING MAGNETOPLASTIC OR MAGNETOELASTIC MATERIALS - Apparatus and methods are disclosed that enable writing data on, and reading data of, multi-state elements having greater than two states. The elements may be made of magnetoplastic and/or magnetoelastic materials, including, for example, magnetic shape-memory alloy or other materials that couple magnetic and crystallographic states. The writing process is preferably conducted through the application of a magnetic field and/or a mechanical action. The reading process is preferably conducted through atomic-force microscopy, magnetic-force microscopy, spin-polarized electrons, magneto-optical Kerr effect, optical interferometry or other methods, or other methods/effects. The multifunctionality (crystallographic, magnetic, and shape states each representing a functionality) of the multi-state elements allows for simultaneous operations including read&write, sense&indicate, and sense&control. Embodiments of the invention may be used, for example, for storing, modifying, and accessing data for device, sensor, actuator, logic and memory applications. Embodiments may be particularly effective for non-volatile memory or other read&write, sense&indicate, and/or sense&control functions in computer or other applications; such simultaneous operation of two (or more) of said multiple functionalities open new pathways for miniaturization of devices. | 05-12-2011 |
20120236632 | DATA STORAGE METHODS AND DEVICES - A data storage method includes writing data to a ferromagnetic shape-memory material in its ferromagnetic state, the material exhibiting more than two stable states. A data storage device includes a non-volatile memory element containing a ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy in a martensite state, the shape-memory alloy being ferromagnetic in a plurality of stable states of the memory element. | 09-20-2012 |