Luke

Luke Alphey, Abingdon GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090183269	GENE EXPRESSION SYSTEM USING ALTERNATIVE SPLICING IN INSECTS - A polynucleotide expression system is provided that is capable of alternative splicing of RNA transcripts of a polynucleotide sequence to be expressed in an organism.	07-16-2009
20130298266	BIOLOGICAL CONTROL - The invention relates to a non-human multicellular organism carrying a dominant lethal genetic system, the lethal effect of which is conditional, wherein the lethal effect of the lethal system occurs in the natural environment of the organism.	11-07-2013

Luke Anderson, Guang Dong Province CN

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110085847	JOINT STRUCTURE FOR A COLLAPSIBLE PLAY YARD - A joint structure for a collapsible play yard, includes a U-shaped housing, a button-mount, a sliding block and a button. The U-shaped housing has a pair of side walls for pivoting with a pair of frame bar members each having a length of substantially flattened undersurface. The button-mount is formed with a sliding way, attached to one of the side walls. The sliding block is movable transversally engaging with the substantially flattened undersurface of both of the frame bar members in an engaged position, and movable to a released position to release both of the frame bar members for folding the collapsible play yard. The button connects with the sliding block and is biased by a resilient element for reciprocally sliding along the sliding way so as to drive the sliding block to the engaged position and the released position.	04-14-2011

Luke Aymar, Saint John CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110126447	Submersible Cage and System for Fish Farming - A submersible rotatable cage for fish farming comprises a central axle, a buoyant structure positioned about the central axle, and a netting attached to the buoyant structure. An actuator can be placed in operable communication with at least part of the buoyant structure to facilitate rotation of the buoyant structure about the central axle while the cage is in a submerged position. The cage can form part of a system, which includes a net cleaning apparatus, a tethering mechanism and sweep net, that forms the basis for underwater fish farming.	06-02-2011

Luke Beca, Baldwinsville, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080281472	Open Web Services-Based Indoor Climate Control System - The present invention relates generally to a building automation system, and, more particularly, to an Internet-centric, open, extensible software and hardware framework supporting all aspects of control and monitoring of a smart building ecosphere. The present invention further relates to an “intelligent,” real-time control system capable of both autonomous process control and interaction with system users and system administrators, which is configured to accommodate functional extensions and a broad array of sensors and control devices. The system allows individuals to communicate, monitor and adjust their personal environmental preferences (temperature, light, humidity, white noise, etc.) much like they would in an automobile, via the Internet. The system is equipped with an occupancy sensor that recognizes the presence and identity of the individual. A built-in expert system can make decisions based on data from multiple sources so that the system can alter its activity to conserve energy while maintaining users' comfort.	11-13-2008

Luke Beehner, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090082649	ACCESS DISCONNECT SYSTEM WITH OPTICAL AND OTHER SENSORS - An optical access disconnect system is useful for detecting the presence of blood. The optical access disconnect system includes one or more optical sensors placed near an access site of a patient, the optical sensors suitable for detecting the presence of blood, especially by detecting a difference in light reflected or absorbed by blood. The optical access disconnect system may also be used as an interlock to assure compliance. A detector may be placed adjacent the access site to detect the access needle, or an object or mark on the access needle or fluid line. A therapy machine, such as a dialysis machine, may be programmed not to start or continue operation unless the needle or fluid line is detected. The detector may be one of the optical sensors, calibrated or adjusted to detect a mark on the needle or access line, or may be another type of detector.	03-26-2009
20120296279	ACCESS DISCONNECTION METHOD USING OPTICAL AND OTHER SENSORS - A method for detecting movement or disconnection of a needle at an access site of a patient comprising: sensing for a presence of blood at the access site while a medical procedure is performed on the patient; separately sensing for a movement of (i) the needle or (ii) tubing connected to the needle; and sending a signal indicating movement or disconnection of the needle if one of (a) the presence of blood is sensed or (b) movement is sensed under (i) or (ii).	11-22-2012

Luke Bonecutter, Cedar Park, TX US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140076688	OPTIMIZATION OF CONVEYOR BELTS USED FOR WORKPIECE PROCESSING - A system and method for the handling of workpieces in a workpiece processing system is disclosed. The system utilizes three conveyor belts, where one may be a loading belt, feeding unprocessed workpieces from its associated workpiece carrier to a processing system. A second conveyor belt may be an unloading belt, receiving processed workpieces from the processing system and filling its associated workpiece carrier. The third conveyor belt may be exchanging its workpiece carrier during this time, so that it is available to start operating as the loading belt once all of the workpieces have been removed from the workpiece carrier associated with the first conveyor belt.	03-20-2014
20140169402	TEMPERATURE MONITOR FOR DEVICES IN AN ION IMPLANT APPARATUS - An ion implant apparatus configured to measure the temperature or monitor the degradation of components in the apparatus is provided. The ion implant apparatus may include a platen configured to move in a first direction, a mask frame to hold one or more masks disposed on the platen, a first optical sensor configured to project an optical beam to a second optical sensor, and a measurement bar disposed on the mask frame, the measurement bar raised above the surface of the mask frame to interrupt the optical beam when the platen moves in the first direction.	06-19-2014

Luke Boralsky, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130079511	BICYCLIC METHYLENE AZIRIDINES AND REACTIONS THEREOF - The oxidative functionalization of olefins is a common method for the formation of vicinal carbon-heteroatom bonds. However, oxidative methods to transform allenes into synthetic motifs containing three contiguous carbon-heteroatom bonds are much less developed. The use of bicyclic methylene aziridines (MAs), prepared via intramolecular allene aziridination, as scaffolds for functionalization of all three allene carbons, among other reactions, is described herein.	03-28-2013

Luke Brown, Warwickshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080283129	Water Supply Shutoff Device - The present invention provides water supply shutoff device (	11-20-2008

Luke Buza, Flemington, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140180295	PATIENT-SPECIFIC CUTTING GUIDE FOR THE SHOULDER - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for guiding a surgical instrument for resecting a portion of a humerus of a patient. The surgical instrument is a patient-specific cutting guide having a base portion having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a neck portion of the humerus. The guide includes at least one proximal stabilization member extending medially from the base portion and having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a head portion of the humerus. The guide further includes at least one distal stabilization member extending distally from the base portion and having a contact surface shaped to substantially match an outer surface of a shaft portion of the humerus. The base portion includes a guide slot for guiding the surgical instrument.	06-26-2014

Luke Cartey, Hungerford GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090262986	GESTURE RECOGNITION FROM CO-ORDINATE DATA - A method for gesture recognition may comprise: a) receiving a first plurality of coordinates defining a first position of a limb from an image capture device; b) mapping at least one of the first plurality of coordinates to a cell; c) generating a first list of cells including cells to which the at least one coordinate of the first plurality of coordinates is mapped; d) receiving a second plurality of coordinates defining a second position of a limb from an image capture device; e) mapping at least one coordinate of the second plurality of coordinates to a cell; f) generating a second list of cells including cells to which the at least one coordinate of the second plurality of coordinates is mapped; g) defining an avatar gesture comprising a sequence of at least the first list of cells and the second list of cells; h) receiving a sample sequence of coordinates defining a plurality of positions of a limb from an image capture device; i) mapping the sample sequence of coordinates to a sample sequence of cells; and j) pattern-matching at least a portion of the sample sequence of cells and an avatar gesture of a plurality of avatar gesture.	10-22-2009

Luke Cascarini, Beckenham GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110184327	TRACHEOSTOMY DRESSING - A tracheostomy dressing (	07-28-2011

Luke Chow, Bethesda, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090079545	FLEXIBLE RFID TAG DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING SAME - The present invention relates generally to a flexible RFID tag comprising an RFID inlay and added protection via one or more means of encapsulation, and method of constructing a flexible RFID tag.	03-26-2009

Luke Clark, Cambridge GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090012713	Methods of Assessing Cognitive Dysfunction - This invention relates to methods and means for assessing cognitive dysfunction, in particular impulsivity associated cognitive dysfunction, which may for example include Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), substance abuse, and non-toxic addictive/compulsive behaviour. A method may comprise displaying a population of elements to the individual and allowing the sequential selection of elements within the population by the individual. The selection of an element reveals to the individual a characteristic of the selected element which is one of a number of possible characteristics of elements in said population. The sequential selection ends when the individual chooses which of the possible characteristics is possessed by the most elements in the population. The number of elements selected by the individual in making this choice is then correlated to the likelihood that the individual has impulsivity associated cognitive dysfunction.	01-08-2009

Luke Cruff, Van Buren Township, MI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110284652	MULTI-PHYSICS FUEL ATOMIZER AND METHODS - A fuel atomizer that includes a housing having a fuel inlet and at least one primary orifice positioned at the inlet, wherein the at least one orifice configured to disperse a stream of fuel into a plurality of fuel droplets. The plurality of fuel droplets contact a fuel impingement surface to break up the plurality of fuel droplets into a plurality of smaller secondary droplets and create a thin film of secondary droplets on the impingement surface. At least one pressurized air channel delivers an airflow into contact with the secondary droplets. The secondary droplets pass through a plurality of secondary outlet orifices to exit the housing. A size of the plurality of secondary droplets is reduced when passing out of the plurality of secondary orifices.	11-24-2011
20140191055	MULTI-PHYSICS FUEL ATOMIZER AND METHODS - A fuel atomizer that includes a housing having a fuel inlet and at least one primary orifice positioned at the inlet, wherein the at least one orifice configured to disperse a stream of fuel into a plurality of fuel droplets. The plurality of fuel droplets contact a fuel impingement surface to break up the plurality of fuel droplets into a plurality of smaller secondary droplets and create a thin film of secondary droplets on the impingement surface. At least one pressurized air channel delivers an airflow into contact with the secondary droplets. The secondary droplets pass through a plurality of secondary outlet orifices to exit the housing. A size of the plurality of secondary droplets is reduced when passing out of the plurality of secondary orifices.	07-10-2014

Luke Currano, Columbia, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100308690	MEMS PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATORS - A rotational actuator includes a plurality of actuation beams each having an offset longitudinal axis with respect to one another; and a coupler connecting the plurality of actuation beams to one another, wherein the coupler is connected to each individual actuation beam at a position where connection of the coupler to other actuation beams causes the longitudinal axis of each actuation beam to be offset with respect to one another, wherein the plurality of actuation beams are lengthened or shortened to cause a moment about the coupler causing rotation of a point in the rotational actuator. The rotational actuator includes an amplification beam connected to the coupler such that the longitudinal axis of the amplification beam is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the plurality of actuation beams. Additionally, the rotational actuator includes a resistant spring member connected to the amplification beam. The actuation beams can be thermally or piezoelectrically induced.	12-09-2010
20140216288	CARBON NANOTUBE AND POROUS SUBSTRATE INTEGRATED ENERGETIC DEVICE - Embodiments of energetic devices are provided herein. In some embodiments, an energetic device may include a substrate having a plurality of pores formed in a portion of the substrate; a plurality of carbon nanotubes disposed proximate the plurality of pores such that a reaction within one of the plurality of pores or the plurality of carbon nanotubes initiates a reaction within the other of the plurality of pores or the plurality of carbon nanotubes; a solid oxidizer disposed in the plurality of pores and the carbon nanotubes; and an initiator to initiate a reaction within one of the plurality of pores or the plurality of carbon nanotubes.	08-07-2014

Luke Ekkizogloy, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080298804	TUNING SELECT FIBER OPTIC CHANNELS FOR CHANNEL MONITORING - A tunable element of a tuning module is receptive to optical data channels of a multiplexed optical data signal, each optical data channel having a different respective wavelength. The tunable element is responsive to different stimuli such that multiple passbands of the tunable element are defined, each passband corresponding to a respective stimulus and including no more than one wavelength of the optical data channels. An optical detector communicates with the tunable element and is receptive to no more than one optical data channel from the tunable element at any given time, an output of the optical detector is an electrical data signal that corresponds to the optical data channel received by the optical detector from the tunable element. A controller communicates with the tunable element and tunes the tunable element from one optical data channel to the other by causing application of a corresponding stimulus to the tunable element.	12-04-2008

Luke Fedoroff, Los Angeles, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120056987	3D CAMERA SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and method for generating 3D images comprising a plurality of fully-adjustable optical elements arranged in pyramidical configurations on parallel planes such that the cameras have different convergent points and focal points.	03-08-2012

Luke Fegen, Williamstown AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120295229	Systems and Methods for Analyzing a Marksman Training Exercise - Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to systems and methods for analyzing a marksman training exercise. Embodiments disclosed herein include determining a desired instructor speed and a desired instructor accuracy for a plurality of shots in the marksman training exercise, determining a desired student speed and a desired student accuracy for the plurality of shots in the marksman training exercise, and assigning the desired instructor speed and the desired instructor accuracy a first percentage. Some embodiments are configured for assigning the desired student speed and the desired student accuracy a second percentage, receiving a marksman speed data and a marksman accuracy data for the plurality of shots by a marksman, and converting the marksman speed data and the marksman accuracy data into respective percentages based on the first percentage and the second percentage.	11-22-2012

Luke Gebb, Brooklyn, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120232982	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING MARKETING PROGRAMS - A system and method provide rewards or loyalty incentives to transaction account customers. The system includes a computing platform comprising application programming interfaces that enable users to define marketing programs. The system thus enables an efficient, automated and extensible platform for creating, managing and executing rewards and other marketing related programs.	09-13-2012

Luke Gebb, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080270251	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING MOBILE COMMERCE - A system and method for facilitating the purchase of goods and/or services between the holder of a wireless communications device and a commerce system is disclosed. The system enables consumers who wish to participate in promotional sales offers to register with a mobile commerce system. Consumers may further define the types of items that they are interested in purchasing. Prior to the start of a promotion, the system sends a text message alert to registered consumers, giving them an opportunity to opt-in via text message from a wireless communications device. When the promotion is activated, the opted-in consumers are alerted via text message and are given an opportunity to send a text message back to the system indicative of a desire to purchase the promotional item. If defined conditions are met, the consumer's financial account is debited in the amount of the purchase and the consumer is instructed as to how to acquire their purchase.	10-30-2008
20110238475	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING MOBILE COMMERCE - A system and method for facilitating the purchase of goods and/or services between the holder of a wireless communications device and a commerce system is disclosed. The system enables consumers who wish to participate in promotional sales offers to register with a mobile commerce system. Consumers may further define the types of items that they are interested in purchasing. Prior to the start of a promotion, the system sends a text message alert to registered consumers, giving them an opportunity to opt-in via text message from a wireless communications device. When the promotion is activated, the opted-in consumers are alerted via text message and are given an opportunity to send a text message back to the system indicative of a desire to purchase the promotional item. If defined conditions are met, the consumer's financial account is debited in the amount of the purchase and the consumer is instructed as to how to acquire their purchase.	09-29-2011
20110264490	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING MARKETING PROGRAMS - A system and method provide rewards or loyalty incentives to transaction account customers. The system includes a computing platform comprising application programming interfaces that enable users to define marketing programs. The system thus enables an efficient, automated and extensible platform for creating, managing and executing rewards and other marketing related programs.	10-27-2011
20120226530	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COUPON-LESS DISCOUNTS BASED ON A USER BROADCASTED MESSAGE - The systems and methods provide an offer to a user that may be accepted by the user through an action by the user. The action may be, for example, a broadcast through a social media channel. The parameters of the offer may defined that the broadcast comprise an offer identifier and may require that a user take subsequent action to fulfill the offer. The systems and methods may also be configured to monitor one or more broadcast channels, identify the source of a broadcast, identify transaction accounts associated with the source, evaluate transaction data associated with the transaction account, and provide benefits to the source and/or the transaction account.	09-06-2012
20120226545	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING COUPON-LESS DISCOUNTS BASED ON A USER BROADCASTED MESSAGE - The systems and methods provide an offer to a user that may be accepted by the user through an action by the user. The action may be, for example, a broadcast through a social media channel. The parameters of the offer may defined that the broadcast comprise an offer identifier and may require that a user take subsequent action to fulfill the offer, The systems and methods may also be configured to monitor one or more broadcast channels, identify the source of a broadcast, identify transaction accounts associated with the source, evaluate transaction data associated with the transaction account, and provide benefits to the source and/or the transaction account.	09-06-2012
20130304576	SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING OFFERS THROUGH A SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL - The systems and methods of the disclosure allow user to receive offers through social media channels. The systems and methods are capable of creating offers, ranking the offers based on both transaction data and social media profile activity information, distributing the offers through social media channels, associating the offers with a synced transaction account and providing rewards based on transactions that comply with offers. The rewards may be applied at the time of purchase, in response to authorization information or at settlement as a transaction account credit.	11-14-2013

Luke Green US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080214831	Copper-catalysed ligation of azides and acetylenes - A copper catalyzed click chemistry ligation process is employed to bind azides and terminal acetylenes to provide 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazole triazoles. The process comprises contacting an organic azide and a terminal alkyne with a source of reactive Cu(I) ion for a time sufficient to form by cycloaddition a 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazole. The source of reactive Cu(I) ion can be, for example, a Cu(I) salt or copper metal. The process is preferably carried out in a solvent, such as an aqueous alcohol. Optionally, the process can be performed in a solvent that comprises a ligand for Cu(I) and an amine.	09-04-2008

Luke Halestrap, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090216673	Method and System for Modeling Volatility - A method for determining the implied volatility of a swap option employs intuitive factors to arrive at a close approximation of volatility. The volatility curve is a convex shaped curve which more closely follows real market volatility than previous methods. The slope of the curve is provided by employing a premium model which allows for a correlation between rates and volatility. The convex shaped curve is arrived by assuming a lognormal distribution for the underlying volatility.	08-27-2009
20100299282	Method and System for Modeling Volatility - A method for determining the implied volatility of a swap option employs intuitive factors to arrive at a close approximate of volatility. The volatility curve is a convex shaped curve which more closely follows real market volatility than previous methods. The slope of the curve is provided by employing a premium model which allows for a correlation between rates and volatility. The convex shaped curve is arrived by assuming a lognormal distribution for the underlying volatility.	11-25-2010

Luke Hendon, Suwanee, GA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110252536	ROOFING GLOVE - A roofing glove is provided. The roofing glove includes a fitted protective covering receivable to a hand of a user, at least one spike having an anchor and a sharp protrusion extending from the glove and narrowing at a distal tip, anchored within the covering at a first predetermined location, and at least one grip pad disposed upon the covering at a second predetermined location. The at least one spike and the at least one grip pad are adapted to grip a surface, or the like, upon a fall by the wearer of the glove to prevent further fall or slide.	10-20-2011

Luke Hillenbrecht, Kent, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090200182	PRE-FILLED CONTACT LENS CONTAINER - A pre-filled contact lens container is provided with at least a single sealed receptacle at least partially filled with multi-purpose lens cleaning solution. The container includes a lid that snap fits to the base to seal the receptacle after the receptacle seal has been removed. A person uses the container by removing the seal to expose the solution in the receptacle, placing a lens in the solution, and sealing the receptacle with the lid of the container. The container may be provided in pairs or groups so that multiple lenses may be stored and cleaned. The individual containers may be provided in the form of a perforated sheet so that the user may tear off the number of containers to be used.	08-13-2009

Luke Hohreiter, West Palm Beach, FL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090307884	Resonator system with a plurality of individual mechanically coupled resonators and method of making same - A method of fabricating a MEMS piezoelectric resonator system includes forming a stack of layers on a substrate, the stack comprising at least one piezoelectric material layer spaced from the substrate by a sacrificial layer, patterning the stack to form a plurality of edge coupled resonators, and removing at least a portion of the sacrificial layer to suspend the resonators relative to the substrate.	12-17-2009

Luke Hovington, Campbell AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130293710	REAL-TIME INSECT MONITORING DEVICE - This invention concerns the in-situ monitoring of insects, and in particular an insect inspection cylinder and trap to facilitate this monitoring. The trap comprises means to intercept flying insects and direct them to an inspection cylinder that is connected to an outlet from the means to intercept flying insects. An insect detector is associated with the cylinder to detect insects inside it, and a camera is associated with the cylinder and the detector to capture images of insects inside the cylinder. Wherein the sectional dimensions of the inspection cylinder are sized to prevent insects selected for observation from flying through it, but instead requiring them to walk through it.	11-07-2013

Luke Hsu, Hsinchu TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120237861	PHOTOMASK AND PHOTOMASK SUBSTRATE WITH REDUCED LIGHT SCATTERING PROPERTIES - A mask substrate, photomask and method for forming the same are provided. The photomask includes a substantially light transparent substrate and a circuitry pattern disposed over the light transparent substrate. The circuitry pattern includes a phase shifting layer disposed over the substantially light transparent substrate. A substantially light shielding layer is disposed over the phase shifting layer. At least one barrier layer is disposed over the substantially light shielding layer. An uppermost portion of the substantially light shielding layer does not comprise anti-reflective properties and the at least one barrier layer comprises an uppermost hardmask layer and an underlying anti-reflective layer.	09-20-2012

Luke Johnson, St. Cloud, MN US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110076375	ALCOHOL INFUSED ICE CUBE APPARATUS AND METHODS - An ice cube machine that generates ice cubes having an alcohol content of at least 2-5%. The ice cube machine operates at temperatures of no greater than 0° F., and typically at least 0° F. or colder. An ice dispensing system monitors the amount of ice cubes dispensed from the machine and can determine the amount of alcohol dispensed from the system.	03-31-2011

Luke Khalilian, New York, NY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080249816	System and Method for Monitoring Workflow in a Project Management System - A system comprises a memory operable to store one or more workpapers. The system further comprises a processor communicatively coupled to the memory and operable to determine a completion percentage associated with a particular workstream. The particular workstream may be associated with a plurality of workpapers. A first portion of the plurality of workpapers may be in a first stage of completion, and a second portion of the plurality of workpapers may be in a second stage of completion. Determining the completion percentage may comprise determining a first percentage based at least in part on the first portion and a first weight, determining a second percentage based at least in part on the second portion and a second weight, and adding the first percentage and the second percentage. The processor is further operable to store the determined completion percentage in a memory.	10-09-2008

Luke Khanlian, Grenada Hills, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090038863	VIRTUAL-WHEELED VEHICLE - A virtual wheel provides a leg pair as a conveyance mechanism for a land vehicle. The virtual wheel propels the vehicle across a surface using a repetitive motion of the legs that contact the ground as would a wheel, due to their geometry. Vehicle embodiments include at least two-, three-, four- and six-wheeled vehicles, both transverse and in-line. Additionally, the invention provides a bipedal walking robot. One embodiment provides a robotic mule—a payload-carrying vehicle. The invention combines the flexible mobility of bipedal vehicles with the stability and functionality of very large-wheeled vehicles. Additionally, a bimodal conveyance mechanism readily converts between walking and rolling modes	02-12-2009

Luke Kuschmeader, Battlefield, MO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100096424	Hitch-mounted carrier - Hitch-mounted carriers, including portable bicycle racks, are set forth herein. One carrier includes a height member, an insert arm coupled to height member for movement between storage and use configurations, and at least one support arm coupled to height member for movement between storage and use configurations. Means for coupling insert arm to a tow hitch, for locking insert arm at storage and use configurations, and for locking support arm(s) at storage and use configurations are included. Insert arm is configured for insertion in tow hitch and has a wedge aperture. An attaching element is coupled to support arm(s) for removably attaching a device to support arm(s). A wedge is adjacent wedge aperture, and means are included for moving wedge between a first position generally flush with or inside insert arm and a second position extending outside insert arm to dampen wobble between insert arm and tow hitch.	04-22-2010

Luke Kuwertz, Oklahoma City, OK US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090086576	REAL TIME TELEMETRY - A real time telemetry system is disclosed for use with a drilling system including a rotary valve	04-02-2009

Luke Kysow, Vancouver CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130103710	ANSWER-AUGMENTED QUERY SUGGESTION - A system includes reception of a partial query, determination of one or more previously-selected query phrases based on the partial query, determination, for each of the one or more previously-selected query phrases, of a dataset of a data source, determination, for each dataset determined for each of the one or more previously-selected query phrases, of a plurality of columns, and presentation, for each of the one or more previously-selected query phrases, of the previously-selected query phrase, the dataset determined for the previously-selected query phrase, and the columns determined for the dataset.	04-25-2013

Luke Lairson, San Diego, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140038949	DIRECTED DIFFERENTIATION OF OLIGODENDROCYTE PRECURSOR CELLS TO A MYELINATING CELL FATE - The present invention provides methods of inducing differentiation of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells to a mature myelinating cell fate with a neurotransmitter receptor modulating agent. The present invention also provides methods of stimulating increased myelination in a subject in need thereof by administering said neurotransmitter receptor modulating agent. Methods of treating a subject having a demyelinating disease using a neurotransmitter receptor modulating agent are also provided.	02-06-2014

Luke Lambeth, Berkshire GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120076823	Vector - The present invention relates to a herpes virus vector which comprises a modified genomic sequence encoding a microRNA (miRNA) against a target sequence. The herpes virus vector may be used as or in a vaccine to prevent and/or treat a disease.	03-29-2012

Luke Lee, Merces, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110122406	PROCESSES FOR RAPID MICROFABRICATION USING THERMOPLASTICS AND DEVICES THEREOF - A method is provided to prepare one or more microfluidic channels on a receptive material by applying an image-forming material to a heat sensitive thermoplastic receptive material in a designed pattern and heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%. In an alternative aspect, the microfluidic channels on receptive material are prepared by etching a designed pattern into a heat sensitive thermoplastic material support and then heating the material under conditions that reduce the size of the thermoplastic receptive material by at least about 60%.	05-26-2011

Luke Lee, Fairfield, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090138307	Automated financial scenario modeling and analysis tool having an intelligent graphical user interface - A financial scenario modeling and analysis tool, including a graphical user interface which enables a user of the tool to create a graphical model of a financial scenario, generally including at least one financial transaction, on a display screen, and an engine operable, in response to creation of the graphical model, to automatically generate information, such as financial or mathematical information, which at least partially models at least a part of the financial scenario using information collected by the engine during creation of the graphical model. The graphical user interface enables the user to create party graphics respectively representing parties to the financial deal, and to generate financial instrument graphics representing financial instruments, wherein each financial instrument graphic connects two of the party graphics. The engine generates, in response to the creation of a graphical model, an instrument information, such as an object or template, for each of the instruments in the graphical model. The tool includes a natural date language and a formula language for use in modeling a scenario. The tool enables optimization of optimizable parameters defined in the scenario, and includes a user-friendly, book-like and CAD-like user interface. A “Cockpit” comprising a number of modules is provided to the tool to enable a user to structure partnerships. Also, a number of partnership calculations can be performed and a number of reports generated for communicating and interpreting the effects and results of the assumptions and structural options provided in the Cockpit modules.	05-28-2009

Luke Lee, Orinda, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110262906	MICROFLUIDIC MULTIPLEXED CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR ANALYSIS DEVICE AND METHOD - A sequential flow analysis tool comprising a microti iridic device having a fluid path defined within a substrate between an input and an output is described. The device includes a capture chamber provided within but offset from the fluid path, the capture chamber extending into the substrate in a direction substantially perpendicular to the fluid path such that operably particles provided within a fluid flowing within the fluid path will preferentially collect within the capture chamber.	10-27-2011
20110263452	PLATELET ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a method, including a diagnostic method, for characterising platelets. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for characterising platelets by immobilising platelets on a substrate for detection and subsequent characterisation, and to devices on which such a method may be practiced. The method comprises the steps of:—a.contacting a substrate that includes a plurality of discrete platelet- binding zones having a surface area of 7850 μm	10-27-2011
20120219727	METHOD OF SURFACE TREATING MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The formation of a barrier layer within individual channels or cavities of a microfluidic device is described. The barrier layer is effected through a gas phase deposition process, desirably implemented in a plasma environment using a gas plasma reactor. Judicious selection of a precursor compound used within the gas plasma reactor can provide for generation of a layer on the individual surfaces. Desirably the surface or barrier layer is generated through the chemical adsorption of a metalloid oxide such as a silicon oxide layer on the surface of the individual channels or cavities.	08-30-2012

Luke Liu, Fremont, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140137004	GUIDED PROFILE EDITING SYSTEM - According to various exemplary embodiments, it is determined that a particular user is associated with a particular member segment of a networking website. Further, a task prioritization list associated with the particular member segment is accessed. The task prioritization list may include a prioritized list of profile update tasks associated with successful user profile pages of the particular member segment. Moreover, a prompt is displayed inviting the particular user to update the particular user profile page based on the task prioritization list (e.g., by referring to the member segment and at least one of the tasks in the task prioritization list).	05-15-2014

Luke Lo, Pingjhen City TW

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090258302	SUB-RESOLUTION ASSIST FEATURE OF A PHOTOMASK - A photomask including a main feature, corresponding to an integrated circuit feature, and a sub-resolution assist feature (SRAF) is provided. A first imaginary line tangential with a first edge of the main feature and a second imaginary line tangential with the second edge of the main feature define an area adjacent the main feature. A center point of the SRAF lies within this area. The SRAF may be a symmetrical feature. In an embodiment, the center point of the SRAF lies on an imaginary line extending at approximately 45-degree angle from a corner of a main feature.	10-15-2009
20110124193	CUSTOMIZED PATTERNING MODULATION AND OPTIMIZATION - The present disclosure provides one embodiment of an integrated circuit (IC) design method. The method includes providing an IC design layout of a circuit; applying an electrical patterning (ePatterning) modification to the IC design layout according to an electrical parameter of the circuit and an optical parameter of IC design layout; and thereafter fabricating a mask according to the IC design layout.	05-26-2011
20120115073	SUB-RESOLUTION ROD IN THE TRANSITION REGION - The present disclosure provides a photomask. The photomask includes a first integrated circuit (IC) feature formed on a substrate; and a second IC feature formed on the substrate and configured proximate to the first IC feature. The first and second IC features define a dense pattern having a first pattern density. The second IC feature is further extended from the dense pattern, forming an isolated pattern having a second pattern density less than the first pattern density. A transition region is defined from the dense pattern to the isolated pattern. The photomask further includes a sub-resolution rod (SRR) formed on the substrate, disposed in the transition region, and connected with the first IC feature.	05-10-2012

Luke Mackenzie Turner, New South Wales AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080199267	Dowelling Jig - A dowelling jig (	08-21-2008

Luke Marcinowski, Milwaukee, WI US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090266885	ACCESS CONTROL PROXIMITY CARD WITH ACTUATION SENSOR - The present invention relates to access control systems using proximity cards, and in particular, to a proximity card and an associated method for controlling activation of the proximity card. The proximity card includes an actuation sensor and an access electronics system connected to the actuation sensor, the access electronics system configured to activate the proximity card in response to an input from the actuation sensor to enable communication of the access information from the proximity card.	10-29-2009

Luke Masterson, London GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110162227	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES - Methods of preparing ZC-423 (I) which result in varying enantiomeric ratios.	07-07-2011
20110196148	UNSYMMETRICAL PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINE-DIMERS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Claimed are unsymmetrical Pyrrolobenzodiazepine-dimers (PBD-dimers) of formula (I), that are unsymmetrical due at least to the values that the variables R	08-11-2011
20110201803	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES - The invention relates to certain pyrrolobenzodiazepines (PBDs), and in particular pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimers bearing C2 substitutions, including compounds of formula (T): wherein: R	08-18-2011
20110256157	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES AND CONJUGATES THEREOF - Conjugates and compounds for making conjugates which are PBD molecules linked via the N10 position are disclosed, along with the use of the conjugates for treating proliferative diseases, including cancer.	10-20-2011
20130028917	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES AND CONJUGATES THEREOF - Conjugates and compounds for making conjugates which are PBD molecules linked via the N10 position are disclosed, along with the use of the conjugates for treating proliferative diseases, including cancer.	01-31-2013
20130035484	INTERMEDIATES USEFUL FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES - A compound of formula (I): which is substantially free of any of the corresponding compound of formula (IB): methods of making such compounds, and the further transformation of such compounds.	02-07-2013
20130059800	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES USED TO TREAT PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimers I having a C2-C3 double bond and an aryl group at the C2 position on one monomer unit, and a C2-C3 double bond and either a conjugated double or triple bond at the C2 position or an alkyl group at the C2 position on the other monomer unit, and conjugates of these compounds.	03-07-2013
20130266595	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES AND CONJUGATES THEREOF - A conjugate of formula (A):	10-10-2013
20140030279	ANTI-CD22 ANTIBODIES AND IMMUNOCONJUGATES - The invention provides anti-CD22 antibodies and immunoconjugates and methods of using the same.	01-30-2014
20140066435	PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINES USED TO TREAT PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - Pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimers having a C2-C3 double bond and an aryl group at the C2 position on one monomer unit, and a C2-C3 double bond and either a conjugated double or triple bond at the C2 position or an alkyl group at the C2 position on the other monomer unit, and conjugates of these compounds.	03-06-2014
20140142090	UNSYMMETRICAL PYRROLOBENZODIAZEPINE-DIMERS FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES - The present invention is directed to novel pyrrolobenzodiazepine dimers and methods of using the dimers in the treatment of proliferative diseases.	05-22-2014

Luke Mauritsen, Belgrade, MT US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100050661	Apparatus and methods for improving vibration isolation, thermal dampening, and optical access in cryogenic refrigerators - A cryogenic apparatus is provided having a nested thermally insulating structure, thermal links, a vacuum shroud, and a cryo-cooler. The nested thermally insulated structure holds a sample to be cooled while dampening the external vibrations caused by the cryo-cooler, the surrounding environment or cryo-cooler mounting surface. The thermal link is made of thermally conductive wires which connect the nested thermally insulated structure and the cryo-cooler thereby allowing the apparatus to reduce vibrations inherent in the operation of the cryo-cooler.	03-04-2010
20100127148	VIBRATION REDUCING SAMPLE MOUNT WITH THERMAL COUPLING - A sample mounting apparatus for a cryo-cooler is provided having a housing with an outer wall surface for connecting to the cryo-cooler, and an inner wall surface. An inert gas is sealed inside the housing for thermal transfer, and a delicate mount is attached to the inner wall surface of the housing for supporting the sample and substantially preventing vibrations from being transferred to the sample from the cryo-cooler.	05-27-2010
20140130520	APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING VIBRATION ISOLATION, THERMAL DAMPENING, AND OPTICAL ACCESS IN CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATORS - A cryogenic apparatus is provided having a nested thermally insulating structure, thermal links, a vacuum shroud, and a cryo-cooler. The nested thermally insulated structure holds a sample to be cooled while dampening the external vibrations caused by the cryo-cooler, the surrounding environment or cryo-cooler mounting surface. The thermal link is made of thermally conductive wires which connect the nested thermally insulated structure and the cryo-cooler thereby allowing the apparatus to reduce vibrations inherent in the operation of the cryo-cooler.	05-15-2014

Luke Mehlo, Pretoria ZA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090263902	METHOD FOR REGULATING AGROBACTERIUM-MEDIATED TRANSFORMATION - A method for regulating expression of a virulence gene of	10-22-2009
20090293157	PRODUCTION OF PROGENITOR CEREAL CELLS - A process for the production and maintenance of pluripotent and/or totipotent progenitor cereal cells from undifferentiated callus cells is described. Production of the progenitor cells takes place via direct organogenesis on a medium containing at least one auxin and at least one cytokinin. For example, the auxin may be 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, indole-3-acetic acid, picloran, naphthelenacetic acid, indole-3-propionic acid, indole-3-butyric acid, phenyl acetic acid, benzofuran-3-acetic acid or phenyl butyric acid, and the cytokinin may be benzyl amino purine, benzyladenine, thidiazuron, zeatin, isopentyladenine, trans-zeatin or dimethylallyladenine. Processes for transformation of the undifferentiated callus cells and/or the progenitor cereal cells are also described. Typical cereal cells are sorghum, maize, wheat, barley, millet, rye, canola, alfalfa, triticale and rice.	11-26-2009

Luke Misenheimer, Oakland, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20140100905	HOME TOUR AND OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULER - A computer-implemented method includes providing to a user access, via an electronic network, to a memory device on which are stored listings of parcels of real property. A selection of a set of the stored listings is received from the user via the electronic network. In response to receiving the selection, at least a portion of a first itinerary is generated including an indication of at least one time at which the user will receive permitted physical access to at least one parcel of real property associated with the selected set of stored listings. The first itinerary is then provided to the user.	04-10-2014

Luke Nihlen, Albuquerque, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100073481	CEILING AND WALL SURFACE MOUNTED DATA MANAGEMENT, REMOTE MONITORING AND INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM - A multimedia system for deployment along ceilings and/or walls within a monitored environment (store, warehouse, manufacturing, government operations) that can provide two-way visual information, enable two-way wireless data communication between floor-based equipment/personnel/products and local and/or remote servers. A surface-mounted system can reduce or eliminating the need for physical cabling and can enable product/person RFID tracking capabilities within a monitored environment. Feature consolidation reduces energy consumption requirements and expense of deployment. The multimedia system can be universally used in retail, transportation hub, manufacturing environments and government environments and for varied applications given its capability to enable bidirectional communications and data management for real time assessment and archival purposes.	03-25-2010
20100088650	INTERNET-ENABLED APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PHYSICALLY AND VIRTUALLY RENDERING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS - Three-dimensional object bridge between virtual and physical worlds. A method, system, apparatus and/or computer-usable medium includes steps of selecting a three-dimensional item in a first state for subsequent rendering into a second state and rendering the three-dimensional item in the second state via the three-dimensional rendering apparatus. An additional step of locating a three-dimensional rendering apparatus for rendering the three-dimensional item in a second state can be included. The three-dimensional rendering apparatus can be configured as a kiosk (manned or unmanned), Internet-enabled vending machine, and the like. The first state can comprise a virtual state and the second state can comprise a physical state. Likewise, the first state can comprise a physical state and the second state can comprise a virtual state. Additionally, the three-dimensional item/object can be mapped in the first state for rendering in the second state.	04-08-2010
20150045934	INTERNET-ENABLED APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PHYSICALLY AND VIRTUALLY RENDERING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS - Three-dimensional object bridge between virtual and physical worlds. A method, system, apparatus and/or computer-usable medium includes steps of selecting a three-dimensional item in a first state for subsequent rendering into a second state and rendering the three-dimensional item in the second state via the three-dimensional rendering apparatus. An additional step of locating a three-dimensional rendering apparatus for rendering the three-dimensional item in a second state can be included. The three-dimensional rendering apparatus can be configured as a kiosk (manned or unmanned), Internet-enabled vending machine, and the like. The first state can comprise a virtual state and the second state can comprise a physical state. Likewise, the first state can comprise a physical state and the second state can comprise a virtual state. Additionally, the three-dimensional item/object can be mapped in the first state for rendering in the second state.	02-12-2015

Luke Noaek, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130018279	"blood sample collection apparatus and kits"AANM Plante; JamesAACI La JollaAAST CAAACO USAAGP Plante; James La Jolla CA USAANM Nova; MichaelAACI Del MarAAST CAAACO USAAGP Nova; Michael Del Mar CA USAANM Becker; DavidAACI San DiegoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Becker; David San Diego CA USAANM Noaek; LukeAACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Noaek; Luke San Francisco CA US - Blood sample collection apparatus and kits are devised as easy-to-use, reduced pain devices operable by persons not having medical training or other expertise or knowledge. A flexible strip having adhesives on two portions of a first side accommodate therebetween and absorbent pad and substrate with microstructures. The substrate includes microstructures arranged to gently penetrate or pierce skin and cause a small amount of blood to pass to the external surface of a user's flesh. An absorbent pad receives and absorbs a blood sample therein. The absorbent pad may additionally support a plurality of chemical agents which further advances mobility of blood in the collection system. These chemical agents may include anticoagulants and blood anticlotting agents to facilitate blood transfer from a donor to the absorbent pad. Additionally, these systems may also include a blood preservative to stabilize blood collected for an extended shipping and transfer period. These blood sample collection systems may further include a numbing agent to improve comfort of use.	01-17-2013

Luke Orehawa, Newtown GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130332529	Method And System For Communicating Between Devices - A network communication method is provided, said network comprising first and second nodes. The method comprises: transmitting a message from the first node to the second node, wherein the message comprises a data content portion and an identifying portion, wherein said identifying portion includes a first unique identifier corresponding to a time source which controls a time value at the first node; receiving the transmitted message at the second node; comparing the first unique identifier to a second unique identifier, wherein said second unique identifier corresponds to a time source which controls a time value at the second node; and if the result of said comparison is positive, accepting the message for processing at the second node.	12-12-2013

Luke Petrila, Westlake, OH US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110147250	ENCLOSURE WITH INTEGRAL WIRE REEL SUPPORT - Embodiments of the present invention include a welding wire feeder enclosure, the enclosure including a front, a rear, a top, and a bottom forming a perimeter of the enclosure. The enclosure further includes opposing side openings separated by a width of the enclosure, each of the side openings being adapted for receiving a side panel. Particular embodiments further include a divider panel extending substantially between the front, rear, top, and bottom, and positioned along an intermediate portion of the width of the enclosure to divide an internal volume of the enclosure into a service side and a user side, the divider panel being formed monolithically with the front, rear, top, and bottom of the enclosure, the divider panel further including an integral spindle shaft location.	06-23-2011
20120292325	ENCLOSURE WITH INTEGRAL WIRE REEL SUPPORT - Embodiments of the present invention include a welding wire feeder enclosure, the enclosure including a front, a rear, a top, and a bottom forming a perimeter of the enclosure. The enclosure further includes opposing side openings separated by a width of the enclosure, each of the side openings being adapted for receiving a side panel. Particular embodiments further include a divider panel extending substantially between the front, rear, top, and bottom, and positioned along an intermediate portion of the width of the enclosure to divide an internal volume of the enclosure into a service side and a user side, the divider panel being formed monolithically with the front, rear, top, and bottom of the enclosure, the divider panel further including an integral spindle shaft location.	11-22-2012

Luke Railich US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120017207	Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for a Social Networking Application Updater - Software on a client device receives a notification from a server of the availability of an update for an application that is a multi-user social networking application. The software determines whether the state for a live process has been saved by the server. The software saves the state for a live process associated with the application if the state of the live process is not saved. The software kills the live process. Then the software downloads at least one file associated with the update and modifies at least one system database key or value associated with the application. The software launches the application as updated. And the software loads the state into the application as updated.	01-19-2012

Luke Rajlich, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110209133	APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A SOCIAL NETWORKING APPLICATION UPDATER - The APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR A SOCIAL NETWORKING APPLICATION UPDATER provide live reconciliation of code updates to multi-user social networking applications in highly dynamic build environments (“SNAM”). In one embodiment, an application updating processor-implemented method is disclosed. In this embodiment, the SNAM obtains a module dependency graph for a current version of an application. It identifies current module version numbers for one or more modules in the module dependency graph for the current version of the application. The SNAM obtains, for the modules in the module dependency graph, module version numbers for updated module versions. It analyzes compatibility specifications for the current version of the application and the updated module versions; The SNAM determines that the updated version of the application can be generated based on the analysis. It obtains an updated module version for one of the modules in the module dependency graph of the current version of the application; and generates the updated version of the application using the obtained updated module version.	08-25-2011
20140331214	Apparatuses, Methods and Systems for Application Programming Interface Call Abstraction - The apparatuses, methods and systems for API call abstraction includes obtaining programming code for an application. The obtained programming code is parsed to identify various instructions contained therein. An application programming interface (API) call is identified in the programming code, based on the parsing. The API call includes an input string. It is then determined whether the API call requires a pre-registered bundle to replace the input string. A database is queried for the pre-registered bundle using the input string. The pre-registered bundle is retrieved and is incorporated into the application by replacing the input string.	11-06-2014

Luke Ryves, Ultimo AU

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120270363	MULTI-NARY GROUP IB AND VIA BASED SEMICONDUCTOR - Methods and devices are provided for forming an absorber layer. In one embodiment, a method is provided comprising of depositing a precursor material onto a substrate, wherein the precursor material may include or may be used with an additive to minimize concentration of group IIIA material such as Ga in the back portion of the final semiconductor layer. The additive may be a non-copper Group IB additive in elemental or alloy form. Some embodiments may use both selenium and sulfur	10-25-2012

Luke Sergott, Philadelphia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120022433	METHODS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENICITY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods for increasing trichogenic activity of populations of dermal cells by inducing local trauma to skin tissue that serves as a source of the dermal cells are provided. Methods for obtaining dermal cells with increased trichogenic activity and for using the disclosed dermal cells to implant into a mammalian host at a site of desired follicle generation are also provided.	01-26-2012

Luke Sergott, Philadephia, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100179492	METHODS FOR INCREASING TRICHOGENICITY OF DERMAL CELLS - Methods for increasing trichogenic activity of populations of dermal cells by inducing local trauma to skin tissue that serves as a source of the dermal cells are provided. Methods for obtaining dermal cells with increased trichogenic activity and for using the disclosed dermal cells to implant into a mammalian host at a site of desired follicle generation are also provided.	07-15-2010

Luke Shardlow, San Francisco, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130050118	GESTURE-DRIVEN FEEDBACK MECHANISM - Systems and methods disclosed herein may operate to detect, via a user device corresponding to a user, a user gesture performed on or in proximity of the user device during execution of a user interface in relation with an application; compare the user gesture against at least one predetermined gesture; and generate a feedback message associated with the application based on determining that the user gesture matches the at least one predetermined gesture, with the generating including automatically capturing a screen image of the user interface and inserting the screen image as at least part of the feedback message.	02-28-2013
20140129612	METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEM FOR MOBILE PIGGYBACKING - Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing assistance to a user of a mobile application are described. A request for assistance from the user is detected and a request is issued to a remote device for establishment of a remote assistance session. Information describing a state of the mobile device is periodically transmitted to the remote device and one or more commands may be received from the remote device. The commands may be executed on the mobile device.	05-08-2014

Luke Shors, Somerville, MA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100089059	Hybrid Power Facilities - A hybrid power plant is disclosed wherein a first power plant produces secondary steam of a first, relatively low temperature using a renewable source of energy such as geothermal or solar. The steam from the renewable source plant is passed through a fossil fuel power plant that has an operating temperature higher than that of the first temperature which results in superheating the first temperature steam to the higher temperature in the fossil fuel power plant. Higher efficiencies and reductions in emissions are obtained.	04-15-2010
20100154417	Hybrid Power Solar Facilities - A hybrid power plant is disclosed wherein a first power plant produces secondary steam of a first, relatively low temperature using a renewable source of energy such as geothermal or solar. The steam from the renewable source plant is passed through a solar power plant that has an operating temperature higher than that of the first temperature which results in superheating the first temperature steam to the higher temperature in the higher temperature solar power plant. Higher efficiencies are obtained.	06-24-2010

Luke Sicard, Ii, Dubois, PA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130327776	VARIABLE-DIAMETER STORAGE TANK SYSTEM - A variable-diameter tank construction system is provided. The tank construction system uses sets of wedges (shims) and bevel-faced spacers (washers) in conjunction with the field connections of the vertical edges of adjacent modular tank wall panels, so as to create an angular deviation between the tangent lines of the wall panels immediately adjacent to and on either side of the vertical joint between the connected panels.	12-12-2013

Luke Simon, Salt Lake City, UT US

Luke Smith, Halifax GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120321826	METHODS OF CONNECTING - A method is provided for connecting an upwardly extending member to a support member including the steps of providing a substantially rigid support member and then extruding plastics material to form a hollow component which will include the upwardly extending member, and then forcing the members together such that the hollow component slides over the support member, the hollow member being such that it deforms elastically as it moves relatively over the base member such that the two members are secured together by a combination of interference fit, and the elastic gripping of the support member by the upwardly extending member. The invention includes an article manufactured using the method according to the invention. The article may include a post attached to a base plate and the article may include part of a plastics barrier or fence system.	12-20-2012
20140319743	DOCK BUMPER AND METHOD OF REPLACEMENT - A dock bumper is provided. The dock bumper includes a housing holding a plurality of rollers arranged in an array. The plurality of rollers are arranged to absorb impact from a reversing vehicle. Upon impact, outer surfaces of the rollers are arranged to rotate relative to the frame. Consequently, scrubbing between the vehicle and dock bumper is reduced as are excess forces acting on fixings between the frame and wall. Also, a surface area at each contact location is increased as a cushioning effect is provided by rotation of the roller, thereby prolonging the operation life of the rollers. Furthermore, in one form, the dock bumper is modularised so that only worn or damaged rollers need be replaced at one time.	10-30-2014

Luke Smith, Claredon Hills, IL US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090044217	System and methods for network TV broadcasts for out-of-home viewing with targeted advertising - A television broadcasting system and methods that manages the insertion of targeted advertisements and other messages into live satellite or Internet broadcasts or other types of broadcasts into out-of-home locations such as health clubs. The insertion of targeted advertisement and other messages are accomplished by a satellite service provider purchasing live network broadcasting feeds with a license to strip out existing commercial advertisements and replace them with targeted advertisements to match the demographics of the viewing audience at health clubs and other non-home locations nationally, regionally and locally where the viewer is unable to change or delete the targeted advertisements while viewing the live broadcast programming from the networks.	02-12-2009

Luke Spangenburg, Santa Fe, NM US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130288228	METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CULTIVATING PHOTOTROPIC MICROORGANISMS - Method and apparatus for biomass cultivation (preferably using algae) incorporating photo bio-reactor (PBR) technology coupled with a heat sink to increase energy efficiency. An external PBR array is coupled to an indoor storage tank system with a volume equal to or greater than the volume of the PBR array. A controller can be used to optimize the growth of biomass by optimizing three key growth parameters: exposure to sunlight, temperature and nutrients. The indoor tank system serves as a reservoir where algae can be protected from harsh ambient conditions, minimizing the cost of energy for heating and cooling that would normally be incurred to accommodate ambient temperature swings caused by weather if the biomass is always stored in an outdoor PBR array. During cold winter nights, the biomass can be brought indoors to conserve thermal energy.	10-31-2013

Luke Surazski, San Jose, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080300944	RELEVANT INVITEE LIST FOR CONFERENCE SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for providing a list of suggested attendees for a meeting that is being scheduled using a conferencing system are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a conferencing system includes an interface that receives a keyword associated with a meeting. The system also includes a data store that stores information, logic that searches the data store to determine if a first association between the keyword and a first entity of the plurality of entities is stored, and logic that identifies the first entity as a suggested attendee for the meeting if it is determined that the association between the keyword and the entity is stored in the data store.	12-04-2008
20090055374	METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING SEARCH KEYS BASED ON PROFILE INFORMATION - Methods and apparatus for performing a search using a search keyword and associated aliases for the search keyword are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method includes obtaining a search keyword via a user interface, and obtaining a search keyword via a user interface and automatically determining if there is at least one alias for the search keyword by searching a first database using the search keyword. The first database is a profile database that is configured to include a plurality of profiles that contain contact information, including a first profile that contains the search keyword. The method also includes automatically searching for at least one document using the alias if there is one, and the search keyword. The document is associated with a document data source.	02-26-2009

Luke Sweatlock, Redondo Beach, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090273820	PLASMOSTOR: A-METAL-OXIDE-SI FIELD EFFECT PLASMONIC MODULATOR - The invention is a system and method for performing all-optical modulation. A semiconductor layer having a defined thickness has an insulator adjacent one surface of the semiconductor. Conductive layers are provided adjacent the semiconductor layer and the insulator. A photodetector is provided to generate an electric field across the conductive layers in response to an input optical gate signal. An input optical signal is modulated by interaction with a plasmon wave generated at the semiconductor/conductive layer interface. By defining the thickness of the semiconductor layer, a desired wavelength of light supports the plasmon waves. Operation of the all-optical modulator requires the provision of an input optical signal of a desired wavelength and the provision of a gate optical signal. An output optical signal is recovered and can be used to store, display or transmit information, for example over a fiber optic communication system, such as a telecommunication system.	11-05-2009

Luke Sweatlock, Hawthorne, CA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130155484	PLASMONIC MODULATOR INCORPORATING A SOLID-STATE PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - Systems and methods are provided for modulating light of a wavelength of interest. The modulator assembly includes a plasmonic layer that supports surface plasmon polaritons at the wavelength of interest and a layer of solid-state phase change material having a first phase in which it is substantially transparent to light of the wavelength of interest and a second phase in which it is substantially opaque to light of the wavelength of interest. A control mechanism is configured to alter the phase of the solid-state phase change material between the first phase and the second phase. Each of the plasmonic layer and the layer of solid-state phase change material are configured as to provide a plasmonic mode of transmission for light of the wavelength of interest.	06-20-2013

Luke Talkin, Sumerduck, VA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20110200394	METHOD OF INSTALLING GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION - An installation tool for installation of earth loops includes a cylindrical body with slots in its outer surface, for receiving of tubes of the earth loops, and a central passage extending therethrough from a grout fitting to a central opening at a leading end face of the cylindrical body. An anchor fits over the end face and includes a face plate with tube apertures extending therethrough, a retainer ring which serves to hold the earth loops in place within the slots during insertion of the tool into the borehole, and a pair of flexible plates extending from opposing positions on the retainer ring, approximately in parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body. In use, a plurality of straight (linear) boreholes are drilled at an angle relative to the horizontal of 5° to less than 90°, preferably 5° to 45°, at least two coupled tube pairs are inserted into each borehole and then grout is injected to force the anchor away from the cylindrical body, to fill the boreholes surrounding the earth loops and to form a seal for heat exchange between the earth loops the surrounding earth.	08-18-2011

Luke Vandergaag, Fergus CA

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090213688	Galvanized conveyor - A conveyor assembly for use with a vertical mixer is disclosed. The conveyor assembly has a conveyor support frame having a galvanized coating to protect the conveyor support frame from rust and wear. The conveyor assembly may further include a protected conveyor bed. The conveyor bed may comprise a polymer such as a high density polyethylene. Alternatively, the conveyor bed may include one or more creases and also be protected by a galvanizing coating.	08-27-2009

Luke Waaler, Longmont, CO US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120083786	Vessel Sealing Instrument - A bipolar electrosurgical instrument includes first and second shafts each having a jaw member extending from its distal end. Each jaw member is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of selectively conducting energy through tissue held therebetween. A knife channel is configured to reciprocate a cutting mechanism therealong. An actuator selectively advances the cutting mechanism. A switch is disposed on the first shaft and is configured to be depressed between a first position and at least one subsequent position upon biasing engagement with a mechanical interface disposed on the second shaft. The first position of the switch relays information to the user corresponding to a desired pressure on tissue and the at least one subsequent position is configured to activate the source of electrosurgical energy to supply electrosurgical energy to the jaw members.	04-05-2012
20130085490	External Cooling Devices And Systems For Surgical Instruments - A surgical system includes a portable surgical instrument and a sleeve. The portable surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly and a housing operably coupled to the end effector assembly. The housing includes a generator and a battery assembly coupled thereto and configured to supply energy to the end effector assembly for treating tissue. The sleeve is shaped complementarily to the housing and is removably positionable about the housing. The sleeve is configured to cool the housing and/or remove heat from the housing to inhibit overheating of the generator and/or the battery assembly.	04-04-2013
20130190759	Portable Surgical Instrument - A surgical instrument is provided and includes a housing including an elongated shaft. The housing includes a docking portion that includes one or more apertures defined therein and electrical circuitry disposed therein. An end effector is operably supported at a distal end of the elongated shaft. A battery assembly is selectively and pivotably engageable with the docking portion of the housing and configured to generate electrical energy. The battery assembly includes one or more protrusions that are configured to releasably engage the aperture(s) on the docking portion and a latch mechanism that is movable from an initial position for latching the battery assembly to the docking portion to a subsequent position for unlatching the battery assembly from the docking portion. The battery assembly is adapted to communicate with the electrical circuitry of the docking member upon insertion of the battery assembly into the at least one aperture.	07-25-2013
20130289561	Method of Switching Energy Modality on a Cordless RF Device - The present disclosure is directed to an electrosurgical instrument having a housing that includes a generator configured to output electrosurgical energy and a controller configured to control the output of the generator. The instrument also includes a switch coupled to the controller and configured to provide a signal to the controller to select the energy modality of the electrosurgical energy. An indicator is also included to provide an indication of the selected energy modality.	10-31-2013
20130330245	MOBILE WATER ANALYSIS - An embodiment provides a cuvette apparatus including: a lid and a body, the body including a fluid channel disposed therein; and the lid including at least one opening aligned with a portion of the fluid channel, thereby providing access to the fluid channel in the body. Other aspects are described and claimed.	12-12-2013

Luke Wadsley, Ames, IA US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20100175551	PISTON RINGS - A piston ring (	07-15-2010
20100322791	HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WITH SUPPLEMENT PUMP - If a hydraulic system has several modes of operation, in particular a mode with a high pressure demand (II) and a mode with a high fluid flow demand (II), the hydraulic fluid pump has to be built with an accordingly high fluid flow output. Such a pump is expensive. Therefore it is suggested, to provide two pumps. I.e. a controllable main pump (	12-23-2010
20110220230	FLUID DISTRIBUTION VALVE - The invention relates to a fluid distribution valve (	09-15-2011

Luke Wadsley, Edinburgh GB

Patent application number	Description	Published
20090113888	CHARGED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - In open-circuit hydraulic systems (	05-07-2009
20130047600	CHARGED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - In open-circuit hydraulic systems (	02-28-2013

Luke Waesche, Hagerstown, MD US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20080314013	Lawn mower - This invention relates to a lawn mower. In certain example embodiments, the lawn mower includes one or more of: (a) a cooling baffle for efficiently cooling a hydraulic fluid tank and/or fluid therein using air flow caused by a combustion engine used for driving mower cutting blade(s); (b) improved cockpit structure including fenders; (c) improved drive wheel(s) adjustment structure or assembly; (d) improved idler arm assembly for use in connection with the cutter deck and/or pump driving belt; and/or (e) improved hose routing structure.	12-25-2008

Luke Walski, Princeton, NJ US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20130241076	ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REDUCED NON-DEVICE EDGE AREA - A first product may be provided that comprises a substrate having a first surface, a first side, and a first edge where the first surface meets the first side; and a device disposed over the substrate, the device having a second side, where at least a first portion of the second side is disposed within 3 mm from the first edge of the substrate. The first product may further comprise a first barrier film that covers at least a portion of the first edge of the substrate, at least a portion of the first side of the substrate, and at least the first portion of the second side of the device.	09-19-2013

Luke Wilikinson, Cecilia, KY US

Patent application number	Description	Published
20120311908	BARREL MOUNTING AND RETENTION MECHANISM - A barrel mounting and retention device for attaching a barrel to a receiver of a firearm. The barrel mounting and retention device can include a barrel extension disposed at a proximal end of the barrel, with an annular collar extending from the barrel extension and defining a first clamp face. A mounting plate having a second clamp face and defining a first axial bore fits over the barrel of the firearm with the barrel extending through the first axial bore. At least a portion of the second clamp face abuts a portion of the first clamp face as the mounting plate is secured to the barrel extension for mounting and retaining the barrel in communication with the receiver of the firearm.	12-13-2012