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Anthony Dominick Messina, Kingsport, TN US
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20140121400 | PROMOTED RUTHENIUM CATALYST FOR THE IMPROVED HYDROGENATION OF CARBOXYLIC ACIDS TO THE CORRESPONDING ALCOHOLS - The invention relates to ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts effective for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols and processes for the reduction of carboxylic acids to the corresponding alcohols using the ruthenium-rhenium-tin and ruthenium-rhenium catalysts. | 05-01-2014 |
Benedict J. Messina, Warren, MI US
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20100296302 | INTERIOR COMPONENTS HAVING ILLUMINATION FEATURES - An interior component having an illuminated portion comprises a trim cover positioned over a substrate. At least one light conductive element is in communication with an illumination source. A carrier engages the trim cover. The carrier further secures the light conductive element to the trim cover. The carrier has a plurality of windows formed therethrough such that the light conductive element is visible through the plurality of windows. The illuminated portion may further include an emblem in communication with the light source. The illuminated interior component may be formed by a method that includes the steps of forming a light conductive element that includes extruding an optical guide and a carrier having a mounting tab thereon. | 11-25-2010 |
20120175935 | LEATHER TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY WITH STRETCH REDUCTION - The present invention relates a vehicle seat assembly comprising a frame, a cushion supported on the frame, and a trim cover assembly secured over the cushion, the trim cover assembly comprising a leather trim material and a reinforcing layer secured to the leather trim material, the reinforcing layer being less flexible than the leather trim material, the trim cover assembly having a percent reduction in stretch relative to a similar trim cover assembly not having the reinforcing layer of 40% to 95% as measured according to SAE J855. | 07-12-2012 |
20120187664 | SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat air bag assembly ( | 07-26-2012 |
20150061343 | FIXED THIGH EXTENDER TRIM CLOSEOUT - A vehicle seat includes a seat back, a seat bottom, and a thigh extender assembly. The thigh extender assembly includes an extension bracket assembly attached to the seat bottom, a thigh support attached to an end of the extension bracket such that the thigh support is moveable between a retracted position and an extended position, and a trim cover assembly disposed over the extension bracket assembly. The extension bracket assembly includes a seat bracket and an extension bracket with the extension bracket being moveable relative to the seat bracket such that when the thigh support moves between the retracted position and the extended position the extension bracket is concealed. The trim cover assembly is held fixed with respect to the seat bracket with the thigh support moving relative to the trim cover assembly. | 03-05-2015 |
Carlos Messina, Des Moines, IA US
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20100286973 | Real-Time Process For Targeting Trait Phenotyping of Plant Breeding Experiments - A method for targeting trait phenotyping of a plant breeding experiment includes collecting soil data for at least one location, applying the soil data to a crop model, performing environmental monitoring at the at least one location to generate environmental data, updating the crop model with the environmental data, and using the crop model to provide predicted crop conditions. The method further includes determining environmental conditions for each of the plant breeding experiments, determining a likelihood of trait phenotype variations for each experiment using the environmental conditions and the predicted crop conditions, selecting a subset of the plant breeding experiments for collecting trait phenotype measurements based on the likelihood of trait phenotypic variation, and collecting trait phenotype measurements from the subset of the plant breeding experiments. | 11-11-2010 |
Christopher P. Messina, Cambridge, MA US
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20120023094 | METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND SOFTWARE FOR AUTOMATED GROWTH OF INTELLIGENT ON-LINE COMMUNITIES - To address problems related to interface differences and disunity among on-line services, such as newsgroups message boards and forums, the present inventors devised systems, methods, and software for automating the posting and retrieval of content across different on-line services as well as encouraging growth of active on-line communities. One exemplary system includes a posting module, a retrieval module, and a web server. The posting module allows users to create and initiate data postings that are sent automatically to several newsgroups, message boards, and/or other on-line information sources. The retrieval module automatically retrieves replies to the postings at each of the on-line sources and presents them through the webserver for user review and further reply, eliminating the need for users to repeatedly visit posting sites in search of reply messages. In addition to the retrieved replies, the retrieval module automatically finds and retrieves content based on stored search or fitness criteria, ultimately enabling its integration into the content of one or more websites or databases for convenient user access. | 01-26-2012 |
Daniel Messina, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20110288876 | SYSTEM AND METHOD TO ASSIST HEALTH ADVOCATE PROFESSIONALS AND EMPLOYERS - A computer-assisted method for assisting a health advocate professional in counseling employees of a plan sponsor comprising receiving health records of employees of a plan sponsor, analyzing data in the records, displaying the analyzed data for any selected employee in dashboard format, calculating any health improvement options for the selected employee, and displaying the health improvement options in the form of questions to be asked by a health advocate professional viewing the displayed dashboard, preferably arranged in categories under spotlight buttons, and a computer system adapted to carry out the method. The method and system can also provide in some embodiments summary medical benefits usage information to plan sponsors, including costs, health improvement options, return on investment. | 11-24-2011 |
Darin Messina, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20130116190 | HYALURONIC ACID-COLLAGEN MATRICES FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING - Hydrogels comprising a macromolecular matrix including a crosslinked combination of hyaluronic acid and collagen, are provided for tissue engineering applications. | 05-09-2013 |
20130129835 | CROSSLINKED HYALURONIC ACID-COLLAGEN GELS FOR IMPROVING TISSUE GRAFT VIABILITY AND SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION - Hydrogels comprising a macromolecular matrix and water may be used to augment soft tissue of a human being, promote or support cell or tissue viability or proliferation, create space in tissue, and for other purposes. A macromolecular matrix may comprise a hyaluronic acid component crosslinked to a collagen component. | 05-23-2013 |
20140276384 | ADIPOSE TISSUE COMBINATIONS, DEVICES, AND USES THEREOF - Described are devices, systems, and methods for processing adipose tissue for reintroduction into a body. In some embodiments, adipose tissue is mixed with an additive prior to reintroduction. | 09-18-2014 |
Darin Messina, Downington, PA US
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20150064781 | REPAIR AND REGENERATION OF OCULAR TISSUE USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of ocular tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. | 03-05-2015 |
Darin Messina, Downingtown, PA US
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20100272803 | REPAIR AND REGENERATION OF OCULAR TISSUE USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of ocular tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. | 10-28-2010 |
Darin J. Messina, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20140206022 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CELL CULTURE METHODS FOR TEST MATERIAL ASSESSMENT OF CELL DIFFERENTIATION - The present specification discloses three-dimensional in vitro cell-based methods to assess a test matrix polymer ability to support differentiation of a population of cells methods of screening a material for its ability to stimulate cell growth and/or differentiation. | 07-24-2014 |
20150064147 | CROSSLINKED HYALURONIC ACID-COLLAGEN GELS FOR IMPROVING TISSUE GRAFT VIABILITY AND SOFT TISSUE AUGMENTATION - Hydrogels comprising a macromolecular matrix and water may be used to augment soft tissue of a human being, promote or support cell or tissue viability or proliferation, create space in tissue, and for other purposes. A macromolecular matrix may comprise a hyaluronic acid component crosslinked to a collagen component. | 03-05-2015 |
Darin J. Messina, Downington, PA US
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20100210013 | POSTPARTUM CELLS DERIVED FROM UMBILICAL CORD TISSUE, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Cells derived from human umbilical cords are disclosed along with methods for their therapeutic use. Isolation techniques, culture methods and detailed characterization of the cells with respect to their cell surface markers, gene expression, and their secretion of trophic factors are described. | 08-19-2010 |
Darin J. Messina, Downingtown, PA US
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20090149371 | TREATMENT OF NEUROLOGICAL DEFICITS IN THE STRIATUM OR SUBSTANTA NIGRA PARS COMPACTA - The present invention is directed to methods of treating neurological deficits resulting from injury or disease to the striatum or substanta nigra pars compacta of a human by administering human recombinant GDF5 to the striatum or substanta nigra pars compacta of a human in amounts effective to induce cell populations having the capacity to differentiate towards a dopaminergic phenotype to in fact differentiate towards a dopaminergic phenotype, and to neurotrophic compositions and matrices suitable for use in such treatments. | 06-11-2009 |
20100215714 | TREATMENT OF STROKE AND OTHER ACUTE NEURAL DEGENERATIVE DISORDERS USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum tissue such as the umbilical cord and placenta, and methods for their use to regenerate, repair, and improve neural tissue, and to improve behavior and neurological function in stroke patients are disclosed. | 08-26-2010 |
20100260843 | REGENERATION AND REPAIR OF NEURAL TISSUE USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of neural tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. | 10-14-2010 |
20120315251 | POSTPARTUM CELLS DERIVED FROM UMBILICAL TISSUE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Cells derived from human umbilical cords are disclosed along with methods for their therapeutic use. Isolation techniques, culture methods and detailed characterization of the cells with respect to their cell surface markers, gene expression, and their secretion of trophic factors are described. | 12-13-2012 |
20130022585 | REGENERATION AND REPAIR OF NEURAL TISSUE USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of neural tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. | 01-24-2013 |
20140045263 | POSTPARTUM CELLS DERIVED FROM UMBILICAL CORD TISSUE, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - Cells derived from human umbilical cords are disclosed along with methods for their therapeutic use. Isolation techniques, culture methods and detailed characterization of the cells with respect to their cell surface markers, gene expression, and their secretion of trophic factors are described. | 02-13-2014 |
20140154226 | REGENERATION AND REPAIR OF NEURAL TISSUE USING POSTPARTUM-DERIVED CELLS - Cells derived from postpartum umbilicus and placenta are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions, devices and methods for the regeneration or repair of neural tissue using the postpartum-derived cells are also disclosed. | 06-05-2014 |
Darin J. Messina, Salt Lake City, UT US
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20090162330 | Method of Isolating Human Neuroepithelial Precursor Cells from Human Fetal Tissue - A method for isolating human neuroepithelial precursor cells from human fetal tissue by culturing the human fetal cells in fibroblast growth factor and chick embryo extract and immunodepleting from the cultured human fetal cells any cells expressing A2B5, NG2 and eNCAM is provided. In addition, methods for transplanting these cells into an animal are provided. Animals models transplanted with these human neuroepithelial precursor cells and methods for monitoring survival, proliferation, differentiation and migration of the cells in the animal model via detection of human specific markers are also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
20120198577 | Method of Isolating Human Neuroepithelial Precursor Cells from Human Fetal Tissue - A method for isolating human neuroepithelial precursor cells from human fetal tissue by culturing the human fetal cells in fibroblast growth factor and chick embryo extract and immunodepleting from the cultured human fetal cells any cells expressing A2B5, NG2 and eNCAM is provided. In addition, methods for transplanting these cells into an animal are provided. Animals models transplanted with these human neuroepithelial precursor cells and methods for monitoring survival, proliferation, differentiation and migration of the cells in the animal model via detection of human specific markers are also provided. | 08-02-2012 |
20140212392 | METHOD OF ISOLATING HUMAN NEUROEPITHELIAL PRECURSOR CELLS FROM HUMAN FETAL TISSUE - A method for isolating human neuroepithelial precursor cells from human fetal tissue by culturing the human fetal cells in fibroblast growth factor and chick embryo extract and immunodepleting from the cultured human fetal cells any cells expressing A2B5, NG2 and eNCAM is provided. In addition, methods for transplanting these cells into an animal are provided. Animals models transplanted with these human neuroepithelial precursor cells and methods for monitoring survival, proliferation, differentiation and migration of the cells in the animal model via detection of human specific markers are also provided. | 07-31-2014 |
Darin J. Messina, Somerville, NJ US
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20080254538 | Treatment of Neurological Deficits in the Striatum or Substanta Nigra Pars Compacta - The present invention is directed to methods of treating neurological deficits resulting from injury or disease to the striatum or substanta nigra pars compacta of a human by administering BMP7 to the striatum or substanta nigra pars compacta of a human in amounts effective to induce cell populations having the capacity to differentiate towards a dopaminergic phenotype to in fact differentiate towards a dopaminergic phenotype, and to neurotrophic compositions and matrices suitable for use in such treatments. | 10-16-2008 |
David W. Messina, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20120124310 | SPLITTING WRITES BETWEEN A STORAGE CONTROLLER AND REPLICATION ENGINE - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. A splitter executing in a storage controller manages access to primary volumes. An initialization command is received to communicate with a replication engine. A replication command is received for one primary volume and the primary volume is indicated as subject to replication. A write request is received to write data to a target primary volume of the primary volumes that is indicated as subject to the replication. The data in the write request is written to the target primary volume. The data in the write request is sent to the replication engine. The replication engine executes a copy services function associated with the target primary volume to write the data to a replication engine volume. | 05-17-2012 |
David W. Messina, Malden On Hudson, NY US
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20090049251 | SPLITTING WRITES BETWEEN A STORAGE CONTROLLER AND REPLICATION ENGINE - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for splitting writes between a storage controller and replication engine. A splitter executing in a storage controller manages access to primary volumes. An initialization command is received to communicate with a replication engine. A replication command is received for one primary volume and the primary volume is indicated as subject to replication. A write request is received to write data to a target primary volume of the primary volumes that is indicated as subject to the replication. The data in the write request is written to the target primary volume. The data in the write request is sent to the replication engine. The replication engine executes a copy services function associated with the target primary volume to write the data to a replication engine volume. | 02-19-2009 |
David W. Messina, La Grangeville, NY US
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20090049252 | REPLICATION ENGINE COMMUNICATING WITH A SPLITTER TO SPLIT WRITES BETWEEN A STORAGE CONTROLLER AND REPLICATION ENGINE - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for a replication engine communicating with a splitter to split writes between a storage controller and replication engine. Communication is initiated with the splitter implemented in a storage controller managing access to primary volumes. A command is sent to the splitter to copy writes to one primary volume to the replication engine. Write data is received from the splitter to one of the primary volumes following the splitter receiving the command to copy the writes to the replication engine. A determination is made of a copy services function to use for the received data. The determined copy services function is invoked to transfer the received data to a secondary storage volume. | 02-19-2009 |
Elizabeth Ann Messina, Avon, CT US
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20120166316 | Collective community Method of Integrated Internet-Based tools for Independent Contractors, their Collaborators, and Customers - The present invention is a web-based business method that provides its collective members with integrated tools and services to collaborate, produce, direct-market and monetize their skills, works and professional expertise to a direct-to-consumer or business-to-business market. | 06-28-2012 |
Frank D. Messina, Millington, NJ US
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20110299930 | SUBSEA OIL LEAK STABILIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method for controlling a subsea leak is provided using a manifold and an enclosing member extending above the manifold. The manifold includes a plurality of outlets directed toward a subsea bottom surface. The manifold and the enclosing member define an interior volume and are positioned so that the subsea leak is situated in the interior volume. The method includes jetting fluid out of the plurality of outlets of the manifold to remove subsea bottom material, and injecting fluidized concrete into the interior volume above the subsea bottom surface after the jetting fluid operation. The method also includes sealing the interior volume at a top of the enclosing member above the subsea leak. A device and system for controlling a subsea leak are provided. | 12-08-2011 |
James D. Messina, Washington, NJ US
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20130156839 | BROAD SPECTRUM PEST REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS AND PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations. | 06-20-2013 |
20140059920 | PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests. Specifically provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations. | 03-06-2014 |
20140363527 | BROAD SPECTRUM PEST REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS AND PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations. | 12-11-2014 |
James J. Messina, Long Valley, NJ US
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20110177149 | BROAD SPECTRUM ANIMAL REPELLENT AND METHOD - An animal, bird, and repellent formulation and method for warding off deer, geese, birds and insects from shrubs, grass, water, walks, parking lots in around buildings and the like. The formulation is a mixture of water, rosemary oil, mint oil, cedar oil, kaolin clay, a thickener, preservative, white distilled vinegar and dried eggs. This formulation can be applied to a support medium, such as crushed eggshells, nutshells, or corncobs and then disbursed over the surface to be protected. The mixture can also be formed into a viscous composition and sprayed over the area. Additionally, this mixture can be applied to stagnate water to kill mosquito larvae or on a variety of surfaces to repel insects such as flies, spiders, beetles, ants and so forth. | 07-21-2011 |
20130156839 | BROAD SPECTRUM PEST REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS AND PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations. | 06-20-2013 |
20140352630 | COMBINATION ANIMAL REPELLENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as rodents, birds including geese, deer and other herbivores such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms such as predators. Specifically provided are FIFRA exemption-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. | 12-04-2014 |
20140363527 | BROAD SPECTRUM PEST REPELLENT COMPOSITIONS AND PEST MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as birds including geese, deer and other herbivore such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms. Specifically provided are geraniol oil-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. Also provided are pest control systems incorporating the use of repellent or attractant formulations. | 12-11-2014 |
20150359230 | COMBINATION ANIMAL REPELLENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for the control and management of wildlife populations (including domesticated animals) and pests such as rodents, birds including geese, deer and other herbivores such as rabbits, ground hogs, raccoons, moose and elk, tunneling animals such as moles, voles and gophers and insects, carnivores and other organisms such as predators. Specifically provided are FIFRA exemption-based formulations which may be applied to natural or artificial surfaces. | 12-17-2015 |
John Messina, Downingtown, PA US
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20150053201 | NASAL ADMINISTRATION - A method of delivering a substance, such as one or more of a triptan, a nasal steroid or carbon dioxide gas, to the nasal cavity of a subject, in particular for the treatment of headaches, for example, migraine, or rhinosinusitis, for example, chronic rhinosinusitis, optionally with polyps, the method comprising the steps of fitting a nosepiece to one nostril of the subject, delivering the substance through the nosepiece to the posterior region of the nasal cavity of the subject. | 02-26-2015 |
20150144129 | NASAL ADMINISTRATION - A method of delivering a substance, such as one or more of a triptan, a nasal steroid or carbon dioxide gas, to the nasal cavity of a subject, in particular for the treatment of headaches, for example, migraine, or rhinosinusitis, for example, chronic rhinosinusitis, optionally with polyps, the method comprising the steps of fitting a nosepiece to one nostril of the subject, delivering the substance through the nosepiece to the posterior region of the nasal cavity of the subject. | 05-28-2015 |
Joseph Leo Messina, Babylon, NY US
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20080201883 | Apparatus for creating unique random images - An apparatus for creating a random image is disclosed. The apparatus has a first support member with a hanging applicator member movably connected thereto. The hanging applicator is provided with at least one reservoir of material to be applied to a substrate. The reservoir has a delivery means extending from the reservoir for transporting the material to a brush means. The brush means provides a random pattern of material to a substrate in response to pressure from flowing air. | 08-28-2008 |
Kevin M. Messina, Huntington, NY US
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20090294529 | PARSING AN IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH A JURISDICTIONAL FORMAT - An apparatus that authenticates the contents of identification documents provided by different issuers having machine-readable and/or human readable information is disclosed. The contents of the identification documents are verified without encountering any human error. The verified contents of the identification documents may be used for identification purposes such as age restricted purchases, preordained organ donors or possible criminal prosecution. The verified contents of the identification documents may be logged to provide ID checking compliance and/or may be transferred to a remote computer for additional processing or logging. | 12-03-2009 |
20120024948 | Parsing an identification document in accordance with a jurisdictional format - An apparatus that authenticates the contents of identification documents provided by different issuers having machine-readable and/or human readable information is disclosed. The contents of the identification documents are verified without encountering any human error. The verified contents of the identification documents may be used for identification purposes such as age restricted purchases, preordained organ donors or possible criminal prosecution. The verified contents of the identification documents may be logged to provide ID checking compliance and/or may be transferred to a remote computer for additional processing or logging. | 02-02-2012 |
Louis M. Messina, Westborough, MA US
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20120190731 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO REDUCE OXIDATIVE STRESS - The invention relates to therapeutic applications for compositions that reduce the level of oxidative stress on cells in vivo or in vitro. The invention describes methods for improving the therapeutic properties of stem cells. The invention also provides combination therapies that are useful to balance the oxidative microenvironment of cells in vivo or in vitro. | 07-26-2012 |
20150065514 | Methods And Compositions To Reduce Oxidative Stress - The invention relates to therapeutic applications for compositions that reduce the level of oxidative stress on cells in vivo or in vitro. The invention describes methods for improving the therapeutic properties of stem cells. The invention also provides combination therapies that are useful to balance the oxidative microenvironment of cells in vivo or in vitro. | 03-05-2015 |
Marianne Messina, Newburyport, MA US
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20150254412 | CAREGIVER CENTRIC AND ACUITY ADAPTING MULTI-PATIENT SYSTEM - A workflow system includes a workflow unit ( | 09-10-2015 |
Mario L. Messina, Dallas, TX US
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20150078825 | System and Method for Building and Maintaining Stable Sand Beach and Shoreline Profiles and for Controlling Beach or Riparian Erosion - A method of building up and maintaining beach sediment, building and changing beach profiles, and controlling beach erosion that uses a series of varying diameter plastic pipes joined to obtain various lengths, laid parallel and on top of each other and situated perpendicular or at various angles to the shoreline. The pipes act to slow bottom currents and promote sand accretion in and around the pipes thereby stabilizing shoreline profiles and controlling beach erosion. The pipes are held together by cables or in a “cradle” to help stabilize the pipes on the sea bottom. Certain pipes have pre-drilled holes of various diameters through their sidewalls to allow in-flow of sand-carrying water such that the pipes become filled with sand acting to stabilize the pipes. Pipe diameter sizes are selected as necessary to accomplish most efficient sediment accumulation around the pipe structures. | 03-19-2015 |
Mark Messina, Manchester, NH US
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20080247914 | Sample Preparation System And Method for Processing Clinical Specimens - A system and method for automated handling of vials containing liquid medical specimens is disclosed. The robotic system processes the specimens for further downstream molecular analysis. The processing comprises automated vial cap removal, pipetting of the vial contents, transfer of the vial contents to a destination tray such as a multiwell plate, and recapping of the vial. | 10-09-2008 |
Mark Anthony Messina, Manchester, NH US
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20110123975 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE BACTERIAL INOCULUM LEVEL OF A SAMPLE - Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample. | 05-26-2011 |
20120031203 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE BACTERIAL INOCULUM LEVEL OF A SAMPLE - Various embodiments of the present invention provide, for example, a system and method for automatically adjusting the inoculum level of a sample. Certain embodiments of the present invention may measure a concentration of particles present in a preliminary sample using a sensor device and determine an amount of diluent to be added to or removed from a sample container to prepare a sample having a selected concentration of particles, corresponding to a selected inoculum level. Embodiments of the present invention may also automatically add or remove the diluent using an automated fluidics system so as to prepare a sample having the selected particle concentration. Once the selected particle concentration is achieved and verified, some embodiments may also remove at least a portion of the sample from the sample container such that the container contains a selected volume of the sample. | 02-09-2012 |
Michael Messina, Watsonville, CA US
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20120160971 | Bag spreader for re-sealbale bags - A bag spreader apparatus has an upper portion of a first length comprising two parallel upper side rails defining a substantially horizontal plane, a handle element at one end spanning and joining the upper side rails, a first jaw element at the opposite end spanning and joining the side rails and extending downward from the plane of the side rails, and guide structures contiguous with each upper side rail forming partially enclosed tracks open to the inside along a portion of each upper side rail, and a lower portion of a second length less than the first length comprising two parallel lower side rails defining a substantially horizontal plane, a handle portion spanning and joining the lower side rails, and a second jaw element extending downward from the plane of the lower side rails, the lower side rails constrained in the partially enclosed tracks of the upper guide rails, such that the lower portion may be translated relative to the upper portion to vary the distance between the first and second jaw elements. | 06-28-2012 |
Michael C. Messina, Hooksett, NH US
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20090003810 | Devices, Systems, and Methods Regarding Images - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a dome. The dome can have a truncated four-sided pyramid shape. The system can comprise a crown adapted to be operatively coupled to an apex portion of the dome. The system can comprise a plurality of light sources adapted to illuminate an object. | 01-01-2009 |
20090059378 | Devices, Systems, and/or Methods for Providing Illumination - Certain exemplary embodiments can provide and/or utilize a system comprising a first sheet formed of a light-diffusing material, said first sheet defining a pair of opposing faces and two pairs of opposing edges, said first sheet adapted to provide a substantially uniform illumination from at least one of said faces when light is transmitted into any of said edges; a first reflective layer adapted to reflect light toward a second face of said pair of faces; a second sheet formed of a light diffusing material; and a first light source adapted to transmit light into a first edge of said edges. | 03-05-2009 |
20100232157 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING A UNIFORM BACKLIGHT - An illumination system includes an illumination source such as an array of LED's over which is provided a diffuser. The illumination source provides light which, because of light refraction, radiates generally uniformly from edge to edge of the diffuser. The diffuser may be a planar flat piece of may include a hollow, cup like structure formed by a frame with a cover. The illumination system may be scaled up to provide multiple such illumination devices side by side to provide a greater area or strength of illumination. Multiple systems may utilize multiple diffusers or a single diffuser covering multiple illumination sources. The illumination source may be mounted to a backplate or heatsink which is larger than the illumination source to facilitate the addition of further electronic circuitry and or mounting capabilities. | 09-16-2010 |
20110002682 | DIFFUSE REFLECTIVE ILLUMINATOR - An apparatus including a curved light-reflecting surface including a pair of opposing curved edges and a pair of opposing longitudinal edges that extend between corresponding endpoints of the opposing curved edges; a pair of reflective surfaces, each reflective surface being attached to a corresponding one of the curved edges; at least one flange coupled to one of the pair of longitudinal edges and projecting toward the opposing longitudinal edge; and at least one light source mounted on the at least one flange. Other embodiments and aspects are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-06-2011 |
20110008035 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including a curved reflector having an interior and an open end; a light module positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector; and a light pipe coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the light pipe. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 01-13-2011 |
20120121245 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including a curved reflector having an interior and an open end; a light module positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector; and a light pipe coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the light pipe. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 05-17-2012 |
20140285713 | COMBINATION DARK FIELD AND BRIGHT FIELD ILLUMINATOR - Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including an apparatus comprising a curved reflector having an interior and an open end. The curved reflector includes a curved light-reflecting surface and a pair of reflective surfaces. A light module is positioned around a perimeter of the open end of the reflector, the light module including a first side having one or more interior light sources thereon to direct light toward the interior of the reflector and a second side having one or more exterior light sources thereon to direct light away from the reflector. A waveguide module is coupled to the light module and aligned so that light from the one or more exterior light sources is launched into the waveguide module. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. | 09-25-2014 |
Patricia A. Messina, Chicago, IL US
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20110078064 | System and Method for Using Order Modifiers in Relation to Trading Strategies - A quantity modifier and a price modifier are provided for a spread trading strategy having a desired spread price and a desired spread quantity. According to an example embodiment, a quantity modifier divides the desired spread quantity into a plurality of disclosed spread quantities. Once the disclosed quantities are determined, a plurality of disclosed spread orders having the disclosed spread quantities are sequentially submitted to the market until the full desired spread order quantity is executed or until a predefined condition is detected. A price modifier determines a price level for each disclosed spread quantity, such that each disclosed spread order may be submitted at a different price level. | 03-31-2011 |
20110093374 | Systems and Methods of an Interface for use in Electronic Trading - Various systems and methods for presenting and interacting with electronic trading related information on a display screen of a computer system are provided. According to one or more embodiments, buttons are positioned and compressed along an axis, where each button corresponds to a function. A button can be selected through an action of a user input device. A button is removed from the region when a function corresponding to the button is no longer current and when the cursor is not positioned within the region. The remaining buttons, if any, in the region are compressed subsequent to removing the button from the region. A button is not removed from the region when the cursor is positioned within the region. | 04-21-2011 |
20110145165 | Synthetic Spread Trading - Synthetic spread trading strategies are represented and managed as homogeneous tradeable objects. Relationships between a synthetic spread and its constituent parts are defined and states for a spread are developed for accurately reporting, tracking and otherwise administering a synthetic spread and its constituent parts. A state of a synthetic spread is identified as working, pending, legged or filled. The states, in addition to identification of a synthetic spread's constituent parts, introduces information to allow a spread order and its post trade analysis to be consistently and effectively managed by multiple trading tools. | 06-16-2011 |
20120016784 | Managing Hedge Orders for Synthetic Spread Trading - Hedge legs for synthetic spread trading strategies are managed as attached or detached from a synthetic spread order. A legged hedge order may be changed, adjusted, deleted, cancelled or otherwise managed according to changes, adjustments, deletions ad/or cancellations of the synthetic spread order upon which the legged spread order was submitted. | 01-19-2012 |
20120084190 | Systems and Methods for Using a Stacker Order in an Electronic Trading Environment - A stacker order type is provided for a spread trading strategy. According to an example embodiment, when a stacker order is enter to buy or sell a spread at a desired spread price, a trading tool dynamically determines a plurality of desired spread prices at which to work the spread. To work the multiple desired spread prices, the trading tool may then enter a quoting order for each desired spread price. As leaned on market prices change, one or more of the quoting orders may be re-assigned between the desired spread prices to minimize re-quoting. | 04-05-2012 |
20120130880 | Systems and Methods for Product-Level and Contract-Level Risk Computations and Management - Various systems and methods are described herein for product-level and contract-level risk checks. The product-level and contract-level risk checks are used to either allow or prevent a trading strategy to proceed. When a trading strategy is initiated, quoting and hedge orders to be entered in relation to the trading strategy are grouped based on their association with the same contract or the same product. Then, a long position and a short position are determined for each quoting order on order quantities of a quoting order and each hedge order that is triggered by the quoting order at the product level and the contract level. The long or short position that are contributed by the hedge orders of each quoting order may then be offset by the quantity of the quoting order in the same product or the same contract. The computed values are then used to determine the worst case net product position and/or worst case contract position for the trading strategy. | 05-24-2012 |
20120254006 | Systems and Methods for a Maximum Product Position Risk Check - Various systems and methods are described herein for product level risk checks. The product level risk checks are used to either allow or prevent a trading strategy to proceed. When a trading strategy is initiated, positions created by various contracts for the trading strategy are grouped based on their association with the same product. Then, an offsetting logic is applied at a contract level to offset at least some positions created for the same contract by various orders across the orders of the trading strategy. | 10-04-2012 |
20130080308 | Dynamic Leaning Tools - Certain embodiments provide an “increase on re-quote” tool. According to the techniques of this tool, when the quantity available in a lean leg increases after the quantity of a quoting order has previously been decreased, the quantity for the quoting order is not increased until the quoting order is to be re-quoted at another price level. Certain embodiments provide a “quote inside market only and reload” tool. According to the techniques of this tool, a quoting order only leans on the inside market and, when the leaned on quantity decreases, the quoting quantity is reduced as appropriate. The quoting quantity does not increase, even if the available quantity in a lean leg increases. Instead, when the quoting order is filled, the strategy order is reloaded by placing a new quoting order for the remaining desired quantity, again leaning on only the quantity available at the inside market. | 03-28-2013 |
20130179323 | Managing Hedge Orders for Synthetic Spread Trading - Hedge legs for synthetic spread trading strategies are managed as attached or detached from a synthetic spread order. A legged hedge order may be changed, adjusted, deleted, cancelled or otherwise managed according to changes, adjustments, deletions ad/or cancellations of the synthetic spread order upon which the legged spread order was submitted. | 07-11-2013 |
20130232091 | Systems and Methods for a Maximum Product Position Risk Check - Various systems and methods are described herein for product level risk checks. The product level risk checks are used to either allow or prevent a trading strategy to proceed. When a trading strategy is initiated, positions created by various contracts for the trading strategy are grouped based on their association with the same product. Then, an offsetting logic is applied at a contract level to offset at least some positions created for the same contract by various orders across the orders of the trading strategy. | 09-05-2013 |
20130275284 | Pre-Hedge Rules and Tools for Creating Pre-Hedge Rules - The disclosed embodiments provide pre-hedge rules and tools for creating pre-hedge rules. An example method includes receiving an indication that a first leg of a spread trade is at least partially filled; and in response to the indication and before an order associated with a second leg of the spread trade is placed, determining whether a condition defined in a rule is satisfied and, when the condition is satisfied, performing an action defined in the rule. | 10-17-2013 |
20140040110 | System and Method for Using Order Modifiers in Relation to Trading Strategies - A quantity modifier and a price modifier are provided for a spread trading strategy having a desired spread price and a desired spread quantity. According to an example embodiment, a quantity modifier divides the desired spread quantity into a plurality of disclosed spread quantities. Once the disclosed quantities are determined, a plurality of disclosed spread orders having the disclosed spread quantities are sequentially submitted to the market until the full desired spread order quantity is executed or until a predefined condition is detected. A price modifier determines a price level for each disclosed spread quantity, such that each disclosed spread order may be submitted at a different price level. | 02-06-2014 |
20140122314 | System and Method for Determining a Stable Quoting Quantity for use in a Trading Strategy - Identification of a stable quoting quantity is disclosed. An example method includes setting a quoting quantity for a trading strategy based on a distribution associated with a tradeable object of the trading strategy; defining a range having first and second boundaries based on the distribution; updating a first tracked value according to changes in the distribution; and changing the quoting quantity in response to the first tracked value falling outside the range. | 05-01-2014 |
20140136384 | Distributed Spreading Tools and Methods - Certain embodiments provide systems, methods, and apparatus for trading in a distributed server architecture. An example method includes receiving, by a computing device, a definition for a trading strategy, wherein the trading strategy includes a first tradeable object and a second tradeable object. The example method includes selecting, by the computing device, a first server to process one or more trade orders for the first tradeable object and a second server to process one or more trade orders for the second tradeable object. The example method includes sending, by the computing device, the definition for the trading strategy to the first server and the second server. | 05-15-2014 |
20140136394 | PRE-HEDGE RULES AND TOOLS FOR CREATING PRE-HEDGE RULES - The disclosed embodiments provide pre-hedge rules and tools for creating pre-hedge rules. An example method includes receiving an indication that a first leg of a spread trade is at least partially filled; and in response to the indication and before an order associated with a second leg of the spread trade is placed, determining whether a condition defined in a rule is satisfied and, when the condition is satisfied, performing an action defined in the rule. | 05-15-2014 |
20140143122 | Systems and Methods for Implementing a Confirmation Period - Systems and methods for implementing a confirmation period are disclosed. An example method includes identifying a market condition associated with a quantity of a tradeable object of a trading strategy, wherein the market condition triggers an adjustment to the trading strategy; initiating a confirmation period in response to the market condition; when a reevaluation of the market condition during the confirmation period indicates that the market condition has ceased, preventing the adjustment to the trading strategy; and when the market condition persists throughout the confirmation period, proceeding with the adjustment to the trading strategy. | 05-22-2014 |
20140297511 | SYNTHETIC SPREAD TRADING - Synthetic spread trading strategies are represented and managed as homogeneous tradeable objects. Relationships between a synthetic spread and its constituent parts are defined and states for a spread are developed for accurately reporting, tracking and otherwise administering a synthetic spread and its constituent parts. A state of a synthetic spread is identified as working, pending, legged or filled. The states, in addition to identification of a synthetic spread's constituent parts, introduces information to allow a spread order and its post trade analysis to be consistently and effectively managed by multiple trading tools. | 10-02-2014 |
Patricia E. Messina, New York, NY US
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20090319421 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Financial Transactions - A system for processing invoices using a network and involving a vendor, a payer, a partner bank, a payer bank and a vendor bank is disclosed. A unique code assigned to records related to an invoice is also disclosed. The system contains a profile of participants. The system also applies engines that facilitate processing of invoice transactions and that can assist in providing notifications of changed status. Messages that may be used in the system for processing an invoice are also provided. | 12-24-2009 |
Patricia E. Messina, New Canaan, CT US
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20090089194 | Method and Apparatus for Performing Financial Transactions - A system for processing invoices using a network and involving a vendor, a payer, a partner bank, a payer bank and a vendor bank is disclosed. A unique code assigned to records related to an invoice is also disclosed. The system contains a profile of participants. The system also applies engines that facilitate processing of invoice transactions and that can assist in providing notifications of changed status. Messages that may be used in the system for processing an invoice are also provided. | 04-02-2009 |
Paul R. Messina, West Bloomfield, MI US
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20150360722 | ADJUSTABLE TOE CURVE KNUCKLE FOR A VEHICLE SUSPENSION AND METHOD - An adjustable knuckle/steer arm assembly and method for adjusting a toe curve setting of a vehicle wheel is provided. The adjustable knuckle/steer arm assembly includes a knuckle and a steer arm. The steer arm is pivotally connected to the knuckle at a pivot. One of the knuckle and the steer arm has a slot formed therein and the other has a connector member which engages the slot. The steer arm is angularly adjustable with respect to the knuckle via adjustable engagement of the connector member along the slot to enable the toe curve setting to be adjusted. | 12-17-2015 |
Peter Val Messina, Santa Monica, CA US
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20130070238 | MICRO-RADIAN CLASS LINE OF SIGHT AND CENTRATION STABILIZATION SYSTEM - This document discusses apparatus and methods for aligning and centering an articulated laser projection system. In an example, a laser projection system can include an alignment stabilization system configured to align an optical path to a reference and a centration stabilization system configured to center the optical path within an aperture. The alignment stabilization system can have an alignment stabilization processing path configured to receive alignment information from an alignment sensor, and the centration stabilization system can have a centration stabilization processing path configured to receive centration information from a centration sensor. | 03-21-2013 |
Phil Messina, Woodbury, MN US
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20150132361 | HEMOSTATIC PRODUCTS - A method of inducing hemostasis in a wound. A hemostatic product is applied to a wound. The hemostatic product includes at least one hemostasis component. The hemostatic product is retained with respect to the wound by positioning a hydrogel material at least partially over the hemostatic product. At least a portion of the hemostatic product is dissolved. Hemostasis is induced in the wound with the at least one hemostasis component. The hydrogel material is separated from the wound. Substantially all of the hemostatic product remains on the wound. | 05-14-2015 |
Philip Messina, Lindenhurst, NY US
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20090325436 | KINETIC INTERVENTION DEVICE - A safety device includes an elongate tubular member formed of a buoyant material having gripping surfaces disposed on distal and proximal ends thereof. The elongate tubular member is positionable between initial and second positions. First and second appendages are disposed in mechanical cooperation with the proximal and distal ends of the elongate tubular member. A tether assembly is operably associated with the elongate tubular member and includes one or more couplings and a tether for releasably fixing the elongate tubular member in one or more second positions. | 12-31-2009 |
Philip Messina, Woodbury, MN US
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20160038627 | METHOD OF CAUSING DELAYED HEMOSTASIS - A method of causing delayed hemostasis. A hemostatic product is formed by applying a hemostatic agent to a dextran support. The hemostatic agent is provided with at least one of a reduced concentration and a reduce availability. The hemostatic product is applied to a wound from which blood is being discharged. At least one foreign object or pathogen is proximate the wound. Hemostasis is progressively caused so that blood continues to be discharged from the wound to cause the at least one foreign object or pathogen to move away from the wound. | 02-11-2016 |
Philip A. Messina, Woodbury, MN US
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20130095165 | STABILIZERS FOR HEMOSTATIC PRODUCTS - A hemostatic product that includes a dextran support, at least one hemostatic agent and at least one hemostatic agent stabilizer. The at least one hemostatic agent is selected from the group consisting of thrombin and fibrinogen. The at least one hemostatic agent is associated with the dextran support. The at least one hemostatic agent stabilizer is associated with the at least one hemostatic agent. | 04-18-2013 |
20130095229 | METHOD OF FORMING DEXTRAN AND THROMBIN SHEETS - A method of forming hemostatic sheets. Dextran and water are mixed to form a dextran-water mixture. The dextran-water mixture is formed into a first support layer. Fibrinogen and thrombin are mixed to form a fibrinogen and thrombin mixture. The fibrinogen and thrombin mixture is dispersed on the first support layer to form a hemostatic sheet. | 04-18-2013 |
20130096479 | METHOD OF FORMING HEMOSTATIC PRODUCTS - A hemostatic product having a plurality of hemostatic layers. Each of the hemostatic layers includes a dextran support and at least one hemostatic agent, which is selected from the group consisting of thrombin and fibrinogen. The hemostatic layers are arranged in a stacked configuration. | 04-18-2013 |
20130280321 | METHOD OF INDUCING HEMOSTASIS IN A WOUND - A method of inducing hemostasis in a wound using a hemostatic product. A dextran support is provided. At least one hemostatic agent stabilizer is mixed with at least one hemostatic agent to form a hemostatic agent and stabilizer mixture. The at least one hemostatic agent includes at least one of thrombin and fibrinogen. The hemostatic agent and stabilizer mixture is associated with the dextran support. The hemostatic product is applied to the wound in which a bodily fluid is present. The at least one hemostatic agent is released from the hemostatic product to induce hemostasis in the wound. | 10-24-2013 |
Richard Angelo Messina, Avon, CT US
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20120166316 | Collective community Method of Integrated Internet-Based tools for Independent Contractors, their Collaborators, and Customers - The present invention is a web-based business method that provides its collective members with integrated tools and services to collaborate, produce, direct-market and monetize their skills, works and professional expertise to a direct-to-consumer or business-to-business market. | 06-28-2012 |
Robert James Messina, Harper Woods, MI US
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20090200104 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ATTENUATING ENERGY ALONG A CONDUIT - A device for attenuating energy along a conduit, comprising a first member having an essentially semi-cylindrical outer surface and a first cavity extending substantially longitudinally from end to end. A second member having an essentially semi-cylindrical outer surface is provided, with the outer radii of the first and second members being the same. The second member also has a longitudinally extending cavity. When the two members are secured to one another to form the device, the two cavities face one another to form a bore that extends from end to end and has respective opposed tapered portions having a circular cross-sectional configuration that decreases in diameter inwardly. The bore also has a central, cylindrical portion disposed between the tapered portions and having an axial length that is no greater than one third of the overall axial length of the device. | 08-13-2009 |
Steven Messina, Fremont, OH US
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20090266914 | APPARATUS FOR SELECTIVELY DISPENSING FERTILIZER, PESTICIDE AND THE LIKE THROUGH A FLUID FLOW LINE - An apparatus has a fluid flow portion that is introduced as part of a fluid flow continuum. The fluid flow portion is situated above a plurality of liquid-holding chambers. Each chamber forms a fluid flow continuum from the chamber through a tube-like structure that intersects the fluid flow portion. A control means is provided to set the fluid flow from the chamber at a determined level. An alternative embodiment provides an apparatus that is fully portable. | 10-29-2009 |
Thomas M. Messina, Charlotte, NC US
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20120023880 | ROBOTIC MOWER HEIGHT OF CUT ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY - A height of cut adjustment assembly for a robotic mower includes a height of cut drum secured to a bottom chassis of the robotic mower and having internal spiral threads, a motor cup supporting a cutting blade motor and having external spiral threads that engage the height of cut drum, and a blade shield fastened to the motor cup. The blade shield and the motor cup may be rotated to change height of cut. The blade shield and motor cup may be rotated one revolution to move the motor cup and blade shield vertically between a minimum and a maximum cutting height. Detents engage the motor cup with the drum at a plurality of different cutting heights. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023887 | ROBOTIC MOWER HOUSING - A robotic mower housing includes a one piece molded bottom chassis having an inner wall and an outer wall. A top cover is removably attached to and covers the bottom chassis. An outer seal is provided between the outer wall of the bottom chassis and the top cover, and an inner seal between the inner wall of the bottom chassis and the top cover. The vehicle control unit and other electronic components may be located in the inner cavity inside the inner seal and an outer cavity between the outer seal and the inner seal. | 02-02-2012 |
Thomas M. Messina, Holly Springs, NC US
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20120029752 | Robotic Mower Stuck Detection System - A robotic mower stuck detection system includes a boundary sensor on the robotic mower that can detect when the robotic mower reaches a boundary wire, an accelerometer on the robotic mower that can detect when the robotic mower encounters an obstacle; and a vehicle control unit on the robotic mower having a timer that is reset each time the robotic mower reaches a boundary wire or encounters an obstacle; and executes a stuck vehicle task if the timer exceeds a specified maximum time without being reset. | 02-02-2012 |
Todd Messina, Winnfield, LA US
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20100071995 | WIND TURBINE TOWER BASE ACCESS LADDER - A wind turbine tower base access ladder includes a ladder top having a first lip engaging structure disposed at a first end of the ladder top for engaging at least a portion of an outer lip of an opening of a wind turbine tower base when the ladder top is disposed to at least partially extend in the opening. The access ladder also includes a first ladder section attached at the first end of the ladder top and a second ladder section attached at a second end. The first ladder section and second ladder section extend downwardly from the ladder top on opposite sides of the wind turbine tower base when the ladder top is at least partially disposed in the opening effective for allowing a user to move between an exterior of the wind turbine tower base and interior of the wind turbine tower base via the opening. | 03-25-2010 |
Vincent E. Messina, Wales Township, MI US
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20150121987 | LIFT PIN AND DIE - A lift pin may include a head, a retainer and a shaft disposed between the head and the retainer. The shaft may include first and second portions and a step disposed therebetween. The first and second portions may include first and second diameters, respectively. The first diameter may be larger than the second diameter. The head may be disposed on an end of the first portion opposite the step and may include a third diameter that is larger than the first diameter. The second portion may be disposed between the first portion and the retainer. The retainer may be attached to the shaft and may be movable in a radial direction relative to the shaft between first and second positions. | 05-07-2015 |