O'Meara, US
Andrew C. O'Meara, Austin, TX US
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20160070544 | DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING PLATFORM FOR IMPLEMENTING BULK DATA OPERATORS IN A MULTITHREADED ENVIRONMENT - A system, method and program product for implementing a dynamic programming platform. An embodiment is disclosed having: a system for generating code for a multithreaded runtime environment, wherein the system includes an infrastructure for sharing bulk data between different threads without data-level synchronization; and a bulk data processing system having a set of bulk data operators that can operate on slices of the bulk data during runtime while different threads process the bulk data. | 03-10-2016 |
Anthony G. O'Meara, Providence, RI US
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20080224414 | THERMALLY-ACTIVATED CONTROL GAP BRUSH SEAL - A brush seal for use with a housing and sealing a high pressure area from a low pressure area is provided. In an embodiment, the brush seal includes a retainer and a plurality of bristles. The retainer is comprised of a thermally-sensitive material having a thermal expansion rate. The bristles are connected to and extend from the retainer. In an embodiment, the retainer is not fixedly connected to the housing, and the thermal expansion rate of the retainer is greater than the thermal expansion rate of a portion of the housing adjacent the retainer. In another embodiment, a joint associated with a plurality of bristles is permitted to move into a headspace provided above the joint. A method for making a control-gap brush seal assembly for use in connection with a shaft is also disclosed. | 09-18-2008 |
Brendan O'Meara, Bellevue, WA US
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20110202412 | TOUCHLESS AND TOUCH OPTIMIZED PROCESSING OF RETAIL AND OTHER COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS - A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values. | 08-18-2011 |
20110313991 | AUTOMATIC SEARCH FUNCTIONALITY WITHIN BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - Disclosed herein is an integration of automatic search functionality into a business application. The application is monitored for an instance wherein the user is initiating an activity that involves an expenditure. Upon detection of such an activity, a query is automatically generated based on information related to the expenditure. The query is communicated to a search component, from which corresponding search results are eventually received. Finally, at least some information related to the search results is displayed to the user. In one embodiment, assuming the user's express or implicit approval, auto-generation of data and/or modification of business process flow are facilitated based on the search results. | 12-22-2011 |
20140100979 | TOUCHLESS AND TOUCH OPTIMIZED PROCESSING OF RETAIL AND OTHER COMMERCE TRANSACTIONS - A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values. | 04-10-2014 |
20150379500 | AUTOMATED TRANSACTION PROCESSING CONTROL WITH NEAR-FIELD COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONALITY - A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined. One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values. | 12-31-2015 |
David L. O'Meara, Albany, NY US
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20130196505 | METHOD OF FORMING CONFORMAL METAL SILICIDE FILMS - A method is provided for forming a metal silicide layer on a substrate. According to one embodiment the method includes providing the substrate in a process chamber, exposing the substrate at a first substrate temperature to a plasma generated from a deposition gas containing a metal precursor, where the plasma exposure forms a conformal metal-containing layer on the substrate in a self-limiting process. The method further includes exposing the metal-containing layer at a second substrate temperature to a reducing gas in the absence of a plasma, where the exposing steps are alternatively performed at least once to form the metal silicide layer, and the deposition gas does not contain the reducing gas. The method provides conformal metal silicide formation in deep trenches with high aspect ratios. | 08-01-2013 |
20150249017 | SPACER MATERIAL MODIFICATION TO IMPROVE K-VALUE AND ETCH PROPERTIES - A method for performing a spacer etch process is described. The method includes conformally applying a spacer material over a gate structure on a substrate, and performing a spacer etch process sequence to partially remove the spacer material from a capping region of the gate structure and a substrate region on the substrate adjacent a base of the gate structure, while retaining a spacer sidewall positioned along a sidewall of the gate structure. The K-value of high-K spacer materials are reduced to an acceptable range with oxidation using an oxygen plasma treatment. The etch rate of low-K spacer materials are reduced to a target range using a nitrogen plasma treatment. Integration of the spacer etch processing is selected based on impact to the other structures in the substrate. | 09-03-2015 |
20150340228 | GERMANIUM-CONTAINING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING - A germanium-containing semiconductor device and a method for forming a germanium-containing semiconductor device are described. The method includes providing a germanium-containing substrate, depositing a silicon-containing interface layer on the germanium-containing substrate, depositing an aluminum-containing diffusion barrier layer on the silicon-containing interface layer, and depositing a high-k layer on the aluminum-containing diffusion barrier layer. The germanium-containing semiconductor device includes a germanium-containing substrate, a silicon-containing interface layer on the germanium-containing substrate, an aluminum-containing diffusion barrier layer on the silicon-containing interface layer, and a high-k layer on the aluminum-containing diffusion barrier layer. | 11-26-2015 |
David L. O'Meara, Poughkeepsie, NY US
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20110241085 | DUAL SIDEWALL SPACER FOR SEAM PROTECTION OF A PATTERNED STRUCTURE - A semiconducting device with a dual sidewall spacer and method of forming are provided. The method includes: depositing a first spacer layer over a patterned structure, the first spacer layer having a seam propagating through a thickness of the first spacer layer near an interface region of a surface of the substrate and a sidewall of the patterned structure, etching the first spacer layer to form a residual spacer at the interface region, where the residual spacer coats less than the entirety of the sidewall of the patterned structure, depositing a second spacer layer on the residual spacer and on the sidewall of the patterned structure not coated by the residual spacer, the second spacer layer being seam-free on the seam of the residual spacer, and etching the second spacer layer to form a second spacer coating the residual spacer and coating the sidewall of the patterned structure not coated by the residual spacer. | 10-06-2011 |
20110241128 | MULTILAYER SIDEWALL SPACER FOR SEAM PROTECTION OF A PATTERNED STRUCTURE - A semiconducting device with a multilayer sidewall spacer and method of forming are described. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a substrate containing a patterned structure on a surface of the substrate and depositing a first spacer layer over the patterned structure at a first substrate temperature, where the first spacer layer contains a first material. The method further includes depositing a second spacer layer over the patterned substrate at a second substrate temperature that is different from the first substrate temperature, where the first and second materials contain the same chemical elements, and the depositing steps are performed in any order. The first and second spacer layers are then etched to form the multilayer sidewall spacer on the patterned structure. | 10-06-2011 |
20130084688 | MULTI-LAYER PATTERN FOR ALTERNATE ALD PROCESSES - A method of patterning a substrate. A sacrificial film is formed over a substrate and a pattern created therein. A first spacer layer is conformally deposited over the patterned sacrificial film and at least one horizontal portion of the first spacer layer is removed while vertical portions of the first spacer layer remain. A second spacer layer is conformally deposited over the patterned sacrificial film and the remaining portions of the first spacer layer. At least one horizontal portion of the second spacer layer is removed while vertical portions of the second spacer layer remain. Conformal deposition of the first and second spacer layers is optionally repeated one or more times. Conformal deposition of the first layer is optionally repeated. Then, one of the first or second spacer layers is removed while substantially leaving the vertical portions of the remaining one of the first or second spacer layers. | 04-04-2013 |
David M. O'Meara, Joliet, IL US
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20100032051 | Method and apparatus for insulating a component of a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank - A new process for insulating the void in a thermal distance piece in a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank uses a vacuum source to draw insulation into the TDP. Two remotely spaced openings to the void are provided. A strainer is temporarily mounted in one of the openings. The other opening is connected to a suction wand. The wand has an inner cylinder that extends through an outer cylinder and projects outwardly from a proximal end of the outer cylinder. Distal air vents are provided on the inner cylinder, near a distal cap that connects distal ends of the cylinders. Proximal air vents are provided on a proximal cap that connects a portion of the inner cylinder to a proximal end of the outer cylinder. The distal end of the wand is inserted into a container of insulation. When a vacuum is drawn through the opening with the strainer, the insulation is drawn through the wand and into the void. | 02-11-2010 |
20130008560 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSULATING A COMPONENT OF A LOW-TEMPERATURE OR CRYOGENIC STORAGE TANK - A process for insulating the void in a thermal distance piece in a low-temperature or cryogenic storage tank uses a vacuum source to draw insulation into the TDP. Two remotely spaced openings to the void are provided. A strainer is temporarily mounted in one of the openings. The other opening is connected to a suction wand. The wand has an inner cylinder that extends through an outer cylinder and projects outwardly from a proximal end of the outer cylinder. Distal air vents are provided on the inner cylinder, near a distal cap that connects distal ends of the cylinders. Proximal air vents are provided on a proximal cap that connects a portion of the inner cylinder to a proximal end of the outer cylinder. The distal end of the wand is inserted into a container of insulation. | 01-10-2013 |
David Michael John O'Meara, Bellevue, NE US
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20080243659 | ELECTRIC STATEMENT PREVIEWING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for preparing and delivering credit card statements to cardholders is operated by a credit card processing entity, and includes a statement processing system and a statement preview system. Statements are previewed by a card issuer after providing statement selection criteria to the preview system. After any requested corrections are made to the previewed statements, the statements have encryption and delivery options applied, and are then electronically transmitted to cardholders. | 10-02-2008 |
Isabel P. O'Meara, Menlo Park, CA US
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20090290719 | STETHOSCOPIC ASSEMBLY WITH RECORD/PLAYBACK FEATURE - A stethoscopic assembly includes a stethoscope having a chest piece interconnected to at least one earpiece, the chest piece having an acoustical sensor enabling patient sounds to be heard through the at least one earpiece. A microprocessor connected to the acoustical sensor of the stethoscope includes a buffer wherein sound data picked up from the microphone is stored in volatile memory for a predetermined time period. At least one user operable switch connected to the microprocessor enables selective capture of sound data for storage and playback, such as through at least one speaker. In some versions the acoustical sensor is releasable from the chest piece. | 11-26-2009 |
Jason Lawrence O'Meara, Cary, NC US
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20130304501 | OPTIMIZED SPECIMEN COLLECTION FOR LABORATORY TESTS - Embodiments of the invention relate to methods of optimizing the collection of specimens, e.g., of blood, when multiple laboratory tests have been prescribed at one time for a patient. Laboratory tests may use specimens such as blood, drawn, e.g., through venipuncture, and patients may experience greater discomfort, inconvenience, and/or anxiety as more and more blood is collected, and at greater expense. Embodiments of the invention include computer systems configured to optimize the collection of specimens for laboratory tests to reduce the number of specimens that must be collected from a patient for any given set of laboratory tests. | 11-14-2013 |
Kelly Patricia O'Meara, Alexandria, VA US
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20140306077 | Holiday Light Looper - The “Holiday Light Looper” is intended for utility in the holiday ornamental string light market. There currently are no apparatus available for hands-free hanging and storage of ornamental string lights. The reverse fish hook design of the Holiday Light Looper allows the string lights to be draped around the lower loop for easy, tangle-free hanging, while the upper reverse loop is used to hang the string lights from a ladder, gutter, trouser belt loop and for storage. The total design, as seen in (FIG. | 10-16-2014 |
Linda M. O'Meara, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20090247865 | DRIP CHAMBER AND FLUID LEVEL SENSING MECHANISM FOR A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The fluid injector system includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device, a fluid control device operably associated with the pump device, and a fluid path set in fluid connection with the source of injection fluid and the pump device. The fluid path set includes a drip chamber including an elongated body having a top end, a bottom end and a raised projection, the raised projection being substantially rectangular in shape and extending longitudinally from the top end along the drip chamber body and terminating adjacent to the bottom end. A fluid level sensing mechanism is operably associated with the fluid control device, and includes a drip chamber support for supporting the drip chamber body and a fluid level sensor associated with the drip chamber support. The drip chamber support is adapted to support the drip chamber body such that the raised projection is in operational contact with the fluid level sensor and the fluid level sensing mechanism is operable to transmit ultrasonic or light energy through the raised projection to be sensed by the fluid level sensor for sensing the injection fluid level in the drip chamber. | 10-01-2009 |
20120253271 | DRIP CHAMBER AND FLUID LEVEL SENSING MECHANISM FOR A FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM - The fluid injector system includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device, and a fluid path set in fluid connection with the source of injection fluid and the pump device. The fluid path set includes a drip chamber including an elongated body and a raised projection. A fluid level sensing mechanism is operably associated with a fluid control device, and includes a drip chamber support for supporting the drip chamber body and a fluid level sensor associated with the drip chamber support. The drip chamber support is adapted to support the drip chamber body such that the raised projection is in operational contact with the fluid level sensor and the fluid level sensing mechanism is operable to transmit ultrasonic or light energy through the raised projection to be sensed by the fluid level sensor for sensing the injection fluid level in the drip chamber. | 10-04-2012 |
Linda Marie O'Meara, Pittsburgh, PA US
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20120069049 | DIGITAL PATHOLOGY IMAGE MANIPULATION - Systems, methods, and products are described that provide for digital pathology image manipulation. One aspect provides for displaying one or more digital specimen images on a display device in one or more viewing windows arranged in one or more viewing configurations; and associating one or more images through one or more correlation processes comprising image co-registration, image locking, and image overlay processes. Other aspects and embodiments are also described herein. | 03-22-2012 |
Madeleine C. O'Meara, San Francisco, CA US
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20150272782 | CONFOCAL LASER EYE SURGERY SYSTEM - A laser surgery system includes a light source, an eye interface device, a scanning assembly, a confocal detection assembly and preferably a confocal bypass assembly. The light source generates an electromagnetic beam. The scanning assembly scans a focal point of the electromagnetic beam to different locations within the eye. An optical path propagates the electromagnetic beam from a light source to the focal point, and also propagates a portion of the electromagnetic beam reflected from the focal point location back along at least a portion of the optical path. The optical path includes an optical element associated with a confocal detection assembly that diverts a portion of the reflected electromagnetic radiation to a sensor. The sensor generates an intensity signal indicative of intensity the electromagnetic beam reflected from the focal point location. The confocal bypass assembly reversibly diverts the electromagnetic beam along a diversion optical path around the optical element. | 10-01-2015 |
Maeve O'Meara, San Francisco, CA US
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20120232936 | Reference Pricing of Health Care Deliverables - Embodiments of methods and systems for providing a payer with a platform for reference pricing of health care deliverables are disclosed. One method includes identifying a set of one or more health care deliverables to which reference pricing is to be applied, and setting a reference price for each health care deliverable of the set. For this embodiment, setting the reference price includes providing the payer with analysis of negotiated rates for the health care deliverable across at least one of geographies, demographics, and centers of excellence, and allowing the payer to set the reference price for each health care deliverable based on the provided analysis. The method further includes receiving a health care deliverable request from a user who is covered by the payer, retrieving the set reference price corresponding to the health care deliverable request, and providing the set reference price or out-of-pocket cost to the user. | 09-13-2012 |
Michael B. O'Meara, Seattle, WA US
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20120303826 | AIRCRAFT DATA SERVICES - A method and system provide efficient, flexible, and convenient data communication services over public wireless systems. The system includes a data communication server, having a plurality of interface units, for facilitating data communication between a moving object and one or more ground terminals via a radio communication path. The data communication server establishes the radio communication path over one of a plurality of wireless data networks including packet data networks and satellite data networks and preferably includes a pre-determined software architecture. | 11-29-2012 |
Mik O'Meara, Seattle, OR US
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20140179274 | EFFICIENT HEADUNIT COMMUNICATION INTEGRATION - In an example, the mobile device may be configured to determine whether to authorize a request for the vehicle head unit to utilize a resource of the mobile device. The mobile device may be configured to utilize a proxy of the mobile device to establish a connection with a destination in response to determining to authorize the request. | 06-26-2014 |
Mike O'Meara, Seattle, WA US
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20150230277 | EFFICIENT HEADUNIT COMMUNICATION INTEGRATION - In an example, the mobile device may be configured to determine whether to authorize a request for the vehicle head unit to utilize a resource of the mobile device. The mobile device may be configured to utilize a proxy of the mobile device to establish a connection with a destination in response to determining to authorize the request. | 08-13-2015 |
Patrick O'Meara, Naples, FL US
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20120116907 | LIFE EXPERIENCES CERTIFICATION PROCESS - A process of information certification is provided. The process includes receiving a request from a user, such as an individual, group, or entity, and dividing the categories into two parts. Checking and certification is performed by a Host where possible on existing categories of subject matter. Additional categories are generated for new information to be checked and certified. Certifications are provided for all categories which can be and have been checked. The certification process is continued in the future—either automatically and/or upon request—to include any new information provided by the user or found in regular searches. | 05-10-2012 |
20130275512 | LIFE EXPERIENCES CERTIFICATION PROCESS - A process of information certification is provided. The process includes receiving a request from a user, such as an individual, group, or entity, and dividing the categories into two parts. Checking and certification is performed by a Host where possible on existing categories of subject matter. Additional categories are generated for new information to be checked and certified. Certifications are provided for all categories which can be and have been checked. The certification process is continued in the future—either automatically and/or upon request—to include any new information provided by the user or found in regular searches. | 10-17-2013 |
Patrick Shawn O'Meara, Charlottesville, VA US
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20140376844 | Wing Foil Bearings and Methods of Manufacturing Same - A wing foil bearing may include one or more wing or tab foil layers. A tab foil layer may comprise a thin material with a two-dimensional array of tab shapes. A tab shape may be defined by a boundary of material separated from the thin material and having an integral edge and a free edge. Tab shapes may include one or more free-state bends relative to the thin material, forming a two-dimensional array of cantilever wings or tabs. Tab arrays may be one or more of various types or two-dimensional arrays, and a tab foil layer may include additional tab arrays and tabs. One or more tab foil layers may be engaged with a mounting surface layer and a counter-surface layer to form a wing foil bearing. Tab foil layers may be stacked and or nested, including partial nesting and complete nesting. | 12-25-2014 |
Sean O'Meara, Bradenton, FL US
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20100329837 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING TURBINE COMPONENTS - Embodiments include a system having a turbine support key having a set of key segments selectively stackable together in a plurality of combinations to adjust a thickness between turbine supports based solely on a selection of the key segments from the set. | 12-30-2010 |
Sean O'Meara, Schenectady, NY US
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20130292229 | TURBO MACHINE SERVICE APPARATUS - Solutions for minimizing the impact of servicing a turbo machine are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus for conveying a turbo machine component can include: a motive system for moving the apparatus along a surface; a platform system operably connected to the motive system, the platform system for supporting the component of the turbo machine, the platform system can include: a first portion fixed to the motive system; and a second portion moveably coupled to the first portion, the second portion for modifying a position of the turbo machine component; and a control system operably connected to the platform system, the control system for controlling at least one of a rate of movement or a direction of the second portion of the platform system. | 11-07-2013 |
Sean C. O'Meara, Seattle, WA US
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20130092489 | AEROELASTIC TUNED MASS DAMPER - A method for damping aeroelastic modes, including limit cycle oscillations (LCO), is implemented by determining a mass for a tuned mass damper (TMD) based on an modal frequency for a mode having a potentially positive growth rate and attaching a TMD to at least one attachment point with significant motion such that a damping axis of the tuned mass damper is substantially oriented in a direction aligned with the local modal deflection. | 04-18-2013 |
Sean Cornelius O'Meara, Schenectady, NY US
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20140096354 | SERVICE APPARATUS FOR TURBOMACHINE - Various embodiments include a service apparatus for a turbomachine. The service apparatus can include: a frame for coupling to an opening in the turbomachine; a bridge member operably coupled to the frame and spanning a width of the frame, the bridge member being substantially movable along a length of the frame; and a crane member operably coupled to the bridge member, the crane member being substantially movable along the width of the frame, wherein the crane member includes at least one attachment device for attaching to an object within the turbomachine. | 04-10-2014 |
20150114443 | THERMOCOUPLE ASSEMBLY - A thermocouple assembly includes a thermocouple probe fixedly contained within a probe insulation sheath. Also included is a protection tube having a first end, a second end, and a hollow portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the protection tube from the first end to the second end, the hollow portion configured to receive the thermocouple probe and the probe insulation sheath therein. Further included is a radiation shield integrally formed with the protection tube proximate the second end of the protection tube. Yet further included is a nut configured to threadingly engage a threaded portion of the protection tube proximate the first end of the protection tube, the nut configured to positionally fix the thermocouple probe and the probe insulation sheath upon engagement with the protection tube. | 04-30-2015 |
Thomas P. O'Meara, Venice, CA US
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20080224687 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING FUEL CELLS - Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring a coolant conductivity of a fuel cell supplying power via positive and negative buses. The method includes measuring a first voltage of the positive bus, measuring a second voltage of the negative bus, applying a resistance between the positive bus and a reference potential, measuring a third voltage of the positive bus after a period of applying the resistance, and determining an isolation resistance based on the measured voltages. The isolation resistance is a function of the coolant conductivity. | 09-18-2008 |
20100304228 | APPARATUS AND METHOD USING HYDROGEN PRESSURE IN FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A hydrogen fuel cell system ( | 12-02-2010 |
Timothy E. O'Meara, Beavercreek, OH US
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20090184135 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUSTOM COSMETIC DISPENSING - Improved custom cosmetic formulation dispensing system including ingredients reservoirs for syringe dispensing. The ingredients reservoirs are carried by a translatable carrier to bring the respective reservoirs into dispensing alignment with a package, into which a preselected amount of the ingredient is dispensed. | 07-23-2009 |
20120152406 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CUSTOM COSMETIC DISPENSING - Improved custom cosmetic formulation dispensing system including ingredients reservoirs for syringe dispensing. The ingredients reservoirs are carried by a translatable carrier to bring the respective reservoirs into dispensing alignment with a package, into which a preselected amount of the ingredient is dispensed. | 06-21-2012 |