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Daniel Pascual, Wolcott, VT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130270711APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATION OF THROUGH SUBSTRATE VIAS - An apparatus and method are provided for integrating TSVs into devices prior to device contacts processing. The apparatus includes a semiconducting layer; one or more CMOS devices mounted on a top surface of the semiconducting layer; one or more TSVs integrated into the semiconducting layer of the device wafer; at least one metal layer applied over the TSVs; and one or more bond pads mounted onto a top layer of the at least one metal layer, wherein the at least one metal layer is arranged to enable placement of the one or more bond pads at a specified location for bonding to a second device wafer. The method includes obtaining a wafer of semiconducting material, performing front end of line processing on the wafer; providing one or more TSVs in the wafer; performing middle of line processing on the wafer; and performing back end of line processing on the wafer.10-17-2013
20130273691APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THIN DIE-TO-WAFER BONDING - A method is provided for bonding a die to a base technology wafer and includes: providing a device wafer having a front, back, at least one side, and at least one TSV, wherein the back contains a substrate material; providing a carrier wafer having a front, back, and at least one side; bonding the wafers using an adhesive; removing the substrate material and wet etching, from the device wafer's back side, to expose at least one metallization scheme feature; processing the device wafer's back side to create at least one backside redistribution layer; removing the device wafer from the carrier wafer; dicing the device wafer into individual die; providing a base technology wafer; coating the front of the base technology wafer with a sacrificial adhesive; placing the front of the individual die onto the front of the base technology wafer; and bonding the individual die to the base technology wafer.10-17-2013

David Pascual, New York, NY US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150381735VIRTUAL STORAGE SYSTEM CLIENT USER INTERFACE - Systems and methods of providing virtual storage spaces (“VSS”) are presented. A VSS is a virtual representation of a storage space in a database or other data structure with which user(s) who have access to are allowed to interact—in real-time or not—via a VSS Client U12-31-2015

David W. Pascual, Bozeman, MT US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090169578TOLERIZING AGENTS - Described herein is the development of fusion proteins useful for inducing tolerance in a subject. In particular embodiments, the tolerizing agents are useful for influence autoimmune, inflammatory, and/or allergic reactions. Example tolerizing fusion proteins contain a targeting portion (which delivers the fusion protein) and a toleragen or allergen or other antigen to which tolerance is desired in a subject. In particular examples, it is demonstrated that a pσ1 fusion protein, when administered orally, facilitates systemic and mucosal tolerance. Also described is the nasal delivery of fusion proteins, for instance for restoring immunogenicity.07-02-2009
20110135678TOLERIZING AGENTS - Described herein is the development of fusion proteins useful for inducing tolerance in a subject. In particular embodiments, the tolerizing agents are useful for influence autoimmune, inflammatory, and/or allergic reactions. Example tolerizing fusion proteins contain a targeting portion (which delivers the fusion protein) and a toleragen or allergen or other antigen to which tolerance is desired in a subject. In particular examples, it is demonstrated that a pσ1 fusion protein, when administered orally, facilitates systemic and mucosal tolerance. Also described is the nasal delivery of fusion proteins, for instance for restoring immunogenicity.06-09-2011
20140086950RECOMBINANT LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS EXPRESSING ESCHERICHIA COLI COLONIZATION FACTOR ANTIGEN I (CFA/I) FIMBRIAE AND THEIR METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic compositions comprising recombinant bacteria. Further, the disclosure elaborates upon methods of utilizing the taught therapeutic compositions to treat autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The present teachings also relate to the disclosed recombinant bacteria and methods of producing the recombinant bacteria utilized in the compositions and methods. Further taught herein are dietary supplements and food additive compositions comprising the taught recombinant bacteria.03-27-2014

Patent applications by David W. Pascual, Bozeman, MT US

Gabriel Pascual, La Jolla, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110076268Antibodies against human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and methods of use - Provided herein are antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to the fusion (F) protein of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Also provided are methods for of prevention, treatment and diagnosis of viral infection and/or the treatment of one more symptoms of RSV-mediated disease. Methods of generating antibodies that immunospecifically bind RSV F protein also are provided.03-31-2011
20130177573ANTI-HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to the fusion (F) protein of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Also provided are methods for of prevention, treatment and diagnosis of viral infection and/or the treatment of one more symptoms of RSV-mediated disease. Methods of generating antibodies that immunospecifically bind RSV F protein also are provided.07-11-2013
20140044719ANTIBODIES AGAINST HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to the fusion (F) protein of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Also provided are methods for of prevention, treatment and diagnosis of viral infection and/or the treatment of one more symptoms of RSV-mediated disease. Methods of generating antibodies that immunospecifically bind RSV F protein also are provided.02-13-2014
20140363427ANTI-HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) ANTIBODIES AND METHODS OF USE - Provided herein are antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that immunospecifically bind to the fusion (F) protein of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Also provided are methods for of prevention, treatment and diagnosis of viral infection and/or the treatment of one more symptoms of RSV-mediated disease. Methods of generating antibodies that immunospecifically bind RSV F protein also are provided.12-11-2014

Patent applications by Gabriel Pascual, La Jolla, CA US

Joey Pascual, Torrance, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080243376Method and apparatus for entering street name - A method and apparatus for a navigation system for inputting a street name allows a user to quickly find a desired street name even when the user inputs an incorrect prefix or suffix of the street name. The navigation system accepts a street name based on either a base name input method or a full name input method in the same input field while performing a street name search mostly based on a base name of the street name. The method and apparatus hints an inexperienced user the distinction between the base name and other components of the street name so that the user knows that non-base name element is unnecessary for finding the correct address of the destination.10-02-2008

Patent applications by Joey Pascual, Torrance, CA US

Joseph A. Pascual, Lake Forest, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120164010Diaphragm Pump and Motor System and Method - Embodiments of the invention provide a pump assembly including a pump, a motor, and a baseplate. The pump includes a valve housing and an upper housing with a ring to separate an inlet chamber from an outlet chamber. An o-ring is positioned between raised outer walls of the ring and secured by a cutout of the valve housing. The motor includes a brush ring assembly with brush holders and torsion springs urging brushes through the brush holders. The baseplate includes a cutout capable of allowing the use of a clamp or a wrap to couple the baseplate to the motor.06-28-2012

M. Alejandra Pascual, Granger, IA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20110154523Maize event DP-004114-3 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.06-23-2011
20110154524Maize event DP-032316-8 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-032316-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.06-23-2011
20110154525Maize event DP-040416-8 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-040416-8 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.06-23-2011
20110154526Maize event DP-043A47-3 and methods for detection thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-043A47-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.06-23-2011
20130283483Maize Event DP-004114-3 and Methods for Detection Thereof - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.10-24-2013
20150093747MAIZE EVENT DP-004114-3 AND METHODS FOR DETECTION THEREOF - The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.04-02-2015

Patent applications by M. Alejandra Pascual, Granger, IA US

Maria Virginia Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20080227709GENE EXPRESSION IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS FROM CHILDREN WITH DIABETES - The present invention includes composition, methods and systems for detecting, evaluating, diagnosis, tracking and treating Type 1 Diabetes by determining the level of expression of one or more genes listed in Table 1 (e.g., interleukin-1β (IL1B), early growth response gene 3 (EGR3), and prostaglandin-endoperoxide synthase 2 (PTGS2)). The present invention also includes compositions and methods for treating a patient in need thereof with a composition having a therapeutically effective amount of one or more IL-1β antagonists sufficient to spare pancreatic beta cells, including an anti-IL-1β receptor and downstream activators.09-18-2008
20100113293SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY - The present invention provides compositions and methods for aiding in the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis of SLE in a subject and for identifying potential therapeutic agents to treat and/or ameliorate the symptoms associated with SLE. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention are directed to methods of identifying the gene expression profile of a suitable sample by screening for the presence of a differentially expressed SLE-associated gene isolated from a sample containing or suspected of containing a cell that can differentially express an SLE-associated gene.05-06-2010
20110243938Methods to Reduce B-Helper T Cells to Treat Autoimmune Diseases - The present invention includes compositions and methods for the treatment of autoimmune diseases by administering to a subject having an autoimmune disorder an effective amount of a therapeutic composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one IL-12 inhibitor, e.g., a blocking anti-IL-12 antibody or fragment thereof.10-06-2011
20120213768Diagnostic and Therapeutic Uses for B Cell Maturation Antigen - Biomarkers and therapies against autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are described herein. The present invention is based on the discovery of B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) and BCMA variant expression on SLE monocytes that can be directly associated with disease activity. The findings of the present invention enable the design of monoclonal antibodies or recombinant proteins that can block BCMA and BCMA variants as well as BCMA-bound APRIL.08-23-2012
20120308578SLE-DC-MEDIATED ENHANCED IgG- AND IgA-SECRETING B CELL RESPONSES - The present invention provides a method for treating a patient at risk for or diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) by determining the overall expression of syndecan-1 in one or more cells of a patient suspected of having SLE; and predicting the efficacy of a therapy with a pharmaceutical agent for treating the patient, wherein a decrease in the overall expression of syndecan-1 in the patient cells when compared to the expression of syndecan-1 in normal cells indicates a predisposition to responsiveness to anti-neoplastic agent therapy, wherein the therapy comprises administering an effective amount of the pharmaceutical agent to the patient.12-06-2012
20140364327Compositions and Methods for the Systemic Treatment of Arthritis - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating arthritic joints found in patients with autoinflammation, e.g., systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, by administering at the site of inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that reduces or blocks the bioavailability of interleukin-1β.12-11-2014
20150133469EARLY DETECTION OF TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT RESPONSE - The present invention includes methods for early detection of a treatment response in a patient suspected of being infected with 05-14-2015

Patent applications by Maria Virginia Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Mark E. Pascual, Mountain View, CA US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140164526INCREASING THE RELEVANCE OF DIGEST EMAILS TO GROUP MEMBERS - The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates access to content associated with a group. During operation, the system provides, to a first user in the group, a digest email comprising a set of links to the content. Next, the system increases a relevance of the digest email to the first user by selecting a subject header for the digest email based on usage patterns associated with at least one of the first user and one or more other users related to the first user.06-12-2014

Salve Retuta Pascual, Washington, DC US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20120130646ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH HIGH AND LOW ANALYTE TRENDS NOTIFICATION - Described herein are systems and methods to utilize factual information based on stored analyte data to allow greater insight into a chronic disease of a user, such as, for example a diabetic patient.05-24-2012
20130318439ANALYTE TESTING METHOD AND SYSTEM WITH HIGH AND LOW ANALYTE TRENDS NOTIFICATION - Described herein are systems and methods to utilize factual information based on stored analyte data to allow greater insight into the management of diabetes of a user.11-28-2013

Teresita Bautista Pascual, Marysville, OH US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20130122152READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES - Ready to drink beverages are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a ready to drink beverage including water, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system. The stabilizing system has a cellulose component including a blend of microcrystalline cellulose and carboxymethylcellulose in an amount ranging from about 0.03% to about 1% by weight, a gum, and an emulsifier ranging from about 0.09% to about 10% by weight. The beverage can also be fortified with one or more vitamins and minerals.05-16-2013
20150132467READY TO DRINK BEVERAGES AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - Ready to drink beverages are provided. In a general embodiment, the present disclosure provides a ready to drink high-protein chocolate beverage including a protein component, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system. The protein component may be present in an amount from about 4% to about 12% by weight of the beverage. The stabilizing system includes sodium hexamethaphosphate and a hydrocolloid component.05-14-2015
20150257403OIL-IN-WATER EMULSION COMPRISING DEAMIDATED PROTEIN - The present invention relates to oil-in-water emulsions, e.g. in the form of food or beverage compositions or ingredients for food or beverage compositions, such as creamers. The oil-in-water emulsions comprise deamidated protein as emulsifier. The invention also relates to a method of producing an oil-in-water emulsion comprising deamidated protein.09-17-2015
20150313251READY TO DRINK DAIRY CHOCOLATE BEVERAGES COMPRISING STABILIZER SYSTEM - Ready to drink dairy chocolate beverages are provided. The beverage can include water, at least one of milk fat or dairy proteins, a cocoa component, and a stabilizing system comprising gellan gum, carrageenan and at least one of carboxymethyl-cellulose, guar gum or tara gum. The beverage can be aseptic and stable in a homogenous state for at least nine months at 4° C., at least six months at 25° C., at least three months at 30° C. and at least one month at 38° C.11-05-2015

Viginia Maria Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20150315643BLOOD TRANSCRIPTIONAL SIGNATURES OF ACTIVE PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AND SARCOIDOSIS - The present invention includes a method of determining a lung disease from a patient suspected of sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer or pneumonia comprising: obtaining a sample from whole blood of the patient suspected of sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer or pneumonia; detecting expression of (although not exclusive) six or more disease genes, markers, or probes selected from SEQ ID NOS.: 1 to 1446, wherein increased expression of mRNA of upregulated sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer and pneumonia markers of SEQ ID NOS.: 1 to 1446 and/or decreased expression of mRNA of downregulated sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer or pneumonia markers of SEQ ID NOS.: 1 to 1446 relative to the expression of the mRNAs from a normal sample; and determining the lung disease based on the expression level of the six or more disease markers of SEQ ID NOS.: 1 to 1446 based on a comparison of the expression level of sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer, and pneumonia.11-05-2015

Virginia Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20090214565Anti-Interferon Alpha Monoclonal Antibodies and Methods For Use - The present invention includes compositions and methods that include antibodies that selectively neutralize a bioactivity of at least two interferon alpha (“IFNα”) protein subtypes for the protein subtypes A, 2, B2, C, F, G, H2, I, J1, K, 4a, 4b and WA, but does not neutralize at least one bioactivity of IFNα protein subtype D. Examples of bioactivity for measurement include activation of the MxA promoter or antiviral activity and variants, derivatives and fragments thereof. The invention also includes host cells, hybridomas and plasmacytomas that produce antibodies. Because of their unique selectivity and affinity, the antibodies of the present invention are useful to detect IFNα subtypes in sample or tissue and/or for therapeutic applications that include, but are not limited to the treatment and/or amelioration of an IFNα related disorder such as SLE, lupus, type I diabetes, psoriasis, AIDS and Graft versus Host Disease.08-27-2009
20100068201COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE SYSTEMIC TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating arthritic joints found in patients with autoinflammation, e.g., systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, by administering at the site of inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that reduces or blocks the bioavailability of interleukin-1β.03-18-2010
20100069466Compositions and Methods for the Systemic Treatment of Arthritis - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating arthritic joints found in patients with autoinflammation, e.g., systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, by administering at the site of inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that reduces or blocks the bioavailability of interleukin-1β.03-18-2010
20120020963ANTI-INTEFERON ALPHA MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND METHODS FOR USE - The present invention includes compositions and methods that include antibodies that selectively neutralize a bioactivity of at least two interferon alpha (“IFNα”) protein subtypes for the protein subtypes A, 2, B2, C, F, G, H2, I, J1, K, 4a, 4b and WA, but does not neutralize at least one bioactivity of IFNα protein subtype D. Examples of bioactivity for measurement include activation of the MxA promoter or antiviral activity and variants, derivatives and fragments thereof. The invention also includes host cells, hybridomas and plasmacytomas that produce antibodies. Because of their unique selectivity and affinity, the antibodies of the present invention are useful to detect IFNα subtypes in sample or tissue and/or for therapeutic applications that include, but are not limited to the treatment and/or amelioration of an IFNα related disorder such as SLE, lupus, type I diabetes, psoriasis, AIDS and Graft versus Host Disease.01-26-2012
20120148498Compositions and Methods for the Systemic Treatment of Arthritis - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating arthritic joints found in patients with autoinflammation, e.g., systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, by administering at the site of inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that reduces or blocks the bioavailability of interleukin-1β.06-14-2012
20120258120COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE SYSTEMIC TREATMENT OF ARTHRITIS - The present invention includes compositions and methods for treating arthritic joints found in patients with auto-inflammation, e.g., systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis, by administering at the site of inflammation a therapeutically effective amount of at least one agent that reduces or blocks IL-1β receptors.10-11-2012
20140154239Anti-interferon alpha monoclonal antibodies and methods for use - The present invention includes compositions and methods that include antibodies that selectively neutralize a bioactivity of at least two interferon alpha (“IFNα”) protein subtypes for the protein subtypes A, 2, B2, C, F, G, H2, I, J1, K, 4a, 4b and WA, but does not neutralize at least one bioactivity of IFNα protein subtype D. Examples of bioactivity for measurement include activation of the MxA promoter or antiviral activity and variants, derivatives and fragments thereof. The invention also includes host cells, hybridomas and plasmacytomas that produce antibodies. Because of their unique selectivity and affinity, the antibodies of the present invention are useful to detect IFNα subtypes in sample or tissue and/or for therapeutic applications that include, but are not limited to the treatment and/or amelioration of an IFNα related disorder such as SLE, lupus, type I diabetes, psoriasis, AIDS and Graft versus Host Disease.06-05-2014

Patent applications by Virginia Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Virginia M. Pascual, Dallas, TX US

Patent application numberDescriptionPublished
20140348818BIOMARKERS OF KAWASAKI DISEASE - Biomarkers of Kawasaki Disease (KD) are provided. In certain aspects, methods are provided for detecting KD biomarkers, such as elevated PDGFC expression. Likewise, methods of treating a subject having a biomarker of KD are described.11-27-2014
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