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20100180206 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ICONIC GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE AND EMBEDDED DEVICE MANAGER - Systems and methods are provided that easily interface with, configure, and manage embedded devices, such as telecommunication devices, and that interface with, configure, and manage networks equipped with such embedded devices. In some embodiments, a system comprising a graphical user interface with common abstractions for the settings of an embedded device is presented to a user. In some embodiments, the abstractions are displayed to the user as intuitive icons. In some embodiments, these icons use pictures, colors, and/or other graphical and animation techniques to illustrate device management functions to a user. Using embodiments, the user is able to easily determine how he/she wants the embedded device configured, and can also quickly configure the device in that manner without having to be familiar with the underlying settings of the device. Further, the user can use the interface to manage the device by changing settings or uses of the device as necessary. In some embodiments, the system and its graphical user interface acts as a “skin” over an existing legacy user interface of the embedded device, permitting the system to be easily implemented on top of essentially any embedded device with a web server. Furthermore, the system can be used to implement and manage networks of embedded devices using the same methods disclosed herein. | 07-15-2010 |
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20090105667 | FLUID MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device is provided for transdermal delivery of fluid medications to patients. The device can comprise a thin envelope which is applied to a patient's skin. The envelope can comprise at least one diffusion layer coupled to at least one impermeable layer such that at least one chamber can exist therebetween. Other embodiments can include internal diffusion layers, and thus can possess additional chambers, as well. The impermeable layer can comprise a top surface of the device. A valve positioned in the impermeable layer can facilitate filling the device with fluid, as well as connection of the device to external fluid sources such as an intravenous bag, pump, or other external fluid delivery system. The diffusion layer can comprise a coiled wire member to control the rate of fluid flow from the device to the patient's skin. | 04-23-2009 |
20100305521 | FLUID MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device for transdermal delivery of a fluid to a patient. The device comprises an envelope that may be applied to a patient's skin. The envelope comprises at least one diffusion layer coupled to at least one impermeable layer such that at least a chamber is defined therebetween. Other embodiments include internal diffusion layers, and thus possess additional chambers, as well. In one arrangement, an adhesive boundary layer permits the device to be removably secured to a patient and inhibits radial migration of fluid beyond the periphery of the device. In another arrangement, preferably, an anti-microbial layer is provided to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. | 12-02-2010 |
20100305522 | FLUID MEDICATION DELIVERY DEVICE - A fluid delivery device for transdermal delivery of a fluid to a patient. The device comprises an envelope that may be applied to a patient's skin. The envelope comprises at least one diffusion layer coupled to at least one impermeable layer such that at least a chamber is defined therebetween. Other embodiments include internal diffusion layers, and thus possess additional chambers, as well. In one arrangement, an adhesive boundary layer permits the device to be removably secured to a patient and inhibits radial migration of fluid beyond the periphery of the device. In another arrangement, preferably, an anti-microbial layer is provided to inhibit the growth of microorganisms. | 12-02-2010 |
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20080314660 | Detachable Fuel Cell Power Unit For Vehicle Applications - A detachable and portable fuel cell power unit ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090041641 | HYDROGEN PURIFICATION PROCESS AND SYSTEM - A hydrogen generation system is disclosed that includes a fuel reforming reactor generating a hydrogen-rich reformate gas at a temperature greater than 150 C., a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) hydrogen purification unit that separates the reformate gas into a relatively pure hydrogen stream and an off-gas stream, and a catalytic reactor down stream of the PSA unit that converts carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H | 02-12-2009 |
20090220394 | STEAM REFORMING UNIT - A hydrogen generation system is disclosed that includes an integrated steam reforming reactor. The reactor has an overall cylindrical shape, receives a reformate and separately receiving a combustion gas mixture. The reactor includes a plurality of reforming stages arranged in a stacked series of disc shaped stage configuration, wherein each reforming stage has a disc shaped combustion portion adjacent a disc shaped catalyst pack through which the reformate passes, wherein the reformate is directed axially between stages and radially within each stage; and the combustion mixture is directed radially between groups of stages and circumferentially within each stage. | 09-03-2009 |
20100172827 | FUEL STEAM REFORMER SYSTEM AND REFORMER STARTUP PROCESS - A hydrogen generation system is disclosed that has a vaporization section receiving and vaporizing fuel along with water and passing the vapor to a reformer catalyst section heated by a combustor section which generates reformate gas and is fueled by off-gas from a H | 07-08-2010 |
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20080235629 | DISPLAY OF MULTI-SIDED USER OBJECT INFORMATION IN NETWORKED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT - User information is displayed as a multi-sided user object for different sides of the multi-sided user object on a device having a limited display. The user object can be a user profile and the multi-sided user object can be a multi-sided user profile object where updates to the user profile can be made directly via a PC, or via the device via changes made to side(s) of the multi-sided user profile object. The multi-sided user object can be displayed as part of any client process, e.g., an application, a networked service or web widget display system. | 09-25-2008 |
20080268774 | CONTENT REQUEST, STORAGE AND/OR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A content request, storage, and configuration system is provided which associates pieces of content with one or more keywords, and configures the content for the benefit of a user. Users load content into the system or link content elsewhere to the system, and optionally designate a set of actions to be taken. Keywords are assigned to the content and actions by the system based on user input and/or auto-generation by the system. Any of a variety of methods, including but not limited to Short Message Service (SMS) and instant messaging, are used by a user to communicate these keywords to the system, to indicate user interest in the associated content. Receipt by the system of the keywords from the user triggers the system to retrieve the relevant pieces of content, associate said content with the user making the request, and to take the designated actions if appropriate. In addition, users may designate that the system retrieve the relevant pieces of content and associate said content with other users. | 10-30-2008 |
20080270260 | CONTENT REQUEST, STORAGE AND/OR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A content request, storage, and configuration system is provided which associates pieces of content with one or more keywords, and configures the content for the benefit of a user. Users load content into the system or link content elsewhere to the system, and optionally designate a set of actions to be taken. Keywords are assigned to the content and actions by the system based on user input and/or auto-generation by the system. Any of a variety of methods, including but not limited to Short Message Service (SMS) and instant messaging, are used by a user to communicate these keywords to the system, to indicate user interest in the associated content. Receipt by the system of the keywords from the user triggers the system to retrieve the relevant pieces of content, associate said content with the user making the request, and to take the designated actions if appropriate. In addition, users may designate that the system retrieve the relevant pieces of content and associate said content with other users. | 10-30-2008 |
20090024530 | AUTOMATIC GIFT MESSAGING SYSTEM - Electronic and automatic gifting techniques are provided for messages, such as short message service (SMS) or multimedia messaging service (MMS) messages, wherein a gifter designates a recipient for one or more gift(s) offered in a set of gifts. Based on a selection of gift(s), message(s) are automatically generated for the gift(s) having unique identifier(s) that correspond to products or services of an enabling entity that enables the products or services. The message(s) including the unique identifier(s) are then automatically transmitted to the recipient. The unique identifier(s) can be encrypted/hashed with a secret provided by the recipient for an additional layer of security. Any of gifter information, giftee information, context of the service, or external information, such as global positioning service (GPS) location, can be used to make recommendations for gifts in the set of gifts. | 01-22-2009 |
20090106117 | CONTENT REQUEST, STORAGE AND/OR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIVE CONTENT OR EVENTS - A content request, storage, and configuration system is provided for attendees of live events or performances, which associates pieces of content with one or more keywords, and configures the content for the benefit of a user. Content owners load content into the system or link content elsewhere to the system, and optionally designate a set of actions to be taken. Keywords are assigned to the content and actions by the system based on user input and/or auto-generation by the system. Thus, while attending a live event or performance, any of a variety of methods, including but not limited to Short Message Service (SMS) and instant messaging, are used by a user to communicate these keywords to the system, to indicate user interest in the associated content. Receipt by the system of the keywords from the user triggers the system to retrieve the relevant pieces of content, associate said content with the user making the request, and to take the designated actions if appropriate. In addition, users may designate that the system retrieve the relevant pieces of content and associate said content with other users. | 04-23-2009 |
20100129065 | CONTENT REQUEST, STORAGE AND/OR CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIVE CONTENT OR EVENTS - A content request, storage, and configuration system is provided for attendees of live events or performances, which associates pieces of content with one or more keywords, and configures the content for the benefit of a user. Content owners load content into the system or link content elsewhere to the system, and optionally designate a set of actions to be taken. Keywords are assigned to the content and actions by the system based on user input and/or auto-generation by the system. Thus, while attending a live event or performance, any of a variety of methods, including but not limited to Short Message Service (SMS) and instant messaging, are used by a user to communicate these keywords to the system, to indicate user interest in the associated content. | 05-27-2010 |
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20090108099 | Rotary Stream Sprinkler Nozzle with Offset Flutes - A sprinkler nozzle includes a nozzle plate having at least one orifice formed therein. A stream deflector is rotatably mounted adjacent the nozzle plate and has a plurality of flutes formed therein that face the nozzle plate. Each flute has an inner portion that can momentarily align with water flowing through the orifice in the nozzle plate during rotation of the stream deflector relative to the nozzle plate. Water flowing through the orifice will be channeled in a generally radial direction by the flute to form a stream of water that is ejected from the stream deflector. The flutes have a plurality of different tangential trajectories relative to the orifice in the nozzle plate so that in combination the streams of water successively ejected from the stream deflector establish a predetermined shape of coverage. | 04-30-2009 |
20090120521 | Solenoid Actuated Pilot Valve for Irrigation System Valve - A solenoid actuated pilot valve includes a pilot valve housing defining a pilot valve chamber and a solenoid. The solenoid includes and end cap connected to the pilot valve housing, a reciprocable plunger, and a piston having a shaft with a first end connected to and end of the plunger and a second end connected to a piston head. The end cap has a bore through which the shaft of the piston reciprocates and a first port separate from the bore. A first seal on a first side of the piston head is provided for sealing a first end of the first port. A second seal on a second side of the piston head is provided for sealing a first end of a second port in the pilot valve housing. | 05-14-2009 |
20140172180 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO ADJUST IRRIGATION - An irrigation system includes an irrigation controller with an adjust feature and at least one sensor. The irrigation system further includes a sensor control unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the at least one sensor. The sensor control unit is configured to calculate an irrigation value using a signal from the sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the adjust feature based on the irrigation value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health. | 06-19-2014 |
20150230418 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RFID COMMUNICATION IN LANDSCAPE CONTROLLER WITH FEATURE MODULE - A feature module includes an RFID tag and a landscape controller includes an RFID reader. The RFID reader provides communication between the feature module and the processor of the landscape controller to provide additional functionality such as feature unlocking, user privileges, new features, module identification, module inventory, and health/history log. | 08-20-2015 |
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20100094472 | Irrigation System With Soil Moisture Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - A soil moisture based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture based irrigation system further includes a stand alone soil moisture control unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture control unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated soil moisture requirement value using a signal from the soil moisture sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated soil moisture requirement value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health. | 04-15-2010 |
20110238229 | Irrigation System with Soil Moisture Based Seasonal Watering Adjustment - A soil moisture based irrigation system includes a stand alone irrigation controller with a seasonal adjust feature and a stand alone weather station including at least one soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture based irrigation system further includes a stand alone soil moisture control unit operatively connected to the irrigation controller and the soil moisture sensor. The soil moisture control unit includes programming configured to calculate an estimated soil moisture requirement value using a signal from the soil moisture sensor and to automatically modify a watering schedule of the irrigation controller through the seasonal adjust feature based on the estimated soil moisture requirement value to thereby conserve water while maintaining plant health. | 09-29-2011 |
20110288775 | Rain Sensor with Variable Shut Off - An intelligent rain sensor incorporates at least one hygroscopic member and a sensor that generates signals representative of its amount of expansion due to absorption of moisture. A microcontroller executes a pre-programmed algorithm that determines at least the rate of expansion and uses that information to distinguish between actual rainfall events on the one hand, and high humidity, dew or a light sprinkle on the other hand, and sends a shut off command to an irrigation controller. | 11-24-2011 |
20130074400 | Subsurface Irrigation Mat - A subsurface irrigation mat includes at least one perforated tube, a web made of a first capillary textile, and a casing made of a second capillary textile. The casing surrounds substantially an entire circumference of the perforated tube along at least a portion of a length of the tube. At least one attachment secures the casing to the web so that the casing extends across the web. Water leaving through the holes in the perforated tube can saturate the casing, seep into the web from the casing, and then be carried across the web by capillary action. The result is a substantially uniform discharge of water from the web into a root zone of plants growing in a layer of a growing medium located above the web. | 03-28-2013 |
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20110138308 | Display And Access To Settings On A Ventilator Graphical User Interface - This disclosure describes improved systems and methods for displaying, accessing, and changing respiratory settings in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present disclosure provides for one or more settings access elements, each corresponding to an individual ventilatory setting, for efficiently adjusting displayed ventilatory settings. Access elements may be easily identified as buttons, tabs, icons, or other access displays. After settings have been accessed and changed, pending settings changes may be visually identified on the GUI, or other user interface. In addition, pending settings changes associated with one or more screens of a GUI may be easily identified. Acceptance elements may also be provided which indicate whether one, multiple, or no pending settings changes are available for acceptance. | 06-09-2011 |
20110138309 | Visual Indication Of Settings Changes On A Ventilator Graphical User Interface - This disclosure describes improved systems and methods for visualizing the application of changes to respiratory settings in a ventilatory system. Specifically, the present disclosure provides for a setup animation window that may be easily accessed from a setup icon, for example, and also provides for a settings animation window that may be easily accessed from any number of displayed ventilatory settings. In fact, the setup animation window may be directly accessed by touching, clicking, or otherwise selecting the setup icon and may expand from the setup icon to display any number of settings access elements. Alternatively, the settings animation window may be directly accessed by touching, clicking, or otherwise selecting any one of the displayed ventilatory settings and may expand from the displayed ventilatory settings to provide corresponding settings access elements. The corresponding settings access elements each corresponding to an individual ventilatory setting of the displayed ventilatory settings and useful for efficiently adjusting the displayed ventilatory settings. Ventilatory settings may be changed and accepted via either animation window. In one embodiment, upon accepting settings changes from the settings animation window, settings may appear to visually float or fade into the displayed ventilatory settings. In this embodiment, clinicians may view the settings changes as they are accepted and applied to the GUI. | 06-09-2011 |
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20120024981 | SPRAYING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF DOING SAME - Systems and methods for painting, which might be used to paint the soil in a golf hole are provided. A spraying device can comprise a first masking apparatus, a second masking apparatus coupled to the first and a paint dispersing device, between the first and second masking apparatus. The paint may disperse from a single nozzle that can include multiple individual exit points for the spray. In another embodiment, the single nozzle includes an exit point and a flat or curved plate to direct the spray. Alternatively, the paint dispersing apparatus may comprise multiple nozzles. The nozzles may be provided with paint using tubes connecting from a paint source, such as an aerosol paint can, to each nozzle. The first masking apparatus can be a golf cup mask and the second masking apparatus can be a putting green mask. | 02-02-2012 |
20140261167 | Method and Apparatus for Spray Painting Soil of a Golf Hole - Systems and methods for painting, which might be used to paint the soil in a golf hole are provided. A spraying device can comprise a first masking apparatus, a second masking apparatus coupled to the first and a paint dispersing device, between the first and second masking apparatus. The paint may disperse from a single nozzle that can include multiple individual exit points for the spray. In another embodiment, the single nozzle includes an exit point and a flat or curved plate to direct the spray. Alternatively, the paint dispersing apparatus may comprise multiple nozzles. The nozzles may be provided with paint using tubes connecting from a paint source, such as an aerosol paint can, to each nozzle. The first masking apparatus can be a golf cup mask and the second masking apparatus can be a putting green mask. | 09-18-2014 |
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20130343593 | EARPHONE HAVING AN ACOUSTIC TUNING MECHANISM - An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a body portion acoustically coupled to a tube portion extending from the body portion, the body portion having an acoustic output opening to output sound from a driver positioned therein into an ear canal of a wearer. An acoustic tuning member is positioned within the body portion for acoustically coupling the driver to the tube portion. The acoustic tuning member defines a back volume chamber of the driver and includes an acoustic output port for outputting sound from the back volume chamber of the driver to the tube portion to improve an acoustic performance of the earphone. | 12-26-2013 |
20130343594 | EARPHONE HAVING A CONTROLLED ACOUSTIC LEAK PORT - An earphone having an earphone housing including a tip portion dimensioned to be inserted into an ear canal of a wearer, a body portion extending outward from the tip portion, and a tube portion extending from the body portion. The body portion has a face portion that faces a pinna region of the ear when the tip portion is inserted into the ear canal. A primary output opening, that outputs sound from a driver in the housing to the ear canal, is formed in the tip portion. A secondary output opening, that outputs air from the ear canal to the surrounding environment, is formed in the face portion. The primary output opening and the secondary output opening are horizontally aligned when the tube portion is positioned vertically downward and an angle formed between the primary output opening, the tube portion and the secondary output opening is less than 90 degrees. | 12-26-2013 |
20140064542 | MICROPHONE WITH ACOUSTIC MESH TO PROTECT AGAINST SUDDEN ACOUSTIC SHOCK - A portable electronic device having an outer case having a substantially planar face in which a microphone associated acoustic port is formed. The device also has a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) microphone positioned within the outer case, the MEMS microphone having a diaphragm facing the microphone associated acoustic port. An acoustic mesh is positioned between the front face of the outer case and the diaphragm, the acoustic mesh having a non-linear acoustic resistance so as to minimize an effect of an incoming air burst on the diaphragm. Other embodiments are also described and claimed. | 03-06-2014 |
20140160880 | ULTRASOUND RANGING FOR MOBILE DEVICES - Ultrasonic ranging for mobile devices is disclosed. A mobile device using ultrasonic ranging can include an ultrasound transmitter capable of emitting an ultrasound signal for detection by a proximate device and an ultrasound receiver capable of receiving an ultrasound signal from the proximate device. The mobile device can then use a time lapse associated with one or both of these ultrasound signals to find a range to the proximate device. | 06-12-2014 |
20150036866 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MICRO-SPEAKERS - A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface. | 02-05-2015 |
20150110330 | EARPHONE HAVING AN ACOUSTIC TUNING MECHANISM - An earphone comprising an earphone housing having a body portion, the body portion having an acoustic output opening to output sound from a driver positioned therein into an ear of a user. An acoustic tuning member is positioned within the body portion. The acoustic tuning member defines a back volume chamber of the driver and includes an acoustic output port for outputting sound from the back volume chamber of the driver to improve an acoustic performance of the earphone. | 04-23-2015 |
20150146911 | SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR MICRO-SPEAKERS - A speaker driver including a frame and a magnet assembly positioned within the frame. A sound radiating surface may be suspended over the magnet assembly. The sound radiating surface may include a top face and a bottom face, and the bottom face may face the magnet assembly. A suspension member may suspend the sound radiating surface over the magnet assembly. The suspension member may include a top side connected to the bottom face of the sound radiating surface and a bottom side connected to assembly support member that is separate from the magnet assembly. A voice coil extends from the bottom face of the sound radiating surface. | 05-28-2015 |
20150281846 | COMPACT AUDIO SPEAKER - A audio speaker includes two parallel magnetically permeable plates and a diaphragm movably supported parallel to and approximately equidistant from the plates by a surround. A magnet assembly is coupled to the two magnetically permeable plates and passes through an opening in the diaphragm. The magnet assembly includes two magnets that are coupled with two like poles adjacent the diaphragm. A voice coil is coupled around the opening in the diaphragm to move the diaphragm when an electrical current flows in the voice coil. A suspension ring may surround a portion of the magnet assembly with a first end sealed to the diaphragm and an opposing second end sealed to one of the two plates to separate a back volume from a front volume. Some embodiments include several magnetic assemblies passing through the diaphragm with a voice coil and a suspension ring for each magnet assembly. | 10-01-2015 |
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20150161525 | Ranking Reserved Seating on Event Management Systems - In one embodiment, a method includes accessing a seating map of a venue for an event associated with an event-management system, wherein the seating map has a plurality of seats, each seat having a particular location with respect to the seating map, receiving from an event organizer for the event a focal point for the seating map, the focal point having a location with respect to the seating map, and determining a score for each seat based at least in part on the distance between the particular location of the seat and the location of the focal point. | 06-11-2015 |
20150271631 | Mobile Network for On-site Management of an Event - In one embodiment, a method includes by one or more processors associated with a first mobile check-in device, the first mobile check-in device being associated with a first check-in location of a multiple of check-in locations at a venue for an event: receiving, by one or more of the processors, an event attendee list associated with the event, the event attendee list identifying, for each of a multiple of attendees of the event: an attendee identifier associated with the attendee; and whether the attendee is checked-in or not checked-in; checking-in, by one or more of the processors, one or more attendees with the first mobile check-in device, wherein checking-in an attendee includes: receiving an indication that the attendee has arrived at the event; updating the check-in status of the attendee in the event attendee list to identify that the attendee is checked-in at the first check-in location associated with the first mobile check-in device; transmitting, by one or more of the processors, to a second mobile check-in device a first updated event attendee list identifying the attendees checked-in with the first mobile check-in device; and receiving, by one or more of the processors, from the second mobile check-in device a second updated event attendee list that identifies one or more attendees who have checked-in with the second mobile check-in device. | 09-24-2015 |
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20100047342 | Method and Composition for Administering an NMDA Receptor Antagonist to a Subject - The invention provides methods and compositions for administering an NMDA receptor antagonist (e.g., memantine) to a subject. | 02-25-2010 |
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20100266684 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR ADMINISTERING AN NMDA RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST TO A SUBJECT - The invention provides methods and compositions for administering an NMDA receptor antagonist (e.g., memantine) to a subject. | 10-21-2010 |
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20130165517 | Composition and Method for Treating Neurological Disease - A method of treating a patient with Parkinson's disease is provided. The method comprises orally administering to the patient a first agent comprising levodopa and once-daily, orally administering to the patient a second agent comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The amount of levodopa administered is reduced by 20% to 80% of the amount required in the absence of amantadine. | 06-27-2013 |
20130317115 | Composition and Method for Treating Neurological Disease - A method of administering amantadine is provided. The method comprises orally administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of the amantadine. A dose of the composition provides a mean change in amantadine plasma concentration as a function of time (dC/dT) that is less than 40% of the change in amantadine plasma concentration provided by a dose of the same quantity of an immediate release form of amantadine. The change in plasma concentration over time (dC/dT) is measured in a single dose human pharmacokinetic study in a defined time period of 0 to 4 hours after administration. The amantadine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is administered once daily at a dose of 300 to 500 mg per day. | 11-28-2013 |
20140127224 | Therapeutic Method - Described herein are methods for treating connective tissue growth factor (CTGF)-associated cancers, including pancreatic cancer, using an anti-CTGF antibody. Increased antibody exposure was demonstrated to improve patient outcome. | 05-08-2014 |
20140179797 | Composition for Administering an NMDA Receptor Antagonist to a Subject - The invention provides extended release amantadine compositions for once daily administration of amantadine to a subject. | 06-26-2014 |
20140323582 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - A method of administering amantadine is provided. The method comprises orally administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of the amantadine. A dose of the composition provides a mean change in amantadine plasma concentration as a function of time (dC/dT) that is less than 40% of the change in amantadine plasma concentration provided by a dose of the same quantity of an immediate release form of amantadine. The change in plasma concentration over time (dC/dT) is measured in a single dose human pharmacokinetic study in a defined time period of 0 to 4 hours after administration. The amantadine, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is administered once daily at a dose of 300 to 500 mg per day. | 10-30-2014 |
20140343152 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343153 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343154 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343163 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140343164 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 11-20-2014 |
20140356425 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE - Disclosed are compositions comprising amantadine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more excipients, wherein at least one of the excipients modifies release of amantadine. Methods of administering the same are also provided. | 12-04-2014 |
20150086483 | METHODS FOR TREATING IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS - The present invention relates to methods and medicaments useful for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IFF) by administering anti-CTGF antibodies. Methods for prognosing individuals with IPF are also provided. | 03-26-2015 |
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20100318171 | Multiple Stent Delivery System - A stent delivery system includes a delivery wire, a first stent, a second stent, and a sheath. The first stent may be disposed around a portion of a distal region of the delivery wire in a radially contracted configuration and the second stent may be disposed around a portion of the distal region of the delivery wire in a radially contracted configuration. In some cases, the first stent and the second stent may be disposed in a tandem arrangement with the first stent distal of the second stent. The sheath may be slidably disposed around the delivery wire, the first stent, and the second stent. The sheath may be retractable relative to the delivery wire to deploy the first stent and the second stent. In some embodiments, the first stent and the second stent may be sequentially deployed in an overlapping arrangement at the target site in the vessel. | 12-16-2010 |
20100318180 | MULTI-LAYER STENT ASSEMBLY - A stent assembly includes a first stent having a first plurality of struts defining a first cellular pattern and a second stent having a second plurality of struts defining a second cellular pattern. The first and second cellular patterns may be different. In one example, the first plurality of struts may be disposed within one or more first range of angles and the second plurality of struts may be disposed within one or more second range of angles, where the one or more first range of angles and the one or more second range of angles may be mutually exclusive ranges. In other examples, the first and second cellular patterns may be mirrored or have a different periodicity. | 12-16-2010 |
20110046522 | Ultrasound Energy Delivery Assembly - In a first embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a capture member. The capture member extends radially inward from an interior surface of the catheter into a lumen of the catheter and is configured to retain the enlarged distal tip so that the enlarged distal tip is temporarily prevented from moving proximally. In a second embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a sheath covering at least a portion of the waveguide. In a third embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a dual lumen catheter having a capture member. In a fourth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a proximal waveguide lumen and a proximal guide wire lumen that merges with the proximal waveguide lumen at their respective distal ends to form a distal lumen. In a fifth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter having a helical spring tip disposed over a distal section of the waveguide. In a sixth embodiment, an ultrasound energy delivery assembly includes a waveguide and a catheter extruded from a material such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The catheter includes a braided layer having a multi-wire braided section and a single wire braided section formed from a braid wire from the multi-wire braided section. | 02-24-2011 |
20110196414 | MULTIMODE OCCLUSION AND STENOSIS TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A multimode occlusion and stenosis treatment apparatus comprises an elongated member having a distal region, and an enclosure secured to the distal region of the elongated member, the enclosure comprising a flow restoring segment, an open segment distal of the flow restoring segment, and a capture segment distal the open segment. In use, a catheter is inserted into a selected blood vessel until a distal end of the catheter is distal of an occlusive or stenotic lesion in the blood vessel. The multimode occlusion and stenosis treatment apparatus is inserted into the catheter, the flow restoring segment is aligned with the lesion, and the catheter is withdrawn relative to the apparatus until a distal end of the catheter is proximal of the flow restoring segment to thereby allow the flow restoring segment to expand radially and compress the lesion against an inner surface of the blood vessel. | 08-11-2011 |
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20120123466 | AXIALLY VARIABLE RADIAL PRESSURE CAGES FOR CLOT CAPTURE - A device for removing a blood clot from a lumen of a vessel, the device comprising a pusher and an expandable tubular cage fixedly engaged to the pusher. The tubular cage has a proximal end, a distal end, and a wall extending therebetween. The wall comprises a plurality of bands of cells axially arranged along the tubular cage, wherein one band of cells comprises at least one skiving cell having a cell wall with a proximal portion, a distal portion, and a central portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion. The central portion deforms radially inward in response to a radially applied force to a greater extent than the distal portion. | 05-17-2012 |
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20090149864 | COMPLEX VASO-OCCLUSIVE COILS - A vaso-occlusive device includes a member that forms a series of at least four successive loops, each loop of the series having a different axis than, and lying in a separate plane from, any other loop of the series. Each plane in which a loop lies forms an angle greater than 30 degrees with any immediately proceeding, and any immediately succeeding, plane. | 06-11-2009 |
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