Rivard, US
Christopher J. Rivard, Lakewood, CO US
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20130209484 | SELECTIVE AMPD2 INHIBITORS AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - The present invention provides compounds and compositions that modulate adenosine monophosphate deaminase (AMPD) and methods for using the same to treat a clinical condition associated with the metabolic syndrome or a disease associated with the metabolic syndrome. In particular, the present invention provides a compound and a composition comprising a selective AMPD2 inhibitor and methods for using the same, for example, to treat a clinical condition associated with metabolic syndrome as well as diseases manifested by the metabolic syndrome. | 08-15-2013 |
Diane M. Rivard, Wells, ME US
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20110049320 | Wine glass marker/charm rack - A rack is disclosed for holding and displaying wine glass marker/charms and other loop type ornaments and to prevent the charms from entanglement. The Rack is consisting of one or more horizontal rod(s) and one or more base bracket(s) for securing the rod to existing supporting horizontal or vertical surfaces. The base brackets are modified to support the rod a predetermined distance from the supporting surface. | 03-03-2011 |
Doug Rivard, Redding, CT US
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20080313071 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - An online trading competition is provided in which a group of traders are associated with teams and allocated an amount of money to be invested. Trade instructions are received from the traders, and based on the instructions, performance metrics are calculated for each of the traders. Each trader is rated according to the performance metrics, and points are awarded points to some of the traders based on their respective rankings for each performance metric. A winning team is then selected for the online trading competition based on total points awarded to each trader. | 12-18-2008 |
20110066544 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - The invention relates to methods and systems for providing investment competitions. In one aspect, trading algorithms that automatically generate trading instructions in response to market data are developed by and received from a distributed plurality of independent trading algorithm developers. The algorithms are periodically executed against market data and generate trading instructions, which, based on an association of investment accounts with the trading algorithms, initiate correlative trades in the investments accounts. | 03-17-2011 |
Douglas Rivard, Redding, CT US
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20090186689 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES - In general, in one aspect, a method for motivating participants in a plurality of trading competitions includes conducting a plurality of trading competitions in which contestants each trade a portfolio of securities. In each competition, the contestants' performance is evaluated. Performance may be evaluated as straight return and/or may include other factors such as volatility, strategy selected, and so on. The performance of a benchmark is evaluated. Points may be assigned to each contestant based on the performance of the contestant in comparison to the benchmark. A contestant's assigned points from each of the plurality of competitions may be aggregated, and prizes awarded to contestants receiving the greatest number of aggregated points in a time period. | 07-23-2009 |
Emily Rivard, Chicago, IL US
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20110148061 | SCOOTER HANDLEBAR HOLDER - A scooter features a top tube attached to the top portion of a steering column and handlebars having handgrips and stems, with the stems sized to be received within the open ends of the top tube when in a use configuration. A handlebar holder housing covers a top portion of the steering column and a portion of the top tube and includes holding bores sized to receive the handlebar stems when the handlebars are in a storage configuration. The handlebar stems are provided with spring pins that engage use apertures and storage apertures formed in the top tube and housing, respectively, when in the handlebars are in the use and storage configurations. A cord passes through the top tube and is fastened to the handlebars. The handlebar holder housing includes cord slots in communication with the holding bores and receive the cord when the first and second handlebars are in the storage configuration. | 06-23-2011 |
20110190068 | CHILDREN'S RIDING TOY HAVING ELECTRONIC SOUND EFFECTS - A riding toy includes a body with a spring assembly supporting the body on a base so that the body may be moved in first and second motions with respect to the base. The riding toy also includes a microcontroller and first and second motion sensors responsive to the first and second motions, respectively. The first and second motion sensors are positioned on the body and in electronic communication with the microcontroller. A sound synthesizing circuit is in electronic communication with the microcontroller and a speaker. The microcontroller is programmed to provide a first sound effect when the first motion sensor detects the first motion and a second sound effect when the second sensor detects the second motion. The first sound effect is varied based on a speed of the first motion and preempts the second sound effect if both the first and second motions are taking place simultaneously. The riding toy also includes a light sensor in electronic communication with the microprocessor. The microprocessor activates the sound synthesizing circuit to produce a third sound effect when the light sensor is triggered. | 08-04-2011 |
20120235372 | INFANT WAGON - An infant wagon includes a body having a seating surface. A number of wheels and a handle are attached to the body. A seatback is pivotally attached to the body adjacent to the seating surface. The seatback may be pivoted between a folded position where the seating surface is covered, an upright position and a reclined position. An infant seat is removably attached to the seatback when in the reclined position. | 09-20-2012 |
Erik Rivard, San Diego, CA US
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20110268020 | COMMUNICATING WITH TWO NODES WITH OVERLAPPING FRAMES - According to an example embodiment, a wireless node may determine that a first reserved retransmission frame overlaps with a second reserved transmission frame and a second reserved retransmission frame and that the second reserved transmission frame overlaps with a first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame. The first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame may be reserved for wireless communication with a first master node, and the second reserved transmission frame and the second reserved retransmission frame are reserved for wireless communication with a second master node. The wireless node may also process and acknowledge data received from the first master node during the first reserved transmission frame based on the determining, ignore data sent by the second master node during the second reserved transmission frame based on the determining, and process and acknowledge data received from the second master node during the second reserved retransmission frame based on the determining. | 11-03-2011 |
20130308611 | COMMUNICATING WITH TWO NODES WITH OVERLAPPING FRAMES - A first wireless node may determine that a first reserved retransmission frame overlaps with a second reserved transmission frame and a second reserved retransmission frame and that the second reserved transmission frame overlaps with a first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame. The first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame may be reserved for wireless communication with a first master node, and the second reserved transmission frame and the second reserved retransmission frame are reserved for wireless communication with a second master node. The wireless node may also process and acknowledge data received from the first master node during the first reserved transmission frame based on the determining, ignore data sent by the second master node during the second reserved transmission frame based on the determining, and process and acknowledge data received from the second master node during the second reserved retransmission frame. | 11-21-2013 |
Erik J. Rivard, San Diego, CA US
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20150249988 | COMMUNICATING WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES - A first wireless node may determine that a first reserved retransmission frame overlaps with a second reserved transmission frame and a second reserved retransmission frame and that the second reserved transmission frame overlaps with a first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame. The first reserved transmission frame and the first reserved retransmission frame may be reserved for wireless communication with a first master node, and the second reserved transmission frame and the second reserved retransmission frame are reserved for wireless communication with a second master node. The wireless node may also process and acknowledge data received from the first master node during the first reserved transmission frame based on the determining, ignore data sent by the second master node during the second reserved transmission frame based on the determining, and process and acknowledge data received from the second master node during the second reserved retransmission frame. | 09-03-2015 |
Erik John Rivard, San Diego, CA US
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20140357194 | Interference Reduction using Signal Quality - Techniques are described for interference reduction using, e.g., a Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) or packet error rate threshold. UEs that implement these techniques may reduce interference among personal area network enabled devices, for example, with the added benefit of reducing power consumption by reduced RF transmissions. By reducing interference, the performance of personal area network devices may be improved. | 12-04-2014 |
20140357293 | Proximity Alert Using Signal Strength - A monitoring device may monitor its proximity to a monitored station. The monitored station may transmit a proximity indicator to the monitoring device. For example, the proximity indicator may include the received signal strength of a signal sent by the monitored station. Wireless interface control circuitry at the monitoring device may monitor the status of the proximity indicator for changes. If one or more criteria set by an application processor are met by a detected change, the wireless interface control circuitry may send a status update to the application processor. In the criteria are not met, generation of the status update may be forgone. The application processor need not monitor the proximity indicator status and may remain in a reduced power consumption mode for longer periods. | 12-04-2014 |
20150028799 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE WITH CONNECTION RESTORATION AND METHODS FOR USE THEREWITH - A wireless communication device includes a wireless charging circuit configurable to receive a wireless power signal from a power transmitting unit and to charge the wireless communication device under control of a processing device and in conjunction with a charging session with the power transmitting unit. A wireless interface device operates under control of the processing device to establish a wireless connection with the power transmitting unit via a connection establishment procedure, wherein the wireless connection is separate from the wireless power signal. Control data is exchanged with the power transmitting unit via the wireless connection, wherein the control data is used by the processing device to implement the charging session with the wireless charging circuit. A response is generated to a disruption event of the wireless communication device that includes implementing a restoration procedure for restoring the wireless connection, without implementing the connection establishment procedure. | 01-29-2015 |
20150031303 | Resource Sharing Priority - A device implements multiple protocols that share overlapping resources. In some cases, a first operation, such as a scan, may have a resource conflict with a second operation associated with a different protocol. In some cases, determining grant normal priority level requests associated with the first operation over those at the normal priority level associated with the second operation may lead to operator-noticeable degradation in device performance. A protocol controller may request a selected portion of the first operation at a low priority level. Requesting the selected portion at the low priority level may allow the second operation to selectively override the portion of the first operation. The selective overriding of the first operation may allow for execution of the first and second operations without operator-noticeable performance degradation. | 01-29-2015 |
20150066640 | COMMUNICATING DEVICE DATA PRIOR TO CONNECTION ESTABLISHMENT - A power transmitting device may include at least one processor circuit. The at least one processor circuit may be configured to receive messages, such as advertising messages and/or scan response messages, from one or more power receiving devices. The messages may include device specific data that pertains to the corresponding power receiving devices that transmitted the messages. The device specific data may include, for example, data pertaining to the hardware, firmware, charging state, and/or device state of the corresponding power receiving device. The at least one processor circuit may be further configured to select one of the power receiving devices based at least in part on the device specific data contained in the messages. The at least one processor circuit may be further configured to initiate a connection to the selected one of the power receiving devices, such as a connection for wireless power transfer. | 03-05-2015 |
Germain Rivard, Ithaca, NY US
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20100282177 | BIODEGRADABLE ORGANIC MATERIALS CONTAINER AND SYSTEM INCORPORATING SAME - A biodegradable container (‘cage unit’) for organic materials includes a solid cage base having a floor and at least two opposing sides extending upwardly therefrom. The cage base is made from a non-petroleum-based material. An animal-resistant coating is bonded to at least a portion of the inside surfaces of the cage. A cage cover comprises filtered air entry and exit apertures and a non-ventilated top surface. A front portion of the top surface has a viewing window. A gas-adsorbent material is coupled to an interior surface of the non-windowed portion of the cover. A containment rack system comprises a vertical, columnar support structure to receive cage unit support members; one or more cage units; a columnar plenum having an open side area and an open top area and, optionally, a canopy having a fan and an exhaust port. When docked on the rack, the rear end of the cage is raised with respect to its front-end at an angle between about 5 to 20 degrees with respect to horizontal. | 11-11-2010 |
James P. Rivard, Cornell, MI US
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20090106290 | METHOD OF ANALYZING MANUFACTURING PROCESS DATA - Disclosed are methods and apparatus for analyzing data associated with a manufacturing process. The method includes analyzing and comparing datasets representing manufacturing process variables by applying a mathematical function to the combined data and graphically analyzing the resulting output based upon user-selected criteria. In addition, the methods are capable of applying a filtering scheme to correct erroneous data or merge certain types of data points. | 04-23-2009 |
20120000622 | PAPER MACHINE BELT CONDITIONING SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD - A belt conditioning method, apparatus and paper machine employing the method and apparatus are provided. The belt method and apparatus include multiple conditioning devices using chemicals to condition water impermeable surfaces of paper machine belts, such as transfer belts and prevent deposits from accumulating on the belts. In one embodiment, the belt supports a web at a first portion of the belt's loop and is separated from the web at a second portion. The conditioning apparatuses are placed in the second portion. | 01-05-2012 |
John Rivard, Redmond, WA US
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20110119681 | RUNTIME DEPENDENCY ANALYSIS FOR CALCULATED PROPERTIES - Techniques for determining and tracking dependent properties for a calculated property are provided. A request for a value of a first property is received. The value for the first property is calculated, including accessing values for one or more properties used to calculate the value for the first property. The accessing of the values for the one or more properties may be detected, and the one or more properties may be tracked as dependent properties for the first property in a first set of dependent properties. A change in the value of a second property may subsequently be detected. If the second property is determined to be included in the first set of dependent properties, the value of the first property is invalidated. | 05-19-2011 |
John D. Rivard, Arlington, VA US
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20120073649 | HIGH VOLUME METHOD OF MAKING LOW-COST, LIGHTWEIGHT SOLAR MATERIALS - A thin film solar cell and a method fabricating thin film solar cells on flexible substrates. The method includes including providing a flexible polymeric substrate, depositing a photovoltaic precursor on a surface of the substrate, such as CdTe, ZrTe, CdZnTe, CdSe or Cu(In,Ga)Se | 03-29-2012 |
John Daniel Kennedy Rivard, Washington, DC US
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20140265038 | MAGNETO-CARBONIZATION METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CARBON FIBER, AND HIGH PERFORMANCE CARBON FIBERS MADE THEREBY - Method for the preparation of carbon fiber from fiber precursor, wherein the fiber precursor is subjected to a magnetic field of at least 3 Tesla during a carbonization process. The carbonization process is generally conducted at a temperature of at least 400° C. and less than 2200° C., wherein, in particular embodiments, the carbonization process includes a low temperature carbonization step conducted at a temperature of at least or above 400° C. or 500° C. and less than or up to 1000° C., 1100° C., or 1200° C., followed by a high temperature carbonization step conducted at a temperature of at least or above 1200° C. In particular embodiments, particularly in the case of a polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fiber precursor, the resulting carbon fiber may possess a minimum tensile strength of at least 600 ksi, a tensile modulus of at least 30 Msi, and an ultimate elongation of at least 1.5%. | 09-18-2014 |
John D.k. Rivard, Arlington, VA US
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20110165348 | Compositions of Corrosion-resistant Fe-Based Amorphous Metals Suitable for Producing Thermal Spray Coatings - A method of coating a surface comprising providing a source of amorphous metal that contains manganese (1 to 3 atomic %), yttrium (0.1 to 10 atomic %), and silicon (0.3 to 3.1 atomic %) in the range of composition given in parentheses; and that contains the following elements in the specified range of composition given in parentheses: chromium (15 to 20 atomic %), molybdenum (2 to 15 atomic %), tungsten (1 to 3 atomic %), boron (5 to 16 atomic %), carbon (3 to 16 atomic %), and the balance iron; and applying said amorphous metal to the surface by a spray. | 07-07-2011 |
John D. K. Rivard, Arlington, VA US
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20100084052 | Compositions of corrosion-resistant Fe-based amorphous metals suitable for producing thermal spray coatings - A method of coating a surface comprising providing a source of amorphous metal that contains manganese (1 to 3 atomic %), yttrium (0.1 to 10 atomic %), and silicon (0.3 to 3.1 atomic %) in the range of composition given in parentheses; and that contains the following elements in the specified range of composition given in parentheses: chromium (15 to 20 atomic %), molybdenum (2 to 15 atomic %), tungsten (1 to 3 atomic %), boron (5 to 16 atomic %), carbon (3 to 16 atomic %), and the balance iron; and applying said amorphous metal to the surface by a spray. | 04-08-2010 |
John J Rivard, Redmond, WA US
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20080320453 | TYPE INFERENCE AND LATE BINDING - A type inference option is available for a computer programming language. The option acts as a switch to specify whether or not type inference is applicable (e.g., on or off). Type inference can be employed in conjunction with late binding or options therefor. In this manner, a computer program can be developed with the convenience of type inference and the flexibility of late binding while still maintaining at a degree of type safety. | 12-25-2008 |
20090193434 | ISOLATION OF USER-INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS - The isolation of user-interactive components form the logical components of an exemplary computing application environment is provided. In an illustrative implementation, an exemplary computing application environment comprises one or more user interface (UI) elements that run on an exemplary user-interface processing thread and application logic that illustratively operatively runs asynchronously on at least one other processing thread. In an illustrative implementation an isolation boundary is provided between an exemplary user interface and the application logic of the exemplary computing application environment. In the illustrative implementation, the isolation boundary can comprise an asynchronous view contract comprising a channel between an exemplary view layer of an exemplary user interface (e.g., one or more user-interactive components) and application logic. | 07-30-2009 |
20110126210 | RESPONSIVE USER INTERFACE WITH BACKGROUND APPLICATION LOGIC - A user interface can be maintained in a responsive state on a user interface thread while synchronous application logic is running on a background thread. The application logic can access an object on the background thread, and the user interface can access the same object on the user interface thread. Additionally, a request for work to be done on an object can be received. If the request is to be dispatched to a background thread, then the work can be dispatched to the background thread without blocking the user interface thread. However, if the request is to be dispatched to the user interface thread, then the work can be dispatched to the user interface thread, and the background thread can be blocked. | 05-26-2011 |
John Joseph Rivard, Redmond, WA US
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20100146481 | DEVELOPING APPLICATIONS AT RUNTIME - Data applications may be developed within an integrated development environment comprising an iterative cycle of writing source code, building the source code, running the data application, and testing the data application. The development becomes iterative because the application is torn down, redesigned, rebuilt, and re-executed if the data application is modified. Developing an application at runtime is disclosed herein, which is generally more efficient than conventional iterative techniques. As provided herein, runtime application comprising prebuilt components is presented to a user. The runtime application may be modified through modification gestures. An update assembly may be built based upon the modification gestures. The runtime application may be updated based upon the updated assembly. For example, prebuilt components modified by modification gestures may be torn down, updated with a corresponding update assembly, and reloaded into the runtime application, while the runtime application is in a runtime state. | 06-10-2010 |
Kori Rivard, Warsaw, IN US
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20080300682 | Sintered Coatings For Implantable Prostheses - The present invention concerns articles having an outer surface that bears at least two layers of metal particles, wherein the at least two layers comprise an outermost layer and an intermediate layer; the outermost layer consisting essentially of aspherical metallic particles having a mean particle size of 50 to 500 microns; and the intermediate layer consisting essentially of substantially spherical metallic particles having a mean particle size of from 50 to 500 microns. In some embodiments, the outer surface has a volume porosity of between about 20% to about 80%. | 12-04-2008 |
20100209666 | Rough Porous Constructs - One aspect of the present invention provides methods comprising applying a material that comprises aspherical metallic particles onto at least one surface of a porous construct, thereby forming a coating on the construct. The present disclosure also provides implants that are produced in accordance with the disclosed methods. In another aspect, there are provided methods for processing a green body comprising a powder mixture in which a metal powder and a space filler assume respective positions, comprising applying a material that comprises aspherical metallic particles to at least one surface of the green body, thereby forming a coating on the green body. Such methods may further comprise sintering the green body, thereby forming an implant. The present invention also provides implants that are produced in accordance with such methods. The application of the presently disclosed porous coating products to one or more of the outer surfaces of bodies for use as orthopedic implants increases friction between such implants and bone while providing a network of interconnected pores for secure fixation of the implant to bone by the ingrowth of bone tissue. | 08-19-2010 |
Kurt David Rivard, Naperville, IL US
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20090172511 | Analysis of time-based geospatial mashups using AD HOC visual queries - An apparatus in one example has an analytical environment for mashup data having visual analysis metaphors, and linking and correlation functionality among the visual analysis metaphors. A system may have: at least one store having a predetermined floor plan layout; at least one predetermined location on the predetermined floor plan layout for displaying at least one product; analytical environment for mashup data having visual analysis metaphors, the mashup data formed from data indiciative of the predetermined floor plan layout, and data indicated of sales of the at least one product; and linking and correlation functionality among the visual analysis metaphors through a web browser. In one example, a plurality of products may be positioned on a plurality of shelves, and may be depicted in a geographical display. Sales of each product may be depicted in a in time line display that is linked to the geographical display. | 07-02-2009 |
Marcel Theodore Rivard, Woodinville, WA US
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20110138480 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING MOBILE SOCIAL NETWORKING PRIVACY - A method, computer readable medium and apparatus for providing mobile social networking privacy are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request from a third party application for location information of a mobile endpoint device user, determines whether the third party application is a multiple user application and provides the location information of the mobile endpoint device user to the third party application in accordance with a privacy setting pre-defined by an authorized user if the third party application is a multiple user application. | 06-09-2011 |
Mark J. Rivard, Hopkinton, MA US
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20110184283 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CLINICAL TREATMENT PLANNING OF COMPLEX, MONTE CARLO-BASED BRACHYTHERAPY DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS - A system, method, and computer program product of clinical treatment planning implements complex Monte Carlo (MC) based brachytherapy dose distributions using conventional brachytherapy treatment planning systems (TPS). Dose distributions from complex brachytherapy source configurations determined with MC methods are used as inputs. Radial dose functions and 2D anisotropy functions are obtained by positioning the coordinate system origin along the dose distribution cylindrical axis of symmetry. Origin to tissue distance and active length are chosen to minimize TPS interpolation errors. A 2D anisotropy function is determined, and a brachytherapy dose rate constant is selected. A virtual brachytherapy source dose distribution is calculated based upon the complex treatment configuration. Additional dosimetry parameters may be considered as well, and dose distributions may be calculated and compared to the original MC-derived dose distributions. The present techniques may calculate dose to a specific tissue type instead of dose to water as used in the TG-43 formalism | 07-28-2011 |
Michael Rivard, Natick, MA US
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20100159443 | DISEASE MODEL INCORPORATION INTO AN ARTIFICIAL IMMUNE SYSTEM (AIS) - The present invention relates to methods for preparing an artificial immune system. The artificial immune system comprises a cell culture comprising a three-dimensional matrix comprising lymphoid tissue, a three-dimensional matrix comprising epithelial and/or endothelial cells, and diseased cells. The artificial immune system of the present invention can be used for in vitro testing of vaccines, adjuvants, immunotherapy candidates, cosmetics, drugs, biologics and other chemicals. | 06-24-2010 |
Michael D. Rivard, Natick, MA US
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20090011455 | DISEASE MODEL INCORPORATION INTO AN ARTIFICIAL IMMUNE SYSTEM (AIS) - The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the tissues of the immune system in mammals. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates and other materials in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interactions with the immune system, coupled with disease models to provide a more complete representation of an immune response. | 01-08-2009 |
20100279277 | METHODS OF EVALUATING A TEST AGENT IN A DISEASED CELL MODEL - The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the tissues of the immune system in mammals. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates and other materials in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interactions with the immune system, coupled with disease models to provide a more complete representation of an immune response. | 11-04-2010 |
20120009561 | METHODS OF EVALUATING A TEST AGENT IN A DISEASED CELL MODEL - The present invention relates to methods of constructing an integrated artificial immune system that comprises appropriate in vitro cellular and tissue constructs or their equivalents to mimic the tissues of the immune system in mammals. The artificial immune system can be used to test the efficacy of vaccine candidates and other materials in vitro and thus, is useful to accelerate vaccine development and testing drug and chemical interactions with the immune system, coupled with disease models to provide a more complete representation of an immune response. | 01-12-2012 |
Nathaniel R. Rivard, San Francisco, CA US
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20130325343 | MAPPING APPLICATION WITH NOVEL SEARCH FIELD - For a device that runs a mapping application, a method of displaying search completions in a display area of the mapping application that includes a search field for receiving inputs is described. The method identifies a set of search completions that include any recent search completions used to search locations on a map. Upon receiving a non-text input through the search field when the search field is empty, the method displays the set of search completions in the display area. | 12-05-2013 |
20150111603 | MOBILE DEVICE WITH APPLICATIONS THAT USE A COMMON PLACE CARD TO DISPLAY DATA RELATING TO A LOCATION - Some embodiments provide a mobile computing device that includes a number of applications having a common display area to display data relating to a location. In some embodiments, the common display area is a unified display area to display different types of data. The different types of data can include information regarding the location, multimedia associated with the location, user feedbacks regarding the location, a catalog associated with the location, social network data, etc. In some embodiments, the unified common display area is also referred to as a place card because it presents data relating to a place. | 04-23-2015 |
20150229718 | PROTOCOL FOR EXCHANGING DATA BETWEEN TWO DEVICES - Some embodiments provide a protocol for a first device to obtain information about one or more data entities from a second device. In some embodiments, the first device is a client device, while the second device is a server device. In some embodiments, the protocol specifies a request that includes an entity identifying parameter set and a description of the desired information for each entity that the second device identifies based on the entity identifying parameter set. In some embodiments, the protocol specifies a response from the second device includes a set of entities that were identified based on the entity identifying parameter set, and for each entity in the set of entities, a list of responses that includes a set of data values or data objects for each information component set that the first device requested for the identified entities. | 08-13-2015 |
Nicholas G. Rivard, Austin, TX US
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20130164475 | SUPPORT CORE FOR COLD SHRINK TUBE - Provided is an article comprising a helically wound ribbon forming a tubular support core, the ribbon having first and second edges wherein adjacent first and second edges comprise one or more bonds along the length of the tubular support core; wherein the strength of the one or more bonds varies along the length of the tubular support core. | 06-27-2013 |
Richard Pete Rivard, Osceola, WI US
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20110303738 | FOLDABLE MULTI-ROW TRAY - Embodiments of the present invention provide multi-row trays that are formed from paperboard in order to present an environmentally-friendly, effective storage option for items. | 12-15-2011 |
Thomas Glen Rivard, Everett, WA US
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20140084766 | Cabinet - The invention described herein is a traffic signal cabinet that fits the footprint of existing traffic signal cabinets, provides an easily accessible compartment that holds a BBS, and a segregated compartment for batteries. | 03-27-2014 |
William Rivard, Menlo Park, CA US
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20100308549 | Temporary snowboard binding apparatus - One embodiment of the present invention sets forth a temporary binding apparatus for binding a snowboard boot to a snowboard. A magnetic element is affixed to the snowboard and a permeable element is affixed to the snowboard boot. The magnetic element and permeable element are configured to develop a binding force that is a function of a rotation angle between the magnetic element and permeable element. In an engaged configuration, the permeable element is aligned with the magnetic element and the binding force should be sufficient to enable a snowboarder to readily perform certain simple maneuvers, such as dismounting a chairlift. A pivot means is formed by joining the permeable element and magnetic element. The pivot means enables the snowboarder to easily rotate the permeable element into misalignment with the magnetic element, thus decreasing the binding force and enabling easy detachment of the snowboard boot from the snowboard. | 12-09-2010 |
20110193323 | Temporary binding apparatus - Binding apparatuses for binding two articles together are disclosed. In one embodiment the articles comprise a snowboard boot to a snowboard. A magnetic element is attached to the snowboard and a permeable element is attached to the snowboard boot. The magnetic element and permeable element are configured to develop a binding force that is sufficient to enable a snowboarder to readily perform certain simple maneuvers, such as dismounting a chairlift. | 08-11-2011 |
20120154627 | Systems and methods for controlling color balance for a photographic illuminator - A system and method for generating controlled illumination having a color balance that corresponds to prevailing ambient color balance. A multi-spectral light source having a given spectral characteristic is filtered through an active color filter to produce multi-spectral light conforming to the prevailing ambient color balance. Embodiments of the present invention advantageously enable photographic capture of images without introducing color balance inconsistencies seen in prior art illumination solutions. | 06-21-2012 |
20150092077 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for digital photography. In use, a method and apparatus are provided for identifying an object including a synthetic image that is generated based on a first image and a second image. Next, an output image is generated utilizing the object and a viewing parameter. Lastly, the output image is outputted. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented. | 04-02-2015 |
20150093044 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for digital photography. In use, a method and apparatus are provided for receiving, at least part of, a partially populated dynamic image object (DIO). Next, a first image is identified in the DIO. Then, a second image is identified in the DIO. Further, a synthetic image is generated based on the first image and the second image. Lastly, the synthetic image is stored in an object for use with a viewing parameter. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented. | 04-02-2015 |
20150098651 | COLOR BALANCE IN DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY - A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating a blended pixel. In use, a first image and a second image are received. Next, a motion transform between the first image and the second image is estimated, and an aligned first image and an aligned second image are rendered based on the motion transform. Further, a first intensity for a first pixel associated with the aligned first image is calculated, a second intensity for a second pixel associated with the aligned second image is calculated, and a blend value based on the first intensity, the second intensity, and a blend surface function is calculated. Additionally, a blended pixel associated is generated with a blended image by blending the first pixel with the second pixel based on the blend value. Lastly, the blended pixel within the blended image is stored. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also presented. | 04-09-2015 |
William G. Rivard, Menlo Park, CA US
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20150229819 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A DIGITAL IMAGE - A system, method, and computer program product for generating an image set is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a shutter release command, generating a first image of a photographic scene based on a first set of sampling parameters in response to the shutter release command, storing the first image within the image set, generating a second image of the photographic scene based on a second set of sampling parameters in response to the shutter release command, and storing the second image within the image set. The first set of sampling parameters specifies a first strobe intensity, and the second set of sampling parameters specifies a second strobe intensity. A strobe unit is configured to generate strobe illumination within the photographic scene according to the first strobe intensity or the second strobe intensity. | 08-13-2015 |
William Guie Rivard, Menlo Park, CA US
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20140176757 | Color balance in digital photography - A technique for generating a digital photograph comprises blending two related images, each sampled according to a different illumination environment. The two related images are blended according to a blend surface function that includes a height discontinuity separating two different blend weight regions. Color consistency between the two related images is achieved by spatial color correction prior to blending. The technique enables a digital camera to generate a strobe image having an appearance of consistent color despite discordant strobe and ambient scene illumination. | 06-26-2014 |
20150029226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISPLAYING REPRESENTATIVE IMAGES - A system, method, and computer program product for displaying representative images within a collection viewer is disclosed. The method comprises receiving a notification indicating a new orientation for the collection viewer, computing a current animation state for a current animation sequence associated with the collection viewer, identifying representative images to render in an animation frame, and generating an animation frame by rendering one or more rendered representative images in place, according to the animation state. | 01-29-2015 |
20150163580 | SYSTEMS FOR EARPHONE CABLE MANAGEMENT - Transforming an earphone system from a topology comprising loose ends to a topology comprising one or more loops inhibits knot formation. A cable management device provides for coupling an electrical jack to one or more earbuds comprising the earphone system, thereby eliminating topological loose ends and consequently inhibiting knot formation by eliminating opportunities for knot nucleation at the topological loose ends. A user may conveniently configure their earphones for storage by coupling the electrical jack to each earbud prior to storage. Upon retrieval from storage, the user is advantageously relieved from needing to unknot their earphone system. | 06-11-2015 |
20150229898 | Systems and methods for digital photography - A system, method and computer program product for generating an image set for a photographic scene. The method comprises sampling evaluation images comprising an ambient evaluation image and a strobe evaluation image, enumerating exposure requirements for each image comprising the image set, selecting exposure coordinates for each image comprising the image set based on a corresponding exposure requirement and a corresponding evaluation image, generating camera subsystem exposure parameters for each image comprising the image set based on corresponding selected exposure coordinates, storing camera subsystem exposure parameters for each image comprising the image set, sampling each image comprising the image set based on corresponding camera subsystem exposure parameters, and storing each sampled image comprising the image set. Techniques disclosed herein advantageously reduce inter-frame time for images sampled sequentially, and in particular image sets that include both ambient and strobe images. | 08-13-2015 |
Zachariah Paul Rivard, Nicholson, GA US
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20140134029 | Metal Stators - A stator for a helical gear device is formed from multiple rigid disks and support rings bonded to the disks. Each disk forms part of a profile consisting of radially equally spaced or opened lobes which interact with the convex portions of rotor lobes. The disks are arranged into a desired helical configuration and bonded to one another to form a disk stack defining a helically convoluted elongated chamber therein. The support rings are fixed concentrically against respective end disks of the disk stack. The rings are sized with an inside diameter substantially equal to the major diameter of the central aperture defined by the radially extending lobes of the rigid disks. As a rotor rotates and nutates inside the helically convoluted elongated chamber of the stator, it is supported at both ends of the disk stack by the support rings touching the tips of the rotor lobes. Thus the full force of the rotor's operational inertia is not borne by the disks alone, thereby increasing their life. | 05-15-2014 |