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20140148049 | POWER OUTLET EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, a power outlet extension system comprises a base housing a drive motor, a telescoping extension mounted on the base, the telescoping extension having at least a lower section and an upper section, a power strip mounted on a first end of the upper section, the power strip in electrical communication with a power cable, the power cable extending through the telescoping extension and the base to a power outlet, the power cable further in electrical communication with the drive motor for selectively positioning the power strip by extending and retracting the upper section. | 05-29-2014 |
20150021322 | STORAGE CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, a container system includes a container housing having a bottom and a plurality of integrally connected walls, the bottom and walls having an interior face defining an interior holding area of the container housing and an outwardly facing exterior face; and a container cover coupled to the exterior face of at least one of the plurality of walls, the container cover having a bottom wall, pair of opposing sidewalls, and a face panel integrally connected to the bottom wall and sidewalls of the container cover; and an interior surface of the face panel opposite and spaced apart from the exterior face of the at least one of the plurality of walls, the interior surface of the face panel and the exterior face of the at least one of the plurality of walls defining a void therebetween. | 01-22-2015 |
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20150155666 | POWER OUTLET EXTENSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, an electrical extension system including a telescoping extension having at least a lower section and an upper section and being manually extendable and contracted; a base to receive and support the telescoping extension, at least at two different locations on the base; a power strip mountable on a first end of the upper section, the power strip being mountable to the first end of the upper section at least at one terminal end of the power strip and a non-terminal end of the power strip; and a power cable, the power cable being in electrical communication with the power strip and extending into the telescoping extension. | 06-04-2015 |
20150251806 | STORAGE CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, a container system includes a container having a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls integrally connected to the sidewalls, the bottom wall and sidewalls having an interior face defining an interior holding area of the container with an open top; and a lid, the lid having a lower face to directly interface with and cover the open top of the container and a plurality of stand-offs disposed on an upper surface of the lid, at least one of the stand-offs having a keyed configuration to receive a bottom of another container in a predetermined orientation. | 09-10-2015 |
20150251807 | STORAGE CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Pursuant to some embodiments, a container system includes a main container having a bottom wall and a plurality of sidewalls integrally connected to the sidewalls, the bottom wall and sidewalls having an interior face defining an interior holding area of the main container, a container coupling formed in or on at least one of the interior faces of at least one of the sidewalls within the interior holding area of the main container, and a sub-container adapted to be removably coupled to the container coupling and disposed in the interior holding area of the main container, the sub-container having a bottom wall integrally connected with a plurality of sidewalls of the sub-container, the bottom wall and sidewalls of the sub-container having an interior face defining an interior holding area of the sub-container. | 09-10-2015 |
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20130290008 | STAFF ASSIGNMENT FOR CLINICAL TRIALS - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a graphical user interface for scheduling clinical staff are described. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a schedule for a plurality of events. The plurality of events are events for one or more clinical studies. Generating the schedule includes defining an order and an amount of time for each event of the plurality of events. The method also includes automatically generating a graphical user interface (GUI) from the schedule by displaying the plurality of events on a timeline grouped into shifts. The GUI displays conflicts between the shifts. | 10-31-2013 |
20130290009 | CLINICAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with scheduling study groups between clinics when performing clinical studies are described. In one embodiment, a method includes displaying a graphical user interface (GUI) with at least one of a plurality of display screens for scheduling a plurality of groups to clinics. The example method may also include generating, using at least a processor, a provisional schedule of assignments of the plurality of groups to dates for performing the study. The provisional schedule is displayed on the GUI. The provisional schedule displays scheduling conflicts when more than one of the plurality of groups is simultaneously scheduled on a day. | 10-31-2013 |
20140032229 | METHOD OF PAYMENT ASSESSMENT TO CLINICAL STUDY VOLUNTEERS - Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with generating payments to volunteers in clinical trials are described. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving volunteer data that specifies a clinical event that has been completed by a given volunteer. The example method also includes determining a payment associated with the clinical event. A financial record is generated that records the determined payment. The financial record is transmitted using a web based browser to a financial system to populate at least one field in a financial database table that is used to generate payments to the volunteer. | 01-30-2014 |
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20100324728 | AUTOMATIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPENSER - An automatic prescription drug dispenser including a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses prescription drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the prescriber to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the doctor, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. The remote dispenser stores, retrieves, and labels prescription drug and over-the-counter products directly to patients through a remote automated dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the doctor to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the prescriber, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. Also described are various embodiments of apparatus and method of the invention useful in pharmacy settings as for example found in drug stores or “big box” retailers or other such settings. Other methods include providing a remote dispenser in virtually any location. | 12-23-2010 |
20120089249 | AUTOMATIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPENSER - An automatic prescription drug dispenser including a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses prescription drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the prescriber to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the doctor, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. The remote dispenser stores, retrieves, and labels prescription drug and over-the-counter products directly to patients through a remote automated dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. | 04-12-2012 |
20150025679 | AUTOMATIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISPENSER - An automatic prescription drug dispenser including a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses prescription drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the prescriber to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the doctor, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. The remote dispenser stores, retrieves, and labels prescription drug and over-the-counter products directly to patients through a remote automated dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. | 01-22-2015 |
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20120203200 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MEDICINE INTO THE TYMPANIC CAVITY - A device for substance delivery to and/or extraction from the tympanic cavity, comprising: a housing, having a distal surface, a proximal surface that is opposite to the distal surface, and a circumscribed surface that connects the distal surface and the proximal surface; at least one piercing element having at least one proximal piercing end and at least one distal piercing end, disposed within the housing in such manner that the at least one distal piercing end is/are generally facing the distal surface of the housing; and a means for flexing the tympanic membrane toward the distal end of the at least one piercing element. | 08-09-2012 |
20120324350 | DOCUMENT ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to devices, systems, and methods for assembling and/or creating documents with the aid of a computer system. One or more embodiments provide document assembly systems and methods. More specifically, the document assembly system may allow the user to retrieve relevant texts or text segments, which have been previously created, and may allow the user to incorporate such texts and/or text segments into a document. | 12-20-2012 |
20130023818 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MEDICINE INTO THE TYMPANIC CAVITY,WITH SLIDING ASSIST - A device for substance delivery to and/or extraction from the tympanic cavity, comprising: a stationary body having a distal surface, a proximal surface; a movable body having a distal surface and a proximal surface, disposed within the stationary body and free to move relative to the stationary body; at least one piercing element having a distal end and a proximal end, disposed in the movable body; and a means for moving the movable body relative to the stationary body. | 01-24-2013 |
20150366715 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING MEDICINE INTO THE TYMPANIC CAVITY, WITH SLIDING ASSIST - A device for substance delivery to and/or extraction from the tympanic cavity, comprising: a stationary body having a distal surface, a proximal surface; a movable body having a distal surface and a proximal surface, disposed within the stationary body and free to move relative to the stationary body; at least one piercing element having a distal end and a proximal end, disposed in the movable body; and a means for moving the movable body relative to the stationary body. | 12-24-2015 |
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20100167900 | Vertical plate centrifuge - A Microtiter plate centrifuge is disclosed. The centrifuge includes a motor assembly a shaft, extending vertically from the motor assembly, a rotor assembly, attached to the shaft, the rotor assembly including at least two slots, symmetrically positioned, with respect to the shaft and a channel corresponding to each of said slots. The channels extending from the rotor assembly are suitable for holding Microtiter plates in a vertical position. Also included is a bottom plate engaging a brake pad, which when engaged creates sufficient friction to halt rotation of the rotor assembly. | 07-01-2010 |
20100326941 | Modular freezer rack - A rack for providing a lower cost solution for manufacturing and shipping is disclosed. The rack, suitable for use in freezer or cooling components comprises a top element, a bottom element and side elements between said top and bottom elements, linearly arranged, wherein three of said elements are joined together at corresponding edges with a flexible hinge mechanism, a joining mechanism including a catching mechanism and a connecting mechanism, said joining mechanism retaining adjacent ones of said elements in a substantially perpendicular arrangement, each of said elements including at least one of said catching mechanism and said connecting mechanism and adjacent ones of said elements contain alternate ones of said catching mechanism and said connecting mechanism; and a back element linearly attached with a flexible hinge mechanism along an edge of each of said side elements, wherein said back element includes a snap fit retaining mechanism along a top end and a bottom end of each edge. | 12-30-2010 |
20110118099 | Vertical plate centrifuge - A Microtiter plate centrifuge is disclosed. The centrifuge includes a motor assembly, a rotor assembly attached to the motor assembly via a shaft, the rotor assembly including at least two slots, symmetrically positioned, with respect to the shaft and a channel corresponding to each of said slots. The channels extending from the rotor assembly are suitable for holding Microtiter plates in a vertical position. Also included is a bottom plate engaging a brake pad, which when engaged creates sufficient friction to halt rotation of the rotor assembly. | 05-19-2011 |
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20090214101 | Targeted Nanostructures for Cellular Imaging - Compositions and methods related to targeted carbon nanostructures. More particularly, targeted carbon nanostructures comprising: a C | 08-27-2009 |
20100068151 | MULTIMODALITY MOLECULAR IMAGING WITH THERAPEUTIC CONJUGATES - Disclosed are pharmaceutical compounds comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety, an anti-cell proliferation moiety, and a chelator moiety. Also disclosed are methods for treating a subject with a hyperproliferative disease, methods for diagnosing presence of a hyperproliferative disease in a subject, and methods for detecting a therapeutic response in a subject that employ the pharmaceutical compounds of the present invention. | 03-18-2010 |
20110002910 | THERAPEUTIC AGENTS COMPRISING PRO-APOPTOTIC PROTEINS - The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax. | 01-06-2011 |
20110288275 | Modified Proteins, Designer Toxins, and Methods of Making Thereof - The present invention concerns methods of reducing the antigenicity of a proteinaceous compound while maintaining the compounds biological activity, as well as proteinaceous compositions with biological activity but reduced antigenicity. These methods and compositions have significant benefits to a subject in need of such compounds and compositions. Also included are modified toxin compounds that are truncated and/or possess reduce antigenicity. Such designer toxins have therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative benefits, particularly as immunotoxins. Methods of treating cancer using these immunotoxins are provided. | 11-24-2011 |
20120252097 | Therapeutic Agents Comprising Pro-Apoptotic Proteins - The present invention relates to targeted killing of a cell utilizing a chimeric polypeptide comprising a cell-specific targeting moiety and a signal transduction pathway factor. In a preferred embodiment, the signal transduction pathway factor is an apoptosis-inducing factor, such as granzyme B, granzyme A, or Bax. | 10-04-2012 |
20140140976 | SERINE PROTEASE MOLECULES AND THERAPIES - Cell-targeted serine protease constructs are provided. Such constructs can be used in methods for targeted cell killing such as for treatment cell of proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer). In some aspects, recombinant serine proteases, such as Granzyme B polypeptides, are provided that exhibit improved stability and cell toxicity. Methods and compositions for treating lapatinib or trastuzumab-resistant cancers are also provided. | 05-22-2014 |
20140314760 | SERINE PROTEASE MOLECULES AND THERAPIES - Cell-targeted serine protease constructs are provided. Such constructs can be used in methods for targeted cell killing such as for treatment cell of proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer). In some aspects, recombinant serine proteases, such as Granzyme B polypeptides, are provided that exhibit improved stability and cell toxicity. Methods and compositions for treating lapatinib or trastuzumab-resistant cancers are also provided. | 10-23-2014 |
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20080292544 | Modified Proteins, Designer Toxins, and Methods of Making Thereof - The present invention concerns methods of reducing the antigenicity of a proteinaceous compound while maintaining the compounds biological activity, as well as proteinaceous compositions with biological activity but reduced antigenicity. These methods and compositions have significant benefits to a subject in need of such compounds and compositions. Also included are modified toxin compounds that are truncated and/or possess reduce antigenicity. Such designer toxins have therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative benefits, particularly as immunotoxins. Methods of treating cancer using these immunotoxins are provided. | 11-27-2008 |
20100247518 | MODIFIED PROTEINS, DESIGNER TOXINS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THEREOF - The present invention concerns methods of reducing the antigenicity of a proteinaceous compound while maintaining the compounds biological activity, as well as proteinaceous compositions with biological activity but reduced antigenicity. These methods and compositions have significant benefits to a subject in need of such compounds and compositions. Also included are modified toxin compounds that are truncated and/or possess reduce antigenicity. Such designer toxins have therapeutic, diagnostic, and preventative benefits, particularly as immunotoxins. Methods of treating cancer using these immunotoxins are provided. | 09-30-2010 |
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20090308401 | Anti-snoring device - An anti-snoring device including first and second arcuate members. The first member defines a receptacle for receiving teeth located on either of the user's upper or lower jaw, and a first plurality of fasteners on an opposite side and extending outwardly therefrom. The second member defines a receptacle for receiving teeth located on the other of the user's upper or lower jaws, and a second plurality of fasteners on an opposite side and extending outwardly therefrom. The first and second plurality of fasteners are each formed by elongate, parallel extending projections that define voids therebetween. Selective engagement of the projections and voids allows the first and second members to be secured together in a plurality of different relative positions. | 12-17-2009 |
20100056348 | Portable Mountable Upper-Body Exercise Device - An exercise apparatus includes a handle bar and a resistance assembly, coupled to the handle bar. The resistance assembly includes a housing having first and second opposed parts, and permitting movement of the handle bar about a rotational axis upon applying force to the handle bar. A resistance mechanism resists movement of the handle bar about the rotational axis. A screw, mounted lengthwise along the rotational axis, and engaging a threaded receptacle, adjustably compresses the spacing between the housing parts and modifies resistance to movement of the handle bar. One of the screw and the receptacle is coupled to an adjustment knob setting a user-defined resistance. A clamp, coupled to the housing, removably attaches the exterior of the first housing part to a member. A user grasps the handle bar and moves it by applying force corresponding to the resistance setting. The clamp can be utilized without operating the knob. | 03-04-2010 |
20120080893 | Scoop Device with Articulated-Arm Sifting Action - A scoop device having a scoop and a handle with an articulated connection that allows for a sift plate to be operated by manual manipulation of an actuator bar. The actuator bar is operatively connected to the sift plate by means of a reciprocating bar in an articulating manner. The sift plate is positioned to slide along the bottom of the scoop. The actuator bar, which is contained within and a part of the handle, may be spring biased. The scoop bottom and sift plate may include slotted openings. Manipulation of the actuator bar causes the reciprocating bar to rotate, in turn causing the sift plate to move back and forth, thereby sifting, straining or otherwise separating fresh particulate from scoop. | 04-05-2012 |
20120277906 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FLAVORED ICE MAKING - A method and system may make iced beverages containing flavored ice cubes made from a flavored beverage. The method and system may include dynamically altering a freeze-cycle of an ice maker to account for various parameters, such as freezer temperature. When freezer temperature rises above a set-point temperature, the freeze-cycle may be stopped, and only resumed once the freezer temperature returns to back below the set-point temperature. The freeze-cycle may be dynamically lengthened by the amount of time that the freezer temperature remains above the set-point temperature. The set-point temperature may be substantially below the freezing point of the beverage, which in turn may be below the freezing point of water, to ensure that the beverage is frozen into ice cubes at the completion of the freeze-cycle. In one embodiment, the flavored beverage may have a non-clear color, such as coffee, and the flavored ice cubes are coffee ice cubes. | 11-01-2012 |