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Aaron Roth, San Jose, CA US
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20100239411 | DUAL-MODE WIND MACHINE - A hybrid wind machine includes a fan shaft to drive a fan, and an electrical motor/generator combination, coupled to the first shaft, so as to allow the electrical motor/generator to drive the fan shaft when the wind machine is operating in a wind generating mode. Further, the coupling of the electrical motor/generator combination to the fan shaft allows the fan shaft to drive the electrical motor/generator combination as an electrical generator when the wind machine is operating in a power generating mode. | 09-23-2010 |
Alan Steven Roth, San Francisco, CA US
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20080260202 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING PHOTOREALISTIC MOSAICS - Systems and methods for constructing photorealistic mosaics are described. One embodiment of the invention includes capturing an image of a sheet that includes a plurality of pieces of material, determining the location of each piece of material on the sheet from the captured image, extracting images of each piece of material on the sheet from the captured image, storing an image of each piece of material and information concerning the location of the piece of material in a database and using the images in the database and the target image to identify pieces of material to be used in the construction of the photorealistic mosaic. | 10-23-2008 |
Alex Roth, Redwood City, CA US
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20140235361 | Torque Shaft and Torque Shaft Drive - Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. The torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. The torque shafts are useful for procedures that require torque and pushability to drive or deploy a device. The flexibility and pushability of the torque shafts enable them to curve along a tortuous path, and the torque transferring capability of the shafts enable them to transmit torque along the shaft. | 08-21-2014 |
Alex T. Roth, San Jose, CA US
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20120095536 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY WAY OF A TRANSLUMINALLY INSERTABLE HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature. | 04-19-2012 |
20130090709 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGIONAL AND WHOLE BODY TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and | 04-11-2013 |
20130150929 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROL OF A PATIENT'S BODY TEMPERATURE BY WAY OF A TRANSLUMINALLY INSERTABLE HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - Methods and apparatuses for temperature modification of a patient, or selected regions thereof, including an induced state of hypothermia. The temperature modification is accomplished using an in-dwelling heat exchange catheter within which a fluid heat exchange medium circulates. A heat exchange cassette of any one of several disclosed variations is attached to the circulatory conduits of the catheter, the heat exchange cassette being sized to engage a cavity within one of various described re-usable control units. The control units include a heater/cooler device, a user input device, and a processor connected to receive input from various sensors around the body and the system. The heater/cooler device may be thermoelectric to enable both heating and 15″ cooling based on polarity. A temperature control scheme for ramping the body temperature up or down without overshoot is provided. The disposable heat exchange cassettes may include an integral pump head that engages with a pump drive mechanism within the re-usable control unit. More than one control unit may be provided to receive the same heat exchange cassette so that, for example, a large capacity control unit can be used initially, and a smaller, battery-powered unit can be substituted once the patient reaches the desired target temperature. | 06-13-2013 |
Alex T. Roth, Redwood City, CA US
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20090099554 | Elongate Flexible Torque Instruments And Methods Of Use - Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, the torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. An apparatus for transmission of torque includes an elongate body, comprising a plurality of joint segments, each joint segment configured to pivot with respect to an adjacent segment and being further configured to have at least two link elements. | 04-16-2009 |
20090132035 | Prosthetic Heart Valves, Support Structures and Systems and Methods for Implanting the Same - Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices may be adapted for use in minimally invasive or endovascular surgical procedures. | 05-21-2009 |
20100094088 | TENDON-DRIVEN ENDOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope has an elongated body with a manually or selectively steerable distal portion and an automatically controlled, segmented proximal portion. The steerable distal portion and the segment of the controllable portion are actuated by at least two tendons. As the endoscope is advanced, the user maneuvers the distal portion, and a motion controller actuates tendons in the segmented proximal portion so that the proximal portion assumes the selected curve of the selectively steerable distal portion. By this method the selected curves are propagated along the endoscope body so that the endoscope largely conforms to the pathway selected. When the endoscope is withdrawn proximally, the selected curves can propagate distally along the endoscope body. This allows the endoscope to negotiate tortuous curves along a desired path through or around and between organs within the body. | 04-15-2010 |
20110092777 | REMOTE TISSUE RETRACTION DEVICE - A medical device for managing tissue in an organ, such as the stomach, for retracting or positioning tissue and related organs to allow certain regions of the stomach to be acquired for a gastroplasty procedure. The medical device includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a tissue treatment device attached to the distal end of the elongated body. The tissue treatment device includes a first jaw opposite a second jaw, and each jaw is adapted to acquire tissue. A retractor is disposed along the tissue treatment device and adapted to be moveable from a delivery position to a retraction position to move or manage the tissue of the stomach. The medical device also includes a collapsible barrier disposed between the first and second jaws of the tissue treatment device to direct tissue into the first and second jaws separately. | 04-21-2011 |
20110166585 | SINGLE FOLD DEVICE FOR TISSUE FIXATION - A system for tissue approximation and fixation is described herein. A device is advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body to create one or several divisions or plications within a hollow body organ. The system comprises a stapler assembly having a tissue acquisition member and a tissue fixation member. The stapler assembly approximates tissue from within the hollow body organ with the acquisition member and then affixes the approximated tissue with the fixation member. In one method, the system can be used as a secondary procedure to reduce the size of a stoma within the hollow body organ. | 07-07-2011 |
20110208276 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGIONAL AND WHOLE BODY TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 08-25-2011 |
20110208277 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGIONAL AND WHOLE BODY TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 08-25-2011 |
20110208278 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGIONAL AND WHOLE BODY TEMPERATURE MODIFICATION - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 08-25-2011 |
20110306836 | TENDON-DRIVEN ENDOSCOPE AND METHODS OF USE - A steerable, tendon-driven endoscope is described herein. The endoscope has an elongated body with a manually or selectively steerable distal portion and an automatically controlled, segmented proximal portion. The steerable distal portion and the segment of the controllable portion are actuated by at least two tendons. As the endoscope is advanced, the user maneuvers the distal portion, and a motion controller actuates tendons in the segmented proximal portion so that the proximal portion assumes the selected curve of the selectively steerable distal portion. By this method the selected curves are propagated along the endoscope body so that the endoscope largely conforms to the pathway selected. When the endoscope is withdrawn proximally, the selected curves can propagate distally along the endoscope body. This allows the endoscope to negotiate tortuous curves along a desired path through or around and between organs within the body. | 12-15-2011 |
20120035719 | Prosthetic Heart Valves, Support Structures and Systems and Methods for Implanting the Same - Prosthetic valves and their component parts are described, as are prosthetic valve delivery devices and methods for their use. The prosthetic valves are particularly adapted for use in percutaneous aortic valve replacement procedures. The delivery devices are particularly adapted for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures. | 02-09-2012 |
20120083657 | Remote Tissue Retraction Device - A medical device for managing tissue in an organ, such as the stomach, for retracting or positioning tissue and related organs to allow certain regions of the stomach to be acquired for a gastroplasty procedure. The medical device includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end, and a tissue treatment device attached to the distal end of the elongated body. The tissue treatment device includes a first jaw opposite a second jaw, and each jaw is adapted to acquire tissue. A retractor is disposed along the tissue treatment device and adapted to be moveable from a delivery position to a retraction position to move or manage the tissue of the stomach. The medical device also includes a collapsible barrier disposed between the first and second jaws of the tissue treatment device to direct tissue into the first and second jaws separately. | 04-05-2012 |
20120165844 | SINGLE FOLD DEVICE FOR TISSUE FIXATION - A system for tissue approximation and fixation is described herein. A device is advanced in a minimally invasive manner within a patient's body to create one or several divisions or plications within a hollow body organ. The system comprises a stapler assembly having a tissue acquisition member and a tissue fixation member. The stapler assembly approximates tissue from within the hollow body organ with the acquisition member and then affixes the approximated tissue with the fixation member. In one method, the system can be used as a secondary procedure to reduce the size of a stoma within the hollow body organ. | 06-28-2012 |
20120226338 | DISPOSABLE CASSETTE FOR INTRAVASCULAR HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 09-06-2012 |
20120303005 | Torque Shaft and Torque Drive - Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. The torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. The torque shafts are useful for procedures that require torque and pushability to drive or deploy a device. The flexibility and pushability of the torque shafts enable them to curve along a tortuous path, and the torque transferring capability of the shafts enable them to transmit torque along the shaft. | 11-29-2012 |
20130150930 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MODIFYING THE TEMPERATURE OF A PATIENT - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 06-13-2013 |
20140148787 | ELONGATE FLEXIBLE TORQUE INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF USE - Torque shafts and other related systems and methods are described herein. In one embodiment, the torque shafts are both flexible and capable of transmitting torque. An apparatus for transmission of torque includes an elongate body, comprising a plurality of joint segments, each joint segment configured to pivot with respect to an adjacent segment and being further configured to have at least two link elements. | 05-29-2014 |
20140364928 | DISPOSABLE CASSETTE FOR INTRAVASCULAR HEAT EXCHANGE CATHETER - A heat exchange fluid supply system for supplying a heat exchange fluid to an intravascular heat exchange catheter includes a disposable cassette having a bulkhead and an external heat exchanger, and which is configured to operate in combination with a reusable master control unit. The bulkhead includes a reservoir section and a pump section. The reservoir section is provided with a means to monitor the amount of heat exchange fluid that is in the system. The bulkhead provides the mechanism for priming the system with heat exchange fluid from an external source and for circulating fluid to the catheter in a closed circuit. The pump section is configured to allow for pumping of heat exchange fluid at a constant pressure. | 12-11-2014 |
Anthony G. Roth, Laguna Niguel, CA US
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20090326993 | Time Delimited Multiple Admission Method and System - Systems and methods are disclosed for providing a provision of access to services. A time delimited, multiple use ticket/admissions card is provided that controls admission to services offered by participating service providers. The ticket/admissions card is issued to a ticket holder, and the card is valid for a certain amount of uses, where each use should be completed during a certain period of time. The first use of the card, for example, should be completed within a first time period, and if the first use is not completed during this first time period, then the first use expires; the second use of the card should be completed within a second time period, and if the second use is not completed during this second time period, then the second use expires. In this way, the ticket/admissions card provides a time delimited, multiple use scheme to control allowed admittance to authorized services. | 12-31-2009 |
20100325058 | Organizational Network System and Method - Techniques for organizational networking for improving efficiency of organizations at performing various organizational tasks are disclosed. A method of organizational networking automatically updates content in an organizational network based on roles of members within an organizational hierarchy. A technique for creating a new subnetwork based on hierarchies associated with existing organizational subnetworks is also disclosed. An advertising engine distributes ads from a partner entity to members of an organization by way of another member of the organization to avoid direct transmission of third party marketing materials to members. A single electronic calendar is provided for an entire organization and may be updated and shared with other organizations automatically based on roles of members. Techniques disclosed herein increase efficiency for organizations and usability of networking tools for members. | 12-23-2010 |
Arthur J. Roth, Orinda, CA US
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20100116180 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL MATERIAL - A composite structural material suitable, for example, as a replacement for wooden boards, is disclosed. It comprises a dimensionally stable core material ensheathed in a dimensionally stable, laminar covering that is adherent to the core material. The laminar covering is comprised of at least one layer of parallel cords ( | 05-13-2010 |
Barent Roth, Santa Monica, CA US
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20100101974 | Reusable Shipping Container - The present invention relates to shipping containers, and more particularly to a reusable shipping container with reusable cushioning. In one embodiment, a reusable shipping container for shipping an item includes first and second outer trays, and first and second cushions. Each cushion is received in one of the outer trays, and each cushion has an open, hollow dome. The dome extends substantially across the respective outer tray. The first and second outer trays are engageable to close the container, with the domes of the first and second cushions facing each other. Each dome is made of a resilient material that is deflectable into a substantially concave bowl to receive an item between the facing domes during shipment. | 04-29-2010 |
Barent Roth, Torrance, CA US
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20090084703 | REUSABLE SHIPPING CONTAINER - In an embodiment according to the invention, a reusable shipping container for shipping an item includes an outer clamshell carton and first and second convex pillows. The outer clamshell carton has first and second receptacles foldable toward each other along a hinge. The first convex pillow is foldable in and out of the first receptacle, and the second convex pillow is foldable in and out of the second receptacle. The first and second convex pillows face each other when they are folded into the respective first and second receptacles and the outer clamshell carton is closed. The first and second convex pillows are resilient to deflect into a concave shape with the item between them. The outer clamshell carton, the hinge, and the first and second convex pillows are integrally molded from one material. | 04-02-2009 |
Ben Roth, Fremont, CA US
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20130233336 | Hair styling device - A hair styling device dry and/or to form a hair strand into a curl by suctioning hair into a hair styling chamber is disclosed. The device has a main styling chamber and air flow channel parallel to the styling chamber. The device has a vacuum impeller mounted in a fan chamber. The fan chamber is aerodynamically connected to the main styling chamber and to the air flow channel. The styling chamber has a styling form, which in the depicted embodiment is a spiral for forming spiral curls. The styling form can be heated directly by a heater and the air flow channel can have heating elements to heat the air flowing through it. At the opposite end of the body from the impeller, there is a hair inlet with a mixing tip through which hair is drawn into the styling chamber around the styling form by suction of the air flow. | 09-12-2013 |
Ben Martin Roth, Fullerton, CA US
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20140180756 | Method and System for Modeling Workforce Turnover Propensity - Systems, methods and devices for modeling workforce turnover propensity is disclosed. The system can include a memory that stores instructions and a processor that executes the instructions to perform operations. The operations can include receiving questionnaire responses to a questionnaire that elicits a perception of employee turnover factors of a plurality of representatives, where the questionnaire responses are provided by one of company representatives, company workforce representatives or a combination thereof. The operations also can include selecting questionnaire responses of the representatives, calculating representative questionnaire scores and comparing the representative questionnaire scores to a statistical model. Further, the operations can include determining an employee turnover propensity based on comparing the representative questionnaire scores to the statistical model, where the employee turnover propensity indicates a likelihood that an employee will leave a particular job. | 06-26-2014 |
20140278656 | Service Level Model, Algorithm, Systems and Methods - Systems and methods for modeling staffing service levels in a workplace is disclosed. Such a system can include memory that stores instructions and a processor that executes the instructions to perform operations. The operations can include receiving questionnaire responses to a questionnaire that elicits a perception of staffing service level factors of a plurality of representatives, where the questionnaire responses are provided by one of company representatives, company workforce representatives or a combination thereof. The operations can also include selecting questionnaire responses of the representatives, determining an expected staffing service level, calculating representative questionnaire scores, comparing the representative questionnaire scores to a statistical model, and determining a staffing service level tendency based on comparing the representative questionnaire scores to the statistical model, where the staffing service level tendency indicates a likelihood that a maximum staffing service level will at least meet the expected staffing service level given the current circumstances of the company. | 09-18-2014 |
Bill Roth, San Jose`, CA US
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20090138856 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE TESTING AND DETERMINING A FRUSTRATION INDEX - A system and method for determining a frustration index for a software suite based upon the measurements of the software's performance. The frustration index communicates the overall state of a customer's performance-related user experience as defined by a set of testing criteria and specified testing scenarios. Actual test measurements of one or more pre-specified criteria in one or more pre-specified testing scenarios or operating environments are first received, calculated or otherwise determined. Priority weights are provided for each of the pre-specified criteria in each of the pre-specified testing scenarios. Actual test measurements are then compared to target quantities, to provide a delta percentage between the actual measurements and the target quantities. The frustration index (or indices) is calculated as the result of a ratio of the delta percentage between the actual and the target to the priority weight of the criterion. | 05-28-2009 |
Christopher B. Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20120288913 | NOVEL FUSION PARTNERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CRYSTALLIZING G-PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTORS - GPCR-fusion partner proteins comprising G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) of GPCRs and fusion partners such as rubredoxin, cytochrome b562 RIL (Bril, bRIL, BRIL), T4 lysozyme C-terminal fragment (Cterm-T4L), flavodoxin, or xylanase either substituted for some or all of the third intracellular loop of the GPCR between the fifth and sixth helix of the GPCR are described or attached to an terminus or C terminus of the GPCR. GPCR-fusion partner proteins in crystalline form, optionally of a quality suitable for x-ray crystallographic structure determination of the GPCR, are described. Methods of using fusion partners in GPCR-fusion partner proteins to support crystallization of GPCR-fusion partner proteins for x-ray crystallographic structure determination of the GPCR, are described. Methods of identifying other suitable fusion partners through screening of protein data banks are also described. | 11-15-2012 |
Curtis Roth, Tustin, CA US
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20100051546 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A water treatment and conveyance system includes a plurality of substantially planar membrane elements arranged in a stack. Adjacent membrane elements in the stack are spaced apart from one another by element spacers. The element spacers have one or more openings that are in fluid communication with the permeate sides of adjacent membrane elements. The openings are sealed off from the source water sides of the membrane elements by one or more sealing members. The openings in the element spacers cooperate to define a conduit for the filtered permeate. Methods for treating water and conveying treated water are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
Curtis Roth, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA US
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20110186513 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes. | 08-04-2011 |
20120000851 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes. A pressure differential across the membranes can be periodically reduced or eliminated, for example by closing a permeate valve, while the feed water continues to circulate. | 01-05-2012 |
20140197086 | WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes. | 07-17-2014 |
Daniel B. Roth, Menlo Park, CA US
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20130218081 | Pharmaceutical Delivery Device and Method for Providing Ocular Treatment - Disclosed herein is a novel pharmaceutical delivery device that provides controlled, sustained local delivery of a therapeutic agent of interest to a target tissue of interest, for example, the vitreous tissue of the eye, over an extended period of time. | 08-22-2013 |
David Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20100112008 | TUBERCULOSIS NUCLEIC ACIDS, POLYPEPTIDES AND IMMUNOGENIC COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides transcriptionally active Mtb polynucleotides, recombinant Mtb peptides and polypeptides, and immunogenic Mtb antigens. Immunogenic compositions are also provided that may be useful as recombinant, subunit and DNA vaccines. In addition the invention provides diagnostic kits for Mtb. | 05-06-2010 |
David M. Roth, La Jolla, CA US
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20130224163 | NEURONAL SPECIFIC TARGETING OF CAVEOLIN EXPRESSION TO RESTORE SYNAPTIC SIGNALING AND IMPROVE COGNITIVE FUNCTION IN THE NEURODEGENERATIVE BRAIN AND MOTOR FUNCTION IN SPINAL CORD - The invention provides an expression system for producing Caveolin-1 in neuronal cells or neural stem cells comprising a neuron-specific regulatory element and a nucleic acid sequence encoding Caveolin-1. | 08-29-2013 |
David William Roth, San Francisco, CA US
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20120130829 | Bidding for placement of advertisements in real time - An advertisement is selected when an advertising opportunity arises through a competitive bidding process. A computer system receives an indication of the advertising opportunity, and in response to receiving the indication, the computer system selects a bid from a plurality of bids. An advertisement associated with the selected bid is served to a browser to be viewed in conjunction with a web page. | 05-24-2012 |
Emile Roth, Campbell, CA US
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20090037462 | SINGLE-OPERATION ON-LINE SCHEMA EVOLUTION - A method for modifying an original data object in a database using a single command is disclosed. The single command is first validated. Once the command has been validated a ghost data object is created using the new definition. The ghost data object is populated with data from the original object. The transaction log records from the original data object are applied to the ghost data object. The original data object is then locked for exclusive access. The final transaction log records from the original data object are applied to the ghost data object. In the final step the database switches to the new data object. Dependent objects are automatically transformed as part of the same operation. | 02-05-2009 |
Georg Roth, San Anselmo, CA US
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20090196915 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING INFLUENZA PROTEINS - The invention provides compositions of influenza proteins, such as matrix and nucleoprotein, that are presented to an individual's immune system as multimeric displays to induce an immune response. The compositions are optionally associated with any type of immunomodulatory compound (IMC) comprising an immunostimulatory sequences (ISS). The invention further provides compositions of influenza matrix and nucleoproteins that can induce cellular and/or humoral immune response. The invention also provides methods of making and using these compositions, e.g., as a vaccine, for ameliorating symptoms associated with infection with influenza virus or for reducing the risk of infection with influenza virus. | 08-06-2009 |
20130089596 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING INFLUENZA PROTEINS - The invention provides compositions of influenza proteins, such as matrix and nucleoprotein, that are presented to an individual's immune system as multimeric displays to induce an immune response. The compositions are optionally associated with any type of immunomodulatory compound (IMC) comprising an immunostimulatory sequences (ISS). The invention further provides compositions of influenza matrix and nucleoproteins that can induce cellular and/or humoral immune response. The invention also provides methods of making and using these compositions, e.g., as a vaccine, for ameliorating symptoms associated with infection with influenza virus or for reducing the risk of infection with influenza virus. | 04-11-2013 |
Issac Roth, San Francisco, CA US
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20110302569 | FACILITATING THE EXECUTION OF WEB APPLICATIONS IN THE CLOUD - A facility for executing an application program in a cloud computing environment is described. The facility identifies dependencies of the application program, and identifies support software components that satisfy the identified dependencies. The facility then causes the application to be executed in conjunction with the identified support software components on the nodes of the cloud computing environment on which they were installed. | 12-08-2011 |
James Roth, Novato, CA US
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20140095358 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISPLAYING TIME-SENSITIVE AVAILABILITY AND PROMOTIONS FOR PRODUCTS - Methods and systems are described herein for providing a storefront administration application which provides improved design and review capabilities for the makers of virtual storefronts. The storefront administration application receives, stores, and processes information associated with virtual storefronts and product listings to allow sellers the ability to inspect and modify the appearance of their virtual storefronts at a past, current, and/or future date based on the products that are, or will be, available. | 04-03-2014 |
Janet T. Roth, Oakland, CA US
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20100063895 | MOBILE ACCOUNT AUTHENTICATION SERVICE - A payment authentication service authenticates the identity of a payer during online transactions. The authentication service allows a card issuer to verify a cardholder's identity using a variety of authentication methods, such as with the use of tokens. Authenticating the identity of a cardholder during an online transaction involves querying an access control server to determine if a cardholder is enrolled in the payment authentication service, requesting a password from the cardholder, verifying the password, and notifying a merchant whether the cardholder's authenticity has been verified. Systems for implementing the authentication service in which a cardholder uses a mobile device capable of transmitting messages via the Internet are described. Systems for implementing the authentication service in which a cardholder uses a mobile device capable of transmitting messages through voice and messaging channels is also described. | 03-11-2010 |
20120066129 | DATA AUTHENTICATION AND PROVISIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Techniques for authenticating the identity and validating the profile of an individual (“a presenter”) who presents him or herself to another party (“an acceptor”) as having a certain identity and having certain corresponding profile data are described. The invention can be advantageously used in Internet transactions where such authentication and validation is difficult to perform. The techniques of the present invention allow the trusted party to give a definitive answer regarding the authentication of identity and validity of profile data. Other services such as profile data provisioning and profile data updating can also be performed. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066130 | DATA AUTHENTICATION AND PROVISIONING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Techniques for authenticating the identity and validating the profile of an individual (“a presenter”) who presents him or herself to another party (“an acceptor”) as having a certain identity and having certain corresponding profile data are described. The invention can be advantageously used in Internet transactions where such authentication and validation is difficult to perform. The techniques of the present invention allow the trusted party to give a definitive answer regarding the authentication of identity and validity of profile data. Other services such as profile data provisioning and profile data updating can also be performed. | 03-15-2012 |
Jason Roth, Burlingame, CA US
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20120179598 | Systems and Methods for Assessing Metrics of Loans, Financial Instruments and Financial Entities - A method, system and computer program product for assessing performance metrics of loans, financial instruments and financial entities based on score values and/or characteristic models. | 07-12-2012 |
Jeremy R. Roth, Irvine, CA US
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20130169412 | Haptic Footswitch Treadle - A haptic footswitch treadle for use in microsurgical systems is disclosed. The haptic footswitch treadle includes a haptic surface coupled to a pivotable treadle base and configured to convey vibratory haptic feedback to a surgeon. The haptic footswitch includes a positional sensor coupled to the treadle base and suspension elements and actuators positioned between the haptic surface and the treadle base. The actuators are configured to move the suspension elements and the haptic surface based on command signals generated by haptic software applications in response to data from the positional sensor. | 07-04-2013 |
John Roth, Davis, CA US
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20120264174 | ASSAY FOR VITAMIN B12 ABSORPTION AND METHOD OF MAKING LABELED VITAMIN B12 - The invention provides methods for labeling vitamin B12 with | 10-18-2012 |
Jonathan D. Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20080207512 | Methods for Treating Obesity and Obesity Related and Disorders - Methods for treating obesity or obesity related disorders are disclosed. These methods include the use of anti-obesity agents directed to the forebrain in combination with anti-obesity agents directed to the hindbrain. | 08-28-2008 |
20090156474 | Methods for treating obesity and obesity related diseases and disorders - Methods for treating obesity or obesity related disorders are disclosed. These methods include the use of anti-obesity agents directed to the forebrain in combination with anti-obesity agents directed to the hindbrain. | 06-18-2009 |
Jonathan David Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20100099619 | PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE FAMILY MOTIFS, POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides novel Pancreatic Polypeptide Family (“PPF”) polypeptides and methods for their use. | 04-22-2010 |
20100323955 | METHODS FOR TREATING OBESITY AND OBESITY RELATED DISEASES AND DISORDERS - Methods for treating obesity or obesity related disorders are disclosed. These methods include the use of anti-obesity agents directed to the forebrain in combination with anti-obesity agents directed to the hindbrain. | 12-23-2010 |
20120071401 | AMYLIN AGONIST COMPOUNDS FOR ESTROGEN-DEFICIENT MAMMALS - Provided herein are methods to treat estrogen deficiency in mammals by administering amylin agonist compounds. Also provided herein are methods to treat obesity and overweight in estrogen-deficient mammals; methods to reduce or maintain body weight and/or body fat in estrogen-deficient mammals; and methods to increase Bdnf levels in mammals by administering effective amounts of amylin agonist compounds. The estrogen deficiency may be caused by menopause, perimenopause, post-menopause, ovarian dysfunction, an overectomy, a hysterectomy, and the like. The amylin agonist compounds may be any known in the art or described herein, such as pramlintide, davalintide, or SEQ ID NO: 142. | 03-22-2012 |
20130274182 | ENGINEERED POLYPEPTIDES HAVING ENHANCED DURATION OF ACTION - Compounds are provided having inter alia good duration of action, high potency and/or convenient dosing regimens including once weekly administration. The compounds are engineered polypeptides which incorporate an albumin binding domain in combination with one or more biologically active polypeptides. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment for diseases and disorders including lipodystrophy, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, overweight, obesity, hypothalamic amenorrhea, Alzheimer's disease, leptin deficiency, fatty liver disease or diabetes (including type I and type II). Additional diseases and disorders which can be treated by the compounds and methods described herein include nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic syndrome X and Huntington's Disease. | 10-17-2013 |
20130303442 | PANCREATIC POLYPEPTIDE FAMILY MOTIFS, POLYPEPTIDES AND METHODS COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention provides novel Pancreatic Polypeptide Family (“PPF”) polypeptides and methods for their use. | 11-14-2013 |
20140066368 | Methods For Affecting Body Composition - Methods for affecting body composition include the use of amylin or amylin agonist(s). Total body weight be reduced, maintained or even increased; however, the body fat is reduced or body fat gain is prevented, while lean body mass is maintained or increased. | 03-06-2014 |
20140256621 | ENGINEERED POYPEPTIDES HAVING ENHANCED DURATION OF ACTION AND REDUCED IMMUNOGENICITY - Compounds are provided having inter alia good duration of action, high potency and/or convenient dosing regimens including once weekly administration. The compounds are engineered polypeptides which incorporate an albumin binding domain in combination with one or more biologically active polypeptides. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment for diseases and disorders including lipodystrophy, dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, overweight, obesity, hypothalamic amenorrhea, Alzheimer's disease, leptin deficiency, fatty liver disease or diabetes (including type I and type II). Additional diseases and disorders which can be treated by the compounds and methods described herein include nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic syndrome X and Huntington's Disease. | 09-11-2014 |
Jonathan E. Roth, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20110109914 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POLARIZATION-SENSITIVE OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - A method and apparatus for extracting the vector optical properties of biological samples with micron-scale resolution in three dimensions, using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PS-OCT). The method measures net retardance, net fast axis, and reflectivity. Polarization sensing is accomplished by illuminating the sample with at least three separate polarization states, using consecutive acquisitions of the same pixel, A-scan, or B-scan. The method can be implemented using non-polarization-maintaining fiber and a single detector. This PS-OCT method reported measures fast axis explicitly. In a calibration test of the system, net retardance was measured with an average error of 7.5° (standard deviation) 2.2° over the retardance range 0° to 180°, and fast axis with average error of 4.8° over the range 0° to 180°. | 05-12-2011 |
Jonathan E. Roth, Stanford, CA US
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20090086302 | OPTICAL MODULATOR WITH SIDE ACCESS - An electro-optic semiconductor device (e.g., an optical modulator) having side access and beam propagation within the device is provided. Side access for the optical input and/or output facilitates disposition of electronic circuitry and/or heat sinking structures on the top and bottom surfaces of the modulator. Internal beam propagation instead of internal waveguiding advantageously simplifies optical coupling and alignment to the modulator. Interaction length within the device is preferably enhanced by passing through the device active region at a relatively shallow angle. The internally propagating beam is reflected from a reflective face parallel to the device active region. The side faces can be perpendicular or tilted with respect to the reflective face. Tilted side faces are preferably tilted to provide external beam paths parallel to the reflective face. Internal reflection from an angled side face can be employed to provide configurations having one side port and one top or bottom port. | 04-02-2009 |
Jonathan Edgar Roth, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20140212092 | ATHERMAL OPTICAL FILTER WITH ACTIVE TUNING AND SIMPLIFIED CONTROL - Embodiments of the invention describe systems, apparatuses and methods for providing athermicity and a tunable spectral response for optical filters. Finite impulse response (FIR) filters are commonly implemented in photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to make devices such as wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) devices, asymmetric Mach-Zehnder interferometers (AMZIs) and array waveguide gratings (AWGs). Athermicity of an FIR filter describes maintaining a consistent frequency transmission spectrum as the ambient temperature changes. A tunable spectral response for an FIR filter describes changing the spectrum of an FIR filter based on its application, as well as potentially correcting for fabrication deviations from the design. In addition, embodiments of the invention reduce energy dissipation requirements and control complexity compared to prior art solutions. | 07-31-2014 |
Jonathane E. Roth, Santa Barbara, CA US
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20140064658 | THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR PHOTONIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS - Embodiments of the invention describe apparatuses, systems, and methods of thermal management for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Embodiments include a first device and a second device comprising including waveguides, wherein the first and second devices have different thermal operating conditions. A first region is adjacent to a waveguide of the first device, wherein its optical mode is to be substantially confined by the first region, and wherein the first region has a first thermal conductivity to dissipate heat based on the thermal operating condition of the first device. A second region is adjacent to a waveguide of the second device, wherein its optical mode is to be substantially confined by the second region, and wherein the second region has a second thermal conductivity to dissipate heat based on the thermal operating condition of the second device. In some embodiments, thermal cross talk is reduced without significantly affecting optical performance. | 03-06-2014 |
Joshua Roth, Pacific Palisades, CA US
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20080273699 | SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE TRANSMISSION OF MASS NOTIFICATIONS - A system for authorizing the mass distribution of a digital message includes a CPU configured to prepare in digital form a message from an initiator, and to distribute the message to a plurality of recipients and/or recipient contact devices. The CPU is further configured to associate with the message data sets selected by the initiator, and: To compare the data sets with a set of authorization criteria, whereby the CPU determines if an authorization threshold has been crossed. To distribute the message if no authorization threshold has been crossed. To wait for authorization if any authorization threshold has been crossed, and, thereafter: to distribute the message if authorization is provided; or to not distribute the message if authorization is not provided. | 11-06-2008 |
20090086956 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THROTTLING MASS NOTIFICATIONS - A method for allocating a call batch that includes a plurality of calls, to one out of a possible “n” providers for near simultaneous transmission by the one provider to a plurality of recipients, wherein each of the “n” providers has an overall capacity and a current level of use. In particular, the method comprises computing the potential free capacity of each provider by subtracting the call batch size from the actual capacity, and dividing the potential free capacity by the overall capacity to determine the proportion potential free capacity; and allocating the call batch to the provider having the largest proportion potential free capacity. | 04-02-2009 |
20100156631 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING A PLURALITY OF NOTIFICATIONS IN A NOTIFICATION POOL - A method for transmitting a plurality of notifications in a notification pool includes determining a first notification batch having the plurality of notifications, and assigning a priority weight to each of the plurality of notifications, at least two of the priority weights being different. The method further includes inserting the first notification batch into the notification pool, and transmitting the plurality of notifications in the notification pool sequentially, based on the priority weights of the plurality of notifications. A system for transmitting a plurality of notifications is also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162114 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING PLURAL NOTIFICATIONS FROM PLURAL SOURCES - A system for displaying at least one notification from at least one source includes a processor configured to access the at least one notification from the at least one source, the at least one notification comprising content and geographical information. The processor is further configured to display the notification on a map based on the geographical information of the notification. A method for displaying at least one notification from at least one source is also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162364 | HIERARCHICAL STRUCTURE OF A NOTIFICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING RIGHTS BASED ON ROLES - A method for determining access privileges for transmitting mass notifications, is disclosed. The method includes storing information regarding user-level access privileges of a group to transmit a notification. The user group includes a user that inherits the user-level access privileges of the user group. The method also includes storing information regarding administrator-level access privileges of an administrator group, and permitting access to transmit the notification by the user based on the user's access privileges, the at least one notification, and the at least one recipient. The administrator group includes an administrator that inherits the administrator-level access privileges. The administration module is configurable by the administrator based on the administrator's access privileges. A system for determining access privileges for transmitting mass notifications is also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
Lew Roth, Los Angeles, CA US
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20120191779 | Bulletin Board Data Mapping and Presentation - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying information from a BBS. The system provides a method of sorting and presenting messages from a BBS in a way so that the relationship in message threads can be easily observed and related messages can be identified. The system provides a way to view messages and map message threads in two and three dimensions so that the content of messages can be easily reviewed and the relationship between messages can be seen and followed. The system allows a user to enter into a message thread at any point and to then produce a visualization of the related threads and messages associated with each individual message. The system provides interfaces for either a linear or threaded BBS or even a hybrid BBS that is some combination of linear and threaded. | 07-26-2012 |
20120197871 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION, DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 08-02-2012 |
20120200567 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 3D DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 08-09-2012 |
20140115541 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 3D DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 04-24-2014 |
20150032734 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 3D DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 01-29-2015 |
20150082160 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR 3D DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 03-19-2015 |
Lewis Roth, Los Angeles, CA US
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20140122467 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION, DISPLAY AND ANALYSIS OF DISPARATE DATA - The system provides a method and apparatus for sorting and displaying collections of communications. These communications can be a single type or multiple types of data and may come from email systems, bulletin boards, text messages, Facebook and Twitter postings and comments, financial transactions, travel itineraries or any other type of communications. The communications represented by the system can be electronic or physical as desired. The system can also present forwarded, copied, replied, or other types of communications. In one embodiment, the system provides a Universe View of a set of communications. The Universe View, in one embodiment, is a three dimensional representation of a plurality of cubes. Each cube represents a subset of a collection of communications. Each cube can be color coded or shaded to represent a dominant theme of the contents of the communications represented by the cube. | 05-01-2014 |
Lewis D. Roth, Los Angeles, CA US
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20090288168 | MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES FOR REAL-TIME MESSAGING NETWORKS - Techniques for managing instant message (IM) communications are provided. In various embodiments, IM communications in a plurality of network implementations are managed using one or more policies. A policy in the one or more policies includes an action applicable for an IM communication. Once an IM communications is received from an IM client, a policy that is applicable for that IM communication is determined. After determining an applicable policy, an action associated with the policy for the instant message communication is performed. Examples of actions that may be taken include recording the IM communication, modifying the IM communication, blocking the IM communication, forwarding the IM communication, and the like. | 11-19-2009 |
Maayan Roth, Mountain View, CA US
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20140122605 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING CONTACT GROUP MEMBER SUGGESTIONS - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs for identifying, using historical interactions associated with a first user, contact groups, where the first user is associated with each contact group, are provided. A score, with respect to a second user, is calculated for each contact group based on an amount of interaction between the second user and the respective contact group, thereby deriving a plurality of scores. A first contact group is determined. The first contact group has a first score in the plurality of scores that satisfies a predetermined threshold. A contact group suggestion is generated, responsive to the determining, that comprises an invitation to add the second user to the first contact group. The first user is notified of the contact group suggestion. | 05-01-2014 |
Mary A. Roth, San Jose, CA US
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20100106747 | DYNAMICALLY BUILDING AND POPULATING DATA MARTS WITH DATA STORED IN REPOSITORIES - Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture for constructing and populating data marts with dimensional data models from a set of data repositories that contain factual and association information about a set of related assets are disclosed. An intermediate data warehouse is generated to process the facts and associations for each asset. Using the intermediate warehouse, one or more data marts are generated with fact tables, dimensions, and hierarchies to fully model the information available for each asset. | 04-29-2010 |
Mary Ann Roth, San Jose, CA US
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20080256124 | SCHEMA MAPPING SPECIFICATION FRAMEWORK - A method, system and program product for specifying, in a schema mapping framework, a mapping between a source schema and a target schema. The source and target schemas are schemas included in respective groups of registered, heterogeneous schemas. The source and target schemas may be of different types. Serialized versions of the source and target schemas include source objects and target objects, respectively. A mapping model is serialized into mapping objects that include logical references representing the source objects and logical references representing the target objects. The logical references are resolved to the source objects and target objects, thereby storing pointers to the source objects and to the target objects. After resolving the logical references, the mapping model includes the logical references and the pointers to the source and target objects. | 10-16-2008 |
20090006282 | USING A DATA MINING ALGORITHM TO GENERATE RULES USED TO VALIDATE A SELECTED REGION OF A PREDICTED COLUMN - Provided are an article of manufacture, system, and method for using a data mining algorithm to generate rules used to validate a selected region of a predicted column. A data set has a plurality of columns and records providing data for each of the columns. Selection is received of at least one predicted column for which rules are to be generated and at least one region of the selected at least one predicted column, wherein each region specifies data positions in the column. The data set is processed to determine association relationships among data in at least one predictor column and subsequences in the selected at least one region of the at least one predicted column. At least one rule is generated from the relationships specifying a condition involving at least one predictor column that predicts at least one value in the selected region of the at least one predicted column. | 01-01-2009 |
20090006283 | USING A DATA MINING ALGORITHM TO GENERATE FORMAT RULES USED TO VALIDATE DATA SETS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for using a data mining algorithm to generate format rules used to validate data sets. A data set has a plurality of columns and records providing data for each of the columns. Selection is received of at least one format column for which format rules are to be generated and selection is received of at least one predictor column. A format mask column is generated for each selected format column. For records in the data set, a value in the at least one format column is converted to a format mask representing a format of the value in the format column and storing the format mask in the format mask column in the record for which the format mask was generated. The at least one predictor column and the at least one format mask column are processed to generate at least one format rule. Each format rule specifies a format mask associated with at least one condition in the at least one predictor column. | 01-01-2009 |
20090024551 | MANAGING VALIDATION MODELS AND RULES TO APPLY TO DATA SETS - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for managing validation models and rules to apply to data sets. A schema definition describing a structure of at least one column in a first data set having a plurality of columns and records providing data for each of the columns is received. At least one model is generated, wherein each model asserts conditions for at least one column in a record of the first data set. The schema definition and the at least one model are stored in a data quality model. Selection is received of a second data set and the data quality model. A determination is made as to whether a structure of the second data set is compatible with the schema definition in the selected data quality model. Each model in the data quality model is applied to the records in the second data set to validate the records in the second data set in response to determining that the structure of the second data set and the schema definition are compatible. | 01-22-2009 |
20090037391 | Common Interface to Access Catalog Information from Heterogeneous Databases - Various embodiments of a system and computer program product to access metadata from a plurality of data servers from a federated database management system are provided. In one embodiment, a request for metadata, from a client application, is received by the federated database management system. Data servers which are accessible from the federated database management system are identified. For each data server, metadata describing data of a data source of that data server is retrieved in accordance with the application request. The retrieved metadata from each of the data servers is aggregated to produce an aggregated result in a uniform format. The aggregated result is provided. In another embodiment, for each data server, a source metadata request for metadata of that data server is generated in accordance with the application request and a source metadata application programming interface. A view is created based on the source metadata request for metadata for each data server. | 02-05-2009 |
20090144296 | WEB 2.0 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DYNAMIC CATEGORIZATION OF HETEROGENEOUS AND REGULATED ENTERPRISE ASSETS - A system and method for the dynamic categorization of heterogeneous, regulated enterprise information assets. In one embodiment of the invention a system includes a computer network controlled by an enterprise and a database including a plurality of enterprise data entities. A user interface, through which a plurality of enterprise users may access the enterprise data entities, is also used by the plurality of users to assign user-defined categories to the enterprise data entities. The user interface is configured to enable a plurality of the users to access and assign additional user-defined categories to enterprise data entities having user-defined categories previously assigned by other users. | 06-04-2009 |
20090327208 | DISCOVERING TRANSFORMATIONS APPLIED TO A SOURCE TABLE TO GENERATE A TARGET TABLE - Provided are a method, system, and article of manufacture for discovering transformations applied to a source table to generate a target table. Selection is made of a source table comprising a plurality of rows and a target table resulting from a transformation applied to the rows of the source table. A first pre-processing method is applied with respect to columns in the source and target tables to produce first category pre-processing output. The first category pre-processing output is used to determine first category transformation rules with respect to at least one source table column and at least one target table column. For each unpredicted target column in the target table not predicted by the determined first category transformation rules, a second pre-processing method is applied to columns in the source table and unpredicted target columns to produce second category pre-processing output. The second category pre-processing output is used to determine second category transformation rules with respect to at least one source table column and at least one target table column. | 12-31-2009 |
Matthias Roth, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20130259076 | COMPOUND ENCLOSURE FOR OPTICAL APPARATUS - An optically pumped semiconductor laser is assembled in an enclosure comprising a base, a first mounting frame attached to the base, a second mounting frame attached to the first mounting frame and a cover attached to the second mounting frame. The assembly base, frames, and cover forms an undivided enclosure, with the frames contributing to walls of the enclosure. Components of the laser are assembled sequentially on the base and the frames. The frames are irregular in height to permit flexibility in the mounting-height of components. This reduces the extent to which compactness of the enclosure is limited by any one component. | 10-03-2013 |
Maxim Roth, Cupertino, CA US
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20090185307 | Fly height detection during write operation - A hard disk drive that includes a head that is coupled to a disk. The head has a flying height and an inductance. The disk drive also includes a circuit that detects a change in the flying height by sensing a change of head inductance. The circuit can inhibit a write operation if the change in inductance exceeds a threshold. | 07-23-2009 |
Maxwell Taylor Roth, Los Angeles, CA US
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20130206587 | INCREASING CONTACT BETWEEN SOLUTES AND SOLVENTS IN AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM - Methods, systems, and apparatuses for electrically altering the charge and conductivity of polar solvents are disclosed. Such alterations are effected via a system comprising, among other things, an electrolyzing apparatus which stimulates higher conductivity and increased interfacial contact between polar protic solvents and fluids to assist or promote the extraction and/or leaching of solutes, including hydrocarbons, such as lipids, from an admixture, an occluded biomass or another aqueous medium. Methods, systems, and apparatuses for reducing the amount of solvents used in liquid extraction processes and increasing solvent recovery through the concurrent introduction of amphoteric species, which assist in the removal of the polar solvent from its liquid phase to a recoverable and reusable form, are also disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
Rachel A. Roth, San Francisco, CA US
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20130318443 | VISUAL PRESENTATION COMPOSITION - Methods, systems and/or computer program products that help facilitate visual presentation composition may include, in one aspect, executing one or more processes executing on a computer system to present a user of a computer system with movie templates, each movie template having a corresponding theme and a sequence of shot placeholders, each shot placeholder including graphical indicia representing one or more desirable characteristics specific to that shot placeholder; receiving information from the user including a movie template selection and a selection of one or more video clips corresponding to desirable characteristics indicated by the shot placeholders; and generating a playable media file representing a movie based on the information received from the user. | 11-28-2013 |
20130332840 | IMAGE APPLICATION FOR CREATING AND SHARING IMAGE STREAMS - Some embodiments provide tools that allow a user to share content on one device with multiple other users using different devices. The content sharing tools allow the user to (1) create a shared stream that represents a set of shared content and (2) invite one or more recipients to subscribe to the shared stream. When a recipient subscribes to the shared stream, the set of content is streamed across one or more of his or her devices. In some embodiments, the content sharing tools are provided as part of an image organizing and editing application. | 12-12-2013 |
20140075300 | RECIPIENT BASED CUSTOMIZATION CARD GROUPS - A method for creating and sending customized cards to members on a list can include steps for designing a first card, creating a member list and dividing the member list into at least two groups. The first card can initially be associated with all members included in the member list. A second card can be designed and can be based, at least in part, on the first card. The second card can be associated with at least one member group. A data file can be created that can include the first and second card designs and association information regarding the card designs and the member groups. | 03-13-2014 |
20140092002 | Movement Based Image Transformation - In some implementations, an image can be presented in an image editing interface and the image can be edited based on movement of the mobile device. In some implementations, the mobile device can be configured to provide a plurality of types edits (e.g., filters, effects, etc.) that can be applied to the image, a selection of one or more edit types can be received, movement sensor data can obtained describing movement of the mobile device, and the selected edits can be applied to the image based on the sensor data. | 04-03-2014 |
Richard Roth, Carlsbad, CA US
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20130330777 | NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATIONS - A method includes combining a polynucleotide and an amplification reagent mixture to form a reaction mixture, wherein the reaction mixture comprises reversibly bound divalent ions in solution, and adjusting the pH of the reaction mixture to release the reversibly bound divalent ions, thereby initiating amplification of the polynucleotide. | 12-12-2013 |
20140072978 | Nicking and Extension Amplification Reaction for the Exponential Amplification of Nucleic Acids - The invention is in general directed to the rapid exponential amplification of short DNA or RNA sequences at a constant temperature. | 03-13-2014 |
20140093883 | Nicking and Extension Amplification Reaction for the Exponential Amplification of Nucleic Acids - The invention is in general directed to the rapid exponential amplification of short DNA or RNA sequences at a constant temperature. | 04-03-2014 |
Richard B. Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20090017453 | NICKING AND EXTENSION AMPLIFICATION REACTION FOR THE EXPONENTIAL AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention is in general directed to the rapid exponential amplification of short DNA or RNA sequences at a constant temperature. | 01-15-2009 |
20090081670 | NICKING AND EXTENSION AMPLIFICATION REACTION FOR THE EXPONENTIAL AMPLIFICATION OF NUCLEIC ACIDS - The invention is in general directed to the rapid exponential amplification of short DNA or RNA sequences at a constant temperature. | 03-26-2009 |
20090258344 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING RISK OF BREAST CANCER AND TREATMENTS THEREOF - Provided herein are methods for identifying risk of breast cancer in a subject and/or a subject at risk of breast cancer, reagents and kits for carrying out the methods, methods for identifying candidate therapeutics for treating breast cancer, and therapeutic methods for treating breast cancer in a subject. These embodiments are based upon an analysis of polymorphic variations in nucleotide sequences within the human genome. | 10-15-2009 |
20090317816 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING RISK OF BREAST CANCER AND TREATMENTS THEREOF - Provided herein are methods for identifying risk of breast cancer in a subject and/or a subject at risk of breast cancer, reagents and kits for carrying out the methods, methods for identifying candidate therapeutics for treating breast cancer, and therapeutic methods for treating breast cancer in a subject. These embodiments are based upon an analysis of polymorphic variations in nucleotide sequences within the human genome. | 12-24-2009 |
Richard R. Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20090305284 | Methods for Identifying Risk of Breast Cancer and Treatments Thereof - Provided herein are methods for identifying risk of breast cancer in a subject and/or a subject at risk of breast cancer, reagents and kits for carrying out the methods, methods for identifying candidate therapeutics for treating breast cancer, and therapeutic methods for treating breast cancer in a subject. These embodiments are based upon an analysis of polymorphic variations in nucleotide sequences within the human genome. | 12-10-2009 |
Robert R. Roth, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20090026924 | METHODS OF MAKING LOW-REFRACTIVE INDEX AND/OR LOW-K ORGANOSILICATE COATINGS - A method for forming a substantially transparent nanoporous organosilicate film on a substantially transparent substrate, for use in optical lighting devices such as organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). The method includes first preparing a composition comprising a silicon containing pre-polymer, a porogen, and a catalyst. The composition is coated onto a substrate which is substantially transparent to visible light, forming a film thereon. The film is then gelled by crosslinking and cured by heating, such that the resulting cured film is substantially transparent to visible light. It is preferred that both the substrate and the nanoporous film are at least 98% transparent to visible light. Optical devices which include the resulting structures of this invention exhibit improved light extraction and illuminance where the nanoporous organosilicate film has a low refractive index in the range of 1.05 to 1.4, serving as an impedance matching layer in such devices. | 01-29-2009 |
Ron M. Roth, Palo Alto, CA US
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20140092667 | Data storage in memory array with less than half of cells in any row and column in low-resistance states - A method of storing data in a memory array with less than half of memory elements in any row and column in a low-resistance state. The data are arranged in a first portion of an encoding array. High-resistance values are entered in a second portion. A codeword is selected from a covering code for each row in which too many entries have low-resistance values. The selected codeword is used to reduce the number of low-resistance values in that row. A codeword is selected for each column in which too many entries have low-resistance values and the codeword is used to reduce the number of such values in that column. The process is repeated until no row and no column has too many low-resistance values. The array entries are stored in corresponding memory elements. | 04-03-2014 |
Steve Roth, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20130231462 | ANTI-IMMUNE COMPLEX ANTIBODIES - Provided are methods and compositions for immunoassays with improved sensitivity and specificity. The presently disclosed anti-immune complex antibodies stabilize the interaction between a primary and secondary antibody, thereby allowing for more stringent wash conditions, less background, and stronger signal. | 09-05-2013 |
Steven Roth, Morgan Hill, CA US
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20090321629 | MASS SPECTROMETRIC DETECTION OF MATERIAL TRANSFERRED TO A SURFACE - The present invention provides methods for using detection methods, including mass spectrometry methods such as SELDI-TOF-MS, to detect and analyze molecules directly transferred from a sample to a surface to form a molecular print of the sample. Methods and compositions of the invention can be used to produce spatially and non-spatially oriented molecular prints for detection using methods such as mass spectrometry. Methods and compositions of the invention encompass molecular printing of tissues, cells and gels onto surfaces. | 12-31-2009 |
Steven Roth, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20080235503 | Event-based dynamic tunables - Various approaches are disclosed for run-time update of a configurable kernel parameter that controls runtime operations of in an operating system kernel. In one approach, a first request is received to change a current value of a first configurable kernel parameter to a first new value. The first new value is not equal to the current value. The kernel continues to operate with the current value until occurrence of an un-timed event detected by the kernel. In response to occurrence of the event, the first new value is stored as the current value of the first configurable kernel parameter, and the kernel operates with the first new value as the current value. The receiving, delaying, storing, and operating are performed without rebooting the operating system. | 09-25-2008 |
20080263183 | Management of Kernel configurations for nodes in a clustered system - Various approaches for managing kernel configuration files in a cluster computing arrangement are disclosed. In one approach, a first set of kernel configuration files are installed networked storage, and a first node is booted using the first set of kernel configuration files. A copy of the first set of kernel configuration files is stored in networked storage as a default kernel configuration in response to an administrator initiated first operation. In response to an administrator-initiated second operation a copy of the default kernel configuration is stored as a second set of kernel configuration files for a second node of the cluster. The second node is booted with the second set of kernel configuration files. | 10-23-2008 |
20130173667 | ACYCLIC GRAPH NAVIGATOR - A method for navigating an acyclic graph includes the steps of generating two or more acyclic graphs, each of the two or more acyclic graphs relating to a specific topology, wherein at least two of the two or more acyclic graphs include at least one common node; receiving a request to generate a composite acyclic graph, wherein the composite acyclic graph includes the at least one common node; generating the composite acyclic graph; and displaying the specific node of the composite acyclic graph. | 07-04-2013 |
Todd S. Roth, Shadow Hills, CA US
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20080201524 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING VIDEO SERVER STORAGE BANDWIDTH - A system and method for storing data in a data storage system. A data storage system is provided having a plurality of hard disk drive units each of which includes a plurality of hard disk storage devices. A first logical volume and a second logical volume may be formed for storing data such that the logical volumes include a respective set of hard disk storage devices for each of the plural hard disk drive units where each of the sets of hard disk storage devices are mutually exclusive. A first data set and a second data set may then be stored in the first and second logical volumes, respectively. | 08-21-2008 |
Todd S. Roth, Sunland, CA US
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20090222622 | VIDEO MEDIA DATA STORAGE SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A video media data storage system may include first and second pluralities of data storage devices each arranged in a redundant array of independent drives (RAID) configuration for permitting writing and reading of video media data. The system may further include at least one memory controller coupled to the first and second pluralities of data storage devices for performing mirrored writing of video media data to both the first and second pluralities of data storage devices. The at least one memory controller may also be for generating respective first and second file allocation tables (FATs) including video media data time stamps and validity information for both of the first and second pluralities of data storage devices, and selectively reading video media data from the first and second pluralities of data storage devices based upon the first and second FATs. | 09-03-2009 |
Todd Stuart Roth, Shadow Hills, CA US
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20130080823 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISASTER RECOVERY - A disaster recovery system can include a plurality of resources arranged in a cloud computing environment. Each of the resources can be assignable to function within the cloud computing environment as part of one or more media systems. A content intake service can be programmed to control delivery of an incoming media asset to the cloud computing environment. A monitoring and recovery process can be programmed to monitor a primary media system to which the incoming media asset is being provided and, in response to detecting a disaster recovery condition, the monitoring and recovery process can intelligently manage selected resources of the plurality of resources based on the incoming media asset being delivered to the primary media system. | 03-28-2013 |
20130151493 | MEDIA SERVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF STORED MEDIA - A system includes an application programming interface (API) configured to process a transaction request that specifies data content located at a storage medium. A request processor associated with the API can be configured to determine a delivery format for the data content in response to the transaction request. A file converter can be configured to transform the data content into the delivery format in accordance with the transaction request. | 06-13-2013 |
20130242185 | ADAPTIVE MEDIA DELIVERY - A system includes a delivery manager to process a request for media content that is stored in memory, the delivery manager being programmed to determine a media delivery mechanism for the media content based on constraints of at least one delivery parameter. The system includes a formatter programmed to adapt the media content to a media delivery format that is compatible with the media delivery mechanism and the constraints of the delivery parameter. The delivery manager can be programmed to adaptively initiate delivery of the media content in the media delivery format and via the delivery mechanism according to the constraints of the delivery parameter. | 09-19-2013 |
Virginia L. Roth, Oakland, CA US
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20090133110 | SYSTEM AND METHOD USING GLOBALLY UNIQUE IDENTITIES - Systems and methods are described for creating a globally unique identity for a user or user-container by performing an iterative join where each participating back-end data source. The systems and methods include an ID-Unify (IDU) that performs identity virtualization and creates or generates a globally unique identifier for a user in operational environments in which there is a pre-existing conflict caused by the existence of different identities for a user in different authentication data sources. | 05-21-2009 |
Wilfried Roth, San Diego, CA US
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20110201780 | NOVEL DEATH DOMAIN PROTEINS - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel Death Domain (DD), Death Effector Domain (DED) and NB-ARC domain proteins. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding DD, DED and NB-ARC domain proteins, vectors containing these nucleic acid molecules and host cells containing the vectors. The invention also provides antibodies that can specifically bind to invention DDs, DEDs or NB-ARC domains. Such DDs, DEDs and NB-ARC domains and/or anti-DD, anti-DED or anti-NB-ARC domain antibodies are useful for discovery of drugs that suppress infection, autoimmunity, inflammation, allergy, allograft rejection, sepsis, and other diseases. | 08-18-2011 |
Wilfried Roth, La Jolla, CA US
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20090011501 | NOVEL DEATH DOMAIN PROTEINS - In accordance with the present invention, there are provided novel Death Domain (DD), Death Effector Domain (DED) and NB-ARC domain proteins. The invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding DD, DED and NB-ARC domain proteins, vectors containing these nucleic acid molecules and host cells containing the vectors. The invention also provides antibodies that can specifically bind to invention DDs, DEDs or NB-ARC domains. Such DDs, DEDs and NB-ARC domains and/or anti-DD, anti-DED or anti-NB-ARC domain antibodies are useful for discovery of drugs that suppress infection, autoimmunity, inflammation, allergy, allograft rejection, sepsis, and other diseases. | 01-08-2009 |
Zack Roth, Venice, CA US
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20100063886 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING AN ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCT - Methods and systems for producing one or more entertainment products. A project investment vehicle (PIV) for the entertainment product is created, where the PIV includes a prospectus. After identification of a producer and/or a distributor of the entertainment product, production of the entertainment product is started only when sufficient capital is raised from selling shares in the PIV to investors. Collaboration, among at least three of a production entity, prospective talent, prospective investors, and prospective consumers of the entertainment product is enabled via a web-based platform hosted by at least one server. | 03-11-2010 |