Sampson, US
Allison H. Sampson, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX US
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20100209316 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CLEANING SOLUTION - An apparatus for producing a cleaning solution. Specifically, the apparatus of some embodiments includes a reservoir for containing sodium chlorite. A disposable ion exchange cartridge is placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir via a conduit. The ion exchange cartridge is selectively disconnectable from fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir or from the conduit. Generally, the ion exchange cartridge will be disconnected and replaced when the ion exchange materials in the cartridge are depleted or exhausted. A catalyst can also be placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir. The catalyst can be contained in disposable or selectively disconnectable cartridge that can be easily replaced when depleted. In another aspect of the invention, a color comparison chart is positioned adjacent a conduit to allow one to compare the color of the solution to the chart and determine the concentration of the solution. | 08-19-2010 |
20110250123 | Methods and apparatus for producing the halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide, by ion exchange - The halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide is produced from its chlorite reactant using ion exchange media in a stable reactant form, and then passing a known concentration of counter ions through the ion exchange media in a moist environment so that there is an exchange of ions, and the reactants that are released form activated chlorine dioxide within the ion exchange material. The ion exchange media both contributes reactants to and extracts contaminants from the moist environment via its ion exchange mechanism. The counter ions may be derived from one or more stable precursor solutions which themselves may contain reactants and/or soluble catalysts. The reactants of the precursor solutions cannot act as the counter ion, or ions, in the ion exchange mechanism, but the soluble catalysts can. The ion exchange media can be mixed or layered with one or more insoluble catalysts, to enhance the formation of the activated halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide within the ion exchange material. | 10-13-2011 |
20120214248 | Method of preparing, storing, transporting and testing chlorine dioxide solutions - A method for determining the concentration of chlorine dioxide in a chlorine dioxide solution having the following steps: | 08-23-2012 |
20140234201 | METHODS FOR MAKING CHLOROUS ACID AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE - Chlorous acid is generated from a chlorite salt precursor, a chlorate salt precursor, or a combination of both by ion exchange. The ion exchange material facilitates the generation of chlorous acid by simultaneously removing unwanted cations from solution and adding hydrogen ion to solution. Chlorine dioxide is generated in a controlled manner from chlorous acid by catalysis. Chlorine dioxide can be generated either subsequent to the generation of chlorous acid or simultaneously with the generation of chlorous acid. For catalysis of chlorous acid to chlorine dioxide, the chlorous acid may be generated by ion exchange or in a conventional manner. Ion exchange materials are also used to purify the chlorous acid and chlorine dioxide solutions, without causing degradation of said solutions, to exchange undesirable ions in the chlorous acid and chlorine dioxide solutions with desirable ions, such as stabilizing ions, and to adjust the pH of chlorous acid and Chlorine dioxide solutions. | 08-21-2014 |
Alvin H. Sampson, Thomasville, GA US
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20100101012 | Bathing unit apparatus - Embodiments described herein relate to a bathing unit that sits in a bathtub and helps the elderly, handicapped and/or persons with problems that need assistance getting in and out of a bathtub. The bathing unit is a lightweight frame system that comprises four stair-stepped seated levels. | 04-29-2010 |
Andrea Sampson, Poulsbo, WA US
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20090052809 | POUCHES AND TOTES AND SYSTEMS COMPRISING POUCHES AND TOTES HAVING ADJUSTABLE DIVIDERS - Provided are systems comprising a tote and one or more pouch fabricated out of a flexible or semi-flexible relatively thermal insulating material, optimally configured for holding, protecting, and carrying a standard reclosable or “zip lock” plastic storage bag. Totes described herein comprise one or more adjustable dividers that reversibly and adjustably fit within the interior compartment of the tote to create subcompartments that support each of the one or more pouches in registered alignment. In combination, the pouches and tote form a system for holding, protecting, and carrying conventional reclosable plastic storage bags. | 02-26-2009 |
Annie Sampson, Beltsville, MD US
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20100304001 | SOUTHERN DRY RUB - The present invention relates to a seasoning mixture and a method of making the mixture, comprising: a combination of Peppercorn Melanges, Cracked Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Dried Garlic Flakes, Unseasoned Meat Tenderizer, Sweet Paprika, Kosher Salt, Chinese Five Spice, Whole Cardamom, Brown Sugar, Ground Cumin, Dry Onion Flakes, Star Anise, Pickling Spice, Dry Rub Sage, Coriander Seeds, Ground Cloves, Dry Thyme, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. The seasoning mixture according the present invention is finely ground to create a dry rub. | 12-02-2010 |
Carol Ann Sampson, Phoenix, AZ US
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20090015121 | Medicine Cabinet Safe Systems - A system relating to safely and securely storing medications in a wall-mounted medicine cabinet by providing a lockable safe permanently mounted in the medicine cabinet. This system also provides for adjustable shelves within the medicine cabinet both inside and outside of the safe. Further, this system provides for a variety of placements of a safe within a medicine cabinet; and, this variety adds to the selectable options of the user. | 01-15-2009 |
Christian E. Sampson, Chestnut Hill, MA US
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20090312675 | SUB-ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE CHAMBER FOR MECHANICAL ASSISTANCE OF BLOOD FLOW - A sub-atmospheric pressure treatment device may include a chamber, a vacuum source, a pulse sensor, and a controller. | 12-17-2009 |
Claire Sampson, Doylestow, PA US
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20100285151 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTION AND/OR INFLAMMATION - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating and preventing conditions characterized by infection and/or inflammation, especially of the eyes, ears, nose, and/or throat. The methods of the invention involve administering hypohalous acid to the patient, such as in the form of a composition described herein. | 11-11-2010 |
Claire Sampson, Doylestown, PA US
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20090169646 | METHODS OF TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS - A method of treating and/or managing cystic fibrosis in a patient by administering an electrolyzed saline solution containing hypohalous acid. Preferably, the hypohalous acid is hypochlorous acid. Also provided is a method of treating and/or managing cystic fibrosis by administering an electrolyzed saline solution at specific pHs such as between 5.0 and 6.2. The present invention also provides a method of administering an electrolyzed saline solution for treating and/or managing cystic fibrosis using a combined electrochemical generator and a vaporizer, humidifier or fogger. Combination therapies are also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20090173635 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE GENERATION OF A BIOCIDAL LIQUID - Methods and systems for generating biocidal solution having a predetermined level of available free chlorine and pH, including an electrolytic cell that generates the biocidal solution by an electrolytic reaction, the electrolytic cell including an input pipe for receiving an input brine solution, an anode chamber including an anode and a cathode chamber including a cathode separated by a separator, electrical connections for application of voltage to the anode and cathode; temperature sensing means for detecting a temperature of a solution of the electrolytic cell and outputting a signal indicative of the detected temperature; and process control means for adjusting the voltage applied to the electrolytic cell by the process control means thereby maintaining the level of available free chlorine and pH at the predetermined level in response to the signal output from the temperature sensing means. | 07-09-2009 |
20100030132 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOUND, CAVITY, AND BONE TREATMENT - The present invention provides a treatment apparatus. The apparatus contains a reservoir or generator for a treatment solution, a mechanism for delivering the treatment solution to a wound site, and a mechanism for applying the solution to a wound, tissue, bone or surgical cavity for treatment. The apparatus may apply the solution (e.g., a solution containing hypohalous acid) with, for example, an occlusive wound dressing, pulsative lavage device, hydrotherapy, hydrosurgical device, and/or ultrasound. A waste container may be operably connected to the apparatus for collecting waste from the wound by run-off, or by applying negative pressure (e.g. a vacuum). Because the apparatus of the invention can optionally be portable or mobile, the invention is suitable for use in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as for home wound care. The invention also provides a method for treating a wound (or other area needing treatment), and/or for reducing wound bioburden, by supplying a hypochlorous acid solution to the site, such as a wound colonized or infected with drug resistant bacteria, before, during, or after negative pressure wound therapy. | 02-04-2010 |
20130261534 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WOUND, CAVITY, AND BONE TREATMENT - The present invention provides a treatment apparatus. The apparatus contains a reservoir or generator for a treatment solution, a mechanism for delivering the treatment solution to a wound site, and a mechanism for applying the solution to a wound, tissue, bone or surgical cavity for treatment. The apparatus may apply the solution (e.g., a solution containing hypohalous acid) with, for example, an occlusive wound dressing, pulsative lavage device, hydrotherapy, hydrosurgical device, and/or ultrasound. A waste container may be operably connected to the apparatus for collecting waste from the wound by run-off, or by applying negative pressure (e.g. a vacuum). Because the apparatus of the invention can optionally be portable or mobile, the invention is suitable for use in hospitals and nursing homes, as well as for home wound care. The invention also provides a method for treating a wound (or other area needing treatment), and/or for reducing wound bioburden, by supplying a hypochlorous acid solution to the site, such as a wound colonized or infected with drug resistant bacteria, before, during, or after negative pressure wound therapy. | 10-03-2013 |
C. Leland Sampson, Crownesville, MD US
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20090133686 | SOLAR COLLECTION APPARATUS, SOLAR COLLECTION ARRAYS, AND RELATED METHODS - A solar collection apparatus includes a housing with a first opening, a second opening, and a partially-mirrored floor. The device includes fins with first and second end segments and curved bodies. Both sides of the fin bodies have the same curvature, and both sides are mirrored. The curved bodies of the fins all have the same curvature. The floor and the second end segments of the fins together define a light pipe. Light impinging on the first opening of the housing is directed into the light pipe by reflection between adjacent faces of adjacent fins. The second end segments of the fins prevent the light within the light pipe from exiting the light pipe in the first direction. Light within the light pipe exits the light pipe at the second opening, where it may be stored, or may be directed to a solar energy device such as a solar cell, turbine, or vehicle heater. | 05-28-2009 |
Craig Field Sampson, Lake Bluff, IL US
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20080319383 | Needle-Free Injection Device - A fluid injecting device ( | 12-25-2008 |
Dan Sampson, Kalamazoo, MI US
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20080228344 | Programmable Function Key on Wireless OBDII Interface - A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle. | 09-18-2008 |
20130046434 | Programmable Function Key on Wireless OBDII Interface - A vehicle diagnostic device is provided that includes a programmable function to control a function on an emission computer workstation. The function key can be programmed to interact and manipulate with the workstation. The vehicle diagnostic device allows a user to wirelessly communicate with the workstation while located in the vehicle. | 02-21-2013 |
Daniel S Sampson, Minneapolis, MN US
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20120081713 | TEST BLOCK FOR USE IN A WELDING PROCESS - A method and test block for controlling weld penetration depth in a work piece are disclosed. The test block simulates a work piece relative to a welding process of the work piece. The test block includes a test welding path. The test welding path replicates a production welding path on a weld surface of the work piece. The test block includes a melt-thru surface that underlies the test welding path. The melt-thru surface is spaced apart from the test welding path by a spacing that decreases along a length of the test welding path. The spacing varies from more than a standard weld penetration depth to less than the standard weld penetration depth. | 04-05-2012 |
David Frederick Sampson, Marietta, GA US
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20120179957 | FLEXIBLE METER CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE - Aspects of the invention provide a tool for configuring software for an electric meter. A parameters table having values for the electric meter in a platform independent format is created. The table is then merged with to a mapping table that is configured specifically to the particular model of the electric meter to be configured to form a build table that can be executed on the electric meter. The build table is then installed on the electric meter. | 07-12-2012 |
20130046866 | METER ACCESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - Aspects of the invention provide for managing access to utility meters. In one embodiment, a system includes: a computing device communicatively connected to a first utility meter and a second utility meter, the computing device adapted to manage access to the first utility meter and the second utility meter by performing actions comprising: receiving a program file for updating at least one of the first utility meter and the second utility meter, each utility meter including a meter table; comparing the program file to the meter table of the at least one of the first utility meter and the second utility meter to determine if the program file includes authorized bit changes to the meter table; and updating, in response to the comparing, the meter table of the at least one of the first utility meter and the second utility meter. | 02-21-2013 |
David R. Sampson, Charleston, TN US
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20110259870 | TERMINAL BLOCK COOLING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRIC COOKING RANGE - An electric cooking range includes an oven having an electric baking element and a back panel positioned behind the oven. A spacer bracket is positioned between the back panel and an electrical terminal block. A bottom panel is positioned below the bracket and spaced apart from a number of mounting feet so as to create a gap between the bottom panel and the mounting feet. The bracket has a passageway positioned over an opening formed in the bottom panel such that when the baking element is energized, air from the gap is drawn into the passageway and advanced upwardly along the passageway. | 10-27-2011 |
David Richard Sampson, Charleston, TN US
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20100229847 | CONVECTION COOKING APPLIANCE WITH CIRCULAR AIR FLOW SYSTEM - A circular air flow pattern is created in a small oven cavity having a convection system including a convection cover which is mounted to and defines a duct in combination with a rear wall of the oven cavity. The convection cover includes an intake at one end portion arranged adjacent a first side wall of the oven cavity and a plurality of exhaust openings formed in another end portion arranged adjacent a second side wall of the oven cavity, with the convection cover progressively tapering through multiple sections. The rear wall can include an elongated recess over which the convection cover extends in forming the duct. | 09-16-2010 |
David W. Sampson, Boxford, MA US
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20120059759 | FUNDRAISING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A method of facilitating pledges of monetary value between a pledgee and pledgor, the method including the steps of providing a graphical user interface having a plurality of selectable performance metrics and at least one input for a factor of monetary value, receiving a selected performance metric of the plurality of performance metrics and the at least one input for a factor of monetary value, transmitting and storing the received selected performance metric and the received input of a factor of monetary value to computer readable memory of a computer server system, periodically querying and obtaining a measured value of the selected performance metric and storing said measured value in the computer readable memory of the computer server system, and calculating a pledge amount of monetary value by applying said factor of monetary value to the measured value of the selected performance metric and storing the pledge amount of monetary value in the computer readable memory of the computer server system. | 03-08-2012 |
Donald L. Sampson, Spokane, WA US
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20090123339 | Bio-Waste Sterilizer - Bio-waste sterilizers are described. In one implementation an exemplary system has waste transport vessels that can be intermittently heated and pressurized, for example, with steam, and are interconnected to provide multiple sterilization pathways for waste as the waste is transported. Selected sterilization pathways may depend on attributes of the waste. Sterilization factors, such as mechanical shredding, application of steam, application of pressure, maintenance of temperature, separation of liquid, etc., are integrated into the waste transport features of the system, which can be made compact to save space while processing relatively large bulk amounts of materials, such as medical wastes. The system maintains safe isolation of bio-hazardous components in the waste from the external environment. A system controller provides parameters management, smart sterilization cycle control, quality assurance, safety management, diagnostics, and reporting over a network. | 05-14-2009 |
20120328484 | BIOWASTE STERILIZER - Biowaste sterilizers are described. In one implementation an exemplary system has waste transport vessels that can be intermittently heated and pressurized, for example, with steam, and are interconnected to provide multiple sterilization pathways for waste as the waste is transported. Selected sterilization pathways may depend on attributes of the waste. Sterilization factors, such as mechanical shredding, application of steam, application of pressure, maintenance of temperature, separation of liquid, etc., are integrated into the waste transport features of the system, which can be made compact to save space while processing relatively large bulk amounts of materials, such as medical wastes. The system maintains safe isolation of bio-hazardous components in the waste from the external environment. A system controller provides parameters management, smart sterilization cycle control, quality assurance, safety management, diagnostics, and reporting over a network. | 12-27-2012 |
20130164177 | BIOWASTE STERILIZER - Biowaste sterilizers are described. In one implementation an exemplary system has waste transport vessels that can be intermittently heated and pressurized, for example, with steam, and are interconnected to provide multiple sterilization pathways for waste as the waste is transported. Selected sterilization pathways may depend on attributes of the waste. Sterilization factors, such as mechanical shredding, application of steam, application of pressure, maintenance of temperature, separation of liquid, etc., are integrated into the waste transport features of the system, which can be made compact to save space while processing relatively large bulk amounts of materials, such as medical wastes. The system maintains safe isolation of bio-hazardous components in the waste from the external environment. A system controller provides parameters management, smart sterilization cycle control, quality assurance, safety management, diagnostics, and reporting over a network. | 06-27-2013 |
Edward M. Sampson, West Palm Beach, FL US
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20100282839 | Method and system for the mobile tracking and accounting of individuals in a closed community - The present invention relates to a real time computer system and method as implemented on the computer system for providing interactive access control, monitoring, identifying and accounting for individuals gaining access to a closed community, comprising: registering individuals having access to the closed community, and one of mustering said individuals, tendering said individuals, verifying age of said individuals, searching said individuals, tracking said individuals for purposes of conducting a triage, responding to incidents wherein said individuals are in jeopardy, tracking excursion events of said individuals, tracking said individuals who are children and clearing enclosed spaces occupied by said individual. | 11-11-2010 |
Eric M. Sampson, Deland, FL US
Erik R. Sampson, Holden, MA US
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20120082659 | Methods And Compositions Related To Synergistic Responses To Oncogenic Mutations - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment. | 04-05-2012 |
20120114670 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS RELATED TO SYNERGISTIC RESPONSES TO ONCOGENIC MUTATIONS - Disclosed are compositions and methods related to new targets for cancer treatment. | 05-10-2012 |
Gary L. Sampson, Martinsville, IN US
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20090111695 | AROMATIC SOLVENT FREE HERBICIDAL FORMULATIONS OF FLUROXYPYR MEPTYL ESTER WITH C4-C8 ESTERS OF TRICLOPYR, 2,4-D OR MCPA - This invention relates to formulations of fluoroxypyr meptyl ester with C | 04-30-2009 |
Gerald Sampson, Beltsville, MD US
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20100304001 | SOUTHERN DRY RUB - The present invention relates to a seasoning mixture and a method of making the mixture, comprising: a combination of Peppercorn Melanges, Cracked Black Pepper, Crushed Red Pepper, Dried Garlic Flakes, Unseasoned Meat Tenderizer, Sweet Paprika, Kosher Salt, Chinese Five Spice, Whole Cardamom, Brown Sugar, Ground Cumin, Dry Onion Flakes, Star Anise, Pickling Spice, Dry Rub Sage, Coriander Seeds, Ground Cloves, Dry Thyme, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. The seasoning mixture according the present invention is finely ground to create a dry rub. | 12-02-2010 |
Glenn A. Sampson, Windsor, CT US
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20110100005 | WATER RECLAMATION IN A CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER-ENABLED POWER PLANT - Water reclamation from gas turbine combustion exhaust flow presents an opportunity to provide water for use in a solar-fossil-fuel hybrid power plant, particularly in arid environments. Cooled feedwater is fed through condensing pipes disposed in a water reclamation exchange that is adapted to facilitate condensing the gas combustion exhaust vapor passing through the exchange. | 05-05-2011 |
20110131988 | SOLAR HEATING OF WORKING FLUID IN A CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER-ENABLED POWER PLANT - Increasing power generation efficiency of a solar-fossil-fuel-hybrid power plant includes heating working fluid with a concentrating solar field by directing a first portion of a steam turbine drive working fluid from an economizer of a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) of the solar-fossil-fuel hybrid power plant into a concentrated solar power (“CSP”) field where the first portion of the steam turbine drive working fluid is heated to a predefined temperature and pressure above that which is in a CSP inlet to the steam boiler while a second portion of the steam turbine drive working fluid is directed from the economizer to a steam boiler and the first portion of the steam turbine drive working fluid is combined with the second portion of the working fluid at the inlet. | 06-09-2011 |
20110131989 | SUPPLEMENTAL WORKING FLUID HEATING TO ACCOMMODATE VARIATIONS IN SOLAR POWER CONTRIBUTIONS IN A CONCENTRATED SOLAR-POWER ENABLED POWER PLANT - Controlling a solar-fossil-fuel hybrid power plant to provide supplemental heat includes receiving concentrated solar power thermal energy from a concentrated solar power (CSP) field for use in a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) that uses waste heat thermal energy from waste heat produced by a gas combustion process and the concentrated solar power thermal energy to produce steam to drive a steam generator. Supplemental fossil fuel generated heat is added to the (HRSG) such that the temperature of steam produced by the (HRSG) is maintained within an inlet operating tolerance of the steam generator when the concentrated solar power thermal energy contribution to the (HRSG) falls below a predetermined threshold. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137480 | SUPPLEMENTAL SOLAR SUPERHEATED STEAM IN A CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER-ENABLED POWER PLANT - Supplying supplemental superheated steam to a steam turbine in a solar-fossil-fuel hybrid power plant feeding steam from a boiler portion of a heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) of the solar-fossil-fuel hybrid power plant to a concentrated solar power (CSP) field to superheat the steam resulting in the formation of superheated steam and directing the superheated steam from the CSP field to a steam generator to drive the steam turbine. | 06-09-2011 |
Hugh A. Sampson, Greenwich, CT US
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20110071043 | Methods For Characterizing Antibody Binding Affinity And Epitope Diversity in Food Allergy - Methods for performing epitope mapping, and for characterizing the antibody binding affinity and epitope diversity of antibodies in a sample using peptide microarray are provided. In some aspects, methods are provided for the specific characterization of IgE and IgG4. Also disclosed are methods for diagnosing whether a milk-allergic individual will outgrow his or her allergy based on the characterization of the individual's milk allergen-specific IgE antibodies. | 03-24-2011 |
20120219545 | MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING SHELLFISH ALLERGY - The disclosure provides materials and methods for diagnosing, treating and preventing shellfish allergic reactions, including allergic reactions to shrimp. The technology involves one or more shellfish-specific proteins selected from the group of myosin light chain, sarcoplasmic calcium-binding protein, hemocyanin, fatty acid binding protein, and troponin C, for example from shrimp, as well as encoding polynucleotides, vectors host cells, and specific binding partners for such proteins, e.g., antibodies. In compositions comprising a plurality of shellfish allergens, any of the aforementioned proteins may be included, as may arginine kinase and tropomyosin. The methods according to the disclosure include methods of making the specific binding partners such as antibodies as well as methods of using the materials of the disclosure to diagnose, treat or prevent an allergic reaction to shellfish, e.g., shrimp. | 08-30-2012 |
20120283421 | METHODS AND REAGENTS FOR DECREASING CLINICAL REACTION TO ALLERGY - It has been determined that allergens, which are characterized by both humoral (IgE) and cellular (T-cell) binding sites, can be modified to be less allergenic by modifying the IgE binding sites. The IgE binding sites can be converted to non-IgE binding sites by altering as little as a single amino acid within the protein, preferably a hydrophobic residue towards the center of the IgE epitope, to eliminate IgE binding. Additionally or alternatively a modified allergen with reduced IgE binding may be prepared by disrupting one or more of the disulfide bonds that are present in the natural allergen. The disulfide bonds may be disrupted chemically, e.g., by reduction and alkylation or by mutating one or more cysteine residues present in the primary amino acid sequence of the natural allergen. In certain embodiments, modified allergens are prepared by both altering one or more linear IgE epitopes and disrupting one or more disulfide bonds of the natural allergen. In certain embodiments, the methods of the present invention allow allergens to be modified while retaining the ability of the protein to activate T-cells, and, in some embodiments by not significantly altering or decreasing IgG binding capacity. The Examples provided herein use peanut allergens to illustrate applications of the invention. | 11-08-2012 |
20130142817 | MICROBIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating or preventing allergic responses, particularly anaphylactic allergic responses, in subjects who are allergic to allergens or susceptible to allergies. Methods of the present invention utilize administration of microorganisms to subjects, where the microorganisms produce allergens and protect the subjects from exposure to the allergens until phagocytosed by antigen-presenting cells. Particularly preferred microorganisms are gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, and yeast. Particularly preferred allergens are proteins found in foods, venoms, drugs and latex that elicit allergic reactions and anaphylactic allergic reactions in individuals who are allergic to the proteins or are susceptible to allergies to the proteins. The proteins may also be modified to reduce the ability of the proteins to bind and crosslink IgE antibodies and thereby reduce the risk of eliciting anaphylaxis without affecting T-cell mediated Th1-type immunity. | 06-06-2013 |
20130243814 | MICROBIAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating or preventing allergic responses, particularly anaphylactic allergic responses, in subjects who are allergic to allergens or susceptible to allergies. Methods of the present invention utilize administration of microorganisms to subjects, where the microorganisms produce allergens and protect the subjects from exposure to the allergens until phagocytosed by antigen-presenting cells. Particularly preferred microorganisms are gram-negative bacteria, gram-positive bacteria, and yeast. Particularly preferred allergens are proteins found in foods, venoms, drugs and latex that elicit allergic reactions and anaphylactic allergic reactions in individuals who are allergic to the proteins or are susceptible to allergies to the proteins. The proteins may also be modified to reduce the ability of the proteins to bind and crosslink IgE antibodies and thereby reduce the risk of eliciting anaphylaxis without affecting T-cell mediated Th1-type immunity. | 09-19-2013 |
Jacquelyn S. Sampson, College Park, GA US
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20080279880 | PEPTIDE VACCINES AGAINST GROUP A STREPTOCOCCI - This invention, in one aspect, relates to synthetic immunoreactive peptides. These peptides are approximately 20-25 amino acids in length which are portions of the N termini of the M proteins of the most prevalent United States (U.S.) Group A | 11-13-2008 |
20080305123 | Functional Epitopes of Streptococcus Pneumoniae PsaA Antigen and Uses Thereof - Provided is a P4 peptide, which contains functional epitopes of the PsaA protein of | 12-11-2008 |
20090136548 | MULTIPLE ANTIGENIC PEPTIDES IMMUNOGENIC AGAINST STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIA - The invention provides a nucleic acid encoding the 37-kDa pneumococcal surface adhesion A protein (PsaA) from | 05-28-2009 |
20100260802 | RECOMBINANT LIPIDATED PsaA PROTEIN, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE - The present invention relates to recombinant lipidated PsaA proteins and recombinant constructs from which such lipidated PsaA proteins may be expressed. The invention relates further to lipidated PsaA proteins in which lipidation is effected by the use of a heterologous leader sequence derived from the ospA gene of | 10-14-2010 |
20110110969 | PEPTIDE VACCINES AGAINST GROUP A STREPTOCOCCI - This invention, in one aspect, relates to synthetic immunoreactive peptides. These peptides are approximately 20-25 amino acids in length which are portions of the N termini of the M proteins of the most prevalent United States (U.S.) Group A | 05-12-2011 |
20110195075 | USE OF A PNEUMOCOCCAL P4 PEPTIDE FOR ENHANCING OPSONOPHAGOCYTOSIS IN RESPONSE TO A PATHOGEN - Methods for enhancing opsonophagocytosis of a pathogen of interest are disclosed. The disclosed methods include administering to a subject an isolated P4 peptide, which including the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 1 and optionally an isolated opsonic antibody or a fragment thereof that specifically binds to an antigen present of the surface of the pathogen of interest. In some examples isolated complement protein or a fragment thereof (for example, a C3a, C3b, iC3b, C3d, C4b, or C5a fragment of a complement protein) is also administering. Compositions contain isolated P4 peptide and one or more isolated opsonic antibodies or a fragment thereof that specifically binds to an antigen present of the surface of a pathogen of interest are also disclosed. In some examples, the compositions also isolated complement protein or fragment thereof, such as one or more of C3a, C3b, iC3b, C3d, C4b, or C5a. | 08-11-2011 |
20120177685 | PEPTIDE VACCINES AGAINST GROUP A STREPTOCOCCI - This invention, in one aspect, relates to synthetic immunoreactive peptides. These peptides are approximately 20-25 amino acids in length which are portions of the N termini of the M proteins of the most prevalent United States (U.S.) Group A | 07-12-2012 |
20130195893 | USE OF A PNEUMOCOCCAL P4 PEPTIDE FOR ENHANCING OPSONOPHAGOCYTOSIS IN RESPONSE TO A PATHOGEN - Methods for enhancing opsonophagocytosis of a pathogen of interest are disclosed. The disclosed methods include administering to a subject an isolated P4 peptide, which includes the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 1 and optionally an isolated opsonic antibody or a fragment thereof that specifically binds to an antigen present on the surface of the pathogen of interest. In some examples isolated complement protein or a fragment thereof (for example, a C3a, C3b, iC3b, C3d, C4b, or C5a fragment of a complement protein) is also administered. Compositions containing isolated P4 peptide and one or more isolated opsonic antibodies or a fragment thereof that specifically binds to an antigen present on the surface of a pathogen of interest are also disclosed. In some examples, the compositions also include isolated complement protein or fragment thereof, such as one or more of C3a, C3b, iC3b, C3d, C4b, or C5a. | 08-01-2013 |
20130202635 | PEPTIDE VACCINES AGAINST GROUP A STREPTOCOCCI - This invention, in one aspect, relates to synthetic immunoreactive peptides. These peptides are approximately 20-25 amino acids in length which are portions of the N termini of the M proteins of the most prevalent United States (U.S.) Group A | 08-08-2013 |
James M. Sampson, Southfield, MI US
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20100219301 | GROMMETED CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A grommeted clamp assembly is provided for securing an elongated member to an underlying surface. The grommeted clamp assembly includes a grommet having a generally tubular body with an ovate cross section. An opening extends lengthwise along the body and is sized for receiving an elongated member. The grommet includes at least one transverse projection. The assembly includes a pair of clamp portions each having an anchoring end, an interlocking end, and a curved portion. A second anchoring end is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end. A second interlocking end is configured for being received by a slot of the first interlocking end. A second curved portion cooperates with a first curved portion to collectively support the grommet. At least one of the curved portions includes an elongated slot for receiving the at least one transverse projection for retaining the grommet. | 09-02-2010 |
20100243855 | WRAP BRACKET CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket. | 09-30-2010 |
20130117971 | GROMMETED CLAMP ASSEMBLY - A clamp assembly is provided with a first clamp portion and a second clamp portion. The first clamp portion includes a first anchoring end, a first interlocking end with an interlocking aperture projecting therethrough, and a first curved portion formed between the first anchoring end and the first interlocking end. The second clamp portion includes a second anchoring end that is configured for alignment with the first anchoring end, a second interlocking end that is received by the interlocking aperture of the first interlocking end, and a second curved portion that cooperates with the first curved portion to collectively form a support. The second interlocking end includes a tab having a transverse orientation for insertion into the interlock aperture, that is sized to extend beyond a width of the interlock aperture when plastically deformed for locking the second clamp portion to the first clamp portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20140299722 | WRAP BRACKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A damper assembly is provided with a grommet and a tubular clamp. The grommet includes a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity for receiving an elongated member. The split tubular body includes an oblong projection that extends radially outward. The tubular clamp defines a cavity for receiving the grommet within. The tubular clamp includes an axially extending gap and a slot formed through, wherein the slot is sized for receiving the oblong projection for locating the grommet to the tubular clamp. Wherein a longitudinal length of the grommet extends substantially beyond a length the tubular clamp for damping vibration of the elongated member. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305617 | Clamp for an Elongated Member - A clamp for attaching an elongated member to a supporting surface includes a curved portion, a base strip and a securing strip. The base strip includes flanges that define a catch on opposite lateral sides of the base strip. The securing strip is received between the catches formed on the locking flange that engage upstanding locked flanges formed on the securing strip. | 10-16-2014 |
20150041600 | WRAP BRACKET DAMPER ASSEMBLY - A wrap bracket assembly is provided for securing an elongated member. The assembly includes a bracket with a clamp extending from a base to wrap around the elongated member. The clamp defines an aperture, and includes side edges that extend around the elongated member. The assembly also includes a grommet forming a split tubular body that defines a substantially cylindrical cavity. The body has an axially extending opening through which the elongated member is inserted into the cavity. The body includes a pair of flanges, each of which engages one of the first and second side edges to nest the grommet within the clamp. A projection is provided that extends radially outward from the body and is received in the aperture to circumferentially align the grommet with the bracket. | 02-12-2015 |
Jason Sampson, Dallas, TX US
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20110041057 | COMPUTER SELF-SUPPORT MANAGEMENT - A computer based technique for providing a list of selectable computer solutions in a self-support environment. The technique includes sending a computer solution to the client computer in response to a request from the client computer for the computer solution from the list. The computer solution includes at least an automated solution. | 02-17-2011 |
20120004974 | Computer self-support management - A computer based technique for providing a list of selectable computer solutions in a self-support environment. The technique includes sending a computer solution to the client computer in response to a request from the client computer for the computer solution from the list. The computer solution includes at least an automated solution. | 01-05-2012 |
Jeffrey R. Sampson, Loveland, CO US
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20100112556 | METHOD FOR SAMPLE ANALYSIS USING Q PROBES - A method of sample analysis is provided. In certain embodiments, the method may comprise: a) contacting a plurality of Q probes with a nucleic acid sample comprising a target polynucleotide under hybridization conditions to form a plurality of flap endonuclease substrates each comprising a Q probe and a site in the target polynucleotide; b) contacting the plurality of flap endonuclease substrates with a flap endonuclease under cleavage conditions to produce cleavage products, in which each of the Q probes of the flap endonuclease substrates is cleaved to produce cleavage products that include at least a first fragment that is hybridized with a site in the target polynucleotide and a second fragment that is linear and free in solution; and c) detecting at least one of the cleavage products. | 05-06-2010 |
John H. Sampson, Raleigh, NC US
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20110236345 | COMPOSITION AND METHODS FOR ELICITING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for eliciting an immune response, in particular for eliciting an immune response to at least one antigen expressed by a cancer cell, in particular for treating and preventing cancer. | 09-29-2011 |
John H. Sampson, Durham, NC US
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20090220551 | CONCURRENT CHEMOTHERAPY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY - The concurrent administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy has been considered a contraindication because of the concern that the induced lymphopenia would ablate therapeutic efficacy of immunotherapy. Temozolomide has been shown to be an effective chemotherapeutic for patients with malignant gliomas and to deprive patients with glioblastoma (GBM) patients of this agent in order to treat with immunotherapy is controversial. Despite conventional dogma, we demonstrate that both chemotherapy and immunotherapy can be delivered concurrently without negating the effects of immunotherapy, in fact, the temozolomide induced lymphopenia may actually be synergistic with a peptide vaccine. | 09-03-2009 |
20110135637 | TRIMODAL CANCER THERAPY - Cancers are treated with three types of agents: a chemotherapeutic agent which induces lymphopenia; an inhibitory antibody to a surface marker on Treg cells; and an anti-cancer vaccine. This combination may lead to enhanced immune responses despite lymphodepletion. | 06-09-2011 |
20120115739 | ASSAY FOR ANTI-EGFRvIII ANTIBODIES - Detection of human antibodies directed against the tumor-specific protein Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor variant Class III (EGFRvIII) provide information on tumor burden and vaccine response. The methods of the invention permit the specific identification of antibodies that are able to bind to EGFRvIII. The methods are useful in determining the presence of an EGFRvIII-expressing tumor and in detecting immune responses following immunization with EGFRvIII-derived peptide as part of a cancer immunotherapy regimen. | 05-10-2012 |
20120189630 | BISPECIFIC EGFRvIII ANTIBODY ENGAGING MOLECULES - We have constructed bispecific antibody engaging molecules which have one arm that specifically engages a tumor cell which expresses the human EGFRvIII mutant protein on its surface, and a second arm that specifically engages T cell activation ligand CD3. The engaging molecules are highly cytotoxic and antigen-specific. These are promising therapeutic agents. | 07-26-2012 |
20120244145 | ENHANCED IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSES - Cancers and other diseases can be treated with two or three types of agents: an agent which induces lymphodepletion or lymphopenia; an inhibitory antibody to a surface marker on Treg cells; and optionally a specific antigen. This combination may lead to enhanced immune responses despite lymphodepletion or lymphopenia. | 09-27-2012 |
20120288473 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR ELICITING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for eliciting an immune response to at least one CMV antigen expressed by a cancer cell, in particular for treating and preventing cancer. CMV determination methods, compositions, and kits also are provided. | 11-15-2012 |
20130189224 | COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND KITS FOR ELICITING AN IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present invention relates to compositions, methods, and kits for eliciting an immune response to at least one CMV antigen expressed by a cancer cell, in particular for treating and preventing cancer. CMV determination methods, compositions, and kits also are provided. | 07-25-2013 |
Jonathan R. Sampson, Matthews, NC US
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20100239085 | CROSS CHANNEL CONTACT HISTORY MANAGEMENT - Apparatus and methods for providing customer interaction information to a business channel. The apparatus and methods may involve receiving from a first business channel a first customer interaction data structure corresponding to a customer interaction, storing a data object corresponding to the first customer interaction data structure; and providing to a second business channel formatting information corresponding to the first customer interaction data structure. The first and second business channels may thus use independent data structures for storing their customer interaction information in a centralized database. The first and second data structures may view the other's data structures using formatting from the other channel. | 09-23-2010 |
Kenneth E. Sampson, Crownsville, MD US
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20090289065 | Blast and explosion retaining system for doors - The blast and explosion retaining system is for retaining a door to a frame when a blast or explosion separates the door from the frame. The system is a woven fabric material that is flexible and is anchored to the door and to the frame. The system is ideal for use in buildings that have already been built and have been around for a long time, especially those structures that are aesthetically pleasing. The fabric material retains the door to the frame when the blast or explosion near the door separates the door from the frame. Thus, the system prevents the door from becoming a projectile, harming people or damaging property inside the building or structure. | 11-26-2009 |
Kimberly Sampson, Durham, NC US
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20100166723 | GENES ENCODING NEMATODE TOXINS - Compositions and methods for conferring nematicidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions including a coding sequence for nematicidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also include transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated nematicidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules including nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 47, 48, or 49, the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 45, or 46, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 07-01-2010 |
20110203014 | AXMI218, AXMI219, AXMI220, AXMI226, AXMI227, AXMI228, AXMI229, AXMI230, AND AXMI231 DELTA-ENDOTOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:13-30, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-12, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203015 | AXMI221z, AXMI222z, AXMI223z, AXMI224z, AND AXMI225z DELTA-ENDOTOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:21-32, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-20, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 08-18-2011 |
20130133107 | GENES ENCODING NEMATODE TOXINS - Compositions and methods for conferring nematicidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions including a coding sequence for nematicidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also include transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated nematicidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules including nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:4, 5, 8, 9, 13, 14, 47, 48, or 49, the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 45, or 46, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 05-23-2013 |
20140033363 | AXMI238 TOXIN GENE AND METHODS FOR ITS USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2-5, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 01-30-2014 |
20140196175 | AXMI221z, AXMI222z, AXMI223z, AXMI224z and AXMI225z DELTA-ENDOTOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:21-32, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1-20, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 07-10-2014 |
20140245491 | AXMI218, AXMI219, AXMI220, AXMI226, AXMI227, AXMI228, AXMI229, AXMI230 AND AXMI231 DELTA-ENDOTOXIN GENES AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:13-30, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-12, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 08-28-2014 |
20140373195 | AXMI345 DELTA-ENDOTOXIN GENE AND METHODS FOR ITS USE - Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 or 3, as well as variants and fragments thereof. | 12-18-2014 |
Laurence K. Sampson, Denver, CO US
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20090088599 | Method of accessing a bladder and associated apparatus therefor - A bladder access apparatus and method of provided access into a bladder through a abdominal wall therewith is provided. The apparatus has an annular body extending between opposite ends with a through passage extending between the ends. A tubular sheath is attached to one end of the body in coaxial alignment with the through passage. The sheath is expandable from a first diameter to an enlarged second diameter. The apparatus has an elongate stylet with a rod sized for receipt in the sheath. The rod has a length greater than the tubular sheath and a diameter substantially the same as the first diameter of the sheath. The apparatus includes a rigid, tubular body having an outer diameter corresponding substantially to the second diameter of the sheath and a rigid, cylindrical member sized for sliding receipt in the tubular body. | 04-02-2009 |
20090088786 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy and Associated Procedures and Apparatus Therefor - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 04-02-2009 |
20100298857 | Apparatus and Method for Performing Cystotomy Procedures - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 11-25-2010 |
20120109175 | Method of Performing a Suprapubic Transurethral Cystostomy - A suprapubic transurethral cystotomy apparatus and method of forming a surgical opening therewith. The apparatus includes an elongate tubular body including a proximal portion and a distal portion inclined relative to one another. The distal portion extends along an axis to an end configured for receipt through a urethra. An elongate arm has a first end operably attached to the proximal portion of the tubular body and a second end providing an indicator establishing an axis aligned coaxially with the axis of the distal portion. A surgical opening is formed with a cutting member being extended along the axis of the indicator. | 05-03-2012 |
20130123834 | DILATOR APPARATUS - A cystotomy apparatus includes a sound from which an advancement device having a cutting tip creates a surgical pathway from the bladder through abdominal tissue to the external abdomen along a predetermined path. The cutting tip is captured and removed from the advancement device in a capture cup located in the predetermined path by an alignment structure. The cutting tip is removed from the advancement device while within the capture cup, to allow a dilator, cannula or catheter to be drawn through the surgical pathway into the bladder. | 05-16-2013 |
20140276532 | Method and Apparatus for Placing a Cannula in a Bladder - A cannula is placed in an enlarged opening through a bladder wall and an abdominal wall by applying pulling tension to a placement guide extending through a small pathway to hold an inflated placement balloon in sealing contact with the bladder wall. The seal confines distension fluid in the bladder to establish sufficient reactive resistance to enlarge the opening through the bladder wall with blunt force dilation from an obturator. | 09-18-2014 |
Lisa A. Sampson, Cambria, WI US
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20120143180 | TRIAXIAL ANTENNA FOR MICROWAVE TISSUE ABLATION - An improved antenna for microwave ablation uses a triaxial design which reduces reflected energy allowing higher power ablation and/or a smaller diameter feeder line to the antenna. | 06-07-2012 |
Mark N. Sampson, Doylestown, PA US
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20110028319 | FLORAL PRESERVATIVE - An electrochemically treated solution and method for cut flower and plant preservation, the solution having potassium, hypochlorous acid, and dissolved oxygen. | 02-03-2011 |
20120024028 | ELECTROCHEMICALLY TREATED NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS - The invention relates to nutrient compositions for agricultural applications, and methods for plant or crop growth and care. The nutrient composition comprises a potassium-based nutrient solution enriched by electrochemical treatment. In various embodiments, the potassium-based nutrient composition comprises hypochlorous acid. The present invention involves the use of the nutrient compositions or solutions, among other things, in pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments and in environmental and soil disinfection. | 02-02-2012 |
20120237616 | STABILIZED HYPOHALOUS ACID SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses. | 09-20-2012 |
20140134277 | STABILIZED HYPOHALOUS ACID SOLUTIONS - The present invention provides a stabilized hypohalous acid solution (or formulation thereof), which may be conveniently packaged for sale, or stored for later use on demand. The invention further provides methods of making the stabilized hypohalous acid solution, as well as methods of use for disinfecting mammalian tissue, including wounds and burns, disinfecting or cleansing surfaces, or treating and/or preserving food products and cut flowers, among other uses. | 05-15-2014 |
20140274705 | FLORAL PRESERVATIVE - An electrochemically treated solution and method for cut flower and plant preservation, the solution having potassium, hypochlorous acid, dissolved oxygen, and a surfactant. | 09-18-2014 |
Martin E. Sampson, Roseau, MN US
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20110139529 | SNOWMOBILE - A vehicle is shown such as a snowmobile, where a frame includes a tunnel and a front frame portion comprised of cast halves. A suspension system is comprised of upper and lower control arms connected to the front frame portion. Some of the frame components are adhesively fixed together. A powertrain is supported by the frame, and is comprised of an engine and a clutch. The clutch includes a clutch guard supporting an oil container. The engine has an exhaust system which extends through the front frame portion. The snowmobile also has a rear snow deflector. | 06-16-2011 |
20110192667 | SNOWMOBILE - The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies. | 08-11-2011 |
20130032417 | SNOWMOBILE - A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the driveshaft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow. | 02-07-2013 |
20130193676 | SNOWMOBILE - The present invention generally relates to snowmobiles. More particularly, the present invention relates to the components of a snowmobile such as the frame, running boards and various other assemblies. | 08-01-2013 |
20140251707 | SNOWMOBILE HAVING IMPROVED CLEARANCE FOR DEEP SNOW - A snowmobile comprises a chassis with a front portion and a tunnel, and a power train unit supported by the chassis. The snowmobile further includes a plurality of ground-engaging members cooperating with the power train unit to operate the snowmobile. The plurality of ground-engaging members includes a pair of front skis and an endless track assembly. A snowmobile is also depicted which has a raised front chassis relative to the drives haft, which raises the clearance of the front chassis for deep snow. | 09-11-2014 |
Matthew Sampson, Phoenix, AZ US
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20110061878 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HAZARD CONTROL AND SIGNALING - A hazard control system according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to deliver a control material in response to detection of a hazard and signal a secondary hazard detection system that an event has occurred. In one embodiment, the hazard control system comprises a pressure tube having an internal pressure that is configured to leak in response to exposure to heat. The leak changes the internal pressure and generates a pneumatic signal. A valve may be coupled to the pressure tube and be configured to release the control material from a container is response to the pneumatic signal. A second valve may also be coupled to the pressure tube and be configured to provide a signal to the secondary hazard detection system in response to the pneumatic signal. | 03-17-2011 |
20110100650 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DUAL STAGE HAZARD CONTROL SYSTEM - Methods and apparatus for a dual stage hazard suppression system according to various aspects of the present invention include a housing containing a first hazard control material that is configured to be located close to a hazard source and a container containing a second hazard control material located at a distance from the hazard source. The housing may be configured to release the first hazard control material in response to a breach of the housing and/or the hazard source. The container may be configured for a timed release of the second hazard control material in response to the release of the first hazard control material. Alternatively, a sensor may be used to trigger the release of the second hazard control material in response to a triggering event separate from the initial breach of the housing and/or the hazard source. | 05-05-2011 |
20120199370 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MULTI-STAGE FIRE SUPPRESSION - A multi-stage fire suppression system according to various aspects of the present invention is configured to deliver a fire suppressant material in response to multiple detections of a fire condition over time. In one embodiment, the multi-stage fire suppression system comprises at least two pressure tubes each having a different internal pressure. Each pressure tube is adapted to generate a pneumatic signal in response to exposure to a different trigger event. The pneumatic signal is used to activate a suppression system and release the fire suppressant material from a container. The multi-stage fire suppression system may also be configured to signal a secondary hazard detection system that a fire has been detected. | 08-09-2012 |
Matthew J. Sampson, Cincinnati, OH US
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20090221941 | EFFICIENT HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLIATION SYSTEM - A HFCWO system comprises an air pulse generator having a blower inlet in communication with a blower and an air port in communication with an inflatable garment. The air pulse generator comprises a housing and an air pulse assembly coupled to the housing. The air pulse assembly has at least one diaphragm, at least one driver operable to move the at least one diaphragm and at least one spring arranged to bias the at least one diaphragm away from a portion of the housing. | 09-03-2009 |
20120296246 | HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION SYSTEM HAVING VALVE CONTROLLED PULSES - An air pulse generator provides a high frequency chest wall oscillation therapy to a patient wearing an inflatable garment. The air pulse generator includes a blower and a valve coupled to the blower and coupled to the inflatable garment. The valve is movable to apply an oscillating pressure to the inflatable garment. The valve may be a rotary valve or a solenoid valve. | 11-22-2012 |
Melissa Sampson, N. Richland Hills, TX US
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20110282689 | PROSPECTIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL BENEFIT PRESCRIPTIONS - The present invention provides an interactive, electronic, knowledge-based ordering process for specialty/biotech pharmaceuticals (medically coded drugs) which results in less waste, improved procedural efficiencies, and greater cost savings than the current ordering systems. The knowledge-base of the system is based on the health plan's clinical policies as well as the status of the patient and their entitled benefits with the health plan, and it is applied in an interactive manner through a web-enabled system which provides a real-time, prospective examination and control over requests for authorization to dispense the medically coded drugs. The system also includes a feedback loop from the specialty pharmacies to provide information on the medicines that have actually been dispensed. The system also provides to the patient, educational material and adherence reminders to affect therapeutic outcomes. | 11-17-2011 |
20110282690 | PROSPECTIVE MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR MEDICAL BENEFIT PRESCRIPTIONS - The present invention provides an interactive, electronic, knowledge-based ordering process for specialty/biotech pharmaceuticals (medically coded drugs) which results in less waste, improved procedural efficiencies, and greater cost savings than the current ordering systems. The knowledge-base of the system is based on the health plan's clinical policies as well as the status of the patient and their entitled benefits with the health plan, and it is applied in an interactive manner through a web-enabled system which provides a real-time, prospective examination and control over requests for authorization to dispense the medically coded drugs. The system also includes a feedback loop from the specialty pharmacies to provide information on the medicines that have actually been dispensed. The system also provides to the patient, educational material and adherence reminders to affect therapeutic outcomes. | 11-17-2011 |
Paul Sampson, Monkton, MD US
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20110283922 | HIGH STRENGTH CEMENT, MORTAR AND CONCRETE INCLUDING INDUSTRIAL BY-PRODUCTS - Cementitious compositions in which the cementitious properties of fly-ash are carefully controlled. The cementitious compositions may be substantially free harsh acids and bases such as citric acids (≈pH 2.2) and alkali metal activators including alkali hydroxides (≈pH 12-14) and metal carbonates (≈pH 11.6). The use of these harsh chemicals creates acid base reactions during use of the products. Instead of these harsh chemicals, a citric salt, for example potassium citrate, may be used as a reaction accelerator. Boric compounds may be used as a retarder in the compositions. | 11-24-2011 |
Richard Sampson, Vancouver, WA US
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20100206119 | GRASS SEED BAG END EFFECTOR - An embodiment is a robotic arm end effector. The end effector generally comprises an actuator assembly, a positioning palm assembly, a claw assembly, a tamp assembly, and an end plate. The end effector of an embodiment may grasp and move bulk items. More specifically, the end effector of an embodiment may grasp bulk items and/or products contained in bags or sacks, move them, and deposit and/or stack the bags or sacks. For example, the end effector of an embodiment may grasp products such as grass or other agricultural seed contained in a synthetic (e.g., poly-weave) or natural fiber bags and stack them on a pallet. | 08-19-2010 |
Richard James Sampson, Vancouver, WA US
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20100107935 | SLING JIG ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN LOADING AND TRANSPORTING BAGGED AND BUNDLED PRODUCTS - A method for loading a sling having a bottom and sidewalls comprises placing the sling bottom on a raised platform and rolling the sidewalls down into a gutter surrounding the raised platform so that the sidewalls form a negative angle with the sling bottom. Bagged product is then loaded onto the bottom of the sling to form a stack. The sling sidewalls are then rolled up the sidewalls up the stack sides so that the sidewalls form a positive angle with the sling bottom and the sling now encloses the stack of product. The sling jig assembly includes a raised central platform on which is adapted to rest the bottom of the sling. A gutter formed about the periphery of the central platform is adapted to receive the rolled-down sidewalls of the sling. | 05-06-2010 |
20100111664 | METHOD OF USING A SLING JIG ASSEMBLY FOR LOADING AND TRANSPORTING BAGGED AND BUNDLED PRODUCTS - A method for loading a sling having a bottom and sidewalls comprises placing the sling bottom on a raised platform and rolling the sidewalls down into a gutter surrounding the raised platform so that the sidewalls form a negative angle with the sling bottom. Bagged product is then loaded onto the bottom of the sling to form a stack. The sling sidewalls are then rolled up the sidewalls up the stack sides so that the sidewalls form a positive angle with the sling bottom and the sling now encloses the stack of product. The sling jig assembly includes a raised central platform on which is adapted to rest the bottom of the sling. A gutter formed about the periphery of the central platform is adapted to receive the rolled-down sidewalls of the sling. | 05-06-2010 |
Richard L. Sampson, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX US
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20100209316 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CLEANING SOLUTION - An apparatus for producing a cleaning solution. Specifically, the apparatus of some embodiments includes a reservoir for containing sodium chlorite. A disposable ion exchange cartridge is placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir via a conduit. The ion exchange cartridge is selectively disconnectable from fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir or from the conduit. Generally, the ion exchange cartridge will be disconnected and replaced when the ion exchange materials in the cartridge are depleted or exhausted. A catalyst can also be placed in fluid communication with the sodium chlorite reservoir. The catalyst can be contained in disposable or selectively disconnectable cartridge that can be easily replaced when depleted. In another aspect of the invention, a color comparison chart is positioned adjacent a conduit to allow one to compare the color of the solution to the chart and determine the concentration of the solution. | 08-19-2010 |
20110250123 | Methods and apparatus for producing the halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide, by ion exchange - The halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide is produced from its chlorite reactant using ion exchange media in a stable reactant form, and then passing a known concentration of counter ions through the ion exchange media in a moist environment so that there is an exchange of ions, and the reactants that are released form activated chlorine dioxide within the ion exchange material. The ion exchange media both contributes reactants to and extracts contaminants from the moist environment via its ion exchange mechanism. The counter ions may be derived from one or more stable precursor solutions which themselves may contain reactants and/or soluble catalysts. The reactants of the precursor solutions cannot act as the counter ion, or ions, in the ion exchange mechanism, but the soluble catalysts can. The ion exchange media can be mixed or layered with one or more insoluble catalysts, to enhance the formation of the activated halogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide within the ion exchange material. | 10-13-2011 |
20120214248 | Method of preparing, storing, transporting and testing chlorine dioxide solutions - A method for determining the concentration of chlorine dioxide in a chlorine dioxide solution having the following steps: | 08-23-2012 |
20140234201 | METHODS FOR MAKING CHLOROUS ACID AND CHLORINE DIOXIDE - Chlorous acid is generated from a chlorite salt precursor, a chlorate salt precursor, or a combination of both by ion exchange. The ion exchange material facilitates the generation of chlorous acid by simultaneously removing unwanted cations from solution and adding hydrogen ion to solution. Chlorine dioxide is generated in a controlled manner from chlorous acid by catalysis. Chlorine dioxide can be generated either subsequent to the generation of chlorous acid or simultaneously with the generation of chlorous acid. For catalysis of chlorous acid to chlorine dioxide, the chlorous acid may be generated by ion exchange or in a conventional manner. Ion exchange materials are also used to purify the chlorous acid and chlorine dioxide solutions, without causing degradation of said solutions, to exchange undesirable ions in the chlorous acid and chlorine dioxide solutions with desirable ions, such as stabilizing ions, and to adjust the pH of chlorous acid and Chlorine dioxide solutions. | 08-21-2014 |
Robert B. Sampson, Nashua, NH US
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20110236621 | INSULATED BLANKET FOR OPENINGS - An insulating cover device is comprised of a multi-layered blanket material. The multi-layered blanket material is outfitted with an attachment member, wherein a first portion of the attachment member is connected to the multi-layered blanket material and a second portion of the attachment member is applied to a surface surrounding an opening. The first portion of the attachment member located on the multi-layered blanket material is then connected to the second portion of the attachment member, thereby creating a seal that prevents air passing from one side to the other side. The attachment member is secure, but can be removed, opened and closed to provide access to the opening as needed. | 09-29-2011 |
Russel H. Sampson, Fall River, MA US
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20100008725 | Roller drum assembly for packing a surface - A roller drum assembly includes a roller drum for rotationally engaging a surface, a frame connected to the roller drum for manually controlling movement of the assembly, a tank mounted on the frame for retaining a liquid, and conduits mounted on the frame for directing the liquid from the tank to the roller drum, and further includes a wand mounted on the frame and in communication with the tank, for ejecting the liquid onto selected surfaces spaced from the roller drum assembly. | 01-14-2010 |
Scott E. Sampson, Orem, UT US
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20090253454 | AUTOMATIC CHANGING MODE OF A COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device records a current mode, which is an indication of how incoming communications and other alert events are to be processed. We provide a mode stack, which records modes that have been the current mode, with means for determining which one or more mode stack entries constitutes the current mode. We also provide for an automode table, which records events that will trigger specific modes to be automatically registered and unregistered on the mode stack. Automode table entries may be based on temporal events such as from electronic calendars, based on geographical events such as determined by GPS or RFID, based on application events such as phone or media player usage, based on communication events such as establishing a communication link with a Bluetooth device, or based on other detectable events. The result is a device that can automatically adjust mode and alert response according to predefined conditions. | 10-08-2009 |
Soctt E. Sampson, Orem, UT US
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20120117216 | TRACKING MESSAGE SENDERS WITH A TOKEN ISSUANCE LOG - A communication system uses tokens in order to control communication received by the system. Tokens are generated as sets arbitrary symbols, and system operators can issue tokens to third parties by various means, including but not limited to publishing the token in a directory, printing the token on a business card, or entering the token on a website form. In each instance the token may be issued by including the token within and a system address, such as an email address or phone number. Generated tokens are stored in a token log, associated with an indication of one or more entities to whom a system operator chooses to issue the tokens, such as a directory, a business card, or a website form. When the system receives a message that contains a specific token, the token log can be consulted so that an operator provided with the associated indication. | 05-10-2012 |
Steven E. Sampson, Saint Ansgar, IA US
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20120286446 | ADJUSTABLE THERMAL FORMING DIE ASSEMBLY - An adjustable thermal die assembly is provided. The thermal die assembly includes a thermal forming die and at least one insert. The thermal forming die has at least one die cavity of a select shape. The die further has at least one opening to the at least one die cavity. The at least one insert has at least one internal passage that is conformed to have a shape of the at least one opening to the at least one die cavity of the die. Moreover, the at least one insert is configured and arranged to be selectively coupled to the die with the at least one internal passage of the at least one insert aligning with the at least one opening of the at least one die cavity to selectively increase a depth of a forming cavity of the thermal forming assembly. | 11-15-2012 |
Thomas Sampson, Plaistow, NH US
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20120261002 | Multi-Purpose Collar Attachment for Fire Hydrants - A multi-purpose reflective collar for attachment to a fire hydrant that increases the visibility of the hydrant to motorists and others, and that indicates the hydrant's flow rate, water source and pressure rating to firefighters and other first responders through the use of color coded reflective tape webs that can be removably attached to the collar. The multi-purpose reflective collar of the present invention is adjustable to accommodate fire hydrants of different shapes and sizes, and is useful in increasing safety and the efficiency of firefighting procedures. | 10-18-2012 |
Timothy Sampson, Bloomington, MN US
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20090314391 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS WITH METAL-BASED ALLOYS - A digital manufacturing system comprises a build chamber, a build platform disposed within the build chamber, at least one extrusion line configured to heat a metal-based alloy up to a temperature between solidus and liquidus temperatures of the metal-based alloy, a deposition head disposed within the build chamber and configured to deposit the heated metal-based alloy onto the build platform in a predetermined pattern, an umbilical having a first end located outside of the build chamber and a second end connected to the deposition head, and at least one gantry assembly configured to cause relative motion between the build platform and the deposition head within the build chamber, where the at least one gantry assembly comprises a motor disposed outside of the build chamber. | 12-24-2009 |
20100193998 | INORGANIC IONIC SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR DIGITAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS - A support material for use with a digital manufacturing system, the support material comprising at least one inorganic ionic compound and is configured to be deposited with the digital manufacturing system using a layer-based additive technique to form a support structure for supporting at least one overhanging region of a three-dimensional model built with the digital manufacturing system. | 08-05-2010 |
20110232855 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUILDING THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS WITH METAL-BASED ALLOYS - A digital manufacturing system comprises a build chamber, a build platform disposed within the build chamber, at least one extrusion line configured to heat a metal-based alloy up to a temperature between solidus and liquidus temperatures of the metal-based alloy, a deposition head disposed within the build chamber and configured to deposit the heated metal-based alloy onto the build platform in a predetermined pattern, an umbilical having a first end located outside of the build chamber and a second end connected to the deposition head, and at least one gantry assembly configured to cause relative motion between the build platform and the deposition head within the build chamber, where the at least one gantry assembly comprises a motor disposed outside of the build chamber. | 09-29-2011 |
Timothy Sampson, Spring, TX US
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20120168162 | Non frangible perforating gun system - A shaped charge assembly for use in a perforating gun that further comprises a charge carrier, and gun housing. The charge carrier substantially encapsulates the closed portion of the shaped charge and extends from the outer periphery of the shaped charge to the inner diameter of the associated gun housing. Encapsulating the shaped charge substantially reduces the introduction of debris into the wellbore resulting from detonation of the perforating gun shaped charges. The charge carrier can include a multiplicity of shaped charges therein. | 07-05-2012 |
Tim W. Sampson, Tomball, TX US
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20120298361 | SELECT-FIRE STACKABLE GUN SYSTEM - A system and method of perforating by stacking a perforating string within a wellbore, then deploying the perforating string to a designated depth for detonating shaped charges in the perforating string. The string can be formed by anchoring a single perforating gun in the wellbore, then landing subsequent guns on one another atop the anchored gun. Wet connects on the ends of the perforating guns enable mechanical engagement of each adjacent gun as well as signal communication through the connections. | 11-29-2012 |
20120298363 | PERFORATING STRING WITH MAGNETOHYDRODYNAMIC INITIATION TRANSFER - A perforating system that transfers a detonation wave between adjacent perforating guns by converting shockwave energy to electrical energy. An explosive is provided on an end of a detonating cord that is coupled to shaped charges, so that a detonation wave traveling in the detonation cord will initiate detonation in the shaped charges and then in the high explosive. The explosive is disposed adjacent a pair of members that are energized so that a magnetic field is formed between the members. When the explosive detonates, the resulting shock wave pushes one of the members into the space between the members to compress the magnetic field. Compressing the magnetic field produces an electrical potential usable to initiate a detonation wave in another detonating cord for perpetuating the detonation wave along the perforating system. | 11-29-2012 |
William G. Sampson, Elmhurst, IL US
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20080204030 | Battery tester with promotion feature - Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment. | 08-28-2008 |
20100289498 | BATTERY TESTER WITH PROMOTION FEATURE - Battery maintenance equipment is provided for use in maintaining storage batteries. The battery maintenance equipment includes battery maintenance circuitry. A redemption code output is provided and configured to provide an output having a redeemable value in response to the battery maintenance circuitry. A method includes outputting a redemption code in response to usage of battery maintenance equipment. | 11-18-2010 |
William P. Sampson, Ogden, UT US
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20100307775 | GAS-GENERATING DEVICES WITH GRAIN-RETENTION STRUCTURES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Gas-generating devices with grain-retention structures and related methods and systems are described. In particular, gas-generating devices having at least one retention structure fixed to a frame and positioned between adjacent gas-generant grains arranged in a longitudinal stack. Fire suppression systems comprising such gas-generating devices are also described. Additionally, methods of manufacturing gas-generating devices, as well as methods of generating a gas and methods of suppressing a fire utilizing such gas-generating devices are described. | 12-09-2010 |
William P. Sampson, North Ogden, UT US
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20110226493 | MAN RATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fire suppression system for producing an inert gas mixture having a minimal amount of carbon monoxide, particulates, or smoke. The inert gas mixture may be generated by combusting a gas generant. The gas generant may be a composition that includes hexa(ammine)-cobalt(III)-nitrate. The fire suppression system also includes a heat management system to reduce a temperature of the inert gas mixture. In one embodiment, the system includes multiple gas generators and is configured to ignite the respective gas generant of each gas generator in a predetermined, time based sequential order. For example, the gas generant of each gas generator may be ignited in a sequential order at specified time intervals. Methods of extinguishing fires are also disclosed. | 09-22-2011 |
20130087064 | GAS GENERATOR AND METHOD OF GAS GENERATION - A gas generator assembly and method of operation. A plurality of stacks of laterally adjacent and laterally and axially supported gas generant wafers are contained within a housing. An igniter material is placed between the wafer stacks and an initiator. Upon ignition of the igniter material by the initiator, the wafer stacks are ignited and combust, generating a gas which, when reaching sufficient pressure within the housing in excess of ambient exterior pressures, opens a closed exhaust gas port and is released into a gas discharge structure where the gas passes through a heat sink material, cooling the gas before it exits the gas discharge structure for an intended use. | 04-11-2013 |
20130087348 | LIQUID-AUGMENTED, GENERATED-GAS FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Fire suppression apparatuses include a housing with gas generant material disposed therein, an initiator for igniting the gas generant material, and a cooling system. The cooling system includes a first chamber with a coolant material disposed therein and a second chamber. The coolant material is caused to flow from the first chamber into the second chamber to cool gas formed by the ignition of the gas generant material upon exiting from the housing under pressure. The cooling system may further include a piston disposed within the first chamber and movable responsive to gas pressure. Methods for cooling a fire suppressant gas and methods for suppressing a fire include flowing a fire suppressant gas into first and second chambers of a cooling system, flowing a coolant material from the first chamber into the second chamber, and contacting the fire suppressant gas with the coolant material to cool the fire suppressant gas. | 04-11-2013 |
20130175059 | MAN-RATED FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - A fire suppression system for producing an inert gas mixture having a minimal amount of carbon monoxide, particulates, or smoke. The inert gas mixture may be generated by combusting a gas generant. The gas generant may be a composition that includes hexa(ammine)-cobalt(III)-nitrate. The fire suppression system also includes a heat management system to reduce a temperature of the inert gas mixture. In one embodiment, the system includes multiple gas generators and is configured to ignite the respective gas generant of each gas generator in a predetermined, time based sequential order. For example, the gas generant of each gas generator may be ignited in a sequential order at specified time intervals. Methods of extinguishing fires are also disclosed. | 07-11-2013 |
20140150683 | GAS GENERATORS, LAUNCH TUBES INCLUDING GAS GENERATORS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Gas generators may be utilized for launching a projectile. Launch tubes may include gas generators. Methods of launching a projectile may include utilizing gas generators to impart an initial velocity to a projectile. | 06-05-2014 |